June 5th, 2023
You may have noticed The Bike Bus going to and from Empire PS on Thursdays. The Bike Bus is organized by parents in the Uptown West neighbourhood and is a fun way to encourage active transportation and safe cycling to school. We ride on the road as a large group. Open to all wheeled devices! Expect a slow pace, music, and lots of smiles (rain or shine!)
ROUTE MAP:
Link: MAP
The letters represent “Bike Stops” where riders/parents can wait and hop on when we roll past.
RIDE DATES/TIMES:
<<8:40am, meet at Alexandra Park, depart at 8:45am>>
<<riders/parents can join at the beginning or any of the “Bike Stops” along the way (see map)>>
<<3:45pm meet at the bike rack behind the school, 3:50pm roll out in reverse direction, ending at Alexandra Park>>
-Thursday June 1 (because Friday is a PD Day)
-Friday June 9
-Friday June 16
-Friday June 23
RIDER INFO:
-Do a bike check (ensure brakes work and tires are inflated, bring a lock)
-Riders should be able to easily navigate to and from school independently or be accompanied by a responsible adult on the ride
-We always have a minimum of 4 parent volunteers (one leader, one sweeper, one left, one right) but more adults are welcome!
-Riders will need to know meeting times/locations because there is no sign-up or attendance. We will pick up riders as we ride the route.
If you have any questions please email Scott Weldon.