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+ADw-p align+AD0AIg-center+ACI- class+AD0AIg-style2+ACIAPg-HRM Celebrates Bike Week June 4-12+ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-(Tuesday, May 31/2005)-- HRM+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s annual Bike Week will be held this year from June 4 - 12th
and a number of events are planned to celebrate cycling in all its forms, from mountain biking to cycle-touring to bicycle commuting. +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-There are events designed for people of all ages throughout all HRM. There will be family trail rides, children+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s bike safety training, mountain bike races, scavenger hunts, antique bikes, and more. Everybody is talking about active transportation and all its health benefits. Now is the time to get rolling, and celebrate cycling in HRM+ACE- +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-Canadian Commuter Challenge+ADw-/strong+AD4APA-br /+AD4-
Canadian Commuter Challenge is a national competition for businesses to compete to reduce their single-occupancy vehicle trips. Encourage your staff or colleagues to walk, bike, bus, or carpool to work. Get fit and reduce air pollution+ACE- Register online at www.commuterchallenge.ca or call the Ecology Action Centre (902) 442-5008 commute+AEA-ecologyaction.ca +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-International Trails Day Annual Hike and Bike +ADw-/strong+AD4APA-br /+AD4-
Saturday June 4+ADw-br /+AD4-
Join members of NS Trails Federation for the 5th Annual Bike +ACY-amp+ADs- Hike in Shubie Park to explore the newest section of Trans Canada Trail. (10 km). Helmets mandatory. Register at event. +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-1:00pm, Shubie Park campground ball field, Dartmouth. +ADw-br /+AD4-
David Carter 463-8913, carterd+AEA-ns.sympatico.ca www.internationaltrailsday.com/events.asp +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-International Trails Day Musquodoboit Bike Ride+ADw-/strong+AD4- +ADw-br /+AD4-
Saturday June 4 +ADw-br /+AD4-
Please join us for a bicycle ride along the Musquodoboit Rail Trail. Helmets mandatory. Register at event. Ride all 30km, or as much as you want. Pack a lunch, water, sunscreen, bug-repellent.+ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-11am, Musquodoboit Harbour Trail parking lot.+ADw-br /+AD4-
Susan Cook - 827-3179 susancook+AEA-eastlink.ca +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-Safety On Wheels+ADw-/strong+AD4APA-br /+AD4-
Saturday June 4+ADw-br /+AD4-
Youth in grades P-6 can participate in this exciting programme designed to increase awareness of safe cycling. After a complete equipment safety inspection, participants will have their bicycle safety skills tested in a supportive, fun environment. Skills tested include: balancing at a slow speed, riding in a circle, obstacle course, ride and coast, and traffic safety. Children should be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Bring your own bicycle. Helmets mandatory. (Some helmets will be available). Prizes awarded to safe cyclists+ACEAPA-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-Participation: FREE+ACE- +ADw-br /+AD4-
9:00-12:00 Devonshire Arena, 3395 Devonshire Avenue, Halifax+ADw-br /+AD4-
Halifax Optimist Club, Mike Gallant 454-0019 +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-Introduction to Bicycle Touring+ADw-/strong+AD4APA-br /+AD4-
Sunday June 5+ADw-br /+AD4-
Join members of Halifax Velo Club and enjoy this introductory tour at a relaxed pace. Ride will be supervised by a leader who will carry basic tools and patch kits. Plenty of rest stops. Bring water, helmets mandatory. 1-2 hours ( 25 km). Beginners welcome. +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-Meet 12:30 PM, Armdale Rotary (corner Chebucto +ACY-amp+ADs- Quinpool).+ADw-br /+AD4-
Sylvain Simard 488-8339 www.velohalifax.ca/ +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-Antique Bicycle Open House+ADw-/strong+AD4APA-br /+AD4-
Sunday June 5, 2005+ADw-br /+AD4-
20 Antique Bicycles on display in private collection including 1894 +ACY-ldquo+ADs-Gendron+ACY-rdquo+ADs- and 1943 Folding British Paratrooper bike+ACE- +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-12- 4pm, 3 Dale Avenue, Off Herring Cove Road, 1 mile past Lumber Mart and turn left+ADw-br /+AD4-
William Rudolf 477-9734+ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-Ride the Salt Marsh Trail+ADw-/strong+AD4APA-br /+AD4-
Sunday, June 5, 2005 +ADw-br /+AD4-
Come explore the newly constructed trails at Cole Harbour Heritage Park - including the world renowned Salt Marsh Trail. Bring lunch and plenty of water. +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-Meet at the White Barn on Bissett Road in Cole Harbour at 10:00 am.+ADw-br /+AD4-
Contact: Holly Woodill 902-434-4870, weebitwit+AEA-hotmail.com +ADw-br /+AD4-
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+ADw-strong+AD4-Short Track Mountain Bike Race+ADw-/strong+AD4APA-br /+AD4-
Tuesday June 7, 2005+ADw-br /+AD4-
This is the second in a series of five Fast and Furious MTB races+ACE- Great for kids and speed demons alike. The series starts May 31, 2005 and there is a +ACQ-25 fee for all 5 events. Spectators FREE+ACE- Grand Prize is a 2005 Rock Shox Judy TT. Under 18's require parental signature.+ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-Register at 6:00pm, Spectacle Lake Burnside (near Jacques Whitford and the Medical society). +ADw-br /+AD4-
Rob Klue 425-1756 mechanic+AEA-cyclesmith.ca http://www.cyclesmith.ca/events/shorttrack.shtml +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-Evening Club Ride +ACY-amp+ADs- Scavenger Hunt+ACE- +ADw-/strong+AD4APA-br /+AD4-
Wednesday June 8+ADw-br /+AD4-
Explore your community by bike / find treasure+ACE- Beginners always welcome.+ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-Meet 6:15 pm, Armdale Rotary (corner Chebucto +ACY-amp+ADs- Quinpool). +ADw-br /+AD4-
Sylvain Simard Velo Halifax Club 488-8339 www.velohalifax.ca/ +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-Ride On+ACE- Panel Discussion on Bicycling and Health+ADw-/strong+AD4- +ADw-br /+AD4-
Thursday June 9 +ADw-br /+AD4-
Join a group of NS health professionals in this exciting discussion about the links between active transportation and health. How to make HRM not just a Smart City, but a HEALTHY City too+ACEAPA-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-7:00pm - 8:30pm Spring Garden Road Library +ADw-br /+AD4-
For more info contact: Ecology Action Centre, TRAX program 429-0924+ADw-br /+AD4-
www.ecologyaction.ca +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-Great Gear and Bike Wear for 2005+ADw-/strong+AD4- - a fashion show on wheels +ADw-br /+AD4-
Friday June 10 +ADw-br /+AD4-
Thinking about a new bike this summer? Need cycling accessories? Come out and see the latest bicycles, clothing and accessories for 2005+ACE- +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-Noon - 1pm, Summit Plaza, Halifax Waterfront+ADw-br /+AD4-
HRM Bike Week Subcommittee, Hanita Koblents 490-4181+ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-Bike Racks on Buses Demo+ADw-/strong+AD4APA-br /+AD4-
Friday June 10+ADw-br /+AD4-
Bike Racks on Buses are coming to HRM+ACE- Come check out the cool Bike Racks on Metro Transit+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s new Metro Link buses. Demonstrations and a hands-on chance to try out the new rack. +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-11am - 2pm Outside of Maritime Museum, Lower Water Street, Halifax.+ADw-br /+AD4-
Metro Transit, Lori Patterson 490-6609+ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-Police Bicycle Auction and Community Bicycle Swap+ADw-/strong+AD4APA-br /+AD4-
Saturday June 11 +ADw-br /+AD4-
Almost 200 recovered bikes will be auctioned off. Also, from 8 - 9am bring in your used bike to put in the auction. Volunteers from the BikeAgain+ACE- community project will be on hand to give your new bike a quick maintenance assessment. +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p style+AD0AIg-margin-bottom: 0+ADsAIgA+-8am - 1pm, (Auction begins 9:30am) Devonshire Arena, North End, Halifax+ADw-br /+AD4-
HRM Procurement, Peter Ross 490-6499 +ADw-br /+AD4-
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Sunday June 12 +ADw-br /+AD4-
Celebrate the finale of Bike Week 2005 with this short ride between Halifax and Dartmouth. Meet local dignitaries on the Grand Parade at Noon and then ride as a group to Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park (7km) OR take the free ferry for cyclists+ACE- Helmets mandatory. +ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-Noon: Grand Parade (City Hall)+ADw-br /+AD4-
HRM Bike Week Subcommittee, 490-4181+ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4APA-strong+AD4-Bicycle Festival+ADw-/strong+AD4APA-br /+AD4-
Sunday June 12 +ADw-br /+AD4-
Continue the festivities on the Dartmouth Waterfront with food and entertainment all afternoon with: From Training Wheels to Two Wheels+ACY-rdquo+ADs- a children+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s riding workshop+ADs- +ACY-ldquo+ADs-Effective Cycling+ACY-rdquo+ADs- workshop for more experienced riders+ADs- antique bicycle display+ADs- FREE bicycle repair clinic by Ideal Bikes+ADs- children+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s games+ADs- music by the +ACY-lsquo+ADs-Wildebeats+ACY-rsquo+ADsAOw- Prizes+ADs- and MORE+ACE-. Fun for the whole family.+ADw-/p+AD4-
+ADw-p+AD4-1pm - 3pm Ferry Terminal Park, Dartmouth Waterfront +ADw-br /+AD4-
HRM Bike Week Subcommittee, 490-4181+ADw-/p+AD4-
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Sunday June 12+ADw-br /+AD4-
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Metro Transit, Lori Patterson 490-6609+ADw-br /+AD4-
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