Latest Posts From Ridge Meadows
lessons for North America from Europe
Thanks to Peter for sending me the link to the article below, posted on the Energy Bulletin, which hits the nail on the head: On biking, why can’t the U.S. learn lessons from Europe?
Tynehead Perimeter Trail Opening – July 16, 2011
My son, Casey, and I rode with the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows VACC members to the Opening of the Tynehead Perimeter Trail this morning. We rode from home to Memorial Peace Park where we met up with the first group of cyclists. From there we headed to the Golden Ears Bridge where we were joined by […]
Photos of cycling in Holland
My family and I recently made a trip to Holland to visit my folks. They live in Lelystad, a city in the Flevopolder, which is reclaimed land. Lelystad is only 45 years old. My family moved there in 1972, when there were probably about 5,000 inhabitants. Now the population is about 80,000. After focussing on […]
Bikes, bikes, everywhere!
One of two valet bike lock-ups at this weekend’s Vancouver 125celebration at Stanley Park. Conclusive proof to the adage, “if you build it, they will come.” Vancouver’s 125 Birthday celebration at Stanley Park had people arriving to the festivities by the thousands by bike and on foot. I don’t believe I have ever seen so […]
Discovery Bike Ride #4: Tynehead overpass Surrey
This month’s Discovery Bike Ride will be on Saturday, July 16. Note: this ride will be “unguided” if we have more than 10 participants, due to liability issues. We will take you to the Grand Opening party of the Tynehead Cycling and Pedestrian Overpass in Surrey, spanning Highway 1 at 168 St. This overpass connects […]
North Alouette Greenway Bridge
The opening of the two new bridges, one over the North Alouette and the other over the slough adjacent to 216th Street (at about 136 Avenue) allow riders from the Silver Ridge area to traverse the north of Maple Ridge, off-road, westbound to Neaves Road, and beyond. For recreational riders this is a very good […]
Bikeability index pushes for cyclist-friendly planning
Vancouver, New Westminster, Burnaby top list; Maple Ridge among the worst BY KELLY SINOSKI, VANCOUVER SUN JUNE 28, 2011A team of University of B.C. researchers is peddling a new “bikeability index” aimed at pushing urban planners to design more bike-friendly cities to promote healthier communities. The new tool rates municipalities on their bike friendliness, based […]
North Alouette Greenway Bridge Crossing Official Opening
UPDATE: Please note that the organized mass group walk/run/bike on Saturday June 25th from Maple Ridge Park to the North Alouette River Greenway Bridge is CANCELLED. The Alouette Valley Association just advised that due to liability issues, we will not be traveling as an organized group. Please make your own way down – along 132 […]
Discovery Ride #3 – recap
Rain, argh!@#! June IS a Fall month in the Fraser Valley, afterall. In an effort to avoid yet another cancellation in our Discovery Ride series (Ride #2 was cancelled due to rain), a courageous group of 5 cyclist set out in heavy mist from Hume Park last Saturday on the 3rd Discovery Ride of The Central […]
Alouette Greenway Bridge Official Opening Event – June 25
From Alouette Valley Association (The new bridge is located north of the Equestrian Centre on 132nd Ave., and crosses the North Alouette River).On June 25th at 11:00 am the Alouette Green Way Bridge will be officially opened. The event will draw politicians from all levels of government as well as press. The multi-purpose bridge provides […]