1) The document is a presentation by Susan Stokhof from Le Vélo Victoria about urban cycling. 2) It discusses common myths about urban cycling and provides rebuttals, such as that cycling is dangerous, requires special gear or bikes, and can't be done with children or while pregnant. 3) The presentation encourages people to embrace cycling as normal transportation and to ride in regular clothes at a comfortable pace while enjoying the experience.

1. AS EASY AS RIDING A
BIKE
TRANS-FORM SPEAKER SERIES #1 Welcome YYJ

2. Susan Stokhof
Le Vélo Victoria
@LeVelo_Victoria
As easy as
riding a bike
Cars are so yesterday.
We're all about expressing
your cycle fashion while
moving in and around the
urban landscape. Come,
stay a while and let us
help you find your cycle
fashion!
Susan Stokhof
www.LeVéloVictoria.co
@LeVelo_Victoria

3. Evening Tweets use:
#CycleChic
#YYJ & #YYJBike
@Modacitylife
@LeVelo_Victoria
@DeanFortin
@OlenaNina
@GVCC

4. TOP 16 MYTHS
ON URBAN CYCLING

5. Cycling everyday is a normal activity
for millions of people.
Myth
#1
Cycling is
just for sport

6. Myth
#2
It's impossible to
Bring everything you
need
Choose baskets, bags, panniers, racks, or
bikes to fit your needs. You’d be surprised
what you can pack.

7. Ride your way!
Dressing for your
destination isn’t
possible!
Myth
#3

8. Myth
#4
Riding while pregnant
is too challenging
With a comfortable bike, & some extra time,
you can continue to ride as much as you did.

9. Myth
#5
You MUST wear unflattering
rain gear to keep dry

10. Myth
#6
Cycling requires special
bikes.
Ride what suits you.
Ride what's
there. JUST RIDE!

11. You must ride everywhere
like a speed demon while
on bike!
Ride your way!
Myth
#7

12. Myth
#8
Cycling with young
children is just too hard
Choose a proper
set-up, & connect
with your kids &
the world around
you!

13. Myth
#9
Now this reflective gear makes sense

14. Myth
#10 Older adults
cannot ride
Anyone of any age can
cycle. Enjoy the ride!

15. I must wear spandex
while on bike!Myth
#11
Yes, if you’re in the
Tour de France!

16. Myth
#12
Dressing like a pylon
will make cycling
safer
Cycling is
not
dangerous.
Wear what
you are
comfortable
in.

17. Riding a bike is like a
hipster thing
What’s a “hipster”?
Myth
#13

18. Ride a mile in their shoes
before you judge
Myth
#14
Cyclists are reckless
hooligans who jump red lights
Need we say more

19. Myth
#15
Cyclists should ride as close to
the right of the road as possible
Claim your space!

20. Myth
#16
Mandatory helmet use will
increase safety and
encourage new riders.
Safe cycling is a product of culture, proper
infrastructure, and fair distribution of city
space. Get out there and change the world.

21. Final parting thoughts…
REMEMBER, you don’t have to wear
unflattering rain gear to ride your bike.
Just about ANYTHING you have in your
wardrobe WILL WORK on a bike.
CYCLING ISN’T JUST FOR SPORT so you
don’t have to cycle to work like a speed
demon clad in spandex. Take it easy, smell
the roses, enjoy and have fun!

22. Photo Credits
• Myth 1: Melissa Burntlett @mbruntlett
• Myth 3: Bike Bike: http://bikebike.ca
• Myth 5
•
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/69_Fisk_IRT
_work_vests_jeh.jpg
• Myth 7
• http://instagram.com/p/pF7tJmEeA6/
• Myth 9 http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h0z-
m2dSdJI/UcXewgBTDhI/AAAAAAAAEDw/qbHoR_YStKo/s1600/Portl
andSt2.JPG
• Myth 15: Amsterdam Cycle
Chichttp://amsterdamcyclechic.wordpress.com/tag/lady-on-a-bike/
• Slide, 1,2 ,3 Ottawa velo vogue: http://ottawavelovogue.com

23. Olena Russell &
Susan Stokhof
CARS ARE SO YESTERDAY
www.LeVéloVictoria.co