Bike to Work

Bike to Work Regina Potluck Meeting

Ada Chan — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:39:39 +0000

Bring a dish to share and let’s get together. Spring is in sight!

We’ll feast and discuss upcoming strategy leading up to Bike to Work Week.

Tuesday, Feburary 21, 2012
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
2205 Victoria Ave. (across from Vic park)
Regina, Saskatchewan
7 – 9 pm

Bring a friend. We hope to see you all there.

Bike to Work Regina Meeting

Ada Chan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:26:37 +0000

Happy New Year!

Let’s talk about how we can make “cycling more” a resolution Regina residents will keep in 2012.

Details:

Thursday, January 12
Atlantis Coffee at Vic and Hamilton
Starting at 7 pm

Bike to Work Regina Meeting

Ada Chan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:32:55 +0000

Next Meeting:

Tuesday, November 22
Atlantis Coffee at Vic and Hamilton (Back room)
Starting at 7 pm

Bring your cycling ideas and a friend!

Bike To Work Regina AGM Agenda

Ada Chan — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:43:57 +0000

You are all welcomed to join us at Bike to Work Regina’s first Annual General Meeting on Thursday November 3, 2011 starting at 5:30 pm. Here’s our agenda:

2205 Victoria Avenue
November 3, 2011
AGENDA

1. Introduction of board and planning committee
2. History of BTWR
3. Reports:
a. Financial
b. Bike to Work Week
c. Activities: Bike valet, Citizen Circle, etc.
d. Membership

4. Open nominations for Board Members
5. Presentation: City of Regina Transportation Master Plan, Planning and Development

See you all there!

Winter Cycling Advice

Saskboy — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:11:52 +0000

Not everyone is thrilled by the idea of biking in Regina once Winter arrives. I don’t do it myself, but I know several people who do. If you’re considering giving it a try, there are some equipment considerations to know before you give it a whirl. Here are a few suggestions.

Bike to Work Regina’s 1st Annual General Meeting – Nov. 3, 2011

Ada Chan — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:24:57 +0000

Mark your calendars!

NOVEMBER 3RD, THURSDAY is the date.

You are invited to attend Bike to Work Regina’s 1st AGM

Please join us at our first Annual General Meeting. Meet the Board and other like-minded individuals, Hear about our past activities and ideas for the upcoming year.

All members and non-members welcome.
Members are eligible to vote for the new BTWR (Bike To Work Regina) Board for 2012. You can sign up for a membership at the event ($10). If you are interested in being a Board member, let us know!

Place: Saskatchewan Cycling Association Board Room
Address: 2205 Victoria Avenue, Regina
Time: 5:30 pm (meet and mingle), 6:00 pm (start)

NOVEMBER 3RD, 2011, THURSDAY

Light supper by donation.
We will be circulating the agenda for the AGM in the coming weeks.

Invite interested family and friends.
Please RSVP by October 31, 2011 to chanada120@gmail.com.

Bike Parking Minimum

Saskboy — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:59:25 +0000

There’s a little known section of Regina’s bylaws which outline how much bicycle parking must be included in certain building situations. It’s especially important to have good bike parking at grocery stores, since people who use bicycles as their primary vehicle tend to also carry groceries using their bikes. When I was cycling regularly to work, I certainly went to the grocery store on my way home from work a couple times a week.

Martin at Regina Urban Ecology has discussed more on this topic, so please head over to the RUE blog for more details. Maybe you can point out to a business you frequent if you’re happy or not with their bicycle parking situation.

Tuned Up

Saskboy — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:43:31 +0000

I recently got my bike tuned up, with very little Summer riding left available to me. My pedal or chain was starting to click, I’d not kept up with keeping the chain properly lubed, my handlebar grips had disintegrated into a gooey black mess after 4 years in the sun and snow, and my trip computer/odometer had been broken for a couple years. So I got new handlebar grips, a new computer, and lost the clicking noise, and my bike is a greater pleasure to ride. It was such a lovely day, that I made a special trip on my bike when I typically walk, just so I could add a couple kilometers to the new odometer computer.

I looks like the rest of the week is forecast to be excellent biking weather. If it’s too cold for your ears in the morning, try a headband under your helmet, and some light gloves for your fingers.

More on BIXI Montreal

Ada Chan — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:15:34 +0000

Like Rachel, I also recently visited Montreal and tested out the BIXI system. I have to agree with her -it’s definitely a safe and fun way to travel around downtown! I noticed a few things that make BIXI a success: the safe cycling network, connections with public transit, safety features and lots of docking stations (with lots of bikes!).

First, like Rachel mentioned, the cycling network includes two-way separated bike lanes on many of the downtown roads. Bike lanes are physically separated from car lanes with the raised median along them. With minimal contact with cars, cycling becomes a lot safer. The routes also lead to popular destinations which encourages cycling as a form of transportation to school, work, errands, and other activities.

Another great feature is that the system encourages connections with public transit. This makes it easy for cyclists to bike to a metro station (subway), take the metro and bike from that station to the final destination. Cyclists who live far from a metro station and has a BIXI station nearby would benefit most from this. Which leads to the benefit of having many stations. In Montreal, there are over 5000 BIXI bikes dispersed across over 400 BIXI stations. Picking up and dropping off bikes become very convenient for cyclists.

Plus, once you pick up a bike, you have a built in flashing front and back lights, bell, semi-basket for bags/purse, and a skirt protector on the back wheel perfect for summer dresses. Very cool. The only thing is – no helmets. Like Saskatchewan, helmets are not required for adults in Quebec. However, if you stick to the segregated bike lanes, it’s a lot safer than cycling right beside car traffic.

As a pedestrian and cyclists in Montreal, I noticed that cars will always look first at the bike lanes before turning, which is wonderful. BIXI is doing a great job raising the awarenss of bicycle commuters in the city. If Regina can make changes to encourage for cyclists on the streets to reach a critical mass, drivers would have no choice but to learn to safely share the road with cyclists!

For those of you interested in BIXI, Toronto and Ottawa also launched their version of BIXI this year. Montreal launched their public bike system in 2009. Here is a link to a review of BIXI Toronto and BIXI Ottawa.

Upcoming meeting

Alana Watson — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:17:13 +0000

The next Bike to Work Regina meeting will be at Bushwakkers at 7pm, Tuesday June 14th. Please RSVP by sending an email to Sheri or contact@bike2workregina.ca

We hope to see you there!