Bike to Work Week 2008

Here’s a recap of Bike to Work Week 2008…

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Celebrate a week of commuting by bike

Thank You Comox Valley

What a great turnout we had at the final Celebration Station in Comox this morning!

48 bike riders stopped in and signed up for the prize draw and shared their experiences of the first annual Bike to Work Week in the Comox Valley.

Another 35 people wheeled by on their way to work, school, running errands….

or just enjoying the morning and being on their bike.

Thanks to all the volunteers and Simon’s Cycles for adding a little oil and making sure everyone’s bike was in tip top condition. The Medicine Shoppe in downtown Comox celebrated Bike to Work Week in style.

Hopefully the Bike from Work today will be just as fun and this week has inspired you to give bike commuting a try, or if you are a regular rider, that you share your journey with more two wheeled folks in the future!

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Liquid sunshine at the Aquatic Centre

Dodging the raindrops, 18 bike commuters stopped off at the Celebration Station at The Aquatic Centre and another 8 were spotted riding by on their way to work today.

Thanks to all the volunteers and The Eagle 97.3 fm for adding a little music to a somewhat moist morning.

Why not stop by the final celebration station tomorrow morning?

Friday June 6th - Comox Recreation Centre, Comox

Open from 6:30am until 9:00am

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Half way through the week already!

It was another beautiful morning to be out on your bike, enjoying the journey to work - we’re half way through the week already!

Today there were 2 Celebration Stations - we had 56 cyclists stop off at the I-Hos Gallery with 26 riding by on their way to work. In the village of Cumberland 15 folks stopped in and 13 others sped by on their way to work.

Thanks to all the volunteers, Simon’s Cycles and once again The Eagle 97.3 fm for broadcasting live from the event.

Why not stop by a celebration station one morning this week - there’s only two more chances to pick up a free gift from our generous sponsors and enter the prize draw?

Thursday June 5th - Aquatic Centre, Courtenay
Friday June 6th - Comox Recreation Centre, Comox

Open from 6:30am until 9:00am

Just look for the banner…

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A little rain didn’t dampen enthusiasm on day two

Despite the less than perfect weather, it was good to see so many people biking to work today, we had 31 stop off at the Celebration Station at CFB Comox and another 30 rode by on their way to work.

Thanks to all the volunteers, Trail Bicycles and The Eagle 97.3 fm

Why not stop by a celebration station one morning this week?

Wednesday June 4th - I-Hos Gallery, Comox and Peace Park, Cumberland
Thursday June 5th - Aquatic Centre, Courtenay
Friday June 6th - Comox Recreation Centre, Comox

Open from 6:30am until 9:00am

Just look for the banner…

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First day a great success!

With 56 cyclists (and one dog) stopping in at Simms Park in downtown Courtenay, signing up for the prize draw and enjoying free drinks, snacks and gifts, this morning was a great success!

Another 64 folks were spotted riding by, enjoying the weather, which co-operated by staying dry and cool.

Thanks to all the volunteers, Black’s Cycle and The Eagle 97.3 fm

Why not stop by a celebration station one morning this week?

Tuesday June 3rd - CFB Comox
Wednesday June 4th - I-Hos Gallery, Comox and Peace Park, Cumberland
Thursday June 5th - Aquatic Centre, Courtenay
Friday June 6th - Comox Recreation Centre, Comox

Open from 6:30am until 9:00am

Just look for the banner…

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WOW - First Women on Wheels course a hit!

Women on Wheels course attendees

Five brave souls ventured out on a blustery Saturday morning and spent an hour and a half brushing up on their bike skills and are now ready for Bike To Work week (June 2nd to 8th).

If you missed out on this morning’s course and would like to register for another, please contact us at:

comoxvalley@biketowork.ca

or call Patti at 250 339 2255

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