Latest Posts From Metro Vancouver
New Multi-Use Path along Mary Hill Bypass in Coquitlam
A new multi-use path has been announced along the Mary Hill Bypass.
HUB Cycling Tsawwassen Delta Gives Back to Local Greenhouse Workers
HUB Tsawwassen Delta donated more than 170 rechargeable bike light sets and reflectors to migrant greenhouse workers.
Latest column: What about closer to home?
My latest column in the Maple Ridge News. Unedited version below:“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members” – GhandiIt’s a ‘no’. The people have spoken. Loud and clear. In Maple Ridge, more people (77%) voted against the proposed 0.5% increase in sales tax to pay […]
The cost of sprawl: election issue?
Election time is upon us; much is at stake. Which will be the main issues on the table? We’ll probably once again see the same old discussions about shopping, garbage, council and staff salaries, and our ever rising property taxes, none of which ever seem to get resolved to our satisfaction. Metro Vancouver is facing […]
Introduction to Cycle Touring, July 8
I just received this info about a fun event organized by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks in Pitt Meadows, Tuesday July 8, 7 – 9 pm Learn the ups and downs of cycle-touring from an experienced tourer in SE Asia, India and Cuba. Enjoy a laid back ride in a gorgeous park, stop along the way to […]
ACTION ALERT: support investments in cycling
Tell Your Mayor You Want Metro Vancouver’s Transportation & Funding Plan to Support Investments in Cycling. For more info, click here.
Bike to Work Week Oct. 29 – Nov. 2
Sign up for Bike to Work Week now! HUB has bikes and bike accessories to give away for those who sign up and log their commutes during Bike to Work Week. Drop by one of HUB’s Celebration Stations for a chat, a drink and a snack!
Metro Vancouver wants bulging gas tax fund to aid cycling
By Jeff Nagel – Surrey North Delta Leader More than $280 million in federal gas tax that is supposed to flow to TransLink is sitting unused and Metro Vancouver politicians now want some of it to go to building bike lanes. Since 2005, Ottawa has handed back to TransLink at least half of the 10 […]
Prospera Valley GranFondo Fort Langley July 22
I headed out to Fort Langley today for the inaugural Prospera Valley GranFondo. The goal of the organizers is – apart from raising funds for the Special Olympics – for this event to become one of the premier annual cycling events in the Greater Vancouver area. The quiet country roads in Langley and Abbotsford used […]
Group Ride hosted by Surrey HUB – Friday, July 13
Ride leader: Gordon Hall Starting from Maple Meadows West Coast Express station at 4:38pm. I will be waiting by the ticket vending machines. We will ride the Golden Ears Bridge with some great views, Golden Ears Bikeway, Tynehead Trails bikeway and 168 St overpass. This is some of the best cycling facilities in the lower mainland, […]