MEC Bikefest Toronto

On Saturday, June 25 head on down to the Distillery District in Toronto for Mountain Equipment Co-Op's BikeFest. This is an all ages event (from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and will happen rain or shine and includes a jam packed day with

• Dozens of bike clinics and seminars
• Local bicycle retailers
• Bicycle and equipment manufacturers
• Bike demos
• Free safety and helmet checks
• Free on-site bike repair
• MEC Bikefest Bike Swap
• Bicycle donation drop-off
• Bike valet parking
• Community information
• Free drop-in activities for kids
• Family bike tours
• Morning pastry ride
• Gear giveaways
• Scavenger ride
• Bikefest Sideshow – bicycle demonstrations and curiosities
• Live bands
• Food vendors

Workshops and clinics are $5 per course, or $15 for the whole day, just don't forget to pre-register (Starting June 1st) (Must be 14 or older for adult clinics).

• Basic bike repair/maintenance
• Advanced bike repair
• Safe cycling in the city
• Trips and tricks for cycle touring
• Bicycling commuting: Getting started
• Introduction to mountain biking
• Teaching your child how to ride a bike
• Cycle tour routes of Ontario

Don't forget to check back on their webpage for updates including information about the bike swap.