Latest Posts From Ridge Meadows
Katzie Slough Bike Tour, July 27
Watershed Watch Salmon Society is once again partnering with us to organize the 3rd Katzie Slough Bike Tour on July 27. It’s a very popular ride for all ages, with tons of stuff to learn about the Katzie Slough and why Watershed Watch Salmon Society is working on its rehabilitation as salmon habitat.This is an […]
“Maple Ridge 101” Ride Returns!
We’re bringing back our “Maple Ridge 101” bike ride for 2019! This ride is about showcasing bike routes for making practical trips around our city. You may be surprised how easy it is to get from your neighbourhood to popular destinations for shopping, dining, business, and recreation by bike. The route is unchanged from last […]
New Ride: Maple Ridge 101
UPDATE: This ride took place in May 2018, in case you’re arriving here afterwards. Don’t worry though; we’re planning to host this ride again in summer 2019 – come back for details! We’re hosting a community ride in May to show off some bike routes for getting around Maple Ridge. Not everyone is a seasoned […]
Cycling on the sidewalk on certain street segments in downtown Maple Ridge
At Council Workshop on January 9, Maple Ridge Council had a discussion on two recommendations by the Active Transportation Advisory Committee. Here is the link to the recordings of the meeting. The recommendations were: 1. to ban cycling on the sidewalk on: 224 Street, from North Avenue to 122 Avenue Dewdney Trunk Road, from 222 Street to […]
Information Session: 227th Street separated bike lanes
If you haven’t had a chance to attend the Information Session on August 8 for the separated bike lanes planned for 227th Street between Dewdney Trunk Road and Abernathy Way, you can now view the display boards and conceptual design boards on-line. It would be greatly appreciated if you can send your e-mail of support […]
Information Session 123 Ave. separated bike lanes: Aug. 1
IMPORTANT: PLEASE ATTEND AND GIVE YOUR SUPPORT!!! Information Session for protected bike lanes on 123 Ave. between 203rd Street and Laity Street: Tues. Aug. 1, 2017, 4:00 – 8:00 pm Maple Ridge City Hall, Foyer This stretch of 123 Ave. is part of a designated and important east-west bike route (123 route) and as such […]
Art Studio Bike Tour 2017, May 13 and 14 (Mother’s Day weekend)
Updated May 11: It was our intention just to provide maps for this tour, but several people have asked us to do a guided tour as well. So we’ve decided to do a guided tour of route #2 (Maple Ridge) on Sunday, May 14, 10:00 am, starting at Studio #19 (Diane Speirs, 23386 124 Ave.). […]
Cycling on the sidewalk once again hot topic in Maple Ridge
I appreciate being being given the opportunity to write columns about cycling for the Maple Ridge News, but I wish my columns didn’t have to be edited. I usually prefer my original version. Problem is, they’re usually too long. Below is the original version of my latest column in The News “Make sidewalks, streets safe”: […]
529 Garage: free bike registry
Have you heard about 529 Garage? It’s a free bike registry that can help the RCMP recover your bike in case it gets stolen.You can register your bike on-line at www.project529.com, or at one of several registration events that Ridge Meadows RCMP will be holding in the next few weeks.Read more…
Art Studio Bike Tour, May 8, 2016
Updated April 28: On Mother’s Day, Sunday May 8, we’ll do another tour by bike of art studios in Maple Ridge during the annual Art Studio Tour. The Art Studio Tour is on the whole weekend. For details, see the Art Studio Tour website. It’s a lot of fun doing a tour by bike, as […]