Page 9 - Off Grid East Cost Spring 2017

by Cory Herc
The bicycle has long stood as an emblem of empowerment, independence, and a sustainable life. A symbol of freedom and connection to one’s own place,
a divestment from fossil fuels replaced with a direct engagement with the path traveled, and a sense of wonder and excitement that has the potential to fill any excursion in a way that few other means of transport as readily can. Truly, the bicycle is a way to get around that is really unlike any other.
Here on the East Coast, there is a burgeoning renewal in the interest in cycling, driven by factors like ease, comfort, style, utility, a desire to use something a little more active and personal to move around, a fitness goal for a sunny season, and an appreciation for the trails and pathways that connect our communities. With this rise, we see so many opportunities to bring together cyclists and others interested in building a strong cycling culture across the Atlantic provinces.
At La Bikery, we have always felt that bicycles are a uniquely powerful device that can connect people in new and exciting ways and we really wanted to do something special to make that happen in the community that we so love. So we decided to organize an event that has never happened in our region before. From this powerful drive, ACCESS was born.
ACCESS is a day full of speakers, workshops, networking, exchange, and connection, all surrounding the common idea that we can accomplish more as a whole than we can on our own. It will be held May 7th at the Marché de Dieppe Market and we are inviting all cyclists,
organizations, government representatives, business people, and everyone interested in cycling to join us to talk about how we can work together to make things happen in the rapidly-growing cycling community here on the East Coast.
So to you all, we proudly and cordially invite you to attend this inaugural event, to be a part of connecting with others in our region about active transport, accessibility, and community-building. We see bikes as a gateway to cleaner, healthier, more sustainable living and we’d love to meet you and talk about how we can make this shift happen in better ways, together.
For more info: http://conferenceaccess.labikery.ca/ or contact us at access@labikery.ca
SPEAKERS, PANELS, WORKSHOPS: A morning
of speakers, panels, and workshops for engaging dialogue about community development and active transport. We will share solutions and the skills needed to build and strengthen the Atlantic Regions cycling community!
TRADE SHOW: Bringing together shops, community groups, cycle-clubs and more to meet with interested and engaged cyclists from NB, NS, and PEI. Find new ways to get involved with your local cycling community!
SWAP MEET: Individuals and shops alike gather in this swap meet style event to buy and sell bicycles, gear and accessories while supporting local cycling initiatives – you never know what you might find!
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