Latest Posts From Ridge Meadows
Cycling boom in Berlin. Why?
Everwhere where politicians and planners start to take cycling seriously and listen to the concerns of cyclists relating to safety, and consequently start building separated infrastructure, the numbers of cyclists increase dramatically. What’s more, you’ll start seeing a different mix of cyclists: more seniors, more kids, more women. This is what’s been happening in Berlin, […]
Two recently added “Streetfilms” on Vancouver cycling
• Perfect match: Metro Vancouver melds Bikes and Transit • Vancouver’s Velo Vision: Safe Biking For All Ages From “no way, I will not cycle… to it’s like being a kid again (on a bike)” See both shorts at Streetfilms.org
Cargobikes on the rise
I haven’t seen any in our neck of the woods yet, but in many parts of the world cargo bikes, which come in all shapes and sizes, are becoming more popular. Just like regular bikes, they’re a great way to save money on transportation and enable you to carry more groceries, people, or whatever else […]
Post “Sandy” New York City biking and walking rule in the city
Mass transit is a way of life here in New York City. The subway is the artery that allows the city to survive at its famous pace. But with significant water damage from Superstorm Sandy, the New York City subway is still not running. Buses are back, but with limited routes. With people getting back […]
3 foot passing law
More and more states in the U.S. are passing laws that require drivers to leave 3 feet of space between their cars and cyclists when they pass them. Recently the State of California also passed a similar law, but it was subsequently vetoed by Governor Brown, despite huge support from cyclists, because this particular law […]
Pedal power
I would love to have one of these bikes in my kitchen to make myself a smoothie and grind my coffee! It certainly makes you more aware of the energy you use on a daily basis and just take for granted.
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!
Photos Cranberry Festival ride
Last Saturday we went on our ride to the Cranberry Festival in Fort Langley. We were so incredibly fortunate with the weather, it was a gorgeous sunny day and it was amazingly warm for this time of year. We had 9 people in our group. Here are some pictures: On the Golden Ears Bridge – […]
Riding the Galloping Goose, Lochside
Our latest column in the Maple Ridge News: Published: October 11, 2012 8:00 PM It’s not often that I bike purely for the enjoyment of it, but last week I went on a long-awaited and short cycling trip on Vancouver Island with my husband. I had heard much about the famous Galloping Goose Trail between […]
Biking to School
Pretty good showing of cyclists Friday, October 5 at Yennadon Elementary School. Just a regular school day, but the Fall weather has been spectacular for biking! Way to go kids… and parents!!