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Today is kind of the official/unofficial start to bike to work week. 

Bike to Work & School Week actually runs from May 28 - June 3, but what better way to kick it off than a bike ride on a Sunny Sunday afternoon.

A "Love Our Lanes" (LOL) a celebration and bike ride is being held today at 1 p.m. at Spirit Square.

"This event is being held to initiate Go By Bike Week, in a spirit of celebration of Vernon becoming one of Canada’s most attractive communities for people who like to bike– whether it is using the Okanagan Rail Trail, the mountain biking trails in our BC Parks, or the bike lanes through town that we use for school, work and play," stated Mary Stockdale, North Okanagan Coalition for Active Transportation spokesperson.  "There is still more to be done – so let’s encourage our politicians and planners to keep up the good work."

On hand today will be City of Vernon staff to answer any question you might have and receive any feedback on what the future of biking in the city should look like. 

You can also get your bikes’ roadworthiness checked out by volunteer bike mechanics.

 There will also be food trucks, music, and face painters. You can even decorate your bikes.

"At 2 p.m. our short and social group ride will travel north towards Village Green Mall on 29th Street’s separated bike path and then travel back along 25th Street, with stops for short discussions of
bike lane plans between planners and cyclists," stated Stockdale. "All ages and all levels of biking skill welcome – there will
be bike marshals in place to ensure safety for the kids."