May 29 - June 7, 2009
Disclaimer:
"Bike Week events are organized by local Individuals, Groups, and the HRM to encourage bicycling for recreation, transportation, and sport. Participating in any of the events is on a voluntary basis and Halifax Regional Municipality is not liable or responsible for any injury, loss, or damages. HRM is not responsible for, nor liable for those events promoted on the HRM Bike Week schedule which are organized by local Individuals and Groups."
For all organized rides:
Helmets are required on all rides and children/ youth under 19 must be accompanied by / or have waiver signed by an adult.
Cyclists Get a Free Ride! (May 29 to June 7, 2009)
Board any Metro Transit Harbour Ferry or MetroLink bus (Route #159 Portland Hills, #165 Woodside, or #185 Sackville) with your bicycle and travel for free during Bike Week. **** NEW THIS YEAR: Routes #56 and #72 are new ‘ bike rack routes’ for 2009. You and your bicycle can enjoy a free ride on these routes too!!**** Instructions for using MetroLink bike racks: www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/MetroLinkBikeRackGuide.html
Road Safety Checks
HRM Police in partnership with Halifax Cycling Coalition and Ecology Action Centre will be stopping motorists and cyclists during Bike Week to distribute safety information about sharing the road.
Charity Bike Drop-Off at MEC
Drop off your unwanted bicycles at Mountain Equipment Co-op for the duration of HRM Bike Week. Bikes will be collected and given to the Ecology Action Centre’s ‘Bike Again’ Project.
Ride your bike to the following small businesses, and receive discounts as follows:
Mideast Foods on Agricola is giving 10% off everything.
JustUs! Spring Garden and Barrington locations are giving 20% off drinks.
The Daily Grind is offering 15% off anything from the cafe (but not the newstand).
- Super-Fly Your Bike
- Bike Week Kick Off Party
- HRM Community Bicycle Auction
- Shubie Locks Tour
- Ride the Rails to Trails
- Family Picnic on the Commons
- Bicycles Plus Halifax Criterium
- Bike Week Open Streets Party
- 23rd Annual Cyclesmith Duathlon
- Introduction to Canbike safety course
- Bike to the Movies
- Idealbikes Maintenance Seminar
- Bicycle Touring 101
- Bike & Boat
- MEC Commuter Pancake Breakfast
- Bike the Bridge
- MEC Bike to School Day
- Canbike Introduction Part 2
- Halifax Regional Police Bike Rodeo
- Launch of New HRM Bike Map!
- Creating a bicycle friendly HRM
- Idealbikes Maintenance Seminar
- Trail Teaser Rides
- Yoga for Cyclists
- Bike and Bowlarama
- Friday After Work Ride
- Idealbikes Maintenance Seminar
- Bike Poster Art Show
- International Trails Day Round Ups
- Summer Transportation Day
FRIDAY MAY 29
Super-Fly Your Bike "FREE"
2:00pm - 5:00pm -
Bike Again (Bloomfield Centre, Agricola St., Halifax)
"Whether you are dusting you bike off for the season, or a year round commuter, come celebrate your bike in anticipation of HRM Bike Week 2009. Materials will be provided to decorate your bike. There will be an emphasis on safety, and Bike Again mechanics will be on hand. "
For more information: paullegere[at]hotmail.com or 489-4077 www.bikeagain.ning.com
Bike Week Kick Off Party
7:30 pm - 11:30pm
Multipurpose Room, HalifaxForum – Young St. and Windsor St., Halifax
All are invited to help kick-off HRM Bike Week 2009 . Live music by the “Smokin’ Contra Band”, bicycle entertainment, dancing, contests and prizes, snacks and refreshments. Indoor bike parking. Free
For more information: Wayne Jay, jayw[at]halifax.ca or 490-4589
HRM Community Bicycle Auction - Devonshire Arena "FREE"
Viewing 8 a.m., auction begins at 10 a.m.
3395 Devonshire Ave, Halifax
Don’t have a bicycle? HRM’s annual bicycle auction is a great place to pick up a set a wheels so that everyone in the family can enjoy the rest of Bike Week! Almost 200 recovered bikes will be auctioned off. In association with the auction, volunteers from the Ecology Action Centre’s BikeAgain! project will be on hand to give your ‘new-to-you’ bike a quick maintenance assessment. HRM Procurement, Anne Gilhen 476-2244.
Shubie Locks Tour – Halifax Ramblers Bicycle Club "FREE"
Meet 9:45 a.m. for 10 a.m. departure
Fairbanks Centre, Shubie Park, Dartmouth
Join the Halifax Ramblers Bicycle Club for a tour of the lower section of Nova Scotia's historic Shubenacadie Canal. Meet members of the Canal Commission along the way and learn how the canal was engineered and how it contributed to a fascinating period of this region's early settlement. Easy pace, suitable for families. 15 km return 2 hours. Treats at ride’s end.
Contact Bob White: 434-1388
Ride the Rails to Trails "FREE (excluding bike rental)"
10:00am – 4:00pm
Train Station Bike & Bean, 5401 St. Margarets Bay Road, Tantallon
Morning warm-up at the Bike & Bean along with bike fitting. Bikes will be available for rent. We will guide a two-hour return ride towards Hubbards and back on the rails to trails. Followed by a maintenance course.
For more information:
Dana Gallant at 857-9319 or 820-3400,
or dana[at]pedalandseaadventures.com
Family Picnic on the Commons "FREE"
12:00noon – 2:00pm
Halifax Commons – Playground by the Pavilion
Join Halifax Bicycle Families for a fun family picnic for people and kids who enjoy cycling in Halifax and those interested in cycling as a family. Come and learn from other parents about cycling with children in bicycle trailers, and other topics. Share tips and experiences, and discuss how to improve conditions for the family bicycling in HRM. Bring your own lunch or snacks. Rain date is June 6th, 2009.
For more information: Peter Rogers at 404-5466 or peterandjessica[at]eastlink.ca
Halifax Criterium – on the Halifax North Common
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration: Open at 7:30am (at the Halifax Armouries – North Park St.)
The streets around the Halifax North Common have been a venue for closed circuit (criterium) bicycle racing for over 30 years. This year the HALIFAX CRITERIUM returns with the spectacle of the top cyclists from around the region competing to be this year’s champion. Kids’ Fun Races, always a crowd pleaser, will also be held for children ages 5-12 as part of the Open Street Party immediately following the Criterium. See website for details.
www.bicyclespluscyclingclub.com
For more information please contact:
Gerard Walsh (H) 443-6653, (C) 222-1951
Bike Week Open Street Party "FREE"
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Halifax North Commons
The streets around the North Commons will be closed to motorized traffic and open to everyone else to enjoy freely. During this time, we are hoping to combine a free flow course for wheelers all around the North Commons with stops for vendors, displays, games, contests, safety clinics, and other activities for Haligonians of all ages.
The Halifax Cycling Coalition is coordinating this event with the support of HRM as a means to encourage all forms of active living. We want to promote health, green transportation, cycling safety and a good time for the whole family.
Contact: Lauralee Sim – Volunteer Coordinator 476-5782
23rd Annual Cyclesmith Duathlon
9:00am
Lawrencetown Beach
Cyclesmith will be hosting their annual run/bike/run race. Whether you are a seasoned rider, or want to try something new, this 5km run, 34km ride, and 5km will be a treat to your feet. To register for this event, please go to www.cyclesmith.ca
For more information: Paul Shaw at 425-1756
www.cyclesmith.ca
Introduction to Canbike safety course
12:00 - 1:30pm
Dalhousie Arena, corner of South St. and Le Marchant.
Learn some safe biking skills from a Canbike trained instructor. Tips on defensive riding, skill development and what Can Bike can do for you. Feel free to lock your bike inside for the day using the locker rooms at Studley facility next to the arena. FREE For more information: Heather Reynolds at 494-1605 or hreynold[at]dal.ca
Bike to the Movies
7:00pm – 10:00pm
ParkLane Cinema, Halifax
The Atlantic Filmmakers Co-operative (AFCOOP) and the Halifax CyclingCoalition (HCC) are partnering to bring you a selection of short, Independent bicycle movies, and the feature film Asiemut. Get stoked, get pumped and get popcorn! This event will cost $7.00 for members (AFCOOP and HCC), and $9.00 non-members.
Fore more information: Will Roberts at 420-4572 or screenings[at]afcoop.ca
www.afcoop.ca
www.cyclehalifax.ca
Idealbikes Maintenance Seminar "By donation"
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Idealbikes - 1678 Barrington St., Halifax NS
Ever wonder how to clean your wheel-hubs, change your rear cluster or simply change a tire? Come out to Idealbikes on June 1st, 3rd and 5th from 7PM to 9PM and let one of our bike gurus teach you DIY tricks on how to maintain your bicycle. We'll cover things from stem to rear-derailer, and try to answer any questions you have in between.
For more information: Dave Schuhlein at 444-7433 or dave[at]idealbikes.ca
www.idealbikes.ca
Bicycle Touring 101 "FREE"
7:00pm - 8:30pm
HRM Public Library, Spring Garden Road Branch
Members of Velo Halifax Bicycle Club will show you all you need to know about traveling by bicycle including what to wear, what to bring, what to eat, and where to go. Learn about upcoming club rides, and see some great slides of recent Velo trips! Velo Halifax is one of Atlantic Canada's largest bicycle clubs and organizes evening, day, and multi-day bicycle rides starting in Halifax and Dartmouth for riders of all abilities.
For more information: John Smith at 453-5618
www.velohalifax.ca
Bike & Boat "FREE"
4:00pm- 7:00pm
St. Mary's Boat Club, 1641 Fairfield Rd (off Jubilee), Halifax
Arrive at St. Mary's Boat Club on bicycle this evening, and stay for a complimentary one hour boating experience!
Canoeing or kayaking. Instructors on site. Bikes can be stored in the boathouse. Photo ID required & children under 19 must be accompanied by an adult, and must be 12 or older for kayaking. For more information: 490-4688.
MEC COMMUTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST "FREE"
Two locations – Dartmouth and Halifax (see below)
7:00am – 9:00am
Try either location: the Macdonald Bridge (Dartmouth Side near Bike Lane) or Mountain Equipment Co-op, 550 Granville St., Halifax. Bike to work this morning and staff from Mountain Equipment Co-op will thank you for doing your part for the Environment with a free pancake breakfast! Leave home early this morning to give yourself plenty of time to eat!
For more information: Christine Krochak at 421-2667.
www.mec.ca
Bike the Bridge "FREE"
9:00am – 11:00am
Macdonald Bridge parking lot, Halifax Dartmouth Bridge Commission
Opportunity for new cyclists, or anyone who would like a refresher course on how to bike across the bridge. A CanBike instructor will take participants through a number of exercises including how to get on and off the bridge, braking, climbing and straight line riding skills, and speed control. Please register by June 1st to Michelle (contact below).
For more information: Michelle Hynes-Dawson at 406-3946, or
mhynes-dawson[at]hdbc.ns.ca
www.hdbc.ca
MEC BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
Encourage your classmates to choose an active way to get to school today! Win a bicycle rack for your school by logging the most participation in this event (based on a percentage of the total student population in your HRM school). Each student who rides today will also get a chance to win one of twenty $25 gift certificates from Mountain Equipment Co-op!
Register Online or call Gerard Bray for more information 464-2000 x 4435
Canbike Introduction Part 2
12:00noon - 1:30pm
Dalhousie Arena, corner of South St. and Le Marchant.
Learn some safe biking skills from a Canbike trained instructor. Tips on defensive riding, skill development and what Can Bike can do for you. Feel free to lock your bike inside for the day using the locker rooms at Studley facility next to the arena. FREE For more information: Heather Reynolds at 494-1605 or hreynold@dal.ca
Creating a bicycle friendly HRM
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Kenneth Rowe Building, Rm 1020, 6100 University Ave. Halifax
The Office of Sustainability at Dalhousie University is proud to host a webinar (web seminar) and workshop as an event for HRM Bike Week 2009 with John Luton, the Executive Director of Capital Bike and Walk Society and Coordinator for Vancouver Island Cycle Tourism Alliance. Mr. Luton is currently a city councilor and has participated in the instigation and/or shaping of many projects in the improving cycling and walking conditions in various regions and municipalities. Mr. Luton will be conductive a live webinar focusing on the use of bicycles as sustainable means of transportation and the key components required to make communities more cycle friendly. Following the webinar, there will be a panel discussion from local representatives from the HRM cycling community focusing on key strategies and initiatives to better create a city of cyclists in the HRM. FREE
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Christopher Boyle at CH840595[at]dal.ca by June 2nd, 494-7448
http://office.sustainability.dal.ca/
Halifax Regional Police - Bike Rodeos "FREE"
Two locations – Dartmouth and Halifax (see below)
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Join members of the Halifax Regional Police to put your cycling skills to the test on their obstacle course, get your helmet fitted, and go over the general rules of the road.
Location: Admiral Westphal Elementary, parking lot, 6 Fourth Street, Dartmouth, or Elizabeth Sutherland Elementary School, 66 Rockingham Road, Halifax
For more information: Cst. Jeannie Rankin at 490-5243 or rankinj[at]halifax.ca
Launch of NW HRM Bike Map!
4:00 pm
St. Mary's Boat Club, 1641 Fairfield Rd
Bring your bike as we alunch the NEW HRM Bike Map!
Snacks and Refreshments will be provided
Idealbikes Maintenance Seminar "By donation"
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Idealbikes - 1678 Barrington St., Halifax NS
Ever wonder how to clean your wheel-hubs, change your rear cluster or simply change a tire? Come out to Idealbikes on June 1st, 3rd and 5th from 7PM to 9PM and let one of our bike gurus teach you DIY tricks on how to maintain your bicycle. We'll cover things from stem to rear-derailer, and try to answer any questions you have in between.
For more information: Dave Schuhlein at 444-7433 or dave[at]idealbikes.ca
www.idealbikes.ca
Trail Teaser Rides - Halifax Ramblers Bicycle Club "FREE"
Meet 6:45 p.m. - all rides start at 7 p.m.,
Locations throughout HRM
The Ramblers are organizing 10 short trail rides which will happen simultaneously in HRM. They will be very social, slow paced, and have frequent stops where the leader (from the Nova Scotia Ramblers Bicycle Club) may describe various points of interest. The rides will last +/- one hour (approx 10km each). These rides are suitable for the whole family and are designed to introduce new folks / kids to our wonderful trail system and encourage them to want to return; hence the “tease”. Locations are still to be determined, but all will take place on off-road, on primarily crusher dust trails, and start/ finish in the same location. There will be PRIZES too!
Location / Place
Bedford / Sackville
Musq Trail
Hemlock Ravine
BLT Lakeside
Salt Marsh Trail
Shearwater Flyer
Dartmouth Waterfront
First Lake
Shubie Park
Point Pleasant Park
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Start Location
Old Ponderosa site
Arena Parking Lot
Kent Ave, Prince’s Lodge
Coke Plant / Trail Head
Bisset Road
Bisset Road
Flagpole Alderney Gate
Trail Head / First Lake
Fairbanks Centre – Locks Road
Lower Parking Lot |
Leader
Terry W
Mary M
John/Anita C
Manon / Beth
Mary W
Bob W
Ron/ Loretta K
Gord K
Les P
Eric / Mary V
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Yoga for Cyclists "FREE"
6:00pm - 7:30pm -
108 Yoga Studio
(Inside the Brewery Market,1496 Lower Water St. Suite 411, Halifax)
Yoga for cyclists is an introductory class to help build a cyclist's strength and endurance while increasing flexibility to chronically tight muscles due to cycling. This workshop style class will teach you techniques and a variety of different yoga poses to help you to strengthen your thigh muscles and lengthen your hamstrings, to support lower back pain and injuries. Further focus will be on hip openers as well as core strength and flexibility.
This class is suitable for beginners as well as those who would like to fine tune their alignment to assist them with their cycling.
For more information, please contact Leanne Whiting at leanne@growalotus.com or 403 9630.
www.growalotus.com
www.108yoga.ca
Bike and Bowlarama
4:00pm – 8:00pm -
Various Locations throughout HRM (see below)
Ride your bike* and receive an hour free bowling at participating locations:
SouthCentre Bowlarama – 16 Dentith Road, Halifax, 479-2695
Bayers Road Bowlarama – Bayers Road Shopping Centre, 455-1519
*Present your bicycle helmet to be eligible for this promotion
Friday After Work Ride "FREE"
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Alderney Dr., Dartmouth –
Halifax Regional Police Bike Patrol
Riders meet at the town clock, just south of the Alderney Gate Library. Ride starts at 5:30 p.m. Bicycling is a great way to unwind after a long week at work, and clear your head for the upcoming weekend. Join members of the Halifax Regional Police Bike Patrol on this leisurely after work ride of +/- 10km. Prize draw at ride's end for gift certificates at the Celtic Corner.
Idealbikes Maintenance Seminar "By donation"
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Idealbikes - 1678 Barrington St., Halifax NS
Ever wonder how to clean your wheel-hubs, change your rear cluster or simply change a tire? Come out to Idealbikes on June 1st, 3rd and 5th from 7PM to 9PM and let one of our bike gurus teach you DIY tricks on how to maintain your bicycle. We'll cover things from stem to rear-derailer, and try to answer any questions you have in between.
For more information: Dave Schuhlein at 444-7433 or dave[at]idealbikes.ca
www.idealbikes.ca
Bicycle Poster Art Show!
"FREE"
7:00pm - 9:00pm - Roberts Street Social Centre - 5684 Roberts Street, Halifax
"A special one-night art show of original bicycle-themed screenprinted posters made by Ink Storm Screenprinting Collective members and other artists in the community. Free BBQ and social in the backyard, and bicycle zines on display in the Anchor Archive Zine Library."
For more information: Sarah Evans 446-1788 or anchorarchive[at]robertsstreet.org
http://robertsstreet.org
International Trails Day Round Ups "FREE"
Assemble at 9:45am, both rides start at 10:00am –
Two start options (see below)
Join the Halifax Ramblers Bicycle Club and the Halifax Regional Trails folks!
Group A – Meet at the BLT trail head by the Coke Plant, Lakeside and go west on the BLT, arriving in French Village at 11:45am – distance 44k return (or start / end somewhere in the middle for a shorter ride)
Group B – Meet in Hubbards at the Scotiabank parking lot and go east to French Village, arriving 11:55am – 54k (can be shortened by starting somewhere in the middle).
BBQ for all at half way point at French Village, just off the trail – this is where both groups will meet. Questions email bikebob[at]eastlink.ca or call Bob White at 434-1388
www.nsramblers.ca
Summer Transportation Day "FREE"
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Macdonald Bridge parking lot, Halifax Dartmouth Bridge Commission
From Booths, games, prizes for children and a free BBQ, come on down. This event will have information and events focusing on active transporation, as well as green and safe information for drivers. All events will take place in the main parking lot at the Macdonald Bridge.
For more information: Michelle Hynes-Dawson at 406-3946, or
mhynes-dawson[at]hdbc.ns.ca
www.hdbc.ca
Basin Blast – Velo Halifax "FREE"
10:00am - 1:00pm
Start - Perks on the Halifax Waterfront, End - Celtic Corner, Dartmouth Waterfront
The Basin Blast is a 45-50 kilometre moderately paced, bicycle touring event, led by members of Velo Halifax Bicycle club. The ride takes cyclists from Perks on Lower Water Street, north along Barrington Street, past Sea View Park, along the Bedford Highway Bicycle Route, past Sunnyside, out the Rocky Lake Road and back to Dartmouth via the Waverley Road. The ride ends at the Celtic Corner on Alderney Drive where we will have lunch. Following the event, participants can return to Halifax via the Macdonald Bridge or by ferry.
For more information: Call John Smith at 453-5618
www.velohalifax.ca
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