Heron Head Bikes

THIS WEEKEND HOURS:

SATURDAY - best day to visit

SHOP - 120 Morrell - NEW BIKES: 10 - 3
WAREHOUSE - 17 John - Kids, Used, Vintage bikes: 10 - 3

SUNDAY - Rotary Classic Run in Holmedale - don't come in the morning (unless walking or cycling)

SHOP - 120 Morrell - NEW BIKES: 10 - 3
WAREHOUSE - 17 John - Kids, Used, Vintage bikes: 10 - 3

Over 300 new, used and vintage bicycles to choose from!

If it's in stock, we have it!

TRAFFIC ALERT for SUNDAY 07 JUNE

If you're thinking about visiting the shop or Warehouse on Sunday morning, be prepared for delays getting in and out of Holmedale.

The awesome Rotary Club of Brantford's CLASSIC RUN is on and the roads leading in/out of Holmedale will be closed as participants walk and run to help raise funds for Rotary's amazing programs.

We'll be open but it will take you longer than expected to get in and out by car.

🏃‍♀️ The Rotary Brantford Classic Run is back! 🏃‍♂️

The Rotary Club of Brantford is proud to host the Rotary Brantford Classic Run—an event that has brought our community together for over 40 years. Each year, runners, walkers, families, and community supporters come together for a day of movement, connection, and giving back.

When you register, you're doing more than signing up for a race. The funds raised through the event help support local youth and community organizations, including Lansdowne Children’s Centre and BGC Brantford, whose programs make a meaningful difference for children and families across our community.

Whether you're chasing a personal best, trying your first race, or simply looking for a fun and active way to support a great cause, we invite you to join us.

✨ Run it. Walk it. Cheer from the sidelines.
💙 Be part of a Brantford tradition.

👉 Register today at:

http://rotaryclassic.ca

If you ride these trails, consider helping out.

If you ride other Club maintained trails, consider helping them out.

Clubs like this are volunteer run and count on donations to keep our wheels turning. Membership is a great way to support a Club or the donation of your time is also appreciated.

Want more trails? HBMBA needs your help!

The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is developing a new Management Plan for Iroquoia Heights. This plan will determine how land is used, maintained, and developed for years to come, including whether mountain biking gets more trail access or less.

The HBMBA has been working with the HCA to advocate for trail development, but our voice is only as strong as the community behind us. Want to get involved?

Here’s how you can help:

1. Take the HCA’s survey before June 12
(15 minutes)
https://conservationtalkhca.ca/dundas-valley-study-area-plans-phase-1/news_feed/iroquoia-heights-conservation-area

The more mountain bikers they hear from, the harder it is to overlook our community. Most questions in the survey are straightforward, but Question 21 (Additional comments) is the most important. This is your chance to speak directly to decision makers. You can use or adapt the response below—the more personal the better!

As a mountain biker who frequents Hamilton’s trail system, I would love to see further trail development at Iroquoia Heights. Conservation areas like these play a vital role in connecting people with nature and encouraging active, healthy lifestyles. Sanctioned mountain biking trails attract riders from across the region, supporting local tourism and the businesses that depend on it.

Well-maintained, sanctioned trails reduce erosion and discourage unauthorized trail building. They also allow for the riding community to organize proper stewardship through volunteer maintenance and building days. The mountain biking community cares deeply about the health and sustainability of the land we ride on.

I would like to see the Management Plan reflect the growing demand for mountain biking by expanding trail access, improving connectivity to surrounding trail networks, and working with the HBMBA to support future trail development at Iroquoia Heights.

Take the survey!

2. Email a councillor
(5 minutes)

Several Hamilton city councillors sit on the HCA board (see the list below) and have direct influence over this process. A short email from a constituent goes a long way. Find your councillor here.

If your councillor is on the HCA board, email them directly:
Maureen Wilson (Ward 1 - [email protected])
Matt Francis (Ward 5 - [email protected])
Brad Clark (Ward 9 - [email protected])
Jeff Beattie (Ward 10 - [email protected])
Craig Cassar (Ward 12 - [email protected])
Alex Wilson (Ward 13 - [email protected])
Mike Spadafora (Ward 14 - [email protected])

If your councillor isn’t on the list, send your email to Mike Spadafora ([email protected]), who represents Ward 14 where Iroquoia Heights is located.

Here’s a short email you can copy and paste, or personalize to make your own:

Subject: Support for Mountain Biking in the Iroquois Heights Management Plan

Dear [Councillor Name],

I am a mountain biker who regularly uses Hamilton’s trail system. I’m writing to ask for your support for sanctioning mountain biking trails in the upcoming Iroquois Heights Management Plan currently being developed by the HCA.

Mountain biking trails bring significant value to our community. Through the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association, the mountain biking community actively organizes to ensure responsible trail use and stewardship.

The reality is that trails in Iroquois Heights already exist. Sanctioning them in the Management Plan would enable our community to properly maintain and manage them in collaboration with the HCA.

Thank you for your time and service to our community.

Kind regards,

[Your Name]

** Thank you for taking the time to make your voice heard. **

Happy trails!

All Hans on Deck! 
Kick off cycling season with us on Saturday, June 13th at the brewery for a community ride with Brant Cycling Club followed by tastings of Clever Hans Zero.
 
There will be several route options and pace groups, including road, gravel, and MTB options. Ride rollout starts at 10:00 AM from The Paris Beer Co., followed by Clever Hans Zero tastings and post-ride patio hangs.
 
To join the ride, all riders must complete both the Try-a-Ride RSVP and Rider Waiver.

Yes, we offer delivery.

The argument against bike lanes is usually about cost. The evidence increasingly says that argument has it backwards.

A report from the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, supported by the FIA Foundation, found that networks of protected bicycle lanes can be remarkably cost-effective. In the cities it studied, these networks created more economic value each year than they cost to build, paying for themselves in under a year once you account for transport savings and the health benefits of more people exercising. On that measure they outperformed far more expensive projects, including metro rail.

The safety case is just as strong. One of the most comprehensive studies of road safety, led by researchers at the University of Colorado Denver, found that it was not the number of cyclists that made a city safer, but the infrastructure built for them. Separated, protected lanes were linked to fewer fatalities for all road users, not only those on bikes.

The type of lane matters enormously. Research from Canadian cities including Toronto and Vancouver found that physically separated cycle tracks were far safer than painted lanes, and far better at convincing hesitant people to ride in the first place. Paint on the road, it turns out, does relatively little. A kerb or a row of bollards does a great deal.

Put together, the picture is hard to argue with. Protected lanes save lives, cut emissions, ease congestion, and often return their cost within a year. For cities still treating them as a luxury or a nuisance, the data suggests they are one of the best value investments a transport budget can make.

Thanks to everyone that came out for our first “Ladies Ride” last night! It was a perfect night for a ride.

See you next week!

Details and pre-ride registration here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-ride-party-pace-tickets-1978861910243?aff=oddtdtcreator

Looking for a stretch cruiser or have an idea to customize one of your rides?

We're ready to help! Swing by the shop and let's talk about what your bike could look like.

We have Tracer Bikes and Micargi Bike stretch cruisers available.

We're also ready to customize your bike and making your two wheeled dream a reality.

Rolling in style. 🚲✨
A custom cruiser that blends vintage vibes with bold craftsmanship. Smooth curves, balloon tires, and a design that turns every ride into a statement.