05Oct 2025 by Bike Calgary No Comments

Calgary Municipal Election 2025: Talk to Your Candidates 

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Calgary’s municipal election is October 20, and candidates are in full campaign mode. This year, we are encouraging everyone to try to talk to all of their candidates about active transportation. While some candidates have been open about not supporting bike lanes, it is important that they hear from you. Your voice helps show that Calgarians care about active transportation and could help shift a candidate’s perspective. Below are some tips and resources to meet your candidates and have a productive discussion.   Find your candidates Find your ward: https://www.calgary.ca/council/findyourcouncillor.html Candidate profiles with links to their websites : https://www.sprawlcalgary.com/calgary-election-candidates-2025 Meet your candidates Attend a forum or debate  Most forums will have time before or after for you to meet and talk to the candidates.You may also be able to ask questions…
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09Sep 2025 by Bike Calgary No Comments

2025 Calgary Municipal Election: Bike Calgary’s Ideal Candidate 

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Calgary’s municipal election is on October 20. With bike lanes under threat from the provincial government, it's more important than ever that we elect a city council that supports active transportation.  Bike Calgary will not be endorsing candidates for the election, but we will be advocating for safe active transportation and mobility options for all Calgarians.  Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: Supports reducing the negative impacts of roadway collisions and automobile dependency: They recognize and want to reduce the health care system costs, physical and mental health impacts, loss of quality of life, infrastructure and building damage, environmental pollution, and decreased affordability Believes in evidence-based decision making: Considers input from the constituents and the broader community while recognizing that not everyone can participate in the political…
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26Jul 2025 by Bike Calgary No Comments

Bike Calgary July 2025 Newsletter

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Upcoming EventsGear Up! Tuesday, July 22 The Bike Calgary Advocacy Committee will be hosting Gear Up! Your Civics and Cycling Toolkit, an interactive info session, on July 22. We’re looking ahead to the municipal election this October, and we feel that the most impactful thing we can do as a committee to advocate for active transportation in Calgary is to mobilize as many of you all as possible to advocate with us. The goal of the event is to equip everyone who attends with the tools they need to make sure their voice is heard leading up to the election. The event will include information, exercises, and opportunities to brainstorm as well as to connect with other community members and groups, and discuss what matters most to you in this upcoming election. Best of all, we’ll…
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10May 2025 by Bike Calgary No Comments

Bike Calgary May Newsletter

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Thanks for checking out the May 2025 Bike Calgary newsletter! We are excited to share upcoming events and ways to get involved with cycling in Calgary. Spring is here, and with it comes a renewed energy to get out and ride! Whether you're commuting, cruising the pathways, or advocating for safer streets, your passion for cycling helps make Calgary a more connected, sustainable, and vibrant city. Thank you for being part of our growing community, almost 4000 riders strong! Remember, membership is free.  If you're receiving this inaugural newsletter from our new platform, you're already registered! If you have someone else in mind to become a Bike Calgary member, click here! New Season, New Platform This is our first newsletter on a new software platform called Zeffy to help us better manage…
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18Sep 2024 by Bike Calgary 1 Comment

Croatia Bike and Boat fundraiser raffle winner

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Congratulations to the winner of the first Bike Calgary raffle - Colin McKague (Ticket # C-1395)! Colin is an avid Calgary cyclist and was very excited about winning the 7 day Croatia bike tour for two.   The prize was recently presented to Colin by Kennedy O’Leary, Vice President, Pedal & Sea Adventures, Volker Mendritzki, Raffle Chair, and Doug Clark, President, Bike Calgary.  A big thanks to everyone who purchase tickers as the raffle raised close to $8,000 which will be used for upgrading Bike Calgary’s communication platforms including a revised website in the future. If you have web or communication experience, and would like to help with the website update, or volunteer with other communications opportunities, our communications team would like to leverage your expertise. Contact us at connect@bikecalgary.org. If you would like to find out more about the various Canadian…
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18Jun 2024 by Bike Calgary No Comments

Purchase a Bike Calgary Bike and Boat Tour Raffle ticket for a chance to cycle Croatia!

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Bike Calgary is excited to offer the chance to win an incredible biking experience in Croatia while supporting our efforts to improve cycling in Calgary! In partnership with Pedal & Sea Adventures, a Canadian-based travel company offering bicycle tours designed to create memories, we’re officially launching our Bike and Boat fundraising raffle. The lucky winner will receive a 7 day bike and boat vacation for two island hopping in Croatia OR a 7 day yoga and yacht vacation for two offering onboard yoga sessions along with cycling and hiking excursions to Croatia’s islands in May or June 2025 (dates subject to availability at the time of selection). Retail value of either package is valued at $8,500! Proceeds from ticket sales will support Bike Calgary’s mission of making Calgary a great…
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11Mar 2024 by Bike Calgary 1 Comment

City welcomes input on chronic ice problems on multi-use pathways

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Bike Calgary recently met with staff from the City’s Parks Pathways department to discuss Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) on the extensive multi-use pathway system. The conversation included the challenges associated with the Chinook weather patterns which typically lead to alternating snow & ice melt – freeze cycles like the ones we are currently experiencing. Winter cyclists must deal with slush and puddles in the afternoon, followed by glassy smooth or rutted ice in the morning. While impacting all pathway users, this morning ice is particularly dangerous to bike riders. For cyclists who regularly ride the same routes throughout the winter season, it is common to see pathway locations which consistently experience significant ice problems – usually due to low spots, poor drainage, or poor snow storage location leading to…
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30Jan 2024 by Bike Calgary 3 Comments

Winter Bike Day 2024 – Feb. 10

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  Similar to last year’s Winter Bike Day, we are doing this again in 2024! We are hosting Winter Bike Day 2024 on Saturday, February 10 in conjunction with the global Ride Together Day. We are encouraging all Calgarians to get out and bike, or take multi-modal transport without the use of a private vehicle, to multiple designated destinations. Goodies will be given at various locations, and there are chances to be entered in two different prize draw categories. Hot Chocolate Fest and Winter Cycling Congress Draw New this year, Bike Calgary is partnering with the YYC Hot Chocolate Festival in support of Meals on Wheels. Starting on February 1 and ending on February 10, you can take a selfie with your bike and hot chocolate at any Hot Chocolate…
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19Nov 2023 by Bike Calgary 1 Comment
Last Chance To Tell Council To Invest In Cycling In The Budget Adjustment!

Last Chance To Tell Council To Invest In Cycling In The Budget Adjustment!

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Hello All, My name is Brenna and I’m a member and volunteer with Bike Calgary. I have just taken the rather scary step of signing up to speak to the city council in favor of 5A infrastructure for the upcoming budget adjustment meeting on Monday, Nov 20th. After attending the city hall advocacy training session on Thursday with the Calgary Climate Hub, I was inspired to tell my story and I want to share it here, with all of you.  I have been cycling to work almost every day since mid April, and every day I see dog walkers, joggers, bird watchers, fellow cyclists, and parents picking up their kids from school. I’ve started to recognize faces and it made me realize that I was developing a sense of community…
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