Upcoming events in May

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Mayors racing slowly

05/22/2013 05/22/2013

Mayor’s Slow Bike Race

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Come out and cheer on your mayor! Join us at the county administration building (Sunset Blvd in Perth) at 5 pm on May 22nd for the third annual Lanark County Mayor’s Slow Bicycle Race. With the agility of a tightrope walker, the mayors (or council delegate) of all 9 Lanark towns including Smiths Falls will compete for [...]

Location : County Administration Building, Perth

05/24/2013 05/24/2013

2013 Launch: Active Transportation Month and Silver Chain Challenge

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                PAN-RC in Renfrew County and Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month in Lanark County with our partners at the Ottawa Heart Institute are launching the 2013 Silver Chain Challenge with a public cycle-walk to Burnstown. Join Dr Andrew Pipe, Dr Paula Stewart and Wardens Bill Dobson of Lanark and [...]

Location : Departs from Pakenham or White Lake to Burnstown
Bike Rider in Canyon

06/01/2013 06/01/2013

Bicycle Month Group Show

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June is Bicycle Month in Mississippi Mills and The General is happy to host an exhibition of bicycle-themed art featuring the work of local and gallery artists. Our community goes a little ‘bike crazy’ every June, with fun activities for all fitness levels. Come explore bike culture and art inspired by it.  

Location : General fine craft, art & design
Police Officer providing children riding tips.

06/01/2013 06/01/2013

Kid’s Bike Rodeo

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Does your helmet fit properly? Do you really know the rules of the road? Make sure your head is protected, learn how to navigate the roadways safely and test your skills on the marked course. Your child (suggested ages 4-10) will have the opportunity to participate in an event that will give him or her [...]

Location : Almonte Arena (indoors)

06/02/2013 06/02/2013

Ride to Worship

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Challenge yourself and ride to your place of worship, on your day of worship, and be thankful that you can!

Location : Unknown
Boy with magnifying glass.

06/02/2013 06/02/2013

Cycler’s Scavenger Hunt

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This is an old fashioned scavenger hunt with a twist. You have to show up with a bike to get into the game. Register, it’s free, get your list of scavenger hunt clues and off you go. Return by noon with as many clues solved as possible and you just might win a prize.  It’s [...]

Location : The Almonte Bicycle Shop
Litter on roadside

06/03/2013 06/03/2013

“Adopt a Road” Clean Up

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The board members of Bicycle Month in Mississippi Mills have joined the Lanark County Adopt-A-Road program for a section of Country Road 17 (Martin Street North) from Carss to the McPhail Side Road, a distance of over 2 kilometers. Board members will be collecting and removing garbage and debris along both sides of the road. [...]

Location : Carss and Martin St. North, Almonte, ON
Man biking to work

06/03/2013 - 06/09/2013 06/03/2013 - 06/09/2013

Bike to Work Week

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Bike to work week is almost here! The sun is shining and the bicycles are being dusted off and tuned up for spring.  We are well aware of the benefits of physical activity for our mental and emotional health. Being outside in nature has also been found to help to reduce stress, anxiety and depression.  [...]

Location : Unknown
Time trail cyclist

06/04/2013 06/04/2013

Almonte Bicycle Club 15K Time Trail

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The Almonte Bicycle Club conducts regular time trials as part of their membership offerings. Cyclists that are new to time trails and racing may be eligible for a free time trail. Check out the Almonte Bicycle Club website for more details and contact information.        

Location : Union Hall Garage
Time trail cyclist

06/04/2013 06/04/2013

Almonte Bicycle Club 15K Time Trail

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The Almonte Bicycle Club conducts regular time trials as part of their membership offerings. Cyclists that are new to time trails and racing may be eligible for a free time trail. Check out the Almonte Bicycle Club website for more details and contact information.        

Location : Union Hall Garage
CCM Bike

06/05/2013 06/05/2013

A History of the CCM Bicycle with John McKenty

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North Lanark Historical Society Annual Meeting The highlight of the meeting will be guest Speaker – John McKenty Speaking on:  ”A History of the CCM Bicycle” John published “Canada Cycle & Motor: The CCM Story” in 2011.  His book traces the history of the company from its beginning in 1899 until its eventual demise in 1983.  [...]

Location : North Lanark Historical Society

06/05/2013 06/05/2013

Rusty Spokes Mature Adult Ride

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The Rusty Spokes is a Carleton Place-based seniors and ‘almost-seniors’ group who has been riding together once a week since 2002. In recognition of Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month, they have offered to start one of their rides in Almonte. They hope many Mississippi Millers will join them. This ride is for anyone who can ride [...]

Location : The Daily Scoop
Men playing bike polo

06/06/2013 06/06/2013

Bike Polo

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Come out and try something new and join a friendly group of bicycle enthusiasts in our version of bike polo.  We have created a polo field with boards on the basketball court in Gemmill park.  No equipment necessary, just bring your bicycle (preferrably an older one) and your helmet.   We have mallets and polo balls.

Location : Basketball Courts in Genmill Park, Almonte

06/06/2013 06/06/2013

RIMM Rovers Ride

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The RIMM Rovers are a group of Almonte people who love to go a wandering around the countryside on a sunny morning and take in the sights. We are average ability and usually go for about  a 2 hour ride along back country roads in search of adventure, laughter and friendship. Every ride is a [...]

Location : Almonte Library Parking Lot
Stars and Fireflies

06/07/2013 06/07/2013

Stargazers’ Ride

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06/08/2013 (rain date) 06/28/2013 (rain date) 06/29/2013 (rain date)   Join our friendly amateur astronomer/cyclists for a nighttime expedition into the dark skies of Mississippi Mills.  You’ll see Saturn, colourful double stars, star clusters, glowing nebulae and mind-bogglingly distant galaxies, as well as the arch of our own Milky Way.  Members of OAFs (the Ottawa [...]

Location : Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
Bike race

06/07/2013 - 06/09/2013 06/07/2013 - 06/09/2013

Mississippi Mills Grand Prix

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Long time bicycle race organizers from Ottawa, Ride With Rendall, announced that they are ready to go with this year’s edition of the Mississippi Mills Grand Prix Stage Race on June 7, 8, and 9. This year’s race features a more focused approach. “There are fewer events. We are focusing on the Elite class of [...]

Location : Downtown Almonte and Countryside
Pump Track Rider

06/08/2013 06/08/2013

Mountain Biking for Kids – Foundations

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Dirty Knobbies Mountain Biking presents Mountain Biking for Kids – Foundations Clinic Skills taught: Basic bike check and setup, safety, breaking, gear changing, body position. Class Size – 6 Children (per session) 9:00-11:00 am – Augusta St. Park (Session 1) 1:00-3:00 pm – Augusta St. Park (Session 2) Ages 8-12 Cost – $20/child Prerequisite: Child [...]

Location : Augusta Street Park
People spotting birds

06/09/2013 06/09/2013

Birders on Bikes

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A scenic guided bird-watching bike tour around Mississippi Mills. Last years bird count was 57 different species spotted, highlighted by the indigo bunting. Pre-registration is required. Via email: gilligalloubird@gmail.com or sign up at Gilligallou Bird store. Cost is $5.00 per person. Registration & Coffee @ 8:30am Departure at 9:30am Proceeds to Riding in Mississippi Mills (RIMM) [...]

Location : Gilligallou Bird Store

06/09/2013 06/09/2013

Ride to Worship

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Challenge yourself and ride to your place of worship, on your day of worship, and be thankful that you can!

Location : Unknown
Mountain Biker

06/09/2013 06/09/2013

Mountain Biking for Teens and Adults – Foundations Clinic

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Dirty Knobbies Mountain Biking Presents Mountain Biking for Teens and Adults – Foundations Clinic Skills taught: Basic bike check and setup, safety, breaking, gear changing, body position, turning. 8:00-11:00 am – Almonte Riverside Trail (ART) (Session 1) 1:00-4:00 pm – Almonte Riverside Trail (ART) (Session 2) Ages 13+ Class Size – 12 Teens/Adults (per session) [...]

Location : Almonte Riverside Trail
Cyclists in Cuba

06/12/2013 06/12/2013

Cuba Travelogue

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On Wednesday, June 12th at 7pm at the Reformed Presbyterian Church on Bay Hill in Almonte, Les Humphreys and Fred Geuer will be giving a presentation on their 2012, Bay of Pigs’ bicycle tour in Cuba. If you ever thought about how to plan and carry out a foreign Bicycle trip, this is a great opportunity to [...]

Location : Hillside Reformed Presbyterian Church
Men playing bike polo

06/13/2013 06/13/2013

Bike Polo

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Come out and try something new and join a friendly group of bicycle enthusiasts in our version of bike polo.  We have created a polo field with boards on the basketball court in Gemmill park.  No equipment necessary, just bring your bicycle (preferrably an older one) and your helmet.   We have mallets and polo balls.

Location : Basketball Courts in Genmill Park, Almonte

06/13/2013 06/13/2013

RIMM Rovers Ride

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The RIMM Rovers are a group of Almonte people who love to go a wandering around the countryside on a sunny morning and take in the sights. We are average ability and usually go for about  a 2 hour ride along back country roads in search of adventure, laughter and friendship. Every ride is a [...]

Location : Almonte Library Parking Lot

06/14/2013 06/14/2013

Bike to School Day

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Alright – get the bikes out! description to come.

Location : Unknown
ET On a bike

06/14/2013 06/14/2013

Youth Centre Outdoor Bike Movie E.T.

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In collaboration with Bicycle Month, TYPS is hosting an outdoor movie screening of E.T., the Extra Terrestrial in downtown Almonte! Think “Drive-In” with bikes! Fasten your lights, don your helmet, pack your snacks and blanket and bike downtown to enjoy a movie under the stars! We will have a bike park area where you can [...]

Location : Coady's Garage Parking Lot

06/15/2013 06/15/2013

Tour de Mississippi Mills

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The Tour de Mississippi Mills is a cycling tour that allows riders to pick from a set of four different routes suitable for all riders and abilities. Start Time 8:30 – 10:00 Registration/Start location: Beside Foodies, 30 Mill Street – Almonte Cost: $15. for all Tours , and includes an after ride barbeque of burger [...]

Location : Beside Foodies, 30 Mill Street – Almonte

06/15/2013 06/15/2013

Mountain Bike Tour of Mississippi Mills

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Ride Leaders and Locations will be posted on the Almonte Outdoors Website. Groups will be created to suit rider’s skill levels at ride time.

Location : TBA

06/16/2013 06/16/2013

Ride to Worship

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Challenge yourself and ride to your place of worship, on your day of worship, and be thankful that you can!

Location : Unknown
Ed Lawrence

06/16/2013 06/16/2013

Ed Lawrence’s “Edible Garden” Tour

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Join local gardening guru Ed Lawrence for a 2 hour leisurely bicycle tour. We’ll meet at Almonte’s Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St. in central Almonte and visit the gardens of local growers. This tour is sponsored by the Neighbourhood Tomato Community Gardens. “Grow Food, Build Community!” June 16, Father’s Day. Tour leaves at 9:30 [...]

Location : Almonte Old Town Hall

06/16/2013 06/16/2013

Mountain Bike Tour of Mississippi Mills

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Ride Leaders and Locations will be posted on the Almonte Outdoors Website. Groups will be created to suit rider’s skill levels at ride time.

Location : TBA
Windmill

06/17/2013 06/17/2013

Bicycle Travelogue – “Bike and Barge in the Netherlands”

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Description to come. Sponsored by: 

Location : Unknown
Time trail cyclist

06/18/2013 06/18/2013

Almonte Bicycle Club 15K Time Trail

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The Almonte Bicycle Club conducts regular time trials as part of their membership offerings. Cyclists that are new to time trails and racing may be eligible for a free time trail. Check out the Almonte Bicycle Club website for more details and contact information.        

Location : Union Hall Garage

06/19/2013 06/19/2013

Bike Picnic

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          Description to come.

Location : Almonte Arena Parking Lot
Men playing bike polo

06/20/2013 06/20/2013

Bike Polo

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Come out and try something new and join a friendly group of bicycle enthusiasts in our version of bike polo.  We have created a polo field with boards on the basketball court in Gemmill park.  No equipment necessary, just bring your bicycle (preferrably an older one) and your helmet.   We have mallets and polo balls.

Location : Basketball Courts in Genmill Park, Almonte

06/20/2013 06/20/2013

RIMM Rovers Ride

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The RIMM Rovers are a group of Almonte people who love to go a wandering around the countryside on a sunny morning and take in the sights. We are average ability and usually go for about  a 2 hour ride along back country roads in search of adventure, laughter and friendship. Every ride is a [...]

Location : Almonte Library Parking Lot
Pump Track Rider

06/22/2013 06/22/2013

Mountain Biking for Kids – Intermediate Clinic

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Dirty Knobbies Mountain Biking Presents Mountain Biking for Kids – Intermediate Clinic Skills taught: Building on foundation skills through trail riding, climbing, descending, turning. 9:00-11:00 am – Almonte Riverside Trail (ART) (Session 1) 1:00-3:00 pm – Almonte Riverside Trail (ART) (Session 2) Ages 8-12 Class Size – 6 Children (per session) Cost – $20/child Prerequisite: [...]

Location : Almonte Riverside Trail
A pot of pasta

06/22/2013 06/22/2013

Hillside Church Spaghetti Ride

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A community bike ride for all ages.  A safe, quiet 18-20 km ride exploring areas that are considered James Naismith and R. Tait Mackenzie’s playgrounds. The ride will have guides as well as a sweep vehicle in case of breakdowns or tired riders. We start and finish at the Hillside Church and all riders will [...]

Location : Hillside Reformed Presbyterian Church

06/22/2013 06/22/2013

Bike Polo Tournament

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Content to come.

Location : TBD
Man on Mountain Bike

06/23/2013 06/23/2013

Mountain Biking for Teens and Adults – Intermediate Clinic

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Dirty Knobbies Mountain Biking Presents Mountain Biking for Teens and Adults – Intermediate Clinic Skills taught: Building on foundation skills through trail riding, climbing, descending, turning. 8:00-11:00 am – Almonte Riverside Trail (ART) (Session 1) 1:00-4:00 pm – Almonte Riverside Trail (ART) (Session 2) Ages 13+ Class Size – 12 Teens/Adults (per session) Cost – [...]

Location : Almonte Riverside Trail
BMX Rider

06/23/2013 06/23/2013

Conquer the Concrete

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Local riders and boarders unite! We will be bringing in ramps, rails, boxes to ride. We have a demo team coming from Top of the World to show us their skills and also do a teaching clinic. We will be having a BBQ on site also.

Location : Almonte Arena Parking Lot

06/23/2013 06/23/2013

Ride to Worship

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Challenge yourself and ride to your place of worship, on your day of worship, and be thankful that you can!

Location : Unknown
Time trail cyclist

06/25/2013 06/25/2013

Almonte Bicycle Club 15K Time Trail

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The Almonte Bicycle Club conducts regular time trials as part of their membership offerings. Cyclists that are new to time trails and racing may be eligible for a free time trail. Check out the Almonte Bicycle Club website for more details and contact information.        

Location : Union Hall Garage

06/27/2013 06/27/2013

RIMM Rovers Ride

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The RIMM Rovers are a group of Almonte people who love to go a wandering around the countryside on a sunny morning and take in the sights. We are average ability and usually go for about  a 2 hour ride along back country roads in search of adventure, laughter and friendship. Every ride is a [...]

Location : Almonte Library Parking Lot
Men playing bike polo

06/27/2013 06/27/2013

Bike Polo

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Come out and try something new and join a friendly group of bicycle enthusiasts in our version of bike polo.  We have created a polo field with boards on the basketball court in Gemmill park.  No equipment necessary, just bring your bicycle (preferrably an older one) and your helmet.   We have mallets and polo balls.

Location : Basketball Courts in Genmill Park, Almonte

06/29/2013 06/29/2013

Mountain Bike Tour of Mississippi Mills

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Ride Leaders and Locations will be posted on the Almonte Outdoors Website. Groups will be created to suit rider’s skill levels at ride time. Sponsored by:

Location : TBA

06/30/2013 06/30/2013

Mountain Bike Tour of Mississippi Mills

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Ride Leaders and Locations will be posted on the Almonte Outdoors Website. Groups will be created to suit rider’s skill levels at ride time.

Location : TBA

06/30/2013 06/30/2013

Ride to Worship

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Challenge yourself and ride to your place of worship, on your day of worship, and be thankful that you can!

Location : Unknown

06/30/2013 06/30/2013

Canada Day Eve Pakenham Parade!

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Decorate your bicycle and join us at the parade! The Bike Month crew will be meeting in Pakenham and cruising in the Canada Day Eve Parade! This annual parade runs along Main Street in Pakenham. If you have a vintage bike or want to decorate your own bike and ride with us, come on out! [...]

Location : Pakenham

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Food for Thought

by on April 30, 2013 in News

Now here is some food for thought as we get out our bikes and brush off those trusty…

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Pre-Bike Month Bicycle Repair Clinic

by on April 11, 2013 in News

Get ready for Earth Day with a Free Hands-on Bicycle Workshop No one likes to be stranded. Learn basic repairs such as fixing a flat. Learn how to lube a chain and what tools to bring on a ride so that you can cycle with confidence.

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Our 5th Year

2013 Our 5th Year!

by on March 19, 2013 in Featured

An unbelievable event is happening this June. Its our fifth year of the Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month and quite honestly we never believed we would make it this far. What started as a grass-roots group promoting cycling has turned into an exciting month filled with bicycle related gatherings, competitions, guided rides and the unknown. Cycling [...]

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