Practical Urban Transportation Tournament
SAT OCT 23
Hosted by the Human Powered Transportation Association
Demonstrate your talents as a cyclist in an ‘urban setting' doing
errands of everyday life.
You will be demonstrating the usefulness of your cycle for daily
activities such as shopping and your skills as an urban cyclist.
Bring items such as bungee cords, rope, garbage bags, panniers,
drybags, webstrappings, etc that could carry any conceivable load. (
ie eggs, lumber, laundry detergent, potted plants, etc)
The more difficult the loads- the higher the point value.
You should also be prepared to show various aspects of practical urban
cycling such as: how to keep the rider and cargo dry, daytime
visibility, nighttime visibility, tools for repairs,etc.
You should also be prepared to show your knowledge of safe and legal
cycling practices in both a written and practical form.
This tournament is meant to be a showcase of the practicality of
cycles and the preparedness of the rider for urban settings.We
especially encourage the participation of cyclists of all ages,
fitness levels and, levels of disability. ( If you have a special
disability that may have to be accomodated - please let us know in
advance)
THIS IS NOT A RACE.
PREPARATION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN SPEED FOR THIS TOURNAMENT.
FEES: $20 $10 for HPTA members
Be prepared to spend the whole day followed by a supper meeting and
prizes at a restaurant afterwards.
Information:[email hidden]
http://hptabrant.ca
LOCATION: Brantford and District Civic Centre, 69-79 Market Street
South, Brantford, Ontario, Canada
MAP ( Civic Centre):
http://www.city.brantford.on.ca/civiccentre/contacts.htm
MAP ( Brantford): http://www.city.brantford.on.ca/ ( maps online)
Saturday, October 23
9 -10am registration
10am onwards Demonstration/Display of bikes and Riders
10am-11:00am Static Evaluation of cycle and rider
LUNCH
noon- 4pm Practical Course Evaluations and Practice Runs
Cleanup
6pm SUPPER with HPTA general meeting followed by announcements and
prizes.
Cycling Skills ( pamphlet) can be obtained at: 1-800-373-5099 OR
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/pubs/cycling/cyclingskills.htm