Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month

Winner of Silver Chain Challenge 2010 Announced

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:15:13 +0000

Congratulations to Mississippi Mills, winner of the 2010 Silver Chain Challenge Award. The community had 50 registered riders and cycled 12,328 km during Bicycle Month. At the August 25 meeting of the County Council, Mayor Lunney accepted the Silver Chain on behalf of the community.

Kudos go out to all cyclists who participated. Seven out of the nine Lanark communities participated. Together Lanark County participants logged a total of 24,037 kilometres during the month of June. Next year promises to raise this friendly challenge up a notch as area schools will be encourage to compete and more riders will embrace the competitive spirit .

A total of 100 points was divided equally in two categories: 50 for ride points and 50 for participation rate. Communities earned points on a per capita basis for each category based on the 2006 census. For detailed results, see: Results

Silver Chain Award Announcement August 25 at 7:00 pm

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:22:12 +0000

The wait is almost over. The winning community will be announced on August 25 at 7:00 pm when County Council reconvenes at the Lanark County Administrative Building in Perth.

WAY TO GO LANARK! A total of 23, 758 kms were logged during Bicycle Month. Seventy-one riders from seven communities took up the County Cycling Challenge. The Silver Chain Award winner will be announced when County Council reconvenes. (A date has not yet been set.)

Writing Contest Winners Announced

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:42:59 +0000

Mill Street Books Short Story Writing Contest Winners

Thank you to everyone who entered the Mill Street Books Writing Contest. Entries came in from across the country, and judges had a tough task selecting the winners. Prizes were $200 cash, and $100 and $50 gift certificates to Mill Street Books. Click on title to read story.

Winner - The Dirt Gang by Jim Moran

2nd - The Summer of ‘64 by Arthur Clarke

3rd - Last Flight of the Albatross by Richard Rathbone

2010 Writing Contest Details

SHARE THE ROAD FOR GREG RIDE - OTTAWA

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:33:38 +0000

GREAT FUN!! GREAT RIDE!! GREAT CAUSE!!
August 29, 2010, Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre (Britannia Park)

In June 2006, OPP Sgt. Greg Stobbart was hit by a truck as he rode his bike on a rural road. He died as a result of his injuries. Each year, in memory of her husband, Eleanor McMahon has organized “Greg’s Ride” to remember Greg, to remind us all to “share the road” and to raise funds for the cycling coalition she founded and leads.

We are excited that the ride has expanded to Ottawa. Your family can enjoy a scenic ride along the NCC Pathway to the Ottawa River Parkway which on Sunday’s is reserved for bikers, walkers, joggers and in-line skaters. Those who prefer a longer distance will enjoy a 60K or 100K ride along the country roads of Kanata and Carp.

DETAILS OF THE OTTAWA RIDE: With your registration fee you get all of these great things and more!!!!

• A custom designed Share the Road Cycling jersey (Adult) or Organic cotton T-Shirt (Youth)
• Goodie bag full of great items.
• First Aid assistance provided by SAR-Global 1
• Free coffee provided by Bridgehead
• Roadside assistance provided by Kunstadt for the 60K and 100K routes
• Free post ride BBQ provided by Farm Boy
• Two Steam Whistle beer tickets for Adults
• Everyone will have a chance to purchase tickets to win a $500.00 gift certificate from Bushtukah!!!

Wait….there’s still more…. Devon Kershaw, Olympic Cross Country skier who has become an enthusiastic “Share the Road” Ambassador will be joining us for our Ottawa ride.

Tune up that bike, get out your helmet and strap on your cycling shoes, you are in for great fun, a great ride for a great cause!!

All proceeds go to support Share the Road Cycling Coalition. To learn more about the Coalition and the many things they are involved in please refer to www.sharetheroad.ca.
For complete registration information please visit www.sharetheroad.ca and click on Greg’s Ride.

If you are interested in VOLUNTEERING, please contact me at annepaliwal@sharetheroad.ca.

See you all on August 29th and safe cycling!!!!

Anne Paliwal
Event Organizer and Board Member
Share the Road Cycling Coalition

Critical Mass Ride 2010 - Riders Crisscross the Town

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:56:24 +0000

Over 25 cyclists of all ages took to the streets of Mississippi Mills to celebrate the freedom of the bike. For an hour and a half, riders crisscrossed the town for a 16-km round trip through downtown, subdivisions, waterfront, parkland and a few spins around the roundabout. With no set route or designated leader, riders followed or led, chatted, and enjoyed the calm cool evening. High points of the ride (literally, thanks to a GPS) were the traffic circle and the corner of Martin and Carss Street; the low point was the bottom of Mill Street. One curious onlooker, an osprey at Snedden Casey Park, seemed a bit upset by the mass of equally curious cyclists.

Heritage Buildings Ride - Sorry, cancelled due to rain

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:45:57 +0000

Saturday, June 26

Meet at Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge Street, at 10 am

Join Keith Blades for a two-hour tour of heritage buildings within a reasonable biking distance from the Almonte Old Town Hall. Keith is a Mississippi Mills resident, masonry conservation specialist and architectural consultant.

Voodoo Kitchen Party

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:10:51 +0000

Ever been to a music event in the Cedar Hill School? It’s a little known acoustic gem in Miss Mills. Enjoy local “cover artists” Judge a Book.

This Sunday June 27 at 2 pm.

It’s an all ages, pay what you can, benefit for Focus on Development benefit for Haiti.

Celebrate Bicycle Month by biking out to the last official Bike Month event or do your best for the environment by car pooling with friends.

Critical Mass ride

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:31:11 +0000

This event, typically held on the last Friday of every month, is a cycling custom in more than 300 cities around the world. It’s a group ride, without a leader, that weaves through the streets and then travels “who knows where!”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass

5:30 PM, Friday June 27th
Equator Café, 9A Houston Drive, Almonte

Bicycle Polo - First-ever game in Mississippi Mills

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:40:32 +0000

When: Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Where: Basketball court next to the Almonte Tennis Club, Gemmill Park, Almonte

Join a youth/adult pick-up game of bike polo. If you saw the demo at the Bicycle World show, you know it’s the coolest thing on two wheels. Make bicycle history by playing the first-ever game in Almonte. Bicycle polo is a team sport, so come on out and pick your side!

Bike Conditioning Bootcamp

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:50:56 +0000

Personal trainer Kristy Giles offers cardio and resistance training focused on cycling muscles. Good for cyclists and non-cyclists, men and women. Good for cyclers and non-cyclers.

Cost: $15 per session or $50 for the series of four June Saturdays (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th)

More info here: www.outofthewoodz.ca

Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM

Location: Mill of Kintail, 2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Almonte, ON