Latest Posts From Ridge Meadows
Pedal power in Budapest
Well, I guess the weather was a little bit better in Budapest on Saturday than in Maple Ridge on Sunday, judging from the photo in this article, which undoubtedly was why they got so many more cyclists out for their Earth Day weekend ride (tens of thousands) than we did for ours to Goodbye Chums (uhm….four). […]
Discovery Bike Ride to “Goodbye Chums”
Four of us – Dave, Barb, Tom and myself – braved the rain and cold today to ride to the Goodbye Chums event and the Grand Opening of the new Bell Irving Fish Hatchery on 256th Street. We started off ready to burn off some calories after the annual volunteer pancake breakfast at Red Robin, […]
Earth Day 2013 Cycle Recycle
Thanks to the donors of the bikes: individuals, Maple Ridge Cycle and Ridge Meadows Recycling Society, and above all our volunteers Barry, Dave and Geoff for making this year’s Earth Day Cycle Recycle once again a huge success! We had a record 15 bikes to give away, and they all found happy new owners! Here […]
Discovery Bike Ride Goodbye Chums
On Sunday April 21 we’re hoping – weather permitting – to go on our first Discovery Bike Ride of the season, to the Goodbye Chums event at the Bell-Irving Fish Hatchery on 256th Street (11 am – 3 pm). This is also the day of the Grand Opening of the new Fish Hatchery building. We […]
Mike Bocking, provincial NDP candidate Maple Ridge/Mission
I sent an e-mail to all the provincial candidates for our region (see earlier blog post) to ask them about their views on the Cycling Strategy proposed by the BC Cycling Coalition. Mike Bocking, NDP candidate for Maple Ridge/Mission, was the first to respond. Here’s what he replied: I’m a big supporter of developing and […]
Cycling great way to exercise
Nice to see this article about cycling in the Maple Ridge News by columnist and local kynesiologist Kerry Senchyna: Published: March 29, 2013 Riding a bicycle is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to exercise. In some ways, it’s like walking – the only cost involved is a pair of good shoes, or […]
Column The News: Teach your children to ride safely
Latest column in the Maple Ridge News by Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Chapter of HUB:
Studies show bike commuting is one of the best ways to stay healthy
From http://www.resilience.org (formerly the Energy Bulletin) by Jay Walljasper, originally published by peopleforbikes.org It’s always a pleasure when scientific studies confirm your own long-held opinions, especially when what you think flies in the face of all conventional wisdom. For instance, who knew that chocolate éclairs and triple fudge caramel brownies actually contain fewer calories than a 12-ounce […]
Advocacy groups call for focus on cycling ahead of B.C. election
The last few years have been amazing, seeing the rapid growth in cycling for transportation in communities in North America and all over the world. Things don’t move quite so fast in suburbs like Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. But the momentum is there and we need to step up our efforts. While about 60% […]
A Cycling Adventure in Pitt Meadows – Spring Break camp!
Hey kids! Parks and Leisure is offering a Spring Break cycling camp this year. You can learn more about bike safety and have fun touring Pitt Meadows, seeing all the sites, and picnicking along the way. The program is offered during two weeks: March 18-22 and March 25-28. You can sign up for just a […]