Are you interested in finding out more about how to create cycling-friendly communities? And how cycling is a key part of creating healthy, active communities? Come to a free community forum on Thursday, September 23, where international renowned speaker Gil Penalosa will talk about the role of walking and cycling in promoting health and quality of life in communities.
The forum takes place at the Minden Community Centre from 7 - 9 pm. Also, Gil will be meeting people at 6:15 pm at the Minden town docks to do a walk of the Riverwalk Trail, so join in for that too!
Full details can be found at this link http://www.haliburtoncooperative.on.ca/CIA/whats-new, or call Kate at 489-2110
For more information about Gil Penalosa, go to http://www.8-80cities.org/Meet_Our_Team.html
Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Highland Wheeler spotted by Local Kids!
The Highland Wheeler was spotted by local kids who were on their way to school! They believe...but to their parents? Tune in to installment #7 in the search for this mysterious rolling object!
www.youtube.com/user/highlandwheeler
Friday, July 23, 2010
Highland Wheeler at the Museum!
The Haliburton Highlands Museum has a display dedicated to the Highland Wheeler! Find out more about the artifacts and evidence!!
http://www.youtube.com/user/highlandwheeler
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
In Search of the Highland Wheeler
Did you know that Haliburton County has a phantom cyclist? Perhaps you have seen it! Find out more...is it fact or fantasy? Truth or fiction? Join local documentarian Jack Brezina as he searches the Highlands for the truth about the Highland Wheeler, and find out more about why the Haliburton Highlands are a great place to cycle!
http://www.youtube.com/user/highlandwheeler
The next installment of Jack's quest will be posted on July 9. Return to the Highland Wheeler channel throughout July to get updates on his progress!
http://www.youtube.com/user/highlandwheeler
The next installment of Jack's quest will be posted on July 9. Return to the Highland Wheeler channel throughout July to get updates on his progress!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Haliburton County wins national award!
We are pleased to announce that the County of Haliburton was a recipient of a Sustainable Communities award from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in the transportation category, for the Share the Road project they undertook last year. Partners in this project included the Health Unit, Cycling Coalition, Communities in Action Committee, OPP, U-Links and all four municipalities.
This is great recognition for Haliburton County, and acknowledges innovative efforts to apply concepts like transportation demand management, commuter challenge and share the road messaging in a rural environment.
Check this link for local coverage. http://mindentimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2604809
A full report on the project can be found on the U-Links website. http://www.haliburtoncooperative.on.ca/cgi-bin/db_search.cgi
This is great recognition for Haliburton County, and acknowledges innovative efforts to apply concepts like transportation demand management, commuter challenge and share the road messaging in a rural environment.
Check this link for local coverage. http://mindentimes.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2604809
A full report on the project can be found on the U-Links website. http://www.haliburtoncooperative.on.ca/cgi-bin/db_search.cgi
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Reminder! Spin Dig, June 1
Hope you can join us to kick off June as Bike Month, at the second annual cycling Spin Dig at the Dominion Hotel, Minden 5 pm. We'll be showing some cycling "shorts" films, have a few draw prizes and enjoying the fine company of cyclists and soon-to-be cyclists. Enjoy the Dominion's great wing night too!
Monday, May 10, 2010
June is Bike Month! Check out all the great activities!
Workshops are free, ($) indicates a cost for food or refreshments. All activities will go unless it is thundering or raining really hard. Helmets required for all rides. Waivers must be signed for all rides.
Second Annual “Spin-Dig” - Tues. June 1, 6 – 8 pm ($) Dominion Hotel, Minden Kick off the cycling season with some fun, film and festivities. Bring your cycling and soon-to-be-cycling family and friends for a great social evening that includes door prizes, loonie/toonie auction, Dominion Wing Night and a variety of cycling “shorts” (films, that is!).
Intro to Mountain Biking – Sat. June 5, 10 am – 12:30 pm Meet at JDHodgson School Register with the Health Unit. 457-1391 Learn the basics of handling your mountain bike on trails. Practice will be followed by a trail ride. This workshop is open to all ages.
Greasy Spin – Sun. June 6 ($) Meet at Haliburton Caboose, 9 am (long), 10 am (short) Register with the Health Unit, 457-1391 Start the cycling season with a guided bike ride followed by optional breakfast at the Kosy Korner. There will be two route options, longer (~2 hrs) and shorter (~1 hr). The routes will be on main and secondary county roads. Breakfast from the Kosy menu.
Guided Mountain Bike Ride – Wed. June 9, 6:45 – 9 pm approx. Meet at Haliburton Town Docks No registration required For teens and adults. Come for an off-road guided mountain bike ride. This ride will be a couple of hours in length and will be geared for experienced riders. It will include road riding to a destination and then an off road experience. Expect to get muddy and wet.
Basic Bike Maintenance – Wed. June 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Fleming College Rm 10 Register with the Health Unit 457-1391 (max. 8) Learn the basics for keeping your bike ready to ride. You may bring your bike to practice on. Topics include: fixing a flat tire, simple brake and gear adjustments, safety checks, chain cleaning and lubrication, proper fit, essential tools to have on your rides. Please note that the purpose of this workshop is to provide basic information, not to tune every bicycle.
Minden Family Cycling Adventure – Sat. June 12, 10 am – 12 ($) Meet at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre, 176 Bobcaygeon Rd. Register with the RD Lawrence Centre, 286-2298 Cycle into history in Minden starting with a tour of the new exhibits at R.D. Lawrence Place. This family friendly ride will take you into the heart of Minden's storied past with an optional stop for ice cream. Admission is $5 a family, $2 adult, children 12 and under free.
Cycle to Bonnieview – Sun. June 13, 10 am ($) Meet at the Haliburton town docks Register with the Health Unit 457-1391 Come out for a leisurely 10k ride, suitable for families. Enjoy the beautiful lakeside view. Light refreshments/continental-type breakfast will be available for $6 per person.
Basic Bike Maintenance – Wed. June 16, 6:30 – 8:30 pm SG Nesbitt Arena, Room #1, Minden Register with the Health Unit 457-1391 (max. 12) Bring your bike and learn the basics of getting it ready to ride, including fixing a flat tire, brake and derailleur adjustments. Hosted by Muskoka Bicycle Pro Shop.
Learn to Geocache – Wed. June 16, 7 – 8:30 pm Meet in Head Lake Park, Haliburton, by the fountain, Register with the Health Unit, 457-1391 Geocaching is a great way for people of all ages to get out and explore by foot and by bike! Learn the basics, including how to find caches online, use a GPS, and go seeking caches. Bring a GPS if you have one; some will be available to borrow. (max. 10 families)
Father’s Day Bike Ride in Algonquin Highlands, Sun. June 20, 10am Meet at Stanhope Community Centre No registration required. Celebrate Father’s Day with a family-friendly ride. Families will have the choice of shorter and longer routes. The routes are flat and there isn’t a lot of traffic. Bring a picnic lunch and/or snacks to have at the playground/ shelter area at the community centre.
Sir Sam’s Toonie Ride– Wed. June 23, 7 pm ($) To register email dave@sirsams.com or call 754-2298 Youth and adults are invited to come and ride at Sir Sam's ski hill. This guided ride will go up the hill and then through 5 km of trails. Meet at Sir Sam's. Youth will require a parent’s signature on their waiver. Cost: toonie per rider.
Cycling Night in Haliburton! Thur. June 24, 5 pm ($) Meet at Haliburton Caboose No registration required Everyone is invited to go on a short ride from Haliburton, and then gather at McKeck’s where it is Cyclist Night! There will be a “Cyclists Special” or you can order from the menu. You can also just go for the ride, or just come to McKeck’s. Anyone in cycling gear is eligible for door prizes! A couple of route options will be available.
Bike the Line – A Geocaching Cycle Adventure! No registration required Get out anytime after June 2 and cycle to find geocaches on and near the IB&O Rail Trail. Collect the messages from each one, and get a prize at the end! Full instructions and cache coordinates can be picked up at the Health Unit, at Agnew’s General Store in Wilberforce, or on the Cycling Coalition website. GPS units are also available to rent at Agnew’s. Call 448-2211.
Shifting Gears Cycling Festival – Sat. June 26, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Head Lake Park, Haliburton, Join us for our fifth annual cycling festival. Participate in the Record Breaking Ride! Fun activities for the whole family including bike decorating, challenge courses, contests, vendors, information booths and much more! Back this year: the Celebrity Tricycle Challenge – come and cheer on or challenge local celebrities to see who will reign supreme! Kid’s music show by Rick Johnson! Listen to some great music by Jazz Kitchen and enjoy a great lunch catered by Rhubarb chef Chris Carl.
Gear Swap at the Cycling Festival, 10:30 – 1 pm Do you have cycling related gear or extra bikes you would like to sell? Bring all cycling related items to the Festival where there will be an area set up to sell your goods! Items should be priced and ready to go. It will be your responsibility for selling items and removing them at the end of the day. Please no used helmets.
The Well-Balanced Ride – Sun. June 27, 9 am ($) Meet in IGA parking lot, Minden Register with the Health Unit, 457-1391 Join us for a moderate intensity ride followed by a great breakfast in Minden. The ride heads up out of Minden and then levels off so you can enjoy the view of the rock and wetland surrounds. It ends with a fast descent into Minden. Reward yourself with a buffet breakfast at the Dominion Hotel and catch your breath to chat with your fellow riders. Estimated ride time: 1-2 hours.
Pedal Your Arts - Gears for Guilford – Sunday June 27, 9:00am – 4:45pm West Guilford Community Center Register with Yours Outdoors 705-754-3436 www.yoursoutdoors.ca Yours Outdoors is a local company that offers a variety of experiential tour packages. Gears for Guilford is a 35 km guided and fully supported artist’s studio tour by bicycle that begins and ends in West Guilford, a pleasant little community a few kilometers to the north of the Village of Haliburton. We’ll stop regularly to visit local art studios to talk to the artist or watch demonstrations. We’ll also take some time to explore natural and cultural features along the way. A tasty lunch is provided. The registration fee is $95.00 per person.
Spokes & Species Rail Trail Presentation, Wed. June 30, 7 – 9 pm ($) Haliburton Museum; more info call 457-4767 A showcase of the best Ontario rail trails for bicycling and nature viewing. Discover the sights and sounds along historic rail lines converted to paths for people and critters to enjoy. Review maps and brochures. Coffee and nibbles provided. Admission by donation. Presented by Friends of the Rail Trail and guests.
Commuter Challenge, May 30 – June 5 Bike or walk to work, school or other places and be eligible for prizes! Sign up as an individual, workplace, or family. Contact Sue at the Health Unit 457-1391 for more information.
Second Annual “Spin-Dig” - Tues. June 1, 6 – 8 pm ($) Dominion Hotel, Minden Kick off the cycling season with some fun, film and festivities. Bring your cycling and soon-to-be-cycling family and friends for a great social evening that includes door prizes, loonie/toonie auction, Dominion Wing Night and a variety of cycling “shorts” (films, that is!).
Intro to Mountain Biking – Sat. June 5, 10 am – 12:30 pm Meet at JDHodgson School Register with the Health Unit. 457-1391 Learn the basics of handling your mountain bike on trails. Practice will be followed by a trail ride. This workshop is open to all ages.
Greasy Spin – Sun. June 6 ($) Meet at Haliburton Caboose, 9 am (long), 10 am (short) Register with the Health Unit, 457-1391 Start the cycling season with a guided bike ride followed by optional breakfast at the Kosy Korner. There will be two route options, longer (~2 hrs) and shorter (~1 hr). The routes will be on main and secondary county roads. Breakfast from the Kosy menu.
Guided Mountain Bike Ride – Wed. June 9, 6:45 – 9 pm approx. Meet at Haliburton Town Docks No registration required For teens and adults. Come for an off-road guided mountain bike ride. This ride will be a couple of hours in length and will be geared for experienced riders. It will include road riding to a destination and then an off road experience. Expect to get muddy and wet.
Basic Bike Maintenance – Wed. June 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Fleming College Rm 10 Register with the Health Unit 457-1391 (max. 8) Learn the basics for keeping your bike ready to ride. You may bring your bike to practice on. Topics include: fixing a flat tire, simple brake and gear adjustments, safety checks, chain cleaning and lubrication, proper fit, essential tools to have on your rides. Please note that the purpose of this workshop is to provide basic information, not to tune every bicycle.
Minden Family Cycling Adventure – Sat. June 12, 10 am – 12 ($) Meet at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre, 176 Bobcaygeon Rd. Register with the RD Lawrence Centre, 286-2298 Cycle into history in Minden starting with a tour of the new exhibits at R.D. Lawrence Place. This family friendly ride will take you into the heart of Minden's storied past with an optional stop for ice cream. Admission is $5 a family, $2 adult, children 12 and under free.
Cycle to Bonnieview – Sun. June 13, 10 am ($) Meet at the Haliburton town docks Register with the Health Unit 457-1391 Come out for a leisurely 10k ride, suitable for families. Enjoy the beautiful lakeside view. Light refreshments/continental-type breakfast will be available for $6 per person.
Basic Bike Maintenance – Wed. June 16, 6:30 – 8:30 pm SG Nesbitt Arena, Room #1, Minden Register with the Health Unit 457-1391 (max. 12) Bring your bike and learn the basics of getting it ready to ride, including fixing a flat tire, brake and derailleur adjustments. Hosted by Muskoka Bicycle Pro Shop.
Learn to Geocache – Wed. June 16, 7 – 8:30 pm Meet in Head Lake Park, Haliburton, by the fountain, Register with the Health Unit, 457-1391 Geocaching is a great way for people of all ages to get out and explore by foot and by bike! Learn the basics, including how to find caches online, use a GPS, and go seeking caches. Bring a GPS if you have one; some will be available to borrow. (max. 10 families)
Father’s Day Bike Ride in Algonquin Highlands, Sun. June 20, 10am Meet at Stanhope Community Centre No registration required. Celebrate Father’s Day with a family-friendly ride. Families will have the choice of shorter and longer routes. The routes are flat and there isn’t a lot of traffic. Bring a picnic lunch and/or snacks to have at the playground/ shelter area at the community centre.
Sir Sam’s Toonie Ride– Wed. June 23, 7 pm ($) To register email dave@sirsams.com or call 754-2298 Youth and adults are invited to come and ride at Sir Sam's ski hill. This guided ride will go up the hill and then through 5 km of trails. Meet at Sir Sam's. Youth will require a parent’s signature on their waiver. Cost: toonie per rider.
Cycling Night in Haliburton! Thur. June 24, 5 pm ($) Meet at Haliburton Caboose No registration required Everyone is invited to go on a short ride from Haliburton, and then gather at McKeck’s where it is Cyclist Night! There will be a “Cyclists Special” or you can order from the menu. You can also just go for the ride, or just come to McKeck’s. Anyone in cycling gear is eligible for door prizes! A couple of route options will be available.
Bike the Line – A Geocaching Cycle Adventure! No registration required Get out anytime after June 2 and cycle to find geocaches on and near the IB&O Rail Trail. Collect the messages from each one, and get a prize at the end! Full instructions and cache coordinates can be picked up at the Health Unit, at Agnew’s General Store in Wilberforce, or on the Cycling Coalition website. GPS units are also available to rent at Agnew’s. Call 448-2211.
Shifting Gears Cycling Festival – Sat. June 26, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Head Lake Park, Haliburton, Join us for our fifth annual cycling festival. Participate in the Record Breaking Ride! Fun activities for the whole family including bike decorating, challenge courses, contests, vendors, information booths and much more! Back this year: the Celebrity Tricycle Challenge – come and cheer on or challenge local celebrities to see who will reign supreme! Kid’s music show by Rick Johnson! Listen to some great music by Jazz Kitchen and enjoy a great lunch catered by Rhubarb chef Chris Carl.
Gear Swap at the Cycling Festival, 10:30 – 1 pm Do you have cycling related gear or extra bikes you would like to sell? Bring all cycling related items to the Festival where there will be an area set up to sell your goods! Items should be priced and ready to go. It will be your responsibility for selling items and removing them at the end of the day. Please no used helmets.
The Well-Balanced Ride – Sun. June 27, 9 am ($) Meet in IGA parking lot, Minden Register with the Health Unit, 457-1391 Join us for a moderate intensity ride followed by a great breakfast in Minden. The ride heads up out of Minden and then levels off so you can enjoy the view of the rock and wetland surrounds. It ends with a fast descent into Minden. Reward yourself with a buffet breakfast at the Dominion Hotel and catch your breath to chat with your fellow riders. Estimated ride time: 1-2 hours.
Pedal Your Arts - Gears for Guilford – Sunday June 27, 9:00am – 4:45pm West Guilford Community Center Register with Yours Outdoors 705-754-3436 www.yoursoutdoors.ca Yours Outdoors is a local company that offers a variety of experiential tour packages. Gears for Guilford is a 35 km guided and fully supported artist’s studio tour by bicycle that begins and ends in West Guilford, a pleasant little community a few kilometers to the north of the Village of Haliburton. We’ll stop regularly to visit local art studios to talk to the artist or watch demonstrations. We’ll also take some time to explore natural and cultural features along the way. A tasty lunch is provided. The registration fee is $95.00 per person.
Spokes & Species Rail Trail Presentation, Wed. June 30, 7 – 9 pm ($) Haliburton Museum; more info call 457-4767 A showcase of the best Ontario rail trails for bicycling and nature viewing. Discover the sights and sounds along historic rail lines converted to paths for people and critters to enjoy. Review maps and brochures. Coffee and nibbles provided. Admission by donation. Presented by Friends of the Rail Trail and guests.
Commuter Challenge, May 30 – June 5 Bike or walk to work, school or other places and be eligible for prizes! Sign up as an individual, workplace, or family. Contact Sue at the Health Unit 457-1391 for more information.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Cycling Coalition nominated as Enviro Hero!
The Cycling Coalition was recently notified of our nomination for a 2010 Enviro Hero award in the category of health! The Enviro Hero awards are presented by the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust. Winners will be announced at the Land Trust's annual gala on May 28. It's an honour to be nominated, and we'll keep our fingers crossed!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Green Paper on Bicycling in Ontario
The Ontario Share the Road Coalition has just released a Green Paper on Bicycling in Ontario, entitled "When Ontario Bikes, Ontario Benefits". You can see the paper at www.sharetheroad.ca. There are some great recommendations about what the province needs to do to make Ontario a more bike-friendly place. It's great to know that there is advocacy happening for cycling on a provincial level.
The second Ontario Bike Summit will be held in Burlington, September 20-21.
The second Ontario Bike Summit will be held in Burlington, September 20-21.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Cycling Updates
The second Minden 150 Bike Tour is scheduled for Saturday, August 14, 2010, hosted by the Township of Minden Hills. This year there will be online registration, and once again various tour options from the challenging 150 km, to a family friendly distance (to be determined).
In other local cycling news, Sue Shikaze and Kate Hall presented at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities conference in Ottawa on February 12. They highlighted cycling and active transportation initiatives and successes, which include things like the Cycling Master Plan, paving of road shoulders and the Share the Road campaign. Last year's extensive Share the Road project has been attracting lots of attention throughout the province. Sue will be speaking with some people in Wasaga Beach who are interested in doing something similar, and has also been asked to speak about the project in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Haliburton County is "on the map" for cycling!
In other local cycling news, Sue Shikaze and Kate Hall presented at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities conference in Ottawa on February 12. They highlighted cycling and active transportation initiatives and successes, which include things like the Cycling Master Plan, paving of road shoulders and the Share the Road campaign. Last year's extensive Share the Road project has been attracting lots of attention throughout the province. Sue will be speaking with some people in Wasaga Beach who are interested in doing something similar, and has also been asked to speak about the project in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Haliburton County is "on the map" for cycling!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Cycling Festival 2010
Mark your calendars for the 2010 Shifting Gears Cycling Festival! It will take place Saturday, June 26 in Head Lake Park in Haliburton. Plans are well underway and we have already confirmed some new booths, including CycleChic (cool cycling gear for women) www.cyclechic.ca and Muskoka Outfitters, who will be bringing bikes to try and doing bike fitting. www.muskokaoutfitters.com
Returning will be Wildrock Bikewerks, offering bike maintenance checks. There will once again be family-friendly activities, live music and a great lunch. It's never too soon to start thinking about cycling!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Our New Blog!
Welcome to our new blog! I'm doing a bit of a test to see what happens, being new to this...and am still working on the look of the site. But here's a picture from last year's cycling festival just to get things started...
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