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Top 16 Myths on Urban Cycling

Le Vélo in collaboration with GVCC and the CRD kicked off a speaker series aimed at examining how to transform Victoria into a world-class cycling city.In the first talk, Chris and Melissa Bruntlett of modacitylife.com present a fresh perspective a fresh perspective on cycling by highlighting the everyday act of pleasurable (and sustainable) mobility. Le Vélo and Olena Russell kicked off the event with our Top 16 Myths on Urban Cycling.  Lets dive in!

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Pop-up and As easy as riding a bike a Trans-form speakers series #1

Presenting a fresh perspective on cycling, Chris and Melissa Bruntlett highlight the everyday act of pleasurable (and sustainable) mobility. Utility over speed, street clothes rather than lycra. Chris and Melissa will present how city riding can be simple, styling and fun. Be prepared to be wowed with #cyclechicfilms. Back in January we had the pleasure of interviewing Melissa for our "In Conversation with" series, a blog series of interviews with interesting people who ride bikes, check out the article here. July 11th is your opportunity to meet Melissa and Chris up close and personal.  We're also having a pop-up at the event! Check out our blow out sale!  Let's dive into the details of the event.

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Urban Riders: Ultimate Guide to Riding to Work

Bike to work week starts in Victoria on May 26th, are you ready? Fear not because we have the stuff that is going to get you our on your bikes riding in style in no time. Read on for all our best tips and tricks! We put this post together because we feel it's so important to get people, women, men, grandparents, children out on their bikes and riding! The more people riding in the streets of Victoria will demand better cycling infrastructure. My utopia is having streets filled with cyclists (not every street but well thought out streets where we can ride) free from traffic enjoying just being out and being social with the community. Ride your bike and...

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