OCCUPY Burlington!

Revolution's in the air!

Burlington's ripe for its own revolution - a bicycling revolution!

Shamelessly copied from Tweed Ride Victoria.  Something to bring out the cyclists in Burlington.

Tweed Washington, DC

"Tweed Rides are a worldwide phenomena, started in London in the fall of 2009 as The Tweed Run London. The organizers thought that it would be fun to have a slower-paced “cosmopolitain ride with a bit style”. So they dressed in tweeds, rode their bikes through London streets and raised money for bicycles for African Children – Bikes 4 Africa.

Tweed Portland

What is Tweed Ride Victoria?


It is a group bicycle ride through the centre of Victoria, in which the cyclists are encouraged to dress in classic tweed or any smart looking outfit. Any effort made to recreate the spirit of a bygone era is also always appreciated. Any and all bicycles are acceptable on the Tweed Ride."

Link to videos of tweed rides.

Tweed Ride gear.

Won't take a 7 page staff report examining the cities hosting Tweed rides across North America.  No need for a council document outlining the obstacles, potential pitfalls, requirement for policing, barriers and taxpayer funding, advanced committee and stakeholder planning etc. 


Just a dozen or two, bicycling Burlingtonians, dressed with their handlebar moustaches bicycling leisurely across Burlington!  Would be a great annual event!