Monday, 28 May 2012
MEC & Urbane Cyclist at Bike Month 2012
In addition to Urbane Cyclist's numerous events at this year's Bike Month, Mountain Equipment Co-op is hosting a Bikefest at the Distillery District all day on June 23rd. From the Bike Month event page:
"Along with fun and festivities, MEC Bikefest is a hub of knowledge where cyclists new and old can make connections and get the information they need to pursue their passion. Proceeds from this event will be donated to our non-profit partner, the Toronto Cyclists Union."
"Along with fun and festivities, MEC Bikefest is a hub of knowledge where cyclists new and old can make connections and get the information they need to pursue their passion. Proceeds from this event will be donated to our non-profit partner, the Toronto Cyclists Union."
Labels: Mountain Equipment Co-op, Urbane Cyclist
Sunday, 29 May 2011
TorontoTheBetter members part of Bike Month 2011
Several TorontoTheBetter members are participating in Toronto's 2011 Bike Month...
- Janet Bike Girl is having an Open Studio May 30, 2011; 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM:
Come and visit to see a variety of bike stencil artwork..
- Bike Sauce is hosting a Coffee House June 4, 2011; 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM:
Come out and visit BikeSauce's brand new location, 235 Broadview, just south of Dundas. We'll be having tea, coffee and baked treats throughout the day!
- Bike Pirates is presenting three events...
Sweeets for Cycles! happens on June 4, 2011; 12:00 PM to 07:00 PM:
Our annual Donate a Bike event - with a twist! Bring in your old, neglected, well-loved or outgrown bicycle to donate to Bike Pirates and we will reward you with sweets! Bring in a bike and we'll give you something baked! At this non-profit community space your old bike will get a new life either by being build by a community member, or being refurbished for sale by our volunteers.
Their Annual Back Alley Bike Wash is on June 11, 2011; 2:00 PM to 06:00 PM:
Join us for our Annual Bike Wash! Sometimes your bike needs a bit more loving (and scrubbing) than you can muster. If you've just dusted off an old steed, or you recently went on a muddy ride in the Don, come to Pirates and we will clean your bike, pump your tires and lube your chain, all for a small donation.
And finally, their Third Friday Event is on June 17, 2011; 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM:
Please join us the third Friday in June for a community bike ride to visit Toronto's West-End community gardens. We will end the ride back at Bike Pirates for a low-key social.
- Urbane Cyclist's Urbent Event is happening June 4, 2011; 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM:
Learn about recumbent bikes and recumbent trikes!
- Mountain Equipment Co-op's 20011 MEC Bikefest takes place June 25, 2011; 1:00 AM to 06:00 PM:
Along with fun and festivities, MEC Bikefest is a hub of knowledge where cyclists new and old can make connections and get the information they need to pursue their passion.
- Janet Bike Girl is having an Open Studio May 30, 2011; 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM:
Come and visit to see a variety of bike stencil artwork..
- Bike Sauce is hosting a Coffee House June 4, 2011; 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM:
Come out and visit BikeSauce's brand new location, 235 Broadview, just south of Dundas. We'll be having tea, coffee and baked treats throughout the day!
- Bike Pirates is presenting three events...
Sweeets for Cycles! happens on June 4, 2011; 12:00 PM to 07:00 PM:
Our annual Donate a Bike event - with a twist! Bring in your old, neglected, well-loved or outgrown bicycle to donate to Bike Pirates and we will reward you with sweets! Bring in a bike and we'll give you something baked! At this non-profit community space your old bike will get a new life either by being build by a community member, or being refurbished for sale by our volunteers.
Their Annual Back Alley Bike Wash is on June 11, 2011; 2:00 PM to 06:00 PM:
Join us for our Annual Bike Wash! Sometimes your bike needs a bit more loving (and scrubbing) than you can muster. If you've just dusted off an old steed, or you recently went on a muddy ride in the Don, come to Pirates and we will clean your bike, pump your tires and lube your chain, all for a small donation.
And finally, their Third Friday Event is on June 17, 2011; 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM:
Please join us the third Friday in June for a community bike ride to visit Toronto's West-End community gardens. We will end the ride back at Bike Pirates for a low-key social.
- Urbane Cyclist's Urbent Event is happening June 4, 2011; 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM:
Learn about recumbent bikes and recumbent trikes!
- Mountain Equipment Co-op's 20011 MEC Bikefest takes place June 25, 2011; 1:00 AM to 06:00 PM:
Along with fun and festivities, MEC Bikefest is a hub of knowledge where cyclists new and old can make connections and get the information they need to pursue their passion.
Labels: Bike Pirates, Bike Sauce, Janet Bike Girl, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Urbane Cyclist
Thursday, 21 February 2008
Visitation and Memorial Celebration for Founding Member of Urbane Cyclist
Eugene Yao, a founding member of Urbane Cyclist, passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2008. He is survived by his wife Winnie, and his children Claire and Ryan.
His dedication to the co-operative movement and his actions on behalf of making Toronto a better place will be missed.
The visitation will be at the Cardinal Funeral Home Bathurst Chapel (366 Bathurst Street; 416-603-1444) from 3 to 9 PM this Friday (February 22nd), and the service is starting at 10 AM this Saturday.
There is also a memorial gathering to celebrate his life at the Cecil Community Centre (58 Cecil Street, 416-392-1090) starting at 4 PM this Saturday.
In honour of Eugene, the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD - 100 McCaul Street, 416-977-1600) has created an award to support excellence in bicycle design. In lieu of flowers, donations to the "Eugen Yao Urbane Cyclist Bicycle Design Award Fund" may be sent to OCAD or the Urbane Cyclist.
His dedication to the co-operative movement and his actions on behalf of making Toronto a better place will be missed.
The visitation will be at the Cardinal Funeral Home Bathurst Chapel (366 Bathurst Street; 416-603-1444) from 3 to 9 PM this Friday (February 22nd), and the service is starting at 10 AM this Saturday.
There is also a memorial gathering to celebrate his life at the Cecil Community Centre (58 Cecil Street, 416-392-1090) starting at 4 PM this Saturday.
In honour of Eugene, the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD - 100 McCaul Street, 416-977-1600) has created an award to support excellence in bicycle design. In lieu of flowers, donations to the "Eugen Yao Urbane Cyclist Bicycle Design Award Fund" may be sent to OCAD or the Urbane Cyclist.
Labels: Urbane Cyclist
