| This month: winter sales, winter riding courses, and year-round bike infrastructure. EBC is a non-profit society dedicated to making Edmonton a more livable city by supporting active transportation. |
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We're having a winter bike sale! All childrens' & most youth bikes are now $10 (as-is), at both BikeWorks North and BikeWorks South. Specially-marked adult bikes are being sold as-is from $10-$50. |
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We also have large showrooms of already-refurbished, mid-level and higher-end bikes for sale from $60 up. Stock varies daily and between locations; visit either BikeWorks location to peruse and purchase! Buy now and beat the spring rush (when we run out of bikes very quickly). |
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Councillor Ben Henderson's bike vision
"Henderson said he is now convinced Edmonton needs to change its bike route strategy. The city needs to focus the dollars it has on creating real, separated bike lanes in key locations were the most cyclists already ride."
Read Elise Stolte's full blog post here. |
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Study suggests city’s new ‘sharrows’ are ineffective
The Edmonton Journal last week published a story about sharrows. "A new study out of British Columbia suggests the use of shared bike-car lanes on major roads doesn’t actually increase safety for cyclists and may pose a greater risk if they add confusion to the streets." You can view a summary of the results. |
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Whyte Ave Corridor presentation
You can view our presentation on the Whyte Ave corridor here. We're committed to finding the best solution, whether that be 83 Ave or a separated & protected lane on Whyte Ave. Read below to learn how you can participate and support significant improvements. |
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What's New
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EBC Board for 2012-2013
Thanks to everyone that came to our AGM and subsequent run-off election. Congratulations and welcome to the new Board of Directors for EBC. Starting December 1, 2012, they are:
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Adam Burgess
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Anna Vesala
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Bernadette Blakey
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Chris Corrigan
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Duncan Kinney
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Justin Bartlett
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Lee Vilinsky
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Leila Sidi
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Micah Cooper
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Neil Carey
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Paul Govenlock
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Sarah Harold
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Beverly Optimist Club
A big thank you to the Beverly Optimist Club for their generous donation of $2000 towards The Spoke. The club presented their donation before our group ride last week; the ride was a bit chilly, but everyone enjoyed themselves on their new bikes. The Beverly Optimist Club's support will go a long way toward sustaining our program: their donation is enough to purchase helmets for all the youth for 2013. Our next session begins November 7. If you'd like to get involved, e-mail sp...@edmontonbikes.ca. |
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Deep Freeze 2013
Be cool and wild at the 2013 Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival on Jan 12 & 13. The theme this year is The Wild West. Deep Freeze festival brings dance, theatre, music, film, galleries, deepfreezer races, ethnic food, ice and snow sculptures, fireworks and winter sport to Alberta Ave! To volunteer for the festival, email deepfreeze...@gmail.com or come out to a volunteer round up - Nov 15 or Dec 6 or Jan 8 at 6pm at the Alberta Avenue Community Centre (9210 118 Ave). www.deepfreezefest.ca or call 780.471.1580.
Would you like to participate in a winter ride through the festival on January 12? Saskatoon's Ice Cycle had nearly 200 riders (including children, dogs, and at least one unicyclist) last year in -30C temperatures. Our ride won't be quite so involved, and it will focus on enjoying the main events of the festival, but it'd be a fun way to participate in the festivities. E-mail us if you'd like to be kept in the loop on a ride! |
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Advocacy
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C2C Forum on Bike Lanes
Campus 2 Campus (Twitter: @Campus2Campus), a group of public health student advocates concerned about safe cycling infrastructure in our university community, invites you to a forum on safe bike transport between Campus Saint Jean and North Campus.
On Friday, November 2, from 1pm-2:30pm, in the Alumni Room in SUB, at the University of Alberta, we will be joined by City Councillor Ben Henderson; Chris Chan, Executive Director of the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society; and Kim McRae, a U of A medical student.
This forum is open for all students, staff, community members, cyclists, and aspiring cyclists. The forum will be an opportunity to collaborate, learn and share ideas to address the problem of the lack of safe and inclusive cycling infrastructure in our community. |
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Complete Streets Strathcona Action Plan
Saturday, November 3, 2012
9:30am until 4:00pm
After the tragic death of Isaak Kornelsen, a working group has formed to create the best bike infrastructure for the Whyte Ave area. It's a coalition of people and groups that includes the Old Strathcona Business Association, Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society, and the Old Strathcona Community League. It also consists of concerned citizens who enjoy riding their bicycles around Old Strathcona safely.
We need you to help shape the goals, objective and vision for Complete Streets Strathcona. These core ideas are crucial to providing structure to the group, creating momentum and giving new members a foundation based on shared goals and principles.
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Define the project, including goals, objectives, scope, and deliverables.
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Develop the action plan!
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Reach agreement on vision and name.
In a general sense, objective #1 will be the first half of the day and objective #2 will be the second half of the day. Vision and name will be the last half hour or so, as a wrap-up.
We will provide coffee and morning and afternoon snacks. We will break for lunch at noon.
The event will be facilitated by Robyn Jacobsen and Kaylyn Airey.
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Bike Lanes For Whyte Ave - We Want Your Input
Thursday, November 8, 2012
7:00pm until 9:00pm
The City of Edmonton is planning to improve the streets in and around Whyte Avenue and this is a public opportunity to offer suggestions and ideas for how to improve them for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders.
The Complete Streets Strathcona working group will be collecting design ideas and feedback from members of the public on what would make the Whyte Avenue area friendlier to pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders.
We will provide large printouts of the routes being addressed and representatives from the city and Complete Streets Strathcona will be there to take questions.
Edmonton deserves better streets for everyone and this is a chance to have your say.
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City of Edmonton on-street bike route focus group
The City of Edmonton is interested in consulting with residents who bicycle commute regarding the system of on-street bike routes throughout the city.
Banister Research & Consulting Inc. has been retained to assist with the gathering of feedback in the form of a focus group and the analysis of the responses. The City is conducting focus group research in the evening during the week of November 12th to the 16th, 2012.
Those interested in attending the focus group can contact Chris Stover at (780) 447-9017. There is limited space in the focus group; therefore people will be registered to attend on a first come, first served basis.
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Education
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Winter. Again.
Winter Cycling Workshop
Friday, November 2
6:30pm – 9:00pm
BikeWorks South (10047 80 Ave, entrance through back lane)
A workshop on in the basics of winter cycling. Learn how to prepare your bicycle, body and mind for the unique challenges of riding a bike in the winter. Includes tips on maintenance, clothing, gear and riding techniques
If you are new to riding your bike in the winter, this class is a great way to get some pointers to help you gain confidence on the road.
And if you’re an experienced winter cyclist, this is a good opportunity to learn new tricks and share your experiences with other winter riders.
Cost: $10 for EBC members, $15 for non-members
Register by emailing cou...@edmontonbikes.ca
Tire Studding Workshop
Friday, November 16
6:30pm - 9:30pm
BikeWorks South (10047 80 Ave, entrance through back lane)
Studding your own tires will save you money and help you grip the snowy roads this season. This is a hands-on session to prepare a studded tire for winter cycling. Learn how to put sheet metal screws into your tire and add a layer to protect your tube from being popped by the screw heads. We'll discuss how the studded tire works for you and whether you should do one or both tires.
Bring your own tires, buy some used ones from BikeWorks or buy new ones. Tire cost is extra (i.e. not included in course fee, but generally we sell used tires for just $5). Screws will be provided.
Cost: $15 for EBC members, $20 for non-members
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City of Edmonton Planning Academy
You can read more about the City of Edmonton Planning Academy on its website, and read answers to frequently asked questions.
The City of Edmonton's Planning Academy offers a series of courses designed to provide a better understanding of the planning and development process in Edmonton.
The Program consists of core and elective courses. Participants can earn a Certificate of Participation by completing the three core courses and one elective course. Participants are welcome to take any course, in any order, whether or not it will lead to a certificate.
The City developed Planning Academy to help Edmontonians:
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better understand and participate in the planning process, and
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better understand the roles, rights and interests of all parties involved in the planning and development process.
The Planning Department will offer each course at least once a year and city staff will facilitate the courses. Courses vary in length from three to six hours and participants will receive a manual, instruction, and light refreshments. Sessions will consist of discussions and "real life" activities to increase participants' understanding.
There are 3 core courses: Land Use Planning: The Big Picture; Getting a Grip on Land Use Planning; and Come Plan with Us: Using Your Voice; and 3 elective courses: Transportation; Urban Design; and Transit Oriented Development. Course descriptions are here.
Transit Oriented Development
Tuesday October 30 - 6-9pm
Heritage Room at City Hall (1 Sir Winston Churchill Square)
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Getting a Grip on Land Use Planning
Saturday November 3 - 9am-4:30pm
Heritage Room at City Hall (1 Sir Winston Churchill Square)
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Come Plan with Us: Using Your Voice
Monday November 5 - 6-9pm and
Thursday November 8 - 6-9pm
Heritage Room at City Hall (1 Sir Winston Churchill Square)
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Land Use Planning: The Big Picture
Thursday November 29 - 6-9pm
Heritage Room at City Hall (1 Sir Winston Churchill Square)
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Urban Design
Saturday December 1 - 9am-4:30pm
Heritage Room at City Hall (1 Sir Winston Churchill Square)
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Services
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Bike Racks on Buses
Thanks to those that came out to help us test the new bus bike rack designs: your feedback was very useful, and forms the core of the recommendations that the City will use before purchasing these racks. Look for buses to start rolling out of the ETS garages with the new racks in the spring of 2013.
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Events
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Winter Cycling Workshop
Date: Fri, Nov 2
Time: 6:30-9pm
Location: BikeWorks South
Website
A workshop on in the basics of winter cycling. Learn how to prepare your bicycle, body and mind for the unique challenges of riding a bike in the winter. |
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C2C Forum
Date: Fri, Nov 2
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Location: Alumni Room, SUB, U of A
Website
Campus 2 Campus, a group of public health student advocates concerned about safe cycling infrastructure in our university community, invites you to our forum on safe bike transport between Campus Saint Jean and North Campus. |
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Tire Studding Workshop
Date: Fri, Nov 16
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Location: BikeWorks South
Website
Studding your own tires will save you money and help you grip the snowy roads this season. This is a hands-on session to prepare a studded tire for winter cycling. |
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