Brampton Recreation is offering spring Bike Basics courses for kids 6-14 years old. Whether your child is learning to ride a bike or wants to sharpen their skills, Bike Basics will get them riding with more confidence. In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn about proper bike fit, safety equipment, street signs, signaling, stopping and how to ride. Brampton Bike Basics Registration Required Bike Equipment: Bike in good working order, a bike bell, and a certified bike helmet. Ontario MTO accepts any bike helmet safety sticker meeting the approval of safety organizations such the the Ca ..read more

A bicycle is a vehicle, allowed on the road. Intersections are the most dangerous part of roads. Let’s look at how motor vehicles and bikes can safely share this space. The term ‘bikes’ are used through this post to refer to all micro-mobility devices as defined by Province of Ontario. We don’t always have the benefit of a large group of cyclists to provide “safety in numbers”, that can easily be seen by drivers. The following offers tips for both cyclists and drivers on how to behave at intersections. Many cyclists also drive cars. Sharing the road is an equity issue for using a public space ..read more

Let’s set the record straight according to the laws and by-laws for bicycles. (This blog deals with non-motorized bikes. Please consult the Act and By-Law links below and/or your legal counsel for precise wording and the latest updates. Your friends at BikeBrampton are not lawyers. This simplified version will help inform you.) First, a bicycle is a “vehicle” under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act [H.T.A. 1. (1)]. Therefore, bicycles are allowed on the road. People who holler at cyclists to “get off the road” are misinformed. Bikes are only allowed on sidewalks according to municipal By-Laws. U ..read more

BikeBrampton announced Bike the Creek Jun 8, 2024 at Brampton’s booth at The Outdoor Adventure Show on Feb 23-25th. Over 600 cyclists dropped by to hear the news about our signature cycling event, from planning partners: City of Brampton, Town of Caledon, City of Mississauga, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and BikeBrampton. Here’s what one couple said about last year’s event. FREE Registration for Bike the Creek We saw folks from Sarnia to Ottawa to Mattawa — all over southern Ontario. Many value cycle tourism and the opportunity to come to such a successful event. Appealing to fam ..read more

Different Spokes and BikeBrampton went along for an exhilarating ride in the Canadian countryside with colourful music that evoked the crisp fall air, the bountiful harvest and the brilliant reds and golds in the trees. We were invited to join The Rose Orchestra in the lobby to promote their brilliant season for their season opening performance on Sat Oct 21st! Concert goers swarmed our table to get maps, learn about Different Spokes DIY bike repair and mentor and social ride programs, and view our slide show of local autumn cycling photos. Several asked questions about Brampton bylaws and th ..read more

Documentary video of different types of bike lane users and drone footage of Charolais Boulevard in City of Brampton. Barry Lavallee prepared this video October 13, 2023. A senior on a mobility scooter, a young man and a young woman who cycle and do not own cars have been interviewed. They use these bike lanes year round to travel to work and run errands. Barry’s drone camera follows Charolais Boulevard from Main Street to Chinguacousy Road. Charolais is a key east-west connection in City of Brampton’s active transportation network, as noted in the ATMP. On September 25, 2019 Brampton City Co ..read more

Cyclists love to ride among trees for shade, shelter, serenity and joy. We learned tree facts from Brampton foresters along our route. Brampton Active Transportation Advisory Committee volunteers and BikeBrampton members led the 13th of our themed community rides on Sept 10th. Our largest group ever, 63 cyclists gathered at Terry Miller Recreation Centre for Brampton Tour the Trees. BCAC co-chair Lisa delivered the safety briefing to a range of new to very experienced riders. Our rides feature low volume roads, bike lanes, urban shoulders and multi-use paths. A led-ride offers a safer experien ..read more

Steve Stoller Reflects on BikeBrampton 10 Years. For me, it all began with the desire to establish a cycling heat map by Region of Peel Active Transportation. I had responded to a request in the local newspaper for cyclists interested in logging trips. The purpose was to develop a Peel cycling heat map. A heat map overlays submitted trip data over a standard city map, using colours to highlight the common routes that cyclists take. A number of years previously, I had switched over to using a bicycle as my main means of transportation, including commuting to work in Rexdale, so I was ‘all in’ o ..read more

BikeBrampton welcomed The Biking Lawyer Dave Shellnut to a BikeWrx workshop at Different Spokes. 21 cyclists from all walks of life gathered for a presentation and rousing discussion about how cyclists can protect themselves. The Bike Lawyer LLP provided valuable advice on steps to take in the event of a cyclist-motorist collision. Dave Shellnutt, The Biking Lawyer presenting to BikeBrampton members at Different Spokes The Biking Lawyer Cyclist Crash Guide: Get safely off the road, onto a sidewalk. Take photos/videos: damage to vehicle & bike, personal damage, the scene, driver’s license ..read more

Hazel McCallion Line HLRT to accommodate transit, pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles with safe convenient options. Cycling infrastructure will include a network of multi-use paths, bike lanes, and trails running along both sides of the corridor, integrating seamlessly with existing infrastructure. BikeBrampton is pleased to have successfully advocated for active transportation in this project. Brampton South Construction Update The Hazel McCallion Line will be a 18km light rail transit connection between Port Credit in south Mississauga and Brampton Gateway transit terminal at Steeles and Huro ..read more