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Delivery Day
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  It was a good day to ride. On November 15, we launched our first charity campaign under the moniker Two Wheels Good to collect donations of winter clothing for Youth Empowerment and Support Services of Edmonton. As we set up donation boxes, we had no idea what to expect – whether the...
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Winter Clothing Ride
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Winter Clothing Ride
Since November 15, we’ve been collecting donations of winter clothing for Youth Empowerment Support Services (YESS) of Edmonton, and our donation boxes at Redbike, Earth’s General Store, Revolution Cycle, and Mud, Sweat, and Gears have been filled to overflowing Tomorrow we’ll be moun...
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#CoffeeOutside
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We’re happy to announce the beginning of a new local tradition. Inspired by a group in Portland, we’re launching an Edmonton version of #CoffeeOutside.  Once a week we’ll gather somewhere along the river valley – camp stoves, thermoses, and portable coffeemakers in hand &#...
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#irideYEG – Adam Patterson
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#irideYEG – Adam Patterson
What is your commute like? 30 min – A mix of residential, main streets and industrial. Smooth asphalt to roads that look like a war zone. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? I live in an older community so I love the elm-lined streets. I used to go for a 14 km […]
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#irideYEG – Bruce MacPherson
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#irideYEG – Bruce MacPherson
What is your commute like? 20-40 mins – my workplaces vary. The fabulous Mill Creek trail is a feeder for most of my routes – I move north faster than a car there. I take trails and bike routes when I can, but for about 20% of the time I stake out a space in traffic. […]
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#irideYEG – Andrew Rogers
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#irideYEG – Andrew Rogers
What is your commute like? I ride a few days a week along roads, paths, and the ravine. How long have you been cycling? What got you started? I was reintroduced to cycling this past month after a ten year hiatus. I decided one day that I should become healthier, and I remembered that I […]
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#irideYEG – David Shepherd
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#irideYEG – David Shepherd
What is your commute like? 10-12 km. I use the Railtown multi-use path, 102 ave, and Rice Howard Way. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? The fantastic local music scene, the Metro Cinema, the local bike community, and the river valley. That there’s so many talented, visi...
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#irideYEG – Brian Shuchuk
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#irideYEG – Brian Shuchuk
What is your commute like? Between 30-60km daily – 60% MUP and 40% road. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? The parks along the entire River Valley. Oh, and our shiny talus dome balls. Seriously, I am a fan! How long have you been cycling? What got you started? I’v...
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#irideYEG – Dave Buchanan
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#irideYEG – Dave Buchanan
What is your commute like? 25 minutes – a combination of backroads, sidewalks, and a bit on major roads like Stony Plain. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? The river valley, 104 street market, Alexander Circle, the Duchess Bake Shop, the new footbridge by Fort Edmonton,...
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#irideYEG – Joe Lizotte
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#irideYEG – Joe Lizotte
What is your commute like? 20 km – a mixture of side streets, multi-use trails, and roads. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? The summer festival season. The vibrant arts community. How long have you been cycling? What got you started? Since I was six years old. I enjoye...
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