Saturday, September 8, 2018 - 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This event is free to attend with no reservation required. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
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Our Cityride is Vancouver's biggest mass-participation, non-competitive bike ride; an event for all ages and abilities, focused around a fun and festive atmosphere.

This year, Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett from Modacity will lead a family-friendly convoy of cargo (and regular) bikes on the open streets of Downtown Vancouver, for what promises to be a spectacular evening. Everyone is most welcome to join us.

Simply register at ourcityride.com (adults are $20, kids are free!), and assemble at the Modacity tent in David Lam Park before 5pm.

They will also be selling (and signing) copies of their book Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality.

Book Ride #VIADUCT100
Sun, 26 August 2018
12:00 PM – 6:30 PM EDT

Discover a new author! Newcomer stories in fiction, memoir & graphic novel as you ride along this necessary cycling corridor.

In PRINCE EDWARD VIADUCT PARK at 2:30 pm we'll be found beside the steel and concrete Prince Edward Viaduct. Did you know it was constructed in three parts: a bridge over Rosedale Ravine, an embankment along Bloor Street and a 1,620 foot bridge over the Don Valley linking Castle Frank with Danforth Avenue. It was completed after almost four years to an official ceremony on October 18, 1918.

Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett will share their stories of emerging bike cultures from around the world as gathered in their new book Building the Cycling City.

In collaboration with Bike City, Produced by the City of Toronto.

Picture a Toronto cyclist, and what do you see: a well-to-do downtowner riding a “fixie”, or a sporty suburbanite clad in Lycra? Look a little deeper though, and you may be surprised by what you find.

BIKE MINDS is Toronto’s bicycle-themed storytelling event, where guests share personal, positive, and inspiring stories related to cycling.

Over its first four sold-out events from January to April 2018, BIKE MINDS explored cycling through four themes: Belonging, Lifestyle, Discovery, and Identity. We heard stories from a wide range of backgrounds, including newcomers, neighbours, civil servants, and community leaders, who've all had unique and powerful experiences related to cycling.

The theme of this special-edition episode is Bikes+Transformation, and will feature stories of how cycling has transformed people’s lives, plus a story from Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett of Modacity about their new book, Building the Cycling City. 

This event is produced in collaboration with Bike City: How industry, advocacy and infrastructure shaped Toronto's cycling culture, an exhibit currently running at The Market Gallery. Bike City is produced by the City of Toronto.

6:00PM - Doors open
6:30PM - Event starts
8:00PM - Stories end, mix-and-mingle

FEATURING STORIES FROM:
- Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett, Founders of Modacity and Authors of Building the Cycling City
- Mahita Thota, CultureLink Bike Host Mentor and Toronto Newcomer
- Coralie Bruntlett, 12-year-old Vancouverite who rides a bike (but isn’t a cyclist)
- Dean Psarras, the "Converted Cyclist": husband and father who hated his car commute and started biking instead
- Madeleine Cho, Youth Volunteer at Charlie’s Freewheels and Mental Health Advocate

The bicycle supports the first steps of newcomers to Toronto, brings us closer to friends and family, and teaches us more about ourselves than we ever could have imagined. Whether you’re a casual rider, a passionate advocate, or simply a fan of great storytelling, we hope you’ll join us in celebration of all the bicycle has to offer, at this positive and inclusive event.

BIKE MINDS is co-hosted by Matt Pinder, author of the blog Beyond the Automobile, and Michelle Kearns, transportation professional and cycling researcher at the University of Toronto.

To find out more, visit www.beyondtheautomobile.ca/bikeminds.

This special edition of BIKE MINDS is made possible through the support of the City of Toronto, the Metcalf Foundation, and our volunteers. This event is family-friendly and the venue is accessible.

On Monday, August 27th, please join us at The eBar to celebrate the release of the book Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality.

Enjoy laughs, learning, and a pint, as Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett discuss the process of the Netherlands becoming the world's top cycling nation, and how North American cities are starting to implement Dutch-inspired ideas and infrastructure. 

Presented by the Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation.

Copies of the book will be available for sale.

Doors open at 6:30pm. The program starts at 7:00pm.

Announcing the Ottawa launch of the new book byMelissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett (Modacity), Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality. Chris and Melissa will be there for a presentation and to sign copies of the book. Expect beer, food, laughs, and learning as they discuss the process of the Netherlands becoming a cycling-friendly culture and place, and what is happening in North America.

Bike parking will be available on site.

Accessibility info: There is a set of stairs leading to the venue entrance. Bathrooms are located down a flight of stairs in the basement.

On Thursday, August 30th, please join us at Siboire Brewpub (5101 St-Laurent Blvd.), to celebrate the release of the book Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality.

Expect beer, food, laughs, and learning as  Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett discuss the process of the Netherlands becoming the world's top cycling nation, and how North American cities are starting to implement Dutch-inspired ideas and infrastructure. 

Copies of the book will be available for sale. 

Doors open at 6:30pm. The program starts at 7:00pm.

On Tuesday, September 4th, please join us at 718 Cyclery to celebrate the release of our book Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality.

Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett will discuss the process of the Netherlands becoming the world's top cycling nation, and how North American cities are starting to implement Dutch-inspired ideas and infrastructure. 

This event is free to attend with no reservation required. Copies of the book will be available for sale. 

Doors open at 6:30pm. The program starts at 7:00pm.

The Bike Talk Social Hour is a monthly event held at Aeronaut and put on by The Somerville Bicycle Committee. The idea behind the series is to bring together the cycling community- cyclists, bike advocates and the bike curious to socialize over beer and share their joy of cycling. The September Bike Talk features Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett, co-founders of Modacity and authors of Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality. Come out and share a beer and hang out with fellow bicycle advocates and bike enthusiasts.

On Thursday, September 6th, please join Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett at Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles to celebrate the release of the book Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality.

Expect beer, food, laughs, and learning as Melissa and Chris Bruntlett discuss the process of the Netherlands becoming the world's top cycling nation, and how North American cities are starting to implement Dutch-inspired ideas and infrastructure. 

Presented by 5th Square.

Copies of the book will be available for sale. More about this project: http://www.modacitylife.com/building-the-cycling-city/

Doors open at 6:30pm. The program starts at 7:00pm.

On Thursday, September 13th, please join us at Dudoc Vancouver to celebrate the release of our book Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality.

Expect food, drinks, laughs, and learning as Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett discuss the process of the Netherlands becoming the world's top cycling nation, and how North American cities are starting to implement Dutch-inspired ideas and infrastructure. 

Special guest speakers also include José Besselink from the City of Rotterdam and Marijn Kik from the City of Utrecht.

Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) will be on site to provide secure (and free!) bicycle valet parking.

Copies of the book will be available for sale. More about this project: http://www.modacitylife.com/building-the-cycling-city/

Doors open at 6:30pm. The program starts at 7:00pm. This event is free, but registration via Eventbrite is required. 

With 22.5 million bicycles for a population of 18 million, the Netherlands is undoubtedly the world’s top cycling nation. However, there remains an erroneous belief that – while the Dutch can provide encouragement – their methods are unrepeatable, and their results unattainable.

Miles of separated cycle tracks, dedicated bike streets, and off-street paths are something that only works for “them” and not “us.” But even they started somewhere. Can the country that has spent decades building comfortable cycling infrastructure provide a blueprint for Metro Vancouver?

To explore the issue, we've invited Chris Bruntlett and Melissa Bruntlett, founders of Modacity and authors of Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality. Joining them will be Councillor Linda Buchanan from the City of North Vancouver and Kati Tamashiro, Section Head for Active Transportation with the City of Vancouver. As always, bring your questions, comments, and your lunch!

Liveability city experts  Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett from Modacity are coming to Canberra to share the triumphs and challenges of the Dutch cycling story, as well as demonstrate how the Dutch lead is being followed in cities around the world to make their streets more vibrant, equitable, and socially connected. Copies of their book Building the Cycling City will be for sale. 

RSVP: TCCS.ActiveTravel@act.gov.au
Speakers: Chris and Melissa Bruntlett from Modacity 

Bicycle Network is excited to host the Melbourne leg of the promotional tour for Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett's book,  Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality on Tuesday 20 November.

The Bruntlett’s are the brains behind Modacity and in their book they triumphs and challenges of the Dutch cycling story, and explore the journey behind creating the Netherlands’ internationally revered bike culture and infrastructure. 

They also tackle the insidious “that would never work here” attitude that continues to stifle real change from happening around the world, whilst highlighting some of the ideas that are being adopted in global cities, and drawing out concrete lessons for others to follow.

Who

Melissa and Chris Bruntlett from Modacity.com

Discussing and promoting their fascinating new book, Building the Cycling city: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality. 

When

6:00pm, Tuesday 20 November

Where

Bicycle Network Melbourne HQ

Level 4, 246 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000

The Bruntletts: Ride, presentation, and book signing, all in the one amazing night.

"Around the world, countries marvel at the Netherland’s impressive cycling culture and infrastructure while an insidious “that would never work here” attitude prevents real change from happening. But the Dutch overcame many of the same challenges as other car-clogged countries, and their story is an important model for moving the rest of the world toward a more human-scale, bike-friendly future.

In Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality, Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett share the triumphs and challenges of the Dutch cycling story, show how some of the ideas are already being adopted in global cities, and draw out concrete lessons for other places to follow their lead."

Come join us on the 23rd of November for another wonderful and intimate evening with Women in Ubanism, and our special guests, Melissa and Chris, as they launch their new book in Aotearoa. 

The night will start off with a short ride around the city with Melissa and Chris, you do not need tickets for this part of the evening. Simply join us at Peach Pit, on Auckland's Karangahape Road from 5pm with your bike to come on a safe and guided city jaunt, pre-event. You will need tickets to come to the book talk and signing, and as usual these are limited, so get in quick!

Brought to you by: Women in Urbanism, Frocks on Bikes, and the Auckland Design Office.

In recent years, some urban planners have begun to explore ways to unlock Dutch-style multimodality, hoping to utilize the bicycle as a tool to increase public-transit ridership and decrease car dependency. In fact, the case could be made that—with the right conditions—bikes are better placed to deal with the lower population densities and longer distances traveled in North America. 

Explore how we can all learn from the Dutch model of using bikes to feed public transit in this free webinar. Lessons will be easily applicable to a North American audience. Local case studies will be highlighted. 

Panelists include: 
- Chris and Melissa Bruntlett, Building the Cycling City authors and Owner/Operators of Modacity 
- Kat Maines, Planner at Alta Planning + Design 
- Michelle Poyourow, Senior Associate at Jarrett Walker + Associates 

Corinne Kisner, Deputy Director of NACTO, will moderate the conversation. 

Your questions are welcome both when you register and during the event itself.

The Institute for Energy Studies speaker series convenes energy experts from on and off campus and connects the Western Washington University and Bellingham energy communities. Speakers will explore the diverse fields of energy research and development, and also debate timely issues that connect public policy and business thinking to emerging knowledge in energy science and technology.

* Tuesdays at 4 PM in AH 004
* The lectures are free and open to the public
* Students may register for ENRG 391 and receive 1 credit

Chris Bruntlett
“Building the Cycling City – The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality”

With 22.5 million bicycles for a population of 18 million, the Netherlands is undoubtedly the world’s top cycling nation. However, there remains an erroneous belief that – while the Dutch can provide encouragement – their methods are unrepeatable, and their results unattainable. Miles of separated cycle tracks, dedicated bike streets, and off-street paths are something that only works for “them” and not “us.” But even they started somewhere. Can the country that has spent decades building comfortable cycling infrastructure provide a blueprint for North American cities such as Bellingham?