Comments on: My Second Shift at a VACC Bike to Work Week Station – finding my Fledgling Volunteer Feet

By: Eric G Wan

Eric G Wan — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 05:00:38 +0000

In reply to JoeAverage. Ah! Now I remember. I hanged around a bit after, and I didn't really see you again. But yeah, I'll definitely talk to you next time I see you. Happy cycling!

By: JoeAverage

JoeAverage — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 03:21:33 +0000

In reply to Eric G Wan.

Hi Eric! I added your name to the post, now that I know it. I was the short one counting bikes – pretty inconspicuous. Next time I see you I’ll say hi!

You should totally go to one of Barry’s courses at Brit – they’re great.

By: Eric G Wan

Eric G Wan — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:49:23 +0000

I’m famous lol. I’m featured on the photo where Logan is helping me and my Kona commuter bike. It was the best thing that ever happened to my commute this year! Loved loved loved <3 the station where I actually got to talk to friendly people, get refreshment on the go without locking my bike and lining up, and just everything you can imagine that would happen there. The reason I was asking help was not because it need repairs but I just wanted to be educated on the mechanics of my bike. :) I read your blog earlier on your course in Britannia. I was thinking of doing that if my schedule allows.
Which one were you, Joe? How in the world did I ever miss you?

By: JoeAverage

JoeAverage — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:54:06 +0000

In reply to Ryan. Yeah, Starbucks rocketed up in my estimation after I found out they sponsor the Bike to Work Weeks with free coffee. Wonder where that Canadian icon is ...

By: JoeAverage

JoeAverage — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:47:39 +0000

In reply to Rob Syvertsen.

Yep, and you can see how previous spring and fall Bike to Work Weeks have gone here: http://www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca/node/572

By: Rob Syvertsen

Rob Syvertsen — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:55:10 +0000

In reply to Ryan. Yes, they do. One in spring/summer and one in the fall to differentiate fair weather commuters from year round commuters.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:59:19 +0000

Vancouver has two bike to work weeks, doesn’t it? (one in June I believe, or is that bike to work month?)

Kudos to Starbucks for donating the coffee. Unlike the “Canadian icon” who seems to rely solely on car traffic.

Alex posted a video at one of the commuter stations:

By: JoeAverage

JoeAverage — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:09:10 +0000

In reply to Rob Syvertsen. Hi Rob, it was nice meeting you too! My volunteer time is just a tiny dot compared to the other VACC volunteers there. Still, at least I have made a start, after years of just thinking about it ...

By: Rob Syvertsen

Rob Syvertsen — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:31:16 +0000

It was nice meeting you on Tuesday and thanks for volunteering your time at the commuter station! The coffee, bananas and most importantly the people were very bright spot in an otherwise rotten bike ride.