canadiary Calgary

Diary of Events and Happenings in Calgary, Alberta.


Cyclepalooza

Cyclepalooza Location: Various locations When: Friday, June 28, 2013 to Sunday, July 07, 2013 at See below Contact: Cheryl Johnson Email: cherylejohnson@gmail.com WebSite: cyclepalooza.ca Cyclepalooza is a volunteer-directed, community-based, bicycle-themed festival promoting arts, culture, events, and fun in Calgary. It was formed out of the desire among Calgary area cyclists to bring more publicity and interest to cycling and its positive impacts on communities, and to bring communities together through cycling. Inspired by Portland's Pedalpalooza and Vancouver's Velopalooza, Cyclepalooza is 10 days of bike events and fun that occurs June 23rd to July 2nd. Cyclepalooza operates on the same organizational model as Pedalpalooza and Velopalooza: A small committee of volunteers provides publicity and organizational support (and a couple of organized events). For the most part, however, the festival is run by individuals, groups, and businesses, who organize their own events. The Cyclepalooza calendar serves to advertise these events, and the Cyclepalooza committee and volunteer force promote the festival as a whole and assist with individual events. There aren't that many of us, though, and no-one gets paid to do it. So initiative and engagement are welcome! Everyone can host an event, and you don't need permission or approval to contribute an event to Cyclepalooza. See the Ride Guide for some suggestions on how to go about organizing an event, then add it to the calendar.. Event Details. Location: Various locations