Cycling fun invades Burlington June 2011!!!

Fun and exciting cycling events invaded Burlington this June.  The inspirational presentation by Gil Peñalosa was followed by  the start of the Canadian Road Cycling Championships.  The final races will be held in Burlington on Sunday July 3rd, 2011.  Although Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes (tied for the winner of most Olympic medals) did not win, her performance was inspirational.  The women cyclists biked up Rattlesnake Point hill 8 times, the men 14 times.  (Once was enough for me!)

On Saturday MEC hosted its annual Bikefest at Spenser Smith Park including a 50km police escorted bike ride through Burlington.  Exhilaration on a bike, is blasting through red lights - legally!  Lots of activities including: bike tuning/repair classes, free tune-ups, bike & accessory displays & the chance to ride a penny farthing bike.  A bike aerial display by daredevil teen cyclists was awesome.

Thanks MEC & to all the other participants.  It was fun, well attended and growing.  Its a fabulous addition to Burlington's waterfront festivals.