Mark your calendars! Spread the word!!
HRM's Annual Bike Week will be held from May 28th to June 6th, 2010.
Bike Week is designed to celebrate, educate and increase participation in all types of cycling throughout the Region. Community support is paramount to make this happen!
HRM Bike Week is an exciting, community driven event that encourages people of all ages and abilities to be more active and get out and see their communities in an enjoyable fashion - cycling! Last year's event attracted more than 4000 residents to participate in over 30 events held throughout HRM.
HRM is encouraging community involvement!
Here are some ways you can participate HRM Bike Week 2010:
Host an event or workshop
Set up a booth at one of our many events
Organize a bike ride
Donate some prizes
Launch an initiative at your workplace
Have a bicycle art show - or bicycle poetry reading
Organize a guest speaker to talk about the benefits, tips of the trade, or ways to engage your community (school/work/neighbourhood) in safe, enjoyable cycling.
Have a local bike mechanic in to talk about spring tune ups.
If you are a non-profit organization or community group, grants may be available to support your event. To find out more information or if you are looking for ideas - please contact the 2010 Bike Week Committee (Gabrielle Riley Gallagher - 490-3802, rileyg@halifax.ca).
Event organizers are asking interested groups to submit a grant request by March 19th, 2010, and event registration by April 2nd, 2010. You may be required to show proof of public liability insurance.
Check the website www.halifax.ca/bikeweekfor more information.
