Celebrate the Launch of Markham's First Community Bike Hub

Markham.ca
July 2, 2019

You are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony with cake and a community ride to celebrate the launch of Markham’s first community bike hub. Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of Markham, will be speaking. We will also hear from Aftab Hirani, a newcomer to cycling, who used the community bicycle hub and has gained confidence riding on suburban streets and feels more connected to his community.

This summer and fall, the new hub called Markham Cycles, funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada, will host community rides and bike repair workshops, a bike mentorship and loan program, e-bike try-outs and other bike-related activities. Through the hub, participants will be encouraged to make greener travel choices. 

Learn more about creating a culture of cycling in our community.

When:
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where:
Milliken Mills Community Centre & Library
7600 Kennedy Road, Markham

Who:
Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Yvonne Verlinden, Project Manager, The Centre for Active Transportation, Clean Air Partnership
Aftab Hirani (volunteer and program participant)
York Region District School Board
Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

What:
11:00 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
12:00 Bike Activities
1:00 Community Bike Ride*

*Please bring your bike and helmet to join the Community Bike Ride.