When: Monday, June 6, 2011 7:00 PM
Where: Almonte Old Town Hall
Subject: “Cycling in Canada and the Netherlands with Hans Moor”
Hans Moor, an economic officer from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (and president of Ottawa’s Citizens for Safe Cycling) will break down the myths of Canada’s cycling challenges of climate, landscape, distance etc. by using an appreciative approach and Dutch cycling knowledge. Hans will illustrate the possible!
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When: Monday, June 13, 2011 7:00 PM
Where: Holy Name of Mary School, 110 Paterson St., Almonte.
Subject: “Canada Cycle & Motor Company: The CCM Story” with author John McKenty
Perth author, John McKenty talks about his latest book, “Canada Cycle & Motor Company: The CCM Story.” John will take us on his personal journey writing the story of Canada’s most famous bicycle brand, CCM. Learn about the importance of CCM in the history of the bicycle. John will provide a display of vintage CCM memorabilia – catalogs, posters etc. as well a couple of CCM bicycles. (He owns CCM bikes ranging from 1915 – 1965).
John will be in Almonte on Friday, June 3 for a book signing at Mill Street Books. See the snappy poster for more details.
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When: Monday, June 20, 2011 7:00 PM
Where: Holy Name of Mary School, 110 Paterson St., Almonte.
Subject: “Cycling Cuba (End to End)” with Les Humphreys
Les Humphreys will share his experiences of a 1600 km bicycle tour
along the length of Cuba using stories and photographs. Les and 18
other riders rode from Baracoa to Cabot St. Anton in 12 stages in
April of this year. Taking the road less traveled, they rested
overnight in local hotels and visited parts of Cuba that are not on
the typical tourist itinerary.
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When: Monday June 27, 2011 7:00PM
Where: Holy Name of Mary School, 110 Paterson St. Almonte
Subject: Pedalling the Dempster Highway
Susan Roe will share her thrilling and at times bone-chilling experiences of cycling with a group of friends for a five-day 700-kilometre tour of the Dempster Highway, Canada’s northernmost highway (although at times the word ‘highway’ is questionable!).
From Whitehorse to Inuvik, the group camped and experienced the unpredictable weather changes and road conditions this northern region is famous for. Their ride crossed the Great Divide twice.
Although supported by a lead van carrying camping gear and an escort vehicle riding shotgun, their trip was far from easy. Learn about the true grit of this group and the supportive group dynamics that made this a trip of a lifetime for each participant.
