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By: Vancouver’s Vibrant Veloculture | Average Joe's Cycling Blog

Vancouver’s Vibrant Veloculture | Average Joe's Cycling Blog — Thu, 05 May 2011 21:03:15 +0000

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bikes — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:24:24 +0000

North of the Fraser River Port Coquitlam is central; ie approximately half way between Wreak Beach and end of tidal water at the Mission Bridge.

By: Charles Roring

Charles Roring — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:45:55 +0000

I think it's good to promote cycling culture because we can save our money from buying imported oil from other countries which we actually could use it for supporting the local economy. In addition with the reduction in the emission of CO2 gases, the atmosphere of our city will be healthier.

By: Average Joe Cyclist

Average Joe Cyclist — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:20:05 +0000

In reply to Harold Bridge. Good point - and it doesn't help that there are few viable ways to get into Vancouver. The Central Valley Greenway helps, but the transit system is expensive, and traffic lanes are congested at best.

By: Harold Bridge

Harold Bridge — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:18:05 +0000

I seldom go into that out-the-way place Vancouver.
Despite that, I recently completed my 10 year stint to achieve the CKAP 100,000kms.
“Out-The-Way Place” you question?
Landbound cities like Calgary and Edmonton expand concentrially, whereas coastal cities, such as Vancouver expand in a uni-directional way, so that the real city centre is constantly moving.
As a result after 125 years, Vancouver is now an out the way place.
The problem became apparent in 2008 when a group of enthusiasts put on an excellent bicycle exhibition called “Velo-City”. The display was at the far western end of Vancouver. I asked some people if they attended, they did not.
South of the Fraser River Surrey is central. North of the Fraser River Port Coquitlam is central; ie approximately half way between Wreak Beach and end of tidal water at the Mission Bridge.

By: Average Joe Cyclist

Average Joe Cyclist — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 03:10:16 +0000

In reply to Alex P. Thanks Alex! Yes, I think it adds a note of fun (the lights). The whole cycling scene can get so serious. (I should speak, I'm one of the worst offenders!) Still, it feels good to be out there looking and feeling light-hearted! A couple of small boys thought my bike was totally cool the other night, which I took as high praise indeed :)

By: Alex P

Alex P — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:48:48 +0000

Pretty nice collection of photos!

I remember a few months ago I was riding home around 9PM at night along the Ontario route as I approached W 10th, and about 10 bikes decked out with assorted multi-coloured lights like MonkeyLectrics and others, along with music, rode by in the opposite direction. I thought that was pretty neat.

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Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:29:00 +0000

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By: Budget Bicycle Center

Budget Bicycle Center — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:30:39 +0000

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By: Average Joe Cyclist

Average Joe Cyclist — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 01:50:24 +0000

In reply to Marisa Lee. Those are both great ideas - thanks Marisa. I will add them to my ideas file :)