Today’s temperatures didn’t stop the Rusty Spokes and the Mississippi Millers who joined them. Twenty-one keen cyclists enjoyed a 26 km loop ride from The Daily Scoop in Almonte to Appleton and back. Remember, during the month of June, if you ride your bike to the Scoop, Cheryl will reward you with a free waffle cone with the purchase of a one scoop.
What a great way to spend a Sunday Afternoon. Twenty cyclists and gardening enthusiasts were awarded with perfect weather and perfect company. Ed Lawrence and Allan Goddard guided a group ride through Mississippi Mills and discovered Blooms on Bikes. All ages attended and this was a wonderful first ride for Bicycle Month. Don’t miss out on the other guided rides during the month. See a short clip here.
Thanks to the Leeds Grenville Health Unit and OPP’s Bicycle Rodeo, young cyclists in Mississippi Mills are riding around with fitted helmets and better knowledge of the rules of the road.
The kick-off street party was the place to be on Friday night. OPP David Bird led the parade on a police bike, followed by a piper on the back of a tandem. The street was abuzz with bike games for young and old, drumming, singing and guitar playing.
Bicycle Polo Tournament a Great Success
The atmosphere was friendly, but the competition was tough as teams from as far as Montreal competed in Mississippi Mills’ first bicycle polo tournament. The town hall parking lot echoed with clacks of plastic mallets and cheers of interested spectators. Read all about it here.
Sell-out crowd wowed by Evalyn Parry’s Spin
There wasn’t an seat to be had at the Almonte Old Town Hall on Saturday night. Evalyn Parry received a standing ovation for her incredibly versatile and original production of Spin. Check out what you missed here.
A Friendly Crew of Bike Mechanics
Mechanics safety checked and adjusted bikes for free on Saturday at the Almonte Bicycle Works. You don’t get that kind of deal every day. Thanks, guys!
And that’s only Day 4 of Bicycle Month. Keep checking the calendar – we’ve just begun!
Great turn out for Carleton-based Rusty Spokes on Day 1 of the Silver Chain 
Challenge. Twenty-seven riders showed up for the weekly Wednesday ride and rode 20.5 km. Pump up those tires, Lanark County and start logging your rides. It’s going to be a tough competition.
To celebrate Bicycle Month, on Wednesday, June 8 ,the Rusty Spokes will be starting their weekly ride from Almonte. They hope many Mississippi Mills seniors and almost-seniors will join them. Get more details by clicking here.
Yes, It’s June 1! The Silver Chain Challenge is on. Remember to register and log your rides during the month. If you ride in the parade on Friday, That counts! Extra points if you ride and play bagpipes 
You can log your rides here.
Almonte Bicycle Works will rent you a
bike if you find yourself without the wheels that you need. Visit Bill at 101 Bridge Street, or call 613-256-5282.
The ever popular Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month T-Shirts are in stock and on sale now. This year’s version sports our new logo and comes in three colours. You can purchase these at the Almonte branch of the Mississippi Mills library or online through the e-Store.
Thanks to all who came out to the Mayor’s breakfast. It was a great success.
Congratulations to race winner Deputy Mayor Brian Stewart (Lanark Highlands) and runner up Reeve Bill Dobson (Montague).
See the video here.
…and see the smoothie machine in action, powered by Mayor John Levi!
Photos by Ronald Elmer
Catch the latest on the first annual Mississippi Mills bike polo tournament right here.
Four very different movies will be shown this year but they all have one thing in common; they aim to motivate us to get outside and be active! They include a Hollywood blockbuster, a documentary, and a foreign film. Extra features will include a panel discussion after one of the films and a live question and answer session over the internet with the maker of the documentary film. Three of these movies will be shown at the Almonte Old Town Hall and one will be screened in Pakenham. So come and join us, the popcorn will be popping and the soft drinks will be on ice! Free admission.
