Latest Posts From Ridge Meadows

Vancouver: Parklane Homes new River District urban development on East Fraserlands area of Vancouver. Consultants included Andres Duany one of the founding members of the “New Urbanist” planning/architectural movement. Access to the development (just beginning) is by way of a “narrowed” roadway (2 lanes) and tree-lined bikeway and pedestrian sidewalk ON BOTH SIDES of car […]

For those of you who haven’t seen this hilarious video yet, I just have to post it, because it’s so powerful. It really shows what cycling can mean for young children. It gives them a sense of freedom, independence, and confidence. I won’t waste more words on it, because the video really speaks for itself:

Both the Times and the News this week reported about public consultation that was undertaken by the District of Maple Ridge to figure out what to do with the grassy area beside Memorial Peace Park. Fortunately the overwhelming majority of people who gave their input favored the idea of keeping it green. I think it’s […]

left to right: MLA Marc Dalton, Ivan Chow, Rick Halas Memorial Peace Park station, Friday June 3

I was at Maple Ridge Cycle this afternoon and I saw that Jordan, one of Troy’s bike mechanics, is offering basic bike mechanics workshops on Friday nights after hours, one-on-one or for groups. (Contributions appreciated. Proceeds to downhill racing + post secondary school) Great opportunity to learn how to fix a flat, adjust your brakes etc. […]

Thursday, June 9, 2011, Maple Ridge Public Library Event website

Have you ever wondered where you are on a bike route? Or how far it is to a major destination? Point your city’s planners and engineers responsible for cycling infrastructure to this page. Below are a handful of examples of bicycle signage that might helpful and in some situations not helpful. However, this post will […]