Mission Statement:

Velo Cape Breton’s mission is to promote all aspects of bicycling in Cape Breton. Through numerous initiatives and commitments, we are working to promote the bicycle both as a mode of transportation and recreation. By doing so, we hope produce a healthier environment, and healthier citizens – both our membership and the general population.

Velo Cape Breton is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization (click here for bylaws). We serve all of Cape Breton Island, with Chapters in Baddeck, Northside, Sydney, Glace Bay, St. Peter’s, Inverness, and Port Hawkesbury. We offer a wide variety of rides for people of all ages and abilities, including Road Cycling Instruction Sessions and Rides for novice cyclists, Instruction on Touring by bicycle, week-end rides, short casual Evening Rides, Day and Multi-day Tours. Velo Cape Breton funds are mainly derived from membership dues.

 

Membership in Velo Cape Breton is open to all individuals who complete a Membership Application Form with signed waiver and pay the required membership fee.

Volunteers

The strength and activity of any club’s programs depend on successfully recruiting enthusiastic volunteers. Motivating and organizing volunteers can be a problem for bicycle clubs because cyclists would rather be riding than doing just about anything else. Volunteer positions tends to vary with the needs, and not all volunteer positions are filled every year. These positions are: Promotions Director, Publicity Director, Safety/Education Director, Advocacy Director, Social Director, New-member Orientation, Ride Volunteer Coordinators, Webmaster, Newsletter Editor.