Celebrate World Bicycle Day on June 3

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The bicycle is a very useful piece of equipment. While some might use a bicycle because of health benefits or as a sport, it is also an important form of transportation. A bicycle is more accessible to many offering a cost-effective way to get to school, work, the doctor, the grocery store, etc. and doesn’t produce any air or greenhouse gas emissions. Using a bicycle for transportation whenever possible is one of many things we can do as to help us move towards becoming a net carbon neutral community by 2050.

In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly (UN) declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day to draw attention to the many benefits of using a bicycle. The UN welcomes national and local initiatives to strengthen physical and mental health and well-being and develop a culture of cycling.

Cycle for the Planet Event on World Bicycle Day

Join BurlingtonGreen at the BurlingtonGreen Eco-Hub for resources and giveaways, fun activities such as ‘spin to win’ eco/bike trivia wheel, and raffle tickets for your chance to win one of two bikes including an electric bike. City of Burlington sustainability and transportation staff will also be present to support the event and speak to our climate and transportation related plans.

  • Saturday, June 3
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • BurlingtonGreen Eco-Hub
  • 1094 Lakeshore Rd. – the red brick building between the playground and concession by the beach

Stay tuned for more weekend events hosted by BurlingtonGreen throughout the month of June to highlight many sustainable ways to get around and enjoy Burlington!

Bike Month and Bike to School Week

Bike Month is celebrated locally in June. Enter the Bike Bingo Contest by downloading the Bike Month Halton Bingo Card, complete activities outlined in the card and submit it for your chance to win prizes.

The Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee is hosting two webinars for Bike Month.

If you’re a school administrator, sign up your school for Bike to School Week, which this year is taking place between May 29 and June 2, to access some great prizes to help encourage your students to cycle to school.  

Did you know?

  • June is also Seniors’ Month. In 2018, the City of Burlington launched the Borrow-A-Bike Program for older adults during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year round, weather permitting. Two step-through bicycles and one three-wheeler bicycle are available for new and experienced cyclists. Baskets, horns, locks and helmets are also included in the free lending program.
  • Rolling Horse, a non-profit bicycle shop, hosts many community outreach programs including mechanic training, youth drop-ins, community clinics, the Buddy Bike, and more. The Buddy Bike, which is loaned out at no cost, offers outdoor recreation and therapeutic activity to riders with cognitive or physical disabilities who might not be able to ride a bicycle safely on their own or have the strength to do so.
  • You can combine your bike ride with a bus ride on Burlington Transit by using the bike racks on the bus. Check out this video first so that you know how to use them.
  • Businesses registered with the Welcome Cyclist Network offer secure bike racks, shelters, cycling maps and a bike repair kit for emergency use.

Coming soon

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Take Action Burlington! Get on your bike for short trips to increase your health benefits and decrease your impact on the environment. Collectively we can make a difference!

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