2023 AGM Summary

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“Some of our members didn’t realize just how busy and impactful we’ve been.” – Doug Clark, incoming Bike Calgary President Attendees at the 2023 Bike Calgary Annual General Meeting in November were impressed at how much had been accomplished in the past year, and were given a look at the organization’s longer-term strategy. Bike Calgary shared some highlights of 2023, which included: Ward Rides with seven different Calgary city councillors. We use these mobile meetings to celebrate successes and point out areas for improvement with councillors in their local wards. Successful events, like Winter Bike Day and a screening of the documentary The Engine Inside (co-hosted with the Downtown Core Community Association), which brought people together and raised our profile in the community. Advocacy efforts to save the 3rd Ave…
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Winter Bike Day 2023

Winter Bike Day 2023

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Winter Bike Day 2023 The weather was gorgeous and the pathways were busy on Saturday, February 11. Dozens of Calgarians participated in our Winter Bike Day events, visiting Hot Spots around the city for snacks, prizes, and a look at what the local cycling community has to offer year-round.At BikeBike in Inglewood, participants got water bottles and homemade cookies. Two Wheel View had a lineup out the door. Bike And Brew in Bridgeland handed out coffee and cookies at their in-store cafe. Ridley’s Cycle had locations to visit in both Kensington and Westhills. Bike Root at the University of Calgary showed off their workspace that members can access for a low annual fee. Finally, volunteers from Bike Calgary, Youth en Route, and Alberta Bike Swap stood outside Central Library to…
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Santa Scramble Raises Money for Food Bank

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About 15 hardy winter cycling enthusiasts, and even a few kids, braved the cold and wind on Saturday, December 17 for a festive ride. The "Santa Scramble" is an annual community-organized group bike ride celebrating winter cycling and bringing holiday cheer to Calgary's downtown bike paths. Santa Scramble attendees get ready for the group ride. This year, attendees were encouraged to donate to the Calgary Food Bank, and organizer Matthew Hicks said on Twitter that contributions totalled about $300: "I'd give an exact number but I've yet to count the huge jar of nickels." The group rode both sides of the Bow River Pathway between East Village and Inglewood. Several passing motorists honked their appreciation for the group's efforts. Hot chocolate, generously donated by Villages Calgary on Crowchild Trail, was…
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