A Metro Vancouver cycling advocacy group will have a pair of pop-ups in Burnaby later this month as part of its annual fall campaign.
HUB Cycling is setting up two bike repair stations in the community on Oct. 17 and 19 during Go By Bike Weeks.
The non-profit initiative has been extended to two weeks for the first time in hopes of encouraging local residents to try cycling and potentially make it a strong option for commuting.
"This fall, we're excited to show people that cycling doesn’t need to stop when summer ends," reads a statement on HUB Cycling's website.
"Weather and darkness are the main reasons that Go by Bike Week participants cite for not riding more, but Metro Vancouver has a climate where cycling can work year-round as long as people have the knowledge, motivation, and proper gear to cycle safely. Fall Go by Bike Week aims to show people that cycling can be safe, comfortable, and fun year-round."
Simon Fraser University (SFU) is hosting the first "celebration station" in Burnaby at the campus' UniverCity Town Square.
Between 8 and 10 a.m. on Oct. 17, interested cyclists will receive free 15-minute basic bike maintenance, coffee, breakfast and resources from the city.
The second is slated for Oct. 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Central Valley Greenway and Gilmore sans breakfast.
At both locations, HUB Cycling will also be sharing tips and tricks on how to cycle safely in rainy weather, what to wear and proper light usage in the dark.
The stations are joint partnerships with the City of Burnaby, TransLink, SFU, Lafarge and Velo-Mech.
For more information and to register for Go By Bike Weeks, which runs from Oct. 16 to 29 across Metro Vancouver, you can visit HUB Cycling's website.
Since 2007, the organization said Go By Bike Week has motivated 167,000 people to bike their daily commute, 26,000 of whom are new to cycling.
