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EBC is a non-profit society dedicated to making Edmonton a more livable city by supporting active transportation.
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There needs to be a change.
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EBC is the voice for better cycling in Edmonton. From representing your interests at numerous City of Edmonton stakeholder consultations and committees (covering everything from bridges, LRT and bike lanes to river valley signage and complete streets), to actively providing the tools to enable everyone to enjoy cycling, with two community bike workshops teaching on-road riding skills and mechanic courses, and programs for youth and special needs children, we offer a lot.
Thank you for your support. We still need it: please renew your membership (there are ever more benefits) to lend us your voice and financial support.
As you know, the proposed 2013 on-street bike routes have become a major issue in the city:
EBC is, of course, in the thick of things, but we need you to be a part of this process.
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Membership Discounts
We now have discounts for EBC members available at local partners. Acquired Taste Tea, Mike's Bikes, and The Paint Spot are currently confirmed, and we're expanding this program rapidly. The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra will once again be offering $20 tickets (including all fees) to EBC members for our annual Bike to the Symphony event.
Additionally, if you switch your electricity service provider to SPARK, they will donate $1.50/month to EBC. If you're already a SPARK customer, contact them to direct your admin fee towards EBC. This doesn't impose any additional costs on you: SPARK is donating a portion of their own money to EBC!
And if you're looking for a home energy assessment, our friends at C Returns donate $25 to EBC for each referral.
Do you know of a local business that would be interested in working with EBC? Please put us in touch with them!
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Membership Renewal
The dates, they are a -changin'...
Has your EBC membership lapsed? Do you think of yourself as an EBC member, but haven't paid any membership dues in over a year? (You can check your membership status online now!)
Head over to our updated online member application form and renew your membership today. You can now pay just $2/month and never have to think about renewing again. Or make a one-time, multi-year payment and receive a discount. There are a lot of options: pick the one that's best for you.
You'll also notice that we've changed our renewal system. Expiry dates will now fall on either May 1 or November 1. Depending on when you renew, your membership will last a minimum of 8 months, but you could get 14 months, too.
If you renew now, your membership will be good until May 2014! If you already have an active membership purchased since September 2012, and renew now, for this one time only, we'll extend your membership until November 2014.
With these new changes, including discounts, that means that we'll begin mailing out membership cards once again, so if you've moved, please let us know.
A significant portion of our budget comes from membership fees. We use that money to support our many programs and services.
With an election coming in October, we're gearing up for a summer-long campaign, while continuing our work in various communities, including Complete Streets Strathcona and Oliver/Downtown. Please lend us your support!
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Bike Racks for Businesses & Apartments
Support EBC and get a discount
Do you remember the bike corrals that were installed on Whyte Ave this summer?
Now you can order them for your business or apartment building through EBC. By collecting orders and ordering in bulk, we'll generate some revenue for EBC and still pass savings on to you.
Talk to your building manager today, and e-mail in...@edmontonbikes.ca for prices and to place an order!
Each rack needs only 4 bolts to install, and comes in 8-bike, 6-bike, or 4-bike configurations (102", 78", and 52" long respectively, and about 48" wide). The racks are manufactured locally by Special Metal Fabricating.
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New Bike Store Opening
Now hiring, and offering 10% discount on all bikes and bike parts to EBC members
Here's a message from owner Mike Cotfas about Mike's Bikes:
I'm excited to announce the opening of Edmonton's newest bike shop, Mike's Bikes, which will open the doors to its Whyte Ave location in two short months! The shop will be geared (pun intended) mainly towards bicycle commuters, and to advancing the cause of making Edmonton the most bike-friendly city it can be. The shop will feature cruisers, comfort bikes, fixies as well as hybrids and even 29ers, by bike brands such as Felt, Raleigh, Diamondback and PureFix, and will offer full maintenance service to the public with a 24h turnaround time on tune-ups, at a rate that matches other local bike shops, or for EBC members only, at a reduced early-bird rate until March 1st, by appointment only. Starting March 1st, I am happy to extend a 10% discount on all bikes and bike parts, again available to EBC members only, as a trial program for the first season in business!
I have a number of positions to fill for experienced bicycle mechanics and salespeople with a background in bikes, as well as a passion for people. If that sounds like you, certainly drop me a line at the email address below, and emails inquiring about the early bird special should also be addressed to: mikesb...@gmail.com
Look forward to seeing you all at the shop!
Cheers,
Mike Cotfas
Owner/Operator
Mike's Bikes
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Updates from The Spoke
Thanks to RedBike for their generous contribution of 50 helmets to the spoke., worth over $2000. Always amazing: go Cliff!
We would like to welcome our latest youth mentor, Anthony Candiani to the spoke.
Anthony was nominated in our last session by his parents. His positive, upbeat personality was appreciated by all. After Anthony’s graduation, the spoke. was happy to welcome Anthony back to mentor new youth participants in the program.
The Good Stuff in 3
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About yourself: I’m 14 years old · I love sports [such as] soccer, volleyball, ball hockey · I love to bike ride, I’m always outside in the summer · I also like to hang out with friends
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About the spoke.: It’s good times with people that you’re getting to know · You get to build a bike · I like making good memories
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About the future: I’d like to continue volunteering · I want to sell a bike that I built - that would be awesome · I want to work at the spoke. everyday
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Oliver/Downtown Cycling Infrastructure Meeting
Wednesday, February 27 from 7pm-9pm
Oliver Community League Hall (10326 118 St)
EBC, the Downtown Edmonton Community League and the Oliver Community League are working together to forge a broad coalition of community members, groups and businesses to advocate for the best possible cycling infrastructure in the Oliver area.
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On-street Bike Routes 2013
You've come a long way, baby...
Cycling matters in Edmonton, and cycling infrastructure is the key to making Edmonton a comfortable, enjoyable place to ride.
And cycling has become one of the biggest topics in the city right now, in a way it never has been before. This, in itself, is progress.
Take a look at this antiquated City of Edmonton bikeway map (from the 80s? 90s? you tell me!).
Compare it to the Bike Facility Expansion Map 2013.
Well, it's incremental.
The key points to note are the black dotted lines in the 2013 map: they finally complete important network connections. But only if they actually get built.
The City recently held two public open houses regarding the 2013 bike routes (EBC attended stakeholder meetings prior to that). Cyclists came out to show their support, as well as to give their feedback on the proposed designs, and it made a big difference. Thank you.
You still have time to complete the survey about the routes. You can view route details on the City's website.
You can also read about EBC's view on the bike routes in our last newsletter, on our website, in our Bike Lanes FAQ, and in our letter to Mayor Mandel.
We also have a number of presentations available regarding cycling in Edmonton.
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8-80 Cities
Gil Penalosa was one of the keynote speakers at last year's Velo-City Global cycling conference. The Town of Devon is hosting Gil Penalosa from 8-80 Cities on March 14th for two presentations. Gil speaks to communities about creating a place where people can walk, bike, access transit, visit vibrant parks and public spaces no matter their age, ability or social status.
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Watch a video of Gil speaking at a TEDx event, talking about who our streets are for.
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Snow and Ice Control Survey
Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the winter road maintenance concerning bike lanes and pathways.
The City of Edmonton is conducting a survey on snow and ice control in Edmonton. Please take a few minutes to complete it! It includes a number of questions on winter cycling: http://www.banister.ab.ca/snowandicesurvey/
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Walterdale Bridge
Walterdale Bridge is being replaced, and the shared-use pathways across the bridge have been closed.
Construction of the replacement bridge is scheduled to run from Spring 2013 to Winter 2015.
A detour map is available to help you plan your new route.
Full project details are available on the City of Edmonton's website.
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Queen Elizabeth Park Master Plan
Open House to review the draft Master Plan
Following consultations through 2012, the Queen Elizabeth Park Master Plan and report is being finalized, and will be presented to City Council for approval in 2013.
You can review the plans on the City's website.
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Designing Edmonton
The City of Edmonton has two projects currently examining how neighbourhoods and streets are designed, which, of course, is an essential part of building a bike-friendly community.
Complete Streets are streets for everyone. They are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, truck drivers and public transportation users of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street.
Guidelines for Edmonton’s Developing Communities: The City has prepared design guidelines for new neighbourhoods to help us continue to build strong communities. These guidelines will inform the physical structure and layout of brand new neighbourhoods. They establish a collective vision for our new communities and will encourage them to develop in ways that are unique, innovative and sustainable.
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Spring Bike & Bake Sale
April 27, 2013
Our Spring Bike & Bake Sale will be happening at both BikeWorks North and BikeWorks South simultaneously on Saturday, April 27, from 1pm-5pm.
Watch our website for more details.
We'll also be moving to extended spring & summer hours in mid-April. Yes, that's right: start thinking about dusting off your summer bike!
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Introduction to Bike Maintenance: Get to Know Your Bicycle
Friday, March 1 from 6pm-9pm
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Learn how to fix a flat tire at home or on the street, how to keep your brakes working flawlessly and your shifting smooth. Save money by spotting small problems before they turn into big problems. Chain maintenance, shifting, brakes, cables: extend the life of your bike while improving its performance. Bring your own bicycle so you can learn specific techniques that work on your components, or learn on one EBC's bikes.
Space is limited, and these courses tend to fill up quickly. Pre-registration is required.
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You Can Ride Two
April 27, 2013 - June 15, 2013
EBC will be offering another Biking Group this spring for children aged 8-12 who are not yet riding a two wheeler. The program will run Thursday evenings over 5-8 weeks in Goldbar Park (weather dependent and class dependent).
We will run two concurrent courses:
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for students who can follow verbal instruction from 6:00 P.M. to 6:45 P.M.
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for students who need non-verbal instruction from 7:00 P.M. to 7:45 P.M.
We need 15 to 20 assistant instructors who are experienced bicyclists and/or occupational or physical therapists. Some formal training such as CanBike is welcomed but not required. There is a detailed course outline to assist new instructors and bring return instructors back up to speed.
Please feel free to pass this invite on to any knowledgeable cyclists, physical therapists or occupational therapists you know, and post it to anywhere you think suitable.
I teach a variety of courses during the year, all of them enjoyable, but this course is the most fun and rewarding of them all!
Thank you so very much,
John Collier
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You Can Ride Too
Adapted Bicycle Loan Pool
For those that are unable to ride two-wheeled bicycles, EBC has started an adapted bicycle loan pool. Thanks to a grant from PC Children's Charity, we are able to purchase new adapted bicycles to build up the pool. You can view all of our sponsors on our website. Keep an eye on youcanridetwo.ca (currently under development) for more details about our programs.
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Introduction to Bike Maintenance
Friday, March 1 from 6pm-9pm
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Oliver/Downtown Cycling Infrastructure Meeting
Wednesday, February 27 from 7pm-9pm
Oliver Community League Hall (10326 118 St)
EBC, DECL and the OCL are working together to forge a broad coalition of community members, groups and businesses to advocate for the best possible cycling infrastructure in the Oliver area.
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8-80 Cities Gil Penalosa Lecture
Thursday, March 14 from 2:30pm-4:00pm
Devon Community Centre, 20 Haven Avenue, Devon
When you were a kid you were free to walk, bike & explore your community. Why are we apprehensive about letting our kids do the same? What’s changed?
Internationally acclaimed speaker, Gil Penalosa is coming to talk about creating a healthy and vibrant community. His presentation describes benefits of transforming cities into places where people can walk, bike, access transit and visit vibrant parks and public places, no matter their age, ability or social status.
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Bike to the Symphony 2013
Tuesday, June 4 from 5:30pm-6:30pm, 7pm-10pm
Website
Details are still being arranged, but book June 4 on your calendar. EBC and the ESO will once again be offering $20 concert tickets (for EBC members) in our annual ride to the Winspear Centre.
A rare chance to revel in the sound of more than 85 musicians on stage as the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra (two orchestras and two conductors!) join forces to perform some of Hollywood’s grandest and most memorable film scores by the legendary John Williams, including JAWS, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, and more. A unique event and a sonic spectacular.
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EBC Board Meetings
February 26, March 20, April 17 from 6:30pm-9:00pm
All EBC members are welcomed to attend and contribute at monthly Board of Directors meetings. The BoD governs the direction of the organization, so we welcome and value the input of our membership. Members are able to participate in all aspects of the board meetings except for votes on motions. Date, location and agenda are posted a few days in advance. Please RSVP to bo...@edmontonbikes.ca.
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OUR HOURS
BikeWorks South
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1pm-5pm |
1 st, 3 rd & 5 th Sundays of the month reserved for Women and Transgendered persons only; 2 nd & 4 th Sundays of the month open to the general public
BikeWorks North
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