Lost of things happening at Recycle cycles recently now this its summer. There are some new volunteers at the shop who are really helpful and are also learning a lot about bikes. Some volunteers went to a Smart Commute day breakfast and promoted R.C. as well as networked with other Hamilton alternative transportation groups.

Thanks to Al we will shortly have stickers to put on all the bikes that are sold here at R.C. This will also help to promote the shop and get people to come by with there bikes.

There are some events coming up I might as well plug.

Fist is an alleycat race. Its a bike messanger style race where fake packages are picked up and droped off at different check points. This is happening on Aug. 22 at 2pm. Meet in the parking lot at Bayfront park. Race fee is $20 but all money is going to activist legal fees. Plus there are going to be prizes.

Second is BikeBike. BikeBike brings together bike projects like recycle cycles and gets them all to meet. There are workshops on all different subjects pertaining to bike culture and bike projects. Like how to start your own co-op. BikeBike is happening in toronto from Aug. 12-15th.

Check out their website for more details. http://www.bikebike.org/

happy riding

Now that its spring time again I hope everyones getting back on there bike. Every day I see more and more people out on the streets. Maybe Hamilton is finally realizing bikes are the best way to get around. Or have I just not noticed this small but amazing bike culture in the city before.

Its been getting more and more busy here at Recycle cycles with the weather warming up. We've sold a lot of bikes already so we're going to need some help building up more. If you're looking for a bike feel free to build one up yourself, asking any questions you may have. Thats what the volunteers are there for. Last tuesday was bike club night at Mountain Equipment Co-op where Recycle Cycles had a table and talk to people about what we do.

Well thats it for now. If you're having any trouble with your bike don't be scared to come on by with your smiling face and wench a little.

I'll leave you with this video:

Cargo bikes for all!!!

Bikes for Haiti

It's been pretty quiet here at Recycle cycle during the winter. That spare time enabled us volunteers to fix up 20+ kids bikes and donate them to the Good Shepherd who are sending all the bikes to Haiti. Thanks Good Shephard!

Pictures coming soon.