6:30 Wednesdays

Whether you are a novice or an expert, whether young or not-so-young, you can participate.  You can ride one event or all; It's your choice.  By participating you will strengthen your fitness and improve your riding technique. You can use the Series as a training ground for other events, or as a way to just blow off stress. And, no matter who or how or why, by entering this Series you will be helping support local trail development so that cyclists like you can continue to have access to some of the best trails in Ontario.  Details
 

June 2-October 31 2008

Where you Live, Work, or Play, Not only is Cycling the better way, but if you live, work or play in Niagara,  you can be rewarded for your efforts! 

Expanded schedule in 2008 provides more opportunities for Niagarans to explore Toronto!

Make ’08 especially great! Join us in our first-ever organized, energized, super-sized bike ride from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Quebec border

Beginning and finishing at Kings Bridge Park, the Niagara Bike Tour offers a scenic 40 or 75km ride along the Niagara Parkway on Sunday.

Previous Events

Here is a list of events you may have missed this cycling season.  Most recur annually, so mark your calendars for 2007!

This is a mountain bike ride from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, featuring some of Niagara's best trails and local landmarks. Based on the routes along the original and current Welland canals, this is a "Classic" citizen's event like few others. In the past, this event has attracted over 1000 participants from across Ontario and south of the border. The course is an all weather, flat to rolling route, with many challenging single-track sections, guaranteed to entertain and deliver an undeniable sense of accomplishment for all levels of riders.

7:00 pm

Cyclists will take to the roads in Niagara Falls in a silent, slow paced ride in honour of those injured or killed on our roads.  Click the link for more information or to be a part of this growing event

Toronto City Hall, 9:00-5:00 Please note the change in date

Sponsored by the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation

We will be there!

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June 4 - October 31 2007

Launch week:  May 28 - June 3rd.  Receive a ballot to be eligible for great prizes each day you cycle to work, school and return home

Cycling Passports to record your cycling activity and be eligible for another prize draw at the end of October   Details

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August 22 2007

There are two courses: One for kids and complete novices (7km easy) and another for adults and seasoned experts (15km technical) Races run   Details

For more info email  row618@hotmail.com

 Details

We would like to thank everyone for your support and efforts in building and promoting BikeTREK in your local community by engaging local bike retailers, past participants, cycling clubs, media outlets etc. 

We’ve had a lot of positive feedback to date and progress has been made on this exciting event.  However, a decision has been made to postpone the event until summer 2008.   This decision was not made lightly.  Due to delays in approving the critical elements that lead to a successful event, it is felt that postponing the event is in the best interests of the organization, potential sponsors and participants.   

With this in mind we ask that you please take immediate action by contacting your prospects, sponsors and vendors to release them from their current obligations.  Please thank them for their support, and to please consider supporting our event in 2008 when we re-launch the program in Niagara. 

We’re very excited about TREK!  Plans are well underway to make this a weekend to remember.  Two of the wineries we will be visiting are Henry of Pelham and Hernder Estates Wines.  We’ll keep you updated as more things become confirmed.You can choose to ride in one of the following TREK options:

             Option #1         One Day TREK (Saturday) – 90kms

            Option #2         One Day TREK (Sunday) – 50kms

            Option #3         Two Day TREK (Saturday & Sunday) – 140kms

 TREK is a pledged event.  For raising pledges we have some great incentives from Roots Canada and a trip for two to southern France.  Check out the details and to view the link to Chez Castanet Villa under the incentives tab.  Consider being a VIP Trekker and raise $1000.  As a VIP Trekker you will receive a “bonus” incentive item; a choice between the Louis Garneau Jersey or the Roots Village Pack both valued at $95.

 To register for TREK simply click on www.biketrek.ca.  Once registered you will also have the option and ability to fundraise online.  If you require a pledge form to collect off-line pledges (cheques & cash), a printable pledge sheet is available within the system.   

 When registering please select which community you would like to contacted Pre-TREK.  All of our communities will be organizing activities such as Meet and Greet nights, group rides to name a few...   Register by June 1^st  and you will be entered into our Early Bird Draw to win the Banff Bag from Roots.   And, for those requiring Saturday night accommodations, you must register before July 1^st.

 Join us, and other cycling enthusiasts from around the province for a weekend of idyllic cycling through Ontario’s spectacular Niagara region in support of our mission to improve lung health.  Website

Beginning and finishing at Kings Bridge Park, the Niagara Bike Tour offers a scenic 75km and 40 km ride along the Niagara Parkway.  Details

Bicycle Friendly Awards 2007

The Bicycle Friendly Awards Program, sponsored by the Regional Niagara Bicycling Committee and the Niagara Region Public Health Department was established to encourage and recognize organizations which promote cycling in the Niagara Region. The application form can also be used as a guide for planning ways to make your environment more bicycle friendly.

Past BFA Recipients

 Wellandport      Details

Peninsula Liquidators  142 Bunting Road, St. Catharines

• Public Viewing at 8:30 am
• Auction starts at 9:30 am
• 250 Bicycles, many makes and sizes
• Miscellaneous items
• All items sold as is.  Auction held pursuant to section 132 of the Police Services Act R.S.O.

This is the last section of the Classic course from Brock University to the finish line in Port Dalhousie. This route includes double and single track sections that are challenging and sure to entertain you. Details

This is a mountain bike ride from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, featuring some of Niagara's best trails and local landmarks. Based on the routes along the original and current Welland canals, this is a "Classic" citizen's event like few others. Details

Cycle The Circle

The second annual ride around the Greater Niagara Circle Route in support of Habitat for Humanity is scheduled for June 9th.  Details

Register on line www.commuterchallenge.ca (Site may experience problems)

 A classic road race using the roads of Effingham and surrounding areas. Hilltop finish, round course - A challenging race for all competitors.  Details

Queenston Heights Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Choose from three scenic routes - 25, 50 or 75 km that wind through Ontario's finest wine country. Described as "an experience you'll want to share….and a challenge that's hard to resist", this event offers heart-healthy physical activity in combination with spectacular scenery and friendly camaraderie - in funfilled support of Heart Niagara.   Details

Details when available.  Check with Peninsula Liquidators for information

Niagara Falls Details                     Ride of Silence Website

12 to 3 pm

 Lock 7, Chapel St

Great family fun ‘pushing the ship up the mountain’   BBQ, face painting and much more.

Walk will be held in St.Catharines starting at the Grantham Lions Hall and travel along the Welland Canal Parkway. Everyone Welcome  www.journeyforsight.com

The Bicycle Friendly Awards Program, sponsored by the Regional Niagara Bicycling Committee and the Niagara Region Public Health Department was established to encourage and recognize organizations which promote cycling in the Niagara Region.

Presentation of Awards
The awards will be presented at the last Regional Council meeting scheduled for the month of May, which is Bike Month in Niagara.

Applicants will be notified of their award before May 1 via telephone or email by a representative of the Regional Niagara Bicycling Committee.

More Than an Awards Program
The Bicycle Friendly Awards program is more than an awards program. Organizations are encouraged to view last years web site  for assistance in planning strategies to make their organization more bicycle friendly.

Further assistance in making your organization or community more bicycle friendly can be provided by the Niagara Region Public Health Department at 905-688-8248 ext 7422.

Ask questions about cycling in Niagara, get your print copy of the Niagara Cycling Map 2nd Edition

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Mountain Park Church

6970 Mountain Rd, NF

The Regional Municipality of Niagara is currently undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the section of Regional Road 101 (Mountain Road/Portage Road) from Regional Road 70 (Taylor Road) to Regional Road 102 (Stanley Avenue) in the City of Niagara Falls.  The purpose of the Study is to develop a suitable road design with road surface and intersection improvements, cycling facilities, storm drainage improvements, and additional City servicing requirements such as watermain and sidewalk improvements.

 As part of the public consultation process, a second PIC is being held to present and obtain comments on the recommended design concept and related issues.  Interested members of the public, local business community and agencies are encouraged to attend. 

Details

Car Free Day Ballots

Clean Fun? Or, Filthy Habit?

12  Noon  You are invited!  Details

The RNBC, Regional Health Department and Cycling Clubs in Niagara are teaming up to make riding a bicycle to work happen. Learn how you too can do it !

Heading to the Big Smoke?  Check out Bike Week in Toronto (same dates)

Details

For complete details, visit the St. Catharines Cycling Club

 Welland Rose Festival Criterium

 Lake to Lake Classic - June 18, 2006 Citizens Off-Road Race

Note that this year the Tour of Pelham will be a closed event for local club members only.

The Binational Tourism Alliance, along with an array of partners, sponsors, biking, hiking, paddling and other health and leisure associations from the Niagara Region in Ontario and Erie & Niagara Counties in Western New York, is pleased to host the 2nd Annual Binational Trails Day Event at the Peace Bridge in Buffalo/Fort Erie.  Details  (website may only reflect 2005 but will be updated soon)

7:00 Start - Port Weller Details

More information about the Tour and opportunities to cycle or volunteer is available at www.msbiketours.com or by calling 1-800-268-7582, ext 3038.