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Upcoming Events
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May 14 - August 20
6:30 Wednesdays |
Liberty!
Bicycles 8 X 12 Off-Road Series
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
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May 26 - June 1 and
June 2-October 31 2008 |
Bike to Get There 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! |
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Summer 2008 |
Toronto-Niagara Bike Train
Expanded schedule
in 2008 provides more opportunities for Niagarans to explore Toronto! |
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July 4-11, 2008 |
Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour 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 |
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August 24, 2008 |
Rona MS Bike Tour in Niagara
40 or 75km
Beginning and finishing at Kings Bridge Park,
the Niagara Bike Tour offers a scenic 40 or 75km ride along the Niagara
Parkway on Sunday. |
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Sunday September 28, 2008 |
Liberty!
Bicycles Off Road Squeezer |
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Ongoing |
The Regional Municipality of
Niagara and the City of St. Catharines have initiated the West St.
Catharines Transportation Study. This study will provide a realistic
assessment of the transportation needs for the West St. Catharines planning
area that will incorporate and respect the opinions and insights of a
broad-based stakeholder and community constituency, while recognizing the
diverse environmental sensitivities of the surrounding area, to achieve a
clear consensus toward a common vision that will guide future development in
the area......
Detailed Map |
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Previous Events
Here is a list of events you may have
missed this cycling season. Most recur annually, so mark your
calendars for 2007!
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Sunday June 15, 2008 |
10th
Annual Great Lake to Lake Classic 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
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Wednesday May 21, 2008
7:00 pm |
Ride of Silence 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 |
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Saturday April 26, 2008 |
Cycle Ontario Alliance Annual General Meeting
Toronto City Hall, 9:00-5:00 Please note the change in
date |
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Friday April 25, 2008 |
Bike
Summit 2008 Sponsored by the
Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation |
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March 7-9, 2008 |
Toronto International Bicycle Show
We will be there! |
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May 28 - June 3rd
and
June 4 - October 31
2007 |
Bike to Get There, Where
you live, learn, work and play
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
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May 16th
to
August 22 2007 |
Liberty! Bicycles 8x12 Off-Road Series
There are two courses: One for kids and complete
novices (7km easy) and another for adults and
seasoned experts (15km technical) Races run
Details |
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Sept 29, 2007 |
We Need More Cowbells Cross
St.Catharines
For more info email row618@hotmail.com
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September 30, 2007 |
Liberty! Bicycles Off-Road Squeezer
Details |
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August 18 & 19, 2007
(Cancelled for 2007) |
The Lung
Association's Bike Trek Cancelled in 2007
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.
Susan MacLean
Special
Events Coordinator
The Lung
Association
573 King Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 4L3
Tel: (416) 864-9911x 257
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 1st
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 1st.
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.
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August 26, 2007 |
Rona MS Bike Tour
Beginning and finishing at Kings Bridge Park, the
Niagara Bike Tour offers a scenic 75km and 40 km ride
along the Niagara Parkway.
Details |
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September 4, 2007 |
Deadline
for submission for:
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 |
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September 8, 2007 |
Provincial Time Trial Championships
Wellandport
Details |
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September 15, 2007 |
Niagara Regional Police Service semi-annual Bicycle Auction
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.
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Sunday June 17, 2007 |
Pond to Pond
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.
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Sunday June 17, 2007 |
Great Lake-to-Lake Classic
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 |
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June 9, 2007 |
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 |
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June 3 – 9, 2007 |
Commuter Challenge
Find a healthier and more economical way to get to
work: walk, bike, bus, carpool or even telework.
Choose to make a difference in your community by
taking the Commuter Challenge.
Register on line
www.commuterchallenge.ca (Site may experience
problems) |
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May 20, 2007 |
Niagara Classic Road Race
Pelham
A classic road race using the roads of
Effingham and surrounding areas. Hilltop finish, round
course - A challenging race for all competitors.
Details |
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Sunday May 27, 2007 |
8th Annual Vineyard Cycle Tour!
Heart Niagara
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 |
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May ??? |
Police
Bicycle Auction Details when available.
Check with
Peninsula Liquidators for information |
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May 16
2007
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Ride of Silence
This ride is a
free ride, there are no fees, no registration, no sponsors, no pledges, no
t-shirts, no prizes, only silence....however, I hope we are heard.
Because this
is a free ride, there is also no budget...but again luck was on our
side. We have permission to use the Niagara Square parking lot as a
start/finish point, I have both city and regional permits approved for
road use, we have liability insurance covered under the city's plan and
thankfully the NRPS, as a one time only gesture, will supply the required
police escort for free. I plan on approaching St. John's Ambulance to see
if they would follow the cyclists at the rear of the ride.
Niagara Falls Details
Ride of
Silence Website |
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May 6th 2007
12 to 3 pm |
Greater Niagara Circle Trek,
Thorold
Lock 7, Chapel St
Great family fun ‘pushing the
ship up the mountain’ BBQ, face
painting and much more. |
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May 6, 2007 |
Journey for Sight
The Lions Journey for Sight- Run / Ride
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 |
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April 1, 2007 |
Bicycle Friendly Awards Nomination Deadline
Details 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.
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March 2 - 4th,2007 |
RNBC at
the Toronto
International Bicycle Show National Trade Centre Toronto -
Show Map Ask questions about cycling
in Niagara, get your print copy of the
Niagara Cycling Map 2nd Edition
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Thursday Nov 9, 2006
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Mountain Park Church
6970 Mountain Rd, NF |
Mountain
Road Niagara Falls 2nd PIC Class Environmental Assessment
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 |
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Friday September 22, 2006 |
Car Free Day
details
Car Free Day Ballots |
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Sunday October 1, 2006 |
The Liberty! Bicycles
Off-Road
Squeezer 2006:
Clean Fun? Or, Filthy Habit? |
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Saturday May 27, 2006 |
Greater
Niagara Circle Route Opening Ceremonies 12
Noon You are invited!
Details |
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May 29 - June 4, 2006 |
Bike to
Work Week in Niagara BTWW
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) |
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Sunday May 28, 2006 |
7th
Annual Vineyard Cycle Tour
Details |
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Niagara Racing Events Schedule
For complete details, visit the
St.
Catharines Cycling Club |
Niagara Classic: May 21, 2006
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. |
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Sunday June 4, 2006 |
2nd
Annual Binational Trails Day 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) |
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June 10, 2006 |
Habitat for Humanity Cycle
the Circle
7:00 Start - Port
Weller
Details |
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Sunday August 27, 2006 |
Rona MS
Bike Tour 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. |
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RNBC Meetings:
Are usually held on the second Thursday of the month, 7:00
PM, Committee Room 4 at
Regional Headquarters, St. David's Road, Thorold. The
2006
Meeting Schedule is now available (dates subject to change.)
Meeting Notes are available online.
For further information, Email RNBC
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Committee
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