Bicycles for Africa from Canada

I understand that some 5000 bicycles were sent to Africa based on sales of Cadbury products in Canada.

Here’s the video:

Here’s a post from EcoVelo which includes additional links.

Strida Folding bike benefits Muskoka YWCA

savedbybikes.com was delighted to donate a Strida Folding Bike to the  YWCA of Muskoka that was auctioned off at the Women of Distinction Gala.

The Woman of Distinction program recognizes outstanding women in Muskoka under 4 categories:

Young Woman of Distinction
A young woman—under the age of 30—who has made a significant contribution to the life of her community through her outstanding personal achievements and leadership.

Entrepreneurship
A successful business woman who has employed herself and others with dignity for at least 3 years.  In doing so, she has earned the respect of her peers and serves as a role model for women.

Mentorship
A woman to be honoured as a catalyst, guiding or influencing women or girls, inspiring them to achieve individual or collective success at critical turning points in their lives.

Exceptional Achievement
A woman to be honoured for achievements outside the scope represented by all other award categories.  This woman will have either demonstrated capacity in several areas or tremendous capacity in one area.

savedbybikes.com was honoured to participate in this essential and worthy cause.

Toronto Cyclists Union Thanks Drivers

After all, safer streets for everyone is the goal.

As part of the Toronto Cyclists Union new campaign: Paving The Way, 3000 thank you cards will be given out to motorists who get caught – doing something right.

A message from the Toronto Cyclists Union:

Now it’s time for the big push and we need your help!

We will be welcoming cyclist volunteers at 3pm tomorrow, Oct 21st, at the SE corner of King and John St. to pick up and give out Thank You cards to drivers who give some ’shoulder room’ to cyclists in the area.  We’ll need to do a little demo for media – but mostly, this will be a chance to learn about how best to deliver these cards on your daily commute.  Let’s show Torontonians, via the media who will be attending, what the Toronto cycling community is all about!

TOMORROW: October 21st, 2009
TIME: 3pm – 4pm
WHERE: South East Corner King and John.

** Please note – Thank You cards are available for pick up ANYTIME at the Centre for Social Innovation, Suite 400 – just ask for the bike union at the front desk.