Cycling | Downtown Suites

Nic Meyer Rides in the Penticton Granfondo

July 12, 2012 By Admin

This past weekend, Downtown Suites President, Nic Meyer, rode in the Penticton Granfondo. Here he is, taking his cycling from the daily urban streets of Vancouver to the tougher and more intense environment in the heat of summer in Penticton! Think it's unusual for the president of a company like Downtown Suites to be active in a Granfondo? Not at all. The naturally healthy west coast lifestyle that Vancouver fosters is a normal part of life for everyone at Downtown Suites. Cycling, sailing, … [Read more...]

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Cycling Safety

April 11, 2012 By Admin

BE CAREFUL, wear your helmet and gloves and BE SEEN: wear bright clothing

As you know, Vancouver is a great city for cycling, and Nicholas Meyer, President and Owner of Downtown Suites, has been cycling in Vancouver for decades. We include cycle maps in all our suite listings, and support the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition. Here's a photo of Nic taken on the street in his full safety gear - Are you cycling to and from work? Or do you cycle recreationally? There are so many great ways to get around the city by bike, and beautiful bike paths are easily … [Read more...]

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Cycle Vancouver in Comfort and Confidence

March 20, 2012 By Admin

Guest Post from Erin O'Melinn at VACC. Cycling is an active, affordable and easy way to get around downtown Vancouver. The Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition has been working hard to bring you separated bike lanes to make cycling downtown comfortable and convenient. The VACC offers memberships as well as Streetwise Cycling Courses and Workplace Cycling Education to show people cyclist rules of the road, ways to stay warm and dry in the winter, and more. Making bicycling better not only helps … [Read more...]

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We Support Cycling in Vancouver!

March 9, 2012 By Admin

Vancouver Cycling - Nic Meyer and Erin O'Melinn

Downtown Suites Ltd joined VACC as an organizational member today. Here is Nic handing $300 cheque to Erin O'Mallin, Executive Director of VACC in his office. Nic encourages other local business owners to join as well and support this worthy cause. Find out more about them here at the VACC Site. We've linked their site to each of our suite listings to encourage cycling in downtown Vancouver. … [Read more...]