Bike Shorts will be published less frequently over the winter. You are very welcome to suggest photos, cartoons, stories, events, links, etc. Just send your info to bikeshorts(at)knbc.ca
Next issue of Bike Shorts – Feb. 22
1) Membership renewals
As we begin 2021, you should have received an email asking you to renew your membership. There are still lots of advantages to joining as we continue to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Diversions
Seriously ambitious long rides to consider
The Great American Rail-Trail, only 5,955km long!
https://www.ecowatch.com/great-american-rail-trail-2649733595.html?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3
Empire State Trail, a short 1,207 KMs!
https://www.ptny.org/explore/empire-state-trail?gclid=CjwKCAiA6aSABhApEiwA6Cbm_zniPOiXqrXivwgL7y5B3ph2s-k8cYrbgl4Y_gpwbW6Y7NvREHOpqBoCwSYQAvD_BwE
Article: How bike-friendly ‘slow streets' are changing cities
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20201112-how-bike-friendly-slow-streets-are-changing-cities
Article: Un projet pilote à Granby pour des bandes rugueuses aux abords des pistes cyclables
https://www.lavoixdelest.ca/actualites/un-projet-pilote-a-granby-pour-des-bandes-rugueuses-aux-abords-des-pistes-cyclables-027eb06c1e44a91751da2eed34afb005
Article: Generation Z shifts to e-bikes and car-sharing models
https://ing.ft.com/content/Generation-Z-shifts-to-e-bikes-and-car-sharing-models/?utm_source=FB
Article: Major Taylor Journal: There are already many Black cyclists — we just overlook them
https://www.velonews.com/culture/major-taylor-journal-there-are-already-many-black-cyclists-we-just-overlook-them/
Article: Bicycle companies create cycling marketing board to fuel bike boom
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2021/01/20/bicycle-companies-create-cycling-marketing-board-to-fuel-bike-boom/?sh=4a3fd10b55bf
Video: Esprit de groupe / Group spirit (1:33)
https://www.facebook.com/bicloun/videos/123628632906747
Time waster: Put a Bernie Sanders meme in front of your house
https://bernie-sits.herokuapp.com/
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Geoffrey Gurd, President, KNBC