Bike to Work Week 2010
Bike to Work Week 2010 took place from Monday, June 7 to Friday, June 11 this year
and was a huge success. We would like to thank all of the sponsors and supporters
who helped make Bike to Work Week the success that it was.
The online pledge resulted in 649 people pledging to cycle and 50,000 km logged.
The grand prize was a new bike and other prizes included a helmet, lights, reflectors,
gift certificates, and more.
Below is a picture of Dave Harris, winner of the grand prize – the Kunstadt Sport
Ottawa Hybrid bike. Dave was invited to the store to select a custom fit bike.
Bike to Work Week Launch Event
On Monday, June 7 at 10 am Councillor Clive Doucet and Nancy Schepers, Deputy City
Manager, kicked off the week at the launch event at City Hall.
In the presence of guests and local media, Councillor Doucet provided an overview
of the week of events and the City’s commitment to encouraging and promoting safe
cycling.
Cycling Celebration Station
Tuesday, July 8, EnviroCentre and Citizen’s for Safe Cycling were on the NCC Pathway
near the Canadian War Museum. The Cycling Celebration Station offered free coffee,
resources and giveaways from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Throughout the day over 400 people stopped at the booth and half of them completed
a survey conducted by Citizen’s for Safe Cycling. Cyclists were asked to indicate
their route on a map and identify hazards. This was part of the
Cycling Trends Analysis Survey prepared by Citizen’s for Safe Cycling.
Cycling Lunch & Learn
On Wednesday June 9th at City Hall 35 participants attended a free cycling lunch
and learn. The presenter was a Certified National Examiner for the CAN-BIKE program
and a retired police officer. The presentation included an overview how to properly
size a bike, rules of the road, tips for visibility and safety.
EnviroCentre on the A-Channel Morning Show
EnviroCentre appeared on the A-Channel Morning Show to announce the winner of the
new bike, which was the grand prize for having participated in the online pledge
to cycle.
BBQ Fundraiser and Bruce Timmermans Award Ceremony
Despite the rain, the BBQ fundraiser and Bruce Timmermans Award Ceremony was well
attended on Thursday, June 10th from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at 156 Bank Street. We raised
over $200.00 for the Ottawa Helmets on Kids Initiative. Thank you to everyone who
participated.
The honourable Wilhelmus Julius Petrus GEERTS
Special guest, the Ambassador of the Netherlands, the honourable Wilhelmus Julius
Petrus GEERTS, presented the awards to the recipients of the Bruce Timmermans Award.
He also spoke about cycling advancements in the Netherlands and his ongoing interest
to help Ottawa become a leader in cycling facilities.
The Bruce Timmermans Awards recognize outstanding contributions in the encouragement
of cycling. Each year an organization is recognized for their contribution that
promotes cycling as a viable, environment-friendly mode of transportation. This
year’s recipient was re-Cycles,
a non-profit bicycle recycling shop, that provides an equipped bicycle shop with
volunteers onsite to offer assistance and tips.
People lined up in the rain with their bikes to receive a free bicycle tune up performed
by Fosters Sports Centre. Fosters is located at 305 Banks Street and generously
donated their time and tools to this event. Visit www.fosterssports.ca to find out more about their products
and services.