April 15, 2013 – (Toronto, ON) – Join hundreds of municipal and provincial representatives from across North America to learn about best practices at one of Canada’s premier cycling conferences.
The Share The Road Cycling Coalition invites you to the 5th annual Ontario Bike Summit on May 28-29th at the Hyatt Regency Toronto to hear speakers who will inspire you and to learn practical strategies from cycling experts and professionals working in communities across North America!
Register by May 1st to receive the early registration discount! Please click HERE for additional information.
Another reason to register early? Register for the Complete Streets Forum taking place on May 27th also at the Hyatt Regency. Save $75 off your combined registration, plus an early registration discount!
Complete Streets Forum/Ontario Bike Summit Opening Reception
Join us at Toronto’s Glenn Gould Studio for “Beyond the Car: Meeting the Challenges of Urban Transportation”, a conversation with Gabe Klein, Chicago Commissioner of Transportation.
As our region and our cities face critical choices about our transportation future, this promises to be an inspirational and informative evening of vibrant discussions. Special guest moderator – to be announced!
Tickets can be purchased HERE for $30 for adults, and $15 for students.
Ontario Bike Summit Party
There’s nothing like an evening of good food and friends at one of Toronto’s best entertainment venues – the Steam Whistle Brewery.
Plans are under way for an evening of entertainment on Tuesday May 28th and will include brewery tours – and our retailer and advocacy awards.
For delegates, this fabulous event is included in you Summit registration. Individual tickets are available <http://www.sharetheroad.ca/2013-ontario-bike-summit-p153128>here and include dinner, and complimentary Steam Whistle for $40 for adults and $25 for students.
MPP Reception
The Ontario Bike Summit MPP Reception at Queen’s Park will be held at the Ontario Legislature on Wednesday May 29th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets to the reception are included in Ontario Bike Summit, and a limited number are available for purchase. Please email Director of Events Natalie Faria for more information if you are interested in attending: natalie@sharetheroad.ca
Nominate your favourite retailer for our “Bicycling With Heart” Award
Nominations are open for this very special award given yearly at the Ontario Bike Summit in recognition of a bicycle retailer who goes “above and beyond” in their service to the community. This award recognizes the many retailers in Canada who are community builders. They devote their time and energy to contribute to the health and well being of their community, and donate to numerous community causes. This is your chance to recognize a retailer you admire.
Previous winners include Dennis Mizerski, Racer Sportif (Toronto/Oakville), Doug and Marion’s Bike Sales (Strathroy), Bob Laughton, Bushtukah (Ottawa) and Kevin Wallace, Gears Bike Shop (Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga). The winner will be announced at our Ontario Bike Summit Party at Steam Whistle Brewery on May 28th.
Send us your entry to info@sharetheroad.ca – nominations close on May 10th.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been secured at our host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Toronto for a discounted rate of $175/night for a standard room. <https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10287114>Click here for reservations.
Rates are guaranteed until April 27th, after that date the rate is subject to change based on availability.