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VELO VILLAGE HOSTS CDN PREMIERE OF REVEAL THE PATH

Reveal the Path is a visually stunning adventure by bike that takes you to Europes snow capped mountains, Scotlands lush valleys, Alaskas rugged coastal beaches and Moroccos high desert landscapes. Filmed on four continents and featuring Tour Divide race legends, Matthew Lee & Kurt Refsnider, Reveal the Path shows just how fabulous rural riding can be. Join us for the Canadian Premiere of Reveal the Path at Velo Village.
http://velovillage.ca/reveal-the-path/

CYCLING & RURAL MOBILITY: COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TO COMMON CHALLENGES

SUPPORT FOR PROVINCIAL INVESTMENT IN RURAL CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE GROWS In early February, Island Pathways circulated a resolution to all 159 municipalities and regional districts in BC. Based on our Salish Sea Statements on Cycling & Rural Mobility, we asked Mayors, Councilors, Trustees and Directors to support provincial investment in rural cycling infrastructure. And they have. Weve heard from every corner of BC that cycling is an important part of the local transportation mix. Elected representatives from more than thirty communities & districts have supported the resolution: Bowen Island, Chilliwack, Creston, Cumberland, Denman, District of Mackenzie, District of North Cowichan District of Wells, Fernie, Fruitvale, Gabriola, Galiano, Gambier, Gold River, Hornby, Kaslo, Ladysmith, Lasqueti Lions Bay, Lumby, Mayne, Metchosin, North Pender, North Saanich, Port Clements, Powell River, Quesnel, Saturna, Salt Spring, Sidney, South Pender Thetis, Tofino, and Vernon. If your community has passed the resolution and isnt listed or if youre interested in showing local support, drop us an e-mail at: velovillage2012@gmail.com.

HOW HAVE BIKEWAYS IMPROVED THE RURAL CYCLING EXPERIENCE IN OREGON?

People in Oregon refer to her as the Bicycle Concierge. Officially, Alex Phillips is the Bicycle Coordinator for Oregon Parks & Recreation and the person responsible for its Scenic Bikeways program. At Velo Village, Alex will be talking about how cycling connectivity facilitates rural & statewide benefits:
http://velovillage.ca/conferenceprogram/.

Golden Mayor, Christina Benty

MAYOR TO HIGHLIGHT LESSONS LEARNED FROM INSTALLING BCS ONLY AUTOMATED BIKESHARE
Ever wonder where the only automated bike share in BC is located. Is it Vancouver, Victoria, Vernon? Nope, its Golden, BC. Hear from Mayor Benty how this community of just 4,300 is building rural infrastructure that supports local and visiting cyclists:
http://velovillage.ca/your-hostsspeakers-presenters/#benty

Creating Bicycle Friendly Communities: Sue Shikaze is a health promoter who lives and works in rural Ontario. Aprils issue of Municipal World features her article on how cycling can achieve multiple community-based goals.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Velo-Village-2012/264472010258378

Alex Phillips, Oregons 'Bicycle Concierge'