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WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WHEN

MOST PEOPLE CHOOSE TO CYCLE?
In 1900, the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) boasted a membership of 100,000. That same year US car companies produced fewer than 4200 vehicles: 1681 steam, 1575 electric and 936 gasoline. Can you imagine a world where the bicycle wins the Peoples Choice Award every day? This summer were inviting cyclists like you to h elp us d emonstrate what the world looks like when most folks are riding a bike. Therell be fun, games and knowledge exchange. Workshops on rural cycling safety, cycle-touring, and bike economics. Guided rides, bike-powered film, musical & spoken word performances, photo exhibits, art shows and auctions, cycling d emonstrations, even a one- day C ycling and Rural Mobility conference. All of this a nd a beautiful island environment to explore!

Salt Springs winding, often shoulderless, and relatively traffic-free roads make for great cycling. Still, unfamiliar terrain and non-conforming rural roads introduce new risks for visiting cyclists and motorists b oth. A single piece of advice? Please share the road. Motorists can drive a bit slower; Cyclists can ride single file. When we all respect the rules of the road everyone b enefits!

THE VELO VILLAGE BIKE FERRY

MAKE BC CYCLING HISTORY!

On Saturday, June 23rd at 10:00 am, the first bicycle-only ferry in BC coastal history will set sail from S wartz Bay (near Victoria).

WHEN YOU SHARE THE ROAD

YOU MAKE ROOM FOR SAFETY

For the n ext 35 minutes, 400 cyclists will have a chance to party down to the music of Salt Springs very own Fabulous Flakes, rub shoulders with special guests and loosen up for a cycle-rrific 15km FUN RIDE from Fulford Village to our event hub in Ganges. The FUN RIDE route will be decorated and dedicated for use by cyclists. Well have encouragement stations, traffic control folks, Cycle buddies and crazy hand painted bikes to help flatten out the hills and optimize your pedal power. Register now and reserve your spot on the BIKE FERRY: h ttp://velovillage.ca/registration.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP!

VOLUNTEERS: Salt Springers are the rock stars of volunteerism. So far more than 200 islanders have made a personal investment in Velo Village: donating and painting bikes, surveying routes, making calls, coming out to meetings More than ever, we n eed you to s ign up and volunteer: http://velovillage.ca/volunteer/. HOMESTAY BILLETS: Were still looking to billet several of the Cycling and Rural Mobility Conference speakers. If you can accommodate one or more speakers on June 21, 22 or 23, please e-mail: cjohnw@shaw.ca.

SALT SPRING: THE MOST WELCOMING PLACE ON THE PLANET TO BE ON A BIKE

Some p eople have asked us what we mean by Bicycle-Heaven-On-Earth. They point out that Salt Spring isnt without its hills, weve got our share of blind corners and there are no b ike lanes. Simply put, our island looks a lot like most other rural areas a beautiful place to ride with little or no infrastructure to support cyclists or cycling activities. This is the Velo Village point-of-departure. For us, bicycle-heaven-on- earth is a 72-hour long glimpse into the future. Well be a place where cycling is everywhere in the a ir! Specifically, a place where Islanders greet cyclists with waves, d iscounts and h ospitality families use b ikes to generate p ower for projectors and sound s ystems decorated cycling routes enable safe, easy, and fun transit from A to B like-minded p eople share solutions to rural cycling challenges dedicated services such as the BIKE FERRY and amenities like the 1000- bike parking facility are part of the transportation mix bikes & b ike parts are transformed into artistic expressions of an Island- wide cycling culture where active transportation thrives because cyclists, motorists and pedestrians respect & understand each others needs and requirements

During his two years in Kenya, World Bicycle Relief Chief Operating Officer, Micheal Kollins, was regularly impressed by the pivotal role of the bicycle as a tool for personal and community development. This is what hell be focusing on when h e speaks to the Power of Bicycles in Sub Saharan Africa at the Cycling and Rural Mobility Conference, June 22nd: http://velovillage.ca/conference/.

SUBARU WESTERN TRI-SERIES TRIATHALON - Race, cheer or volunteer for Canadas most scenic triathlon series! The Subaru Western Triathlon Series features five exciting events hosted in b eautiful locations a cross Canadas West Coast and Rocky Mountains. Athletes of all abilities, from first-timers to the top elites, will participate in different distances including Half Iron, Olympic, Sprint, and Relay. The events have a festival feel and include a Sport & Lifestyle Expo, kids fun run, draw prizes, entertainment, cash prizes for top finishers, great K-Swiss clothing and clinics hosted by top international coaches and athletes. For more info, to register and to volunteer, visit: h ttp://www.triseries.ca.
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