Thanks to the Oak Bay Police Department and Councillor Michelle Kirby, the bike trains to Ecole Willows School yesterday were a great success. The two trains, one from Allenby Park and the other from near Monterey School, had over 75 students in them.
What does a bike train look like you say? Well Tom Croft took some video, but here is an example from another community:
Today, for adults, the Active Transportation Advisory Committee organized some guided rides for adults, but the bad weather meant it was only a few truly dedicated people that came out. Thanks to those that did come out and brave the rain with us.
‘Til next year…
(this post was also put on the Community Association of Oak Bay blog at http://oakbaycommunityassociation.org/blog/2012/05/31/bike-train-success/)