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HUB North Shore bike map is ready!
May 7, 2012
The HUB North Shore Committee has completed a bike map that covers bike routes from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay. This North Shore-specific map of bicycle routes will be available in pocket-size at Bike to Work Week commuter stations coming in a few weeks. The maps will also be available for free at North Shore bike shops, community centres and libraries.
Thanks to MEC and the City of North Vancouver for their financial support, as well as the partnership of the City and District of North Vancouver, and the District of West Vancouver in developing the map.
Our New Name Is Here! We are HUB
April 24, 2012
We are now HUB: Your Cycling Connection. We make cycling better through advocacy, education and celebration. More cycling means healthier, happier, more connected communities. We're leading the way in making cycling an attractive choice for everyone. bikehub.ca
Working with award-winning communications company DARE and Seven25 Typography & Design, the VACC wanted to refresh its image and broaden its perceived reach as a central organization for programming, advocacy and engagement across the entire Metro Vancouver region. A member-based organization, we strive to remove barriers to cycling and improve the quality of our communities, our health, the environment, and local economies.
"The brand refresh introduces a modern image that fits a new understanding of bicycles being a part of our lifestyles", said HUB Executive Director Erin O'Melinn. " Our goal is to make cycling an attractive transportation choice for everyone."
Velo-Talk: Bike Advocacy Workshop Registration Open
April 22, 2012
Velo-Talk: A Bike Advocacy Workshop Monday June 25, 2012 1:00-5:00pm Britannia Community Centre, Vancouver, BC Register now
This interactive advocacy workshop, a satellite event of the Velo-city Global conference, is open to everyone and targeted at bicycle advocates from around the world. We'll come together to talk specifically about moving bicycling into the mainstream and increasing the number of people cycling for transportation. It provides a gathering space for advocates to share successes, challenges, and network to continue supporting each other after the conference.
An optional neighbourhood morning ride is free. Discounted hotel bookings and homestays are available.
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Get a HUB t-shirt
April 22, 2012
We ♥ biking, and we know you do too! So get yourself one of our 2012 t-shirts to show your love. Blue fitted and black available. All proceeds benefitting better cycling in the region. Order a shirt online here, or drop by our office Mon-Thur 10-4
Welcome to New and Re-Elected Board Members
April 21, 2012
Welcome back to Lori Kessler, Arno Schortinghuis, and Jonathan Thar, who are joined by new Board Members Roger Foster and Craig Stewart, elected in at our Annual General Meeting on April 21, 2012. Find out more about them in their Director of Director Candidates Bios.
On April 15th a group of VACC volunteers congregated at our 3 W 3rd Ave location for the last time, we were all pretty excited to be moving to a new and better office at 828 W 8th Ave. A lot of our members brought cargo bikes and trailers out of storage for the event, we were even lucky enough to have our friends from Shift Urban Cargo Delivery come out.
Thank you so much to the volunteers who made it all happen, to Shift Urban Cargo Delivery and for those who donated the use of their vehicles, none of it would have been possible without you!
Photo by Ken Ohrn, to see the full set form the day visit his site here.
VACC visits Seattle to talk Business & Bikes - March 29
March 9, 2012
At Commute Seattle and the Downtown Seattle Association's Biking and the Bottom Line Forum welcomes the VACC as their main speaker March 29th.
The 2012 Prospera Valley GranFondo will be the largest mass-participation cycling event the Fraser Valley of BC has ever seen—make this your “must do” cycling event in the summer of 2012. The VACC will be there helping host the Family Fondo for kids and parents.
Registered GranFondo participants get a 20% discount during the month of March on tune-ups and service work at BSP locationsRegister here.
Congratulations to our North Shore VACC committee! MEC granted them $14,000 for pocket map of North Shore cycling routes.
Wahl points out that all three municipalities support the bike map project and said it's an excellent example of how citizen groups, businesses and municipal governments can work together.
The North Shore committee is made up of 10 members who live in different areas but all share a similar passion for cycling.
Residents have until the end of February to submit their routes and the map is expected to be ready by May or June. Email your favourite route to northshorebikemap@gmail.com
Urbane Cyclist Magazine Back Issues
October 1, 2011
Urbane Cyclist
The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition Quarterly—Making Cycling an Integral part of Metro Vancouver’s Transportation Culture
