Cycling, Equity and Health in Scarborough
Cycling, Equity and Health in Scarborough by Yvonne Verlinden On a typical day at the Scarborough Cycles bike hubs, brakes get tightened, tires get pumped, chains get oiled and hands get a little bit dirty. Youth learn bike repair skills while volunteering … Continue reading
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Tagged build-a-bike, community rides, cycling, earn a bike, equity, Equity and Health in Scarborough, health, Scarborough, TCAT
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Charlie’s Freewheels Field Trips Part 2
Charlie’s Freewheels is a non-profit organization that teaches young people about bike mechanics through a free Build-a-Bike program for youth between the ages of 12-25. In addition to teaching youth about building bikes, Charlie’s also provides young people with opportunities to gain … Continue reading
Charlie’s Freewheels Open House this Saturday
Charlie’s Freewheels offers a build-a-bike program that gives youth the opportunity to build their own bike by refurbishing a used one. Photo courtesy of Charlie’s FreeWheels This Saturday, October 17, Charlie’s FreeWheels invites the community to join them for an open … Continue reading
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Tagged build-a-bike, Charlie Prinsep, Charlie's Bike Joint, charlie's freewheels, FreeWheels, MEC, open house, The Bike Joint, volunteers, youth
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Celebrate Car-Free Day with Charlie’s FreeWheels
Celebrate World Car-Free Day with Charlie’s FreeWheels on September 22 between 6 and 9 p.m at 242.5 Queen St. E. Attendees will have the opportunity to see their Build-a-Bike program in action where youth from the Regent Park and Moss … Continue reading
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Tagged 2015, build-a-bike, charlie's freewheels, World Car Free Day
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Build a bike, build your confidence
Girls part of the Build-A-Bike Program, Sonic and Kinchy, happy to be test riding. Build a bike, build your confidence Interview by Tammy Thorne and Alex Chronopoulos Photos by Ainsley Naylor and Thea Jones New this year, Charlie’s Freewheels has … Continue reading
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Tagged Bike Pirates, build-a-bike, CFW, charlie's freewheels, girls build-a-bike
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