Jun
03
2010
EBC Bikes to the Symphony
Kicking off Bike Month in the City of Edmonton, 50 members of the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters rode to the June 1 performance of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Bicycling & other human-powered transport
Jun
01
2010
Summer Hours Begin at BikeWorks!
Summer has officially begun at BikeWorks! We are now open 6 days a week and eager to help you get your bike in good shape and rolling smoothly over the summer.
May
27
2010
BikeWorks Volunteer Orientation
May 27 2010 - 12:30am
May 29 2010 - 12:30am
To make BikeWorks as accessible as possible, we need as many volunteers as possible! Anyone interested in volunteering at our community bike shop is invited to join us for an orientation. We’ll give you the grand tour, fill you in on all the details and get you ready to confidently help out, either as a mechanic, greeter or wherever your skill set may lie. Orientations will take approximately one hour. The first two are scheduled for Wednesday May 26 and Friday May 28 and will begin at 6:30 PM at BikeWorks (10047-80 Avenue). Snacks and drinks will be provided. If you would like to get involved please try and attend!
Location
BikeWorks
10047 80 Avenue
(access is through the back alley only)
Edmonton
, AB
See map: Google Maps
May
31
2010
Bike Stripping Dumpster Bash!
May 31 2010 - 12:00am
BikeWorks is overflowing and it’s time to strip some bikes and send them off to the metal recyclers! The more the merrier, so come on out on Sunday May 30th from 6PM onwards to help us clean up our act. There will be pizza,drinks, music and good times. NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for 1 PM but has been moved to 6PM.
Jun
02
2010
Bike to the Symphony
Jun 2 2010 - 12:30am
Kick off this year’s Bike Month in style. Ride with EBC to the symphony!
EBC and the ESO are partnering to offer $25 tickets (incl. all fees) to EBC members for the June 1 performance of Cameron Carpenter and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets will be on sale only until May 6. A limited number of tickets are available, so hurry to get yours.
Locations
Beaver Hills Park
105 Street and Jasper Avenue
Edmonton
, AB
See map: Google Maps
BikeWorks
10047 80 Avenue
(entrance through back alley only)
Edmonton
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Apr
07
2010
Bike Maintenance Classes
Edmonton Bicycle Commuters are offering bike maintenance seminars throughout April and May. Seminars include Basic Maintenance and Wheel Care. All classes run Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at BikeWorks and are free for members and $5 for non-members. Registration is required.
Check the EBC calendar for course specifics and registration information.
Aug
23
2009
Bow River Flow
Aug 23 2009 - 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Calgarians from all walks of life will be gathering along the two south lanes of Memorial Drive between 10th Street and 3rd Street NW that will be closed to cars and turned into a pedestrian promenade on the same day for the first Bow River Flow celebration. Throughout the day there will be the Calgary Zoo Mobile, the Calgary Public Library storytellers, chalk painting, kids games, and face painting. For the adults there will be Yoga, Tai Chi, digeridoo workshops, street hockey, and bike assistance in repairs and safe riding. There will also be buskers playing along the route all day
Location
Memorial Drive
Calgary
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Aug
23
2009
Bike Festival
Aug 23 2009 - 4:00pm to 10:00pm
The Calgary tour de Nuit Society will be hosting Calgary's first-ever Bike Festival on August 23, 2009 in conjunction with our 'Ride the Road' Tour. Bring your family and friends and join us at this exciting event!
Calgary Bike Festival will be held in the park in the vicinity of 8th St. SW and 3rd Ave. SW between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Sunday August 23rd.
To contact us and get involved, email us at [email protected].
Location
8th Street SW and 3rd Avenue SW
Calgary
, AB
See map: Google Maps
Aug
23
2009
'Ride the Road' Tour
Aug 23 2009 - 6:00pm
Take
To The Streets on August 23!
Ever wonder what it would be like to ride your bike on the streets of
Calgary without fearing for your safety from vehicle traffic? For the
first time ever, the streets of Calgary will come alive with the hum of
bicycle wheels on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 23 as all cyclists are
invited to take part in a leisurely (or fast-paced) on-street,
closed-road ride through the inner city to raise awareness about the
advantages of pedal powered transportation.
Jul
21
2009
Pedal for the Planet Bike Rally at Minister Prentice's Office
Jul 21 2009 - 6:30pm
From Canada to Copenhagen: Pedal for the Planet
A new climate treaty will be negotiated during international climate talks in Copenhagen, Denmark, December 7-18, 2009. Canada now stands out as one of the last major industrialized countries opposed to targets for deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and one of the biggest blockers of climate change negotiations.
Location
Jim Prentice's Constituency Office
Suite 105, 1318 Centre St NE
Calgary
, AB
See map: Google Maps
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