So, why aren't you biking to Sir George?
So why aren’t you biking to Sir George?
Downtown traffic is dangerous.
There’s a bike path running through the centre of the campus, right along De Maisonneuve.
Can’t afford a bike.
There are at least three Bixi stands within Quartier Concordia.
It’s not safe to lock-up downtown, thieves are everywhere.
Good thing Allégo coordinator Allison Reid (seen above) has worked to establish a parking program in the LB basement with room for 80 bikes. Just $30/ term provides any Concordian with a access to the parking garage and a key to the cage where the bikes can be parked in an indoor, monitored environment. Reid explained that until recently cyclists could park downstairs for $1/day. However, when an automated system for payment was installed, cyclists had to rely on passing motorists to get them into the garage, and had no designated parking spot once inside.
I get really hot cycling.
The $30 membership includes access to the showers in Le Gym, just across the street. The program, supported by facilities management, is intended to address problems specific to downtown cycling that don't affect those at Loyola. Those wishing to purchase a pass should contact Reid at 2090 Mackay, Annex Z-305 on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or schedule another time by calling ext. 5136 or by emailing them.