Public Service Announcement

HRM Seeking Events for Bike Week 2011

(Monday, January 24, 2011) - Mark your calendars! HRM’s Annual Bike Week will be held from May 27 to June 5 2011. Bike Week is designed to celebrate, educate and increase participation in all types of cycling throughout the Region.

Are you interested in hosting an event to celebrate cycling in HRM? Sign up today and you may be eligible to receive up to $250 to host your event. Go to www.halifax.ca/bikeweek and fill out the registration form under “not-for-profit events”.

Community support is paramount to the success of Bike Week!

HRM Bike Week is an exciting, community driven event that encourages people of all ages and abilities to be more active and get out and see their communities in an enjoyable fashion - cycling! Last year’s event attracted more than 4500 participants in over 30 events held throughout HRM.

To find out more information or if you are looking for ideas, please contact Lauralee Sim, Chair of the 2011 HRM Bike Week Committee, at 490-3665 or siml@halifax.ca.

Event organizers are asking interested groups to submit event ideas/a grant request by February 28th 2011. You may be required to show proof of public liability insurance.

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For more information, please contact:

Lauralee Sim, 2011 HRM Bike Week Committee Chair
siml@halifax.ca or 490-3665