HomeMy WebLinkAboutBike Route MapNeed a refresher on cycling safety?
Call Ruby Tam, Safer City
Coordinator at 604-467-7465 or
email rtam@mapleridge.ca
to request a copy of
Bike Sense, a handy listing
of all the rules of the road.
BICYCLE/BMX TIPS & RESOURCES
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BMX: The Ridge Meadows BMX track is proud to be sanctioned
by the CCA. We are a 100% Canadian nonprofi t society
organized and run by volunteers. We are dedicated to providing
children and adults within the Lower Mainland area a high-
quality level of local, provincial and national sport involvement.
BMX racing is an extreme
sport that can be
enjoyed by the
entire family.
In BMX, every rider
gets to participate
and compete. No one
sits on the bench and
no one gets cut from the
team. The friendly and supportive environment builds individual
character and confi dence through healthy competition and
cooperation among the riders.
Whether you race or watch, whether you’ve been to the BMX
track before or this is your fi rst time, you will love the action, the
competition, the family atmosphere. Safety gear is required for
riders at all times. The gate will not drop if any required safety gear
is missing, eg., gloves, long-sleeves, etc.
www.ridgemeadowsbmx.com
In 1994 the District of Maple Ridge and the City of Pitt Meadows commissioned a Bikeways Plan and as a result the Bicycle Advisory
Committee made up of community, staff and council members was formed by. They continue to consider values such as partnerships, safety,
quality of life, forward thinking, positive forces for change and environmentally sustainable communities. The Committee has a Mission
Statement that commits to being recognized as a bicycle-friendly community; one that promotes cycling as a recreation sport, and viable
mode of transportation. Since 1994, many aspects of the Bikeways Plan have been implemented. Opportunities through development and
partnership funding have added numerous on and off street bikeways and trails.
Transportation focus throughout the Province is on providing safe
alternate routes to highways. In Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows,
several parallel routes are available to those heavily traveled by
vehicle. By closing several gaps we will be able to provide routes
for commuting, shopping and recreation. Information on mapping
and events is readily available on-line through our websites and
when combined with the broader transportation routes and bike-
rack system, the entire Lower Mainland is opening to safe and
sustainable bicycle transportation.
Tune up your bike and take it for a ride! Plan to cycle around
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows for errands and exercise?
Increased cycling benefi ts communities by reducing greenhouse
gas emissions and improving air quality for everyone. Even better,
riding a bike to and from work locally, to the store, to visit friends or
just for the fun of it will:
• save on gas money
• promote fi tness
• provide a slower paced, more relaxed lifestyle
Visibility + Predictability = Safety for our Cyclists
Be Seen:
• always use a headlight and rear light between dusk and dawn
- it’s the law
• refl ectors on rear fenders, shoes and clothing stands out
• wear bright coloured clothing... especially after dark
Do the Expected:
• ride in a straight line one metre from the right hand side of the
road
• never weave in and out of traffi c or take short-cuts
• always signal your intention to stop, slow or turn
Helmets: In British Columbia it is mandatory for all cyclists
(operators and passengers) to wear an approved safety
helmet.
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BICYCLE NETWORK
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Please Note: Dyke trails may not be acessible during high water events or during maintenance periods.
When taking your pet to parks and on trails and dykes, please use a leash and clean up droppings.