AC/BC is all about choppers, friends & supporting community

›› Shannon K. Auringer

FernFest is excited to welcome a new participant to the festivities this year: AC/BC Angels Chopper Bicycle Club. This unique non-profit organization will be bringing a variety of tricked out chopper style bicycles to showcase for the ‘hood. As some of these bikes have ‘rock’ roots such as the Selena Gomez Bike, The Oz Bike and the Canucks Bike plus many many more, it is strictly a look but don’t touch presentation. AC/BC will be part of the Kidical Mass Bike Parade and will also feature a dance performance with the Angels Dance Troupe.

The club was founded in 2007 by the Harrington family because of their love of bikes, riding with friends and family and giving back to the community. In 2011 the club branched out and the Harrington’s daughter Sophia developed the AC/BC Dance Crew to share her love of expression through dance. The group performs at local events throughout the year and is committed to helping to mentor those interested in dance and developing their own choreographed dances. As of 2012 the AC/BC Bicycle Club became an official incorporated non-profit association in which it holds weekly meetings where they fix and ride bikes. The club also offers a food program in which they help to support the growing demand within Victoria to feed families in need.

All kids big and small are welcome every Sunday to the clubhouse located right here in Fernwood at 1761 Stanley Avenue between the hours of 12:30 to 2:30pm. Parents and family members are all encouraged to stay and hangout experiencing everything that the club has to offer together. This space offers a safe and friendly environment to ride and learn how to fix bikes for all levels of experience. There is even a weekly borrow-a-bike program in which club members can sign out bikes for a week at a time to enjoy.

Affordable memberships come as individual or family. Everyone of all ages are welcome to join. Donations and support can also be made to the club to help ensure this amazing association stays a vibrant part of the community.

For more info on memberships, donations or other inquiries contact Mike Harrington of AC/BC Bicycle Club at amsa4@shaw.ca or 250-383-1870. More information at acbcbikes.com.