1,600+ occupy Mississauga!!!

...And the Mayor cheered us on!  She gave us a rousing send off.  Hazel's message (at least what I heard above the din): Cycling infrastructure is cheaper and results in healthier, happier people.  It's a good investment for Mississauga.

There were over 1,600 happy occupiers in the 2012 version of the Tour de Mississauga.  The ride was well organized, well laid-out, well marked, well attended.  Thank you Jeff Wachman and the great team at the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee for an excellent, fabulous, great event!

Who knew that Mississauga had so much/many:
 - paved multi-purpose pathways
 - nature trails for cyclists following creeks and rivers
 - beautiful secluded fishing spots
 - park land galore
 - 1,600+ engaged cyclists.

Our group of three discovered 60km of Mississauga today.  We were surprised, impressed and pleased.  We had a great time and if you haven't done the Tour de Mississauga yet, we encourage you to be among the 3,000+ cyclists that will do the 6th Tour de Mississauga in 2013.  You owe it to yourself to have a great time.

A special thanks to the great group of bike mechanics at Cyclepath/the Bike Store at Burhampthorpe and Creditview.  At the start of the ride, I had a flat.  Not only did Cyclepath replace my flat tube, they also replaced the tire which had a weak spot.  They refused payment and just wanted to help out!  What excellent service.  Saved my ride and day.  Thank you!!!