The Salish Sea Wheel

  I am a lifelong bike commuter that loves touring on a bicycle, mountain biking to stay fit and believe that bicycling can help us solve many difficult problems, like air and noise pollution, climate change and contribute to everyone's mental and physical health. However ask anyone on a bicycle why they ride and most likely their answer will differ, we all have our personal reasons but many will agree that bikes are actually a lot of fun. I also believe that we could do a better job at taking care of ourselves and our environment.  Many of you on Salt Spring, I am sure have heard of Island Pathways creating wonderful pedestrian paths around Ganges and beyond. This local organization came together over 30 years ago with a vision to create pedestrian paths but also safe bike lanes, unfortunately much remains to be done on that side of things. Lately a subgroup of Island Pathways called Cycling Salt Spring has been active with various kids programs in schools by providing scoot bike