19May 2026 by Bike Calgary No Comments

June Is Bike Month! BikeFest 2026

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Join Bike Calgary and friends on May 30th to kick off a month of events in June. On May 30th, you are invited to attend a pancake breakfast with Spolumbo's sausages! This free, family friendly event will feature : Valet Bike Parking Picnic breakfast All Ages Crafting (think safety pizza Stampede style!) Mayoral Declaration that June is Bike Month Dance Party Art By Bike Photo Scavenger Hunt using fully separated wheeling infrastructure Prizes Full details here! Don't forget to check our events listings for all the fun activities in the month of June.
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21Apr 2025 by bluhrgirl 2 Comments

Pedal Poll 2025

Advocacy, Events, News, Research, Volunteering
It’s that time of year again! Calgary will be participating in our fourth official year of the Vélo Canada Bikes Pedal Poll / Sondo Vélo happening between June 3rd – June 8th and we need your help to count. The sites have been chosen and dates will be Tuesday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 7th but may shift to another day in the week based on weather and smoke conditions. If you have flex days or are looking for a way to help the biking community and participate as a citizen scientist, sign up now! As a focus community, we will be coordinating a “snap shot” across the city in multiple locations, with counters at each location throughout the day. The data gathered helps Bike Calgary continue to advocate for better infrastructure,…
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30Jan 2024 by Bike Calgary 3 Comments

Winter Bike Day 2024 – Feb. 10

Community, Events, Uncategorized
  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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24Jan 2023 by bluhrgirl 11 Comments

Winter Bike Day

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International Winter Bike (to Work) Day is back, and has a whole new look and feel for 2023! Because bikes aren't just for work, Bike Calgary is holding our event on Saturday, February 11th in conjunction with the global Ride Together Day. Instead of our traditional breakfast, we are encouraging all Calgarians to get out and bike to multiple locations. Our partners from previous events are still involved, but in most cases, you will be going to visit them, with goodies along the way and lots of prizes up for grabs. How it Works: "Hot Spots" and Prizes There are seven Hot Spots around the city. You are encouraged to visit one or more of these locations - we have a few suggested route maps below. Each Hot Spot has…
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04Jan 2023 by jcornelsen1 No Comments

Santa Scramble Raises Money for Food Bank

Community, Events
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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23Dec 2021 by WheelsofFortune No Comments
City of Calgary Accessibility Awards

City of Calgary Accessibility Awards

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On December 20, the City of Calgary announced that the Alberta Ability Network and Bike Calgary were the recipients of the City’s Transportation Opportunities Award. The award recognized Alberta Ability Network and Bike Calgary’s “Safe and Accessible Pathways” initiative. Here is a video that the City put together interviewing the award recipients. Mayor Gondek presented the award to Mezaun Lakha-Evin, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy with the Alberta Ability Network. https://twitter.com/cityofcalgary/status/1473023150321405952 Bike Calgary began a partnership with the Alberta Ability Network (AAN) in Fall of 2020 and regularly sends a representative to AAN’s monthly Affordable and Accessible Transportation Table meetings. We quickly learned that there were some shared advocacy goals with AAN around issues like road safety, snow clearing for sidewalks and pathways, and concerns around user comfort and…
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02May 2021 by Pete Spearing No Comments
Calgary’s 14th Annual Bike to Work Day!

Calgary’s 14th Annual Bike to Work Day!

Events
Friday, May 7, 2021 6 am- 9am by Molli Bennett The 14th Annual Bike to Work Day is approaching! Bike to Work Day celebrates cycling as a means of transportation. There is no sign up or registration fee required. This event is a lot of fun and is a great way to celebrate active transportation. The mission of Bike to Work Day Calgary is “to encourage cycling in the city to reduce our carbon footprint and promote a healthy lifestyle for all.” This year will look a bit different because of COVID-19 but we are still excited to participate in the festivities. From 6-9 am on Friday May 7th energy stations will be strategically placed through downtown. Visit the Bike to Work Day website for a map, prize information, and…
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10Feb 2021 by Pete Spearing No Comments
Winter Cycling Congress + WinterBikeALoopZa Feb 11 + 12

Winter Cycling Congress + WinterBikeALoopZa Feb 11 + 12

Events
https://winterbiketoworkday.org/ Well Winter has reminded us that it is still VERY much here and with the mercury dropping, the seasonal chill is paired this week with the Annual Winter Cycling Congress (Feb 11 +12). The event has gone eGlobal this year, so YOU TOO can virtually attend from anywhere in the world (thanks Covid?)! See more details below. Accompanying the Winter Cycling Congress, this Friday, 12th Feb is also International Winter Bike to Work Day, WinterBikeALoopZa edition. This year's theme matches Bike Calgary's spirit of encouraging a #frostbike where ever and however long you may be inclined or curious in going for a roll (tips for Winter Riding here). Maybe this Friday you will be riding your bike for work, school, errands, groceries, to escape/or with your family or roommate(s),…
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04Dec 2020 by Pete Spearing No Comments
Ride to Remembrance – Thank you!

Ride to Remembrance – Thank you!

Events, Uncategorized
On behalf of Tegh Singh, his family and Bike Calgary we would like to thank everyone who contributed either by helping us on the event or to raise funds and awareness for the Veterans Transition Network and Field of Crosses. The total received by Bike Calgary alone was $3,300 which has been split equally to each charity. We are also aware that a lot of direct contributions were also made to each organization, so thank you! "The Beast" has been retuned to its owner, pampered and is out on its normal daily Winter travels on our pathways, and we are pleased to hear that Tegh has a set of studded tires for his TWV bike and he intends to carry on riding in the Winter months! For Tegh, Bike Calgary…
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