Join the Halifax Cycling Coalition and Video Difference for an evening of cycling and film!
Wednesday, May 30
6:30PM - refreshments, movie gift certificates, and socializing outside of Video Difference, Quinpool Rd.
7PM - ride to Mona Campbell Bldg (corner of Coburg and Le Marchant)
7:15PM - movie
Movie: URBANIZED
http://urbanizedfilm.com/
Urbanized is a feature-length documentary about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world’s foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders,...
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Tuesday, May 29
7:30-9am
Cogswell St. (between Robie and North Park at the Pavilion)
Thursday, May 31
7:30-9am
MacDonald Bridge (Dartmouth side)
Have a Mountain Equipment Co-op bike mechanic look at your bike and perform basic repairs while you have a coffee and snack!
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The Open Street Party is back again for the 4th year in a row! Don't miss this opportunity to RIDE, ROLL AND PLAY ON CAR-FREE STREETS!
Sunday, May 27th
2-5pm (after Criterium races)
Streets around the North Commons
(Robie, Cunard, North Park, Cogswell)
This year, we've joined forces with Mountain Equipment Co-op and combined the event with MEC's annual Bikefest! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon - you'll find kids activities, bike rodeos, bike maintenance clinics, BMX demonstrations and more.... Or, you can simply enjoy an easy-going ride on car-free streets for the afternoon...
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Halifax MP Megan Leslie (NDP) will be hosting an HCC photo exhibit for the months of May and June.
Join us for the official opening of the exhibit:
Friday, May 25
4:30-6:30pm
2207 Gottingen St.
Halifax
The event is free and you can help yourself to some light refreshments. If you can't make the opening, stop by Megan's office later in June!
Taken by cycling enthusiasts from throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality, these images represent diverse perspectives on cycling in and around our city. Whether you’re passionate about cycling...
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Have you entered the Halifax Cycle Gallery Photo Contest yet?
The Halifax Cycle Gallery’s First Bicycle Photo Contest.
Starting on Friday May 4th, the Halifax Cycle Gallery will be calling for submissions for their first photo contest. The winner will be eligible to win a Viva Bicycle, the top finalists will have their work displayed this summer at the Halifax Cycle Gallery.
The contest will be open for the month of May, and they will be accepting all photography media for consideration. The imagery must communicate ‘Cycling’, and will be favored if it also...
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The Halifax Cycling Coalition would like to invite you to participate in the Bike Week Video Contest!
This contest gives local filmmakers of all skill levels a chance to exercise their creativity and talent by creating a short film of 35 seconds or less that highlights the benefits of cycling.
Participants may work in teams or as individuals; however, only one prize will be awarded for each of the winning videos. Individuals and at least one participant from teams must live within the Halifax Regional Municipality. The winning video will receive a prize of $250.00!
We’re looking...
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The HCC will be hosting several events.... Here is a sneak peek at what's coming up
HCC Photo Exhibition
Friday, May 25, 4:30-6:30pm, Megan Leslie's office 1-2207 Gottingen St, Halifax
Bikefest-Open Street Party
Sunday, May 27, 2-5pm, streets around the North Commons (Robie, Cunard, North Park, Cogswell)
HCC Movie Night
Wednesday, May 30
Refreshments and group ride: 6:30pm at Video Difference, Quinpool
Movie and presentation of video contest winners: 7:15pm at Potter Auditorium, McCain Building, Dalhousie University
HCC Commuter Maintenance Stations, in partnership with MEC
Tuesday,...
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Bike Week Art Crawl - Call for Submissions
May 25-June 3
Several gallery spaces and venues will hold bike-themed shows during Bike Week. All mediums are welcome.
This is a call for submissions from artists of all persuasions. If you would like to showcase some cycling related artwork, have a venue in mind, or have any questions, please email brendan.sutcliffe@gmail.com
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2012 Halifax Cycling Awards
Do you know of a business, group or individual who deserves recognition for doing something special for the Halifax cycling community?
Then nominate them for a 2012 Halifax Cycling Award!
We want to know about people who are:
Advocating and promoting cycling;
Implementing new cycling encouragement projects;
Adding and supporting new cycling infrastructure (from bike racks to bike lanes); and
More!
The Second Annual Halifax Cycling Awards will be presented by the HCC on May 25, 2012, at the Bike Week Kickoff Party. In addition to recognition at the Kickoff...
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