This should be interesting: cycling advocate Mikael Colville-Andersen (who founded Copenhagenize.com) is doing a FREE talk at SFU Woodwards this coming Thursday. Bicycle Culture by Design is the second part in a series sharing lessons from the success of Copenhagen’s transport system, specifically how they've managed to get the majority of the butts of their citizens onto bicycles.
After Mikael's talk there will be a discussion panel made up of Peter Ladner, Erin O'Mellin (the Executive Director of HUB), myself and one other person TBA. We'll share our thoughts (mine being from the angle of someone who is not much a a cyclist, contrasting the toned calf muscles of my fellow panelists) and then get into some dialogue.
Now I hate to do this to you, but it was sold out even before I was brought onto the panel and I don't have any tickets to give away. The bright side of this coin, however, is that you can put your name on a waiting list for tickets HERE. And even if you don't get to sit in a chair for a couple of hours, all the while wishing you were outside riding your bike, the following night there's going to be a fabulous party you'll want to attend: The Cycle Chic Social! Below are details and HERE is the Facebook event page...
CYCLE CHIC SOCIAL is a celebration of style, art, and design in Vancouver. Cyclists and non-cyclists welcome.
—A grand entrance by the Bicycle Babes.
—Live fashion installation by Fashionilla featuring local retailers and designers Bianca Barr Jewellery, Bhana Designs, Cuchè Bikinis, Rowan Sky Shoes, Neighbour Clothing, and more.
—DJ sets by Bikes, So Real and City of Glass.
—Art installation by Beaumont Studios and decor by Colin Moore.
—Product Demos by Opus Bicycles, Whoa! Nellie Bikes, Grass Frames, and more.
—Drinks by Boneta.
—Nibbles by MarkED and Earnest Ice Cream.
—Held in the beautiful former location of Boneta restaurant, in Gastown (Carrall and Cordova)
Be there or be square.
No minors. No cycle-wear. Mandatory helmet/bag check. Drink responsibly.
Tickets will NOT be available at the door.
You must RSVP to this event page and purchase your tickets online at http://cyclechicsocial.eventbrite.ca/
Tickets also available in person* at:
ROWAN SKY
334 W Cordova St, Vancouver (Gastown)
@rowansky
WHOA! NELLIE BIKES (East Van)
Main and 10th
@whoanelliebikes
*must provide ID upon purchase
\\\\JOIN THE BICYCLE BABES FOR A PRE-PARTY MINI RIDE////
Details here: http://velopalooza.ca/event/mini-bicycle-babes-bike-ride-after-party
