Operation Bike-to-Work: a heavenly season!
The bicycle is definitely gaining popularity. For more and more people like you, it is “the” mode of transportation. The fast, healthy and ecological way to commute each day to work. From Saint-Antoine to Saint-Zotique, from Saint-Henri to Saint-Michel and throughout Montreal. Also, a great way to let loose after work.

Enthusiasts even show a type of reverence, a detachment from all earthly concerns – especially traffic jams! Getting around town has never been so Zen. So get on your bike every day and experience a season in paradise!

Bike-to-Work Activities Day
Wednesday, May 30, Parc La Fontaine, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Live on-site broadcast of the 107,3 Rouge fm morning show Rouge Café, with Marie-Élaine Proulx et Jean-François Baril, from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
• Natrel milk container
• Invigorating massage in the JEAN COUTU relaxation area
• Collection of used bicycles at Aire bleue GAZ MÉTRO, in cooperation with SOS Vélo. Give away a bike and participate automatically in the contest.
• Trips to be won at Zone DESJARDINS
• Demonstration of new bike rack on STM bus
• Tune-ups and mechanical diagnostics
• Information stand on Operation Bike-to-Work.
• Copy of LA PRESSE

A presentation by Gabe Klein
Chicago Transportation Commissioner
Urban mobility: novel approach by the Windy City

Gabe Klein is considered a rock star of urban transportation in the United States. As Transportation Director in Washington between 2008 and 2010, he developed an innovative user-oriented approach, based on 2.0 technologies. He also put Washington on the map of bicycle-friendly cities by building D.C.’s first separated bike lanes and creating the country’s first and largest bike sharing system.

Since May 2011, he has been working with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, as Transportation Commissioner, to make Chicago the most progressive city for public mobility and transit, particualry by creating a world-class cycling network. In his lecture, Gabe Klein will share his vision of transportation and the city of tomorrow.

Friday, June 1, 10:30 a.m.
Grande Bibliothèque Auditorium
475, boulevard de Maisonneuve Est, Montréal
Free admission

Visit Montréal Cycle Chic
Montréal Cycle Chic is a photo blog highlighting Montreal cyclists in their daily travels. Snapped on the spot by the photographers running the bog, these urban cyclists demonstrate their life style and their pleasure in travelling by bike.

Initiated by Vélo Québec on the occasion of the 2011 Montreal Bike Fest, Montréal Cycle Chic is inspired by the Cycle Chic™ international movement. Visit Montréal Cycle Chic right away!

NEW Rendez-vous Cycle Chic
During the last week of May, show off your cycling style at the Cycle Chic kiosks. Photographers will take your photo and post it on FB. The person receiving the most Like will be the Cycle Chic personality of the day!

3 Rendez-vous, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday May 28, corner McGill and de Maisonneuve
Wednesday May 30, corner Rachel and de Brébeuf
Thursday May 31, corner Berri and Grande Bibliothèque