Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Ezio Faraone Park
11:00am – 4:00pm

About MEC Bikefest
MEC Bikefest is a daylong community celebration of all things bicycle related. Our goal is to bring together Edmonton’s bicycle community and those new to bikes, to celebrate the wonders of cycling. Come join us and make it the best bicycle bash in Edmonton.
Registration
This free event has something for everyone, so bring the whole family down to the sweetest cycling celebration of the summer.
Event description
We invite you to come on down to spend your Saturday with us at MEC Bikefest. We’ll be featuring our new line of bikes and we’ll be working with our community partners to showcase cycling in all its splendour.
With clinics and displays of all kinds, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn about cycling or feast on local bike culture. Plus there’s our MEC Bike Swap, where you can upgrade or trade out your cycling goods. And you can enjoy it all in a fabulous car-free environment.
Activities include:
- MEC Marketplace
- MEC Bike Swap
- Bike Demos
- Free mechanical checks
- Clinics and Workshops
- Bike powered music
- Group rides
- Local bike shops, clubs and community organizations
- Charity bike drop-off
- Supervised bike parking
- Prizes
- Family Activities
Location
MEC Bikefest is located in Ezio Faraone Park at 11004 97 Avenue NW. The LRT is also close by, as is the river valley.
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Equipment
You are welcome to bring your own bike to MEC Bikefest, but you don’t need your own to take part. There will be plenty of bikes to try out!
Participation
Participation in MEC Bikefest Edmonton is free and open to all ages. Please note there is no childcare during the event.
MEC Bikefest happens rain or shine so please dress for the weather. And don’t forget your water bottle.
MEC Bike Swap
Similar to MEC Gear Swap events, MEC Bike Swap provides a place to sell your previously ridden bikes and used cycling gear. We can supply the table – you supply the gear. Bike Swap tables are $5 each. Table bookings will open a couple of weeks prior to the event.
Who to contact
For information, to volunteer, or to become an exhibitor, please contact:
- Susan McBride
edmontonbikefest@mec.ca
780.488.6614






