I am reproducing here a call from HUB Cycling to make sure the government of British Columbia knows what you want. There is still time to have your say on BC's Active Transportation Strategy (ATS). The ATS will inform provincial policy for bikes for years to come. Now is our chance to shape the ATS to include investment in cycling infrastructure, education, and improvements … [Read more...]
Bike to School Week Student Video Contest – HUB Cycling
As part of Bike to School Week this year, HUB Cycling is running a student video contest for children and youth 18 and under in Metro Vancouver. Bike Reels: Student Video Contest HUB Cycling invites children and youth to film short videos about biking, walking, or rolling to school. If you need inspiration, some possible video ideas include: Benefits of biking, … [Read more...]
The Seven Stupidest Things Cyclophobes Say
There is a small but vocal minority of people who waste their energy vigorously disparaging cyclists. Unsurprisingly, many of their arguments are downright stupid. Here are the seven stupidest things that people who hate cyclists say. #1: Cyclists should be forced to display license plates ... so that motorists can report them to the police when they break laws. Yeah, that … [Read more...]
Ask the BC Government to STOP Taxing Ebikes
The British Columbia government has seen HUB Cycling and the BC Cycling Coalition's calls for eliminating the PST on electric assist bicycles, and the budget committee has recommended it to the Province, but officials need to hear from more people to make a final decision. Write to your elected officials today to let them know how you feel. Yes! I want the PST on e-bikes … [Read more...]
World Bicycle Relief and Zwift – World Bicycle Relief Virtual Charity Ride
World Bicycle Relief and Zwift Seek to Make Biggest Impact Yet in Week-Long “Ride On for World Bicycle Relief” Virtual Charity Ride Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 Jens Voigt, Laurens Ten Dam, Lawson Craddock and members of Trek-Segafredo join riders over new week-long format to support fundraising goal of $250,000. From November 26 to December 1, thousands of cyclists from more than 100 … [Read more...]
