Mission Statement:
To promote the safety and accessibility of bicycle commuting in Red Deer, Alberta
and surrounding areas.
Watch the video starting at 14:40 HERE
The Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday, September 26th
at the RDPL - Dawe Branch
56 Holt Street from 7-8pm
Your Board Members for 2024-2025 are:
President: John Johnston
Vice President: Ken Williamson
Secretary: Greg Neiman
Treasurer: Pearl Franz
Member: Tatiana Tilly
Member: Greg Young
Member: Andy Lamb
Member: Bill Macrae
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Thank you to our Board members
for continuing to represent us.
IT WAS WONDERFUL!
Looking for a fun Fall ride? We and the Red Deer Public Library are hosting the FWBR - Tweed & Tassel Tour, September 22, meeting at the Collicutt Centre at 12pm unless it's pouring!
Come dressed in your tweed jacket with a scarf. Go here to check more clothing ideas out.
This will be a CO-ED ride. We will bike down to Capstone Canada 150 Square. From there you are invited to the Garlic Festival from 11am - 4pm,
there will be live music at the Garlic Festival and at the Canada 150 Sounds Like Sunday Music Series, 11 AM – 1:30 PM with the Overdue Blues Band
Or the Local Author Fair at the downtown library from 10:30am - 2:30pm
or explore the downtown and go for coffee/lunch at Sunworks from 11am to 4pm,
various restaurants such as Taco Loft and more
You can decide. Then make your way home riding or by bus.
This is a FREE fun event just for you.
Fancy Women Bike Ride “Swifties on Wheels”
August 18 at 12pm
Meet at the Collicutt Centre
We had such a blast at our first Fancy Women Bike Ride in June, so we're bringing it back again in August!
Join us for a whimsical ride down memory lane meshed with modern flair at our Fancy Women Bike Ride! Whether you’re a fan of polka dots and poodle skirts or you’ve got that Red era vibe, come dressed in your best ‘50s Swiftie style. Think Taylor meets retro—pearls, winged eyeliner and red lipstick, paired with your chicest cycle!
Rock your curls or your Swift-inspired tees as we cycle through the heart of the city, belting out our favorite tunes from every era of Taylor. From vintage vibes to catchy choruses, this ride is all about fun, freedom, and flaunting your Swiftie spirit!
Exciting news—Jenn McIver of Wild Fae Photos will be joining us to capture the extravagance of our event! Bring your props, dress up, or come as you are for some fabulous photo ops after the bike ride.
The ride will start at the Collicutt Branch of @reddeerpubliclibrary and after completing the ride, we will return to the Collicutt Branch.
Co-sponsored with the Red Deer Association for Bicycle Commuting.
Event Approximate TimeLine:
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Meet at the Collicutt Centre
Activities:
Signing waiver forms.
Socializing and preparing for the ride.
Ride Start: Promptly at 12:15 p.m.
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Ride to Little Ice Cream & Soda Shoppe
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the scenic route.
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Activities:
Draw for the gift certificate to Wipe-Out Ski and Bike (all ride participants).
Sign up for Red Deer Association for Bicycle Commuting lifetime membership.
Voting for the fanciest bike rider (three prizes from Red Deer Association for Bicycle Commuting and Red Deer Public Library
Taking group and individual pictures.
Enjoying refreshments (free drinks and chocolate bars) and ice cream (bring cash with you).
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ride back to Collicutt Centre
Continue enjoying the ride and camaraderie.
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Activities:
Silent dancing party to "August" by Taylor Swift(bring your headphones and downloaded playlist).
Taking final pictures and wrapping up the event.
We had so much fun!
Our 1st inaugural Fancy Women Bike Ride was attended by over 30 women!
We rode from the Collicutt Center on 30th Avenue to the Clearview Starbucks where we enjoyed free coffee for Starbucks and treats. There were 3 prizes for best decorated bikes.
Then we rode back to the Collicutt Center taking the MUT on Highway 11 east to the MUT that will become 22nd Street then up 32nd Avenue.
It was a cool day, but we were warmed up by the social gathering of
Fancy Women!
Thank you to everyone that participated, our executive volunteers who were available to tune up bikes and the members who helped set up and "man" the tent.
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Another Pedal Poll done.
June 4th - 9th
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers!
What was the share of bikes compared to other modes of transport at locations in your community?
Results and analysis for the 2022-2023 Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo national bicycle counts are finally available! They are designed to be shareable. Take a look and pass them on to your local decision makers, fellow advocates and on social media.
https://drive.google.com/.../14Pozyo6OKgBD2KYjsF7XmvSWozk...
Your Board Members for 2023-2024 are:
President: John Johnston
Vice President: Ken Williamson
Secretary: Greg Neiman
Treasurer: Pearl Franz
Member: Tatiana Tilly
Member: Greg Young
Member: Andy Lamb
Member: Bill Macrae
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