A record number of bikes were donated this morning at the Pan Pacific Christmas Wish Breakfast 2014 - largely thanks to the efforts of Dominion Lending Centres and CAPS Westwood Cycle. This year I finally achieved my goal of donating a bike to the Pan Pacific Christmas Wish Breakfast. All of the gifts and money donated at this annual breakfast go to the Lower Mainland's … [Read more...]
Kids on Wheels – Give the Gift of Wheeeeee!
See Our Updated Post for December 2020, The 70 Best Gifts for Cyclists. This post includes lots of cheap cycling gifts that are perfect for stuffing stockers or Secret Santas. The holiday season is the perfect time to give - so how about giving children the opportunity to ride a bike? Please support Kids on Wheels, which is helping to promote cycling education in … [Read more...]
Vancouver’s Seaside Bike Route from Coal Harbour to the Maritime Museum, Part 2 – an Average Joe Cyclist Guide
Route: Seaside Bike Route, Vancouver, BC Surfaces: almost all paved Difficulty level: very easy, almost all flat Safety level: very safe, all off road Distance: 15.8 km one way Type of bike required: any, but a hybrid, mountain bike or cruiser would be the most comfortable Suitable for: the whole family on bikes; also trikes, walkers, inline skates and … [Read more...]
How to Encourage Kids to Ride Bikes
Encourage your kids to ride bikes with these tips from guest blogger Ben Hope! Learning to love riding bikes will set your kids up for a lifetime of healthy activity. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, not all children enjoy physical exercise, many preferring to sit in front of the TV or play video games all day every day. However, the good news is that cycling is one of … [Read more...]
Peace, Goodwill and Bikes for All
A couple of weeks ago I went to the Pan Pacific’s 25th Annual Christmas Wish Breakfast in Vancouver. This is a great tradition, which enables people to donate a (new) toy to the Christmas Bureau, and then share a communal breakfast. The Christmas Bureau passes on the toys to families that are struggling to afford gifts for their kids. It’s the first time I’ve ever gone, and I … [Read more...]
