Bike to Work Week Fraser Valley 2011
Fraser Valley’s 2011 Bike to Work Week is May 30-June 5.
Kick-off Bike to Work Week with a FAMILY bike ride around Harrison Hot Springs on Sunday, May 29
ALL Bike to Work Fraser Valley participants are invited to kick-off Bike to Work Week and join Mayor Ken Becotte on a beautiful, leisurely, family group bike ride around Harrison Hot Springs.
The group bike ride will start at 12:00 pm on May 29 at the Harrison Hot Springs Plaza. The Village of Harrison Hot Springs is encouraging all residents to try biking to school, work, run errands, and for recreation from May 30-June 5. This bike ride is a great start to the week!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 is Bike to Work with the Mayor Day in Abbotsford!
Click here for more information!
Celebration Stations (Click here to view the 2011 Celebration Station Schedule)
Celebration stations are exactly what they sound like – a "celebration" of cycling and the health, wellness and fun benefits that go along with it.
Each station includes:
• Free food and refreshments
• Prize ballots
• Treats provided by sponsors
• Fun!
If your organization would like to host a Celebration Station in Abbotsford, please contact terri-lynn@biketowork.ca.
Please note: Chilliwack residents can also register here for a chance to win MORE GREAT PRIZES!
Pictures below: 2010 BTWWFV Kick-off!
Above: CIVL Radio pumping tunes at the 2010 Bike to Work Week Fraser Valley Kick-off Hosted by University of the Fraser Valley
Above: Making bike-blended smoothies at the Fraser Valley Kick-off!
Above: Abbotsford Mayor George Peary enjoys a bike-blended smoothie at the 2010 Bike to Work Fraser Valley Kick-off.
Above: MMM more smoothies!
Above: People came from all over the Fraser Valley to enjoy the Bike to Work Week Fraser Valley Kick-off
Above: Commuter Cyclist Racers are getting interviewed by media just before the "Amazing Commuter Race" between them and a car.
Above: The bikes WIN the "Amazing Commuter Race" between cyclists and a car!
Above: The line for free bike mechanics provided by Mark Stewart at the Fraser Valley Kick-off.
Pictures below: 2009 BTWWFV Kick-off!
Above (Left to Right): MLA Mike de Jong, Abbotsford Mayor Peary, Mission Mayor Atebe, and Abbotsford Cycling Action Group Co-Chairs Orlando Schmidt and Sue Vince.
Above: Gold Sponsor - Vancity Staff. Special THANK YOU to Vancity for supporting BTWW and promoting environmental sustainability in the communities they serve!
Above: Abbotsford Mayor Peary and Mission Mayor Atebe
Above: Commuter Challenge Preparing for Take Off!
Above: Commuter Challenge Cyclists Harvey Bergen of LifeCycles Bike Shop and Kevin Koopmans of Community Futures. The Bikes are in the lead!!
Above: And the Bikes Win with a 2 Minute Lead!! Kevin Koopmans and Harvey Bergen.
