June 2019 - Bike Friendly is Happening

Hey Bike Friendly folks,

We’re heading into the long weekend and hoping things stay dry enough to get out on bikes a few times with family and friends to kick off summer properly. If you are coming out to the Canada Day celebration at Mitford Park, drop by our tent and visit us. Check out our new hats!

BIKE PARK PROGRESS

This week we received notification that the downtown jump park development received approval from the Town of Cochrane. Public notification of the permitting was announced yesterday in the Cochrane Eagle and we are working through final details to close off the process by mid-July. Following our request for help with the project, we are excited that Michael Fedun and Final Cut Creations have stepped up to manage logistics. With this progress, we’re on our way to having the permission, people and plan to add the first new bike facility in Cochrane.

Fundraising continues to go well. In June we received a $5000 donation from the Cochrane Pipeline Operators committee.

HORSE CREEK SPORTS PARK

Flow Trails and Pump Track Are Coming To Cochrane.

The Town of Cochrane shared the plans for the Horse Creek Sports Park on Monday night. These plans include allocation for a trail network and pump track, as well as connecting bike trails that tie the park into Cochrane. It is going to take time, planning, and a ton of effort; however, this is a significant milestone towards the dream of great bike rides here at home. This is a big accomplishment for Bike Cochrane, and we owe thanks to everyone who came out to the Ranche House on that cold Saturday in March to support our submission to the Parks committee.

Fathers day at the Half Hitch

With ample sunshine on the weekend, people came out to celebrate Father’s Day with Bike Cochrane at the Half Hitch. This event was well attended and we’re looking to keep this going next year!