01Oct 2019 by Gary Millard 2 Comments
Bike Calgary AGM on October 23, 2019 – Mark Your Calendar!

Bike Calgary AGM on October 23, 2019 – Mark Your Calendar!

Events, Volunteering
Bike Calgary's Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd from 7pm to 9pm at CommunityWise (223-12 Ave SW). Join us to hear about what's happened over the last year, our plans for cycling advocacy over the next year, and vote for new members of the Board of Directors. There are vacancies on the Board, and any member is welcome to apply for a position on the Board. In particular, we are looking for a Treasurer this year. If you, or someone you know, is passionate about helping cycling in our community and knows something about organization finances, we would love your help on the Board of Directors. If you have any questions about what a role on the Board may involve, please contact our President, Gary Millard,…
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28Sep 2019 by John No Comments
Bike Calgary Awards & Celebration Wrap-Up

Bike Calgary Awards & Celebration Wrap-Up

Events, YYC Bike Award
On September 20th, Bike Calgary hosted their annual awards & celebration to recognize our great community leaders as well as Bike Calgary's accomplishments to date. We'd like to give a special shout-out to this year's award winners: Commuter of the year: Lindsay Bliek Gets the entire family on bikes for daily travelShares her experiences, advice, and opinions through her blog and social media presenceConnects with other cyclists to encourage and support School of the Year: Twelve Mile Coulee School (Tuscany) Encourages all types of active transport, with high rates of cycling, scooter use, and walkingProvides safe and secure parking for bikes & scooters Business of the Year: Bike Bike Inc. Provides valuable advice and support for people buying bikes, including many first-time buyersPromotes cycling through community engagement, social media presence,…
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08Sep 2019 by Bike Calgary No Comments
Mad Max Ride & Beakerhead – Sept 21st !

Mad Max Ride & Beakerhead – Sept 21st !

Events
Mad Max Ride's post-apocalyptic themed parade is joining Beakerhead's Spectacle this time! Show up in your Mad Max themed costume, ride with us from the Riverwalk (East Village) to The Spectacle (Prince's Island Park) and be part of a spectacular night. All non-motorized transportation (bikes, skateboards, skates, scooters, etc.) is welcome to participate. The first 100 people to register get free entrance to Beakerhead`s Spectacle. NOTE: You must wear a costume and be on wheels to be eligible for the free entry.* https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mad-max-ride-yyc-at-the-spectacle-beakerhead-tickets-70867465497?aff=erelexpmlt SCHEDULE: 4 PM - 5 PM: Meet at the Simmons Building (East Village) and ride with use to The Spectacle at Prince's Island Park5 PM - 10 PM: Join us at The Spectacle where we will be stationed on site. You can take pictures of the various bikes, skates…
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26Jul 2019 by Bike Calgary No Comments
Buy tickets for the YYC Bike Awards & Celebration – Sept 20th!

Buy tickets for the YYC Bike Awards & Celebration – Sept 20th!

Events, YYC Bike Award
Tickets are now on sale for the annual YYC Bike Awards & Celebration! Join us to celebrate Calgary's cycling community and help raise some funds for Bike Calgary. The annual YYC Bike Awards acknowledge contributions to cycling in Calgary by advocates, commuters, businesses, and schools. If you'd like to nominate someone, check out the webpage or fill out the nomination form. Purchase tickets to the celebration through Event Brite. The celebration will be on Friday, September 20th, at the Sunalta Community Centre (1627 10 Ave SW). Doors open at 6:30pm, YYC Bike Awards are presented at 7:30pm, and revelry follows. This year, we will be featuring some of the successes we've had both as Bike Calgary and as a cycling and active transportation community in Calgary. We'd love you have…
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30Apr 2019 by Bike Calgary 1 Comment
Bike to Work Day – Friday, May 3rd

Bike to Work Day – Friday, May 3rd

Events
Bike to Work Day 2019 !!! The weather cooperated, and lots of cyclists showed up. Tell us about your experiences in the comments below. It's here already - the annual spring Bike to Work Day! Come join a few thousand of your closest cycling friends to celebrate cycle commuting in Calgary. Bike Calgary will have a table at the event, and there will be plenty of other bike-related stores, services, and support. Bring a friend who might be interested in trying cycle commuting! There will be a free pancake breakfast served at Eau Claire Market, and many Energy Pit Stops around downtown. Check out the website for more information: http://biketoworkdaycalgary.ca/
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25Apr 2019 by Gary Millard No Comments
Alberta Bike Swap – May 4th

Alberta Bike Swap – May 4th

Events
It's back! The annual Alberta Bike Swap is on Saturday, May 4th, at the City Centre Parkade, 340-10 Ave SW, Calgary. This is a great place to donate or sell your old bike and pick up an inexpensive first bike to ride around the city, or a second bike for just road riding, or a third bike for just cross country trails since your main mountain bike is really just a downhill bike, or a fourth bike you can keep set up for winter riding, or - well, you get the idea. Check out the Alberta Bike Swap website for more info. Alberta Bike Swap
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25Apr 2019 by Bike Calgary No Comments
Mad Max Ride YYC – June 22nd

Mad Max Ride YYC – June 22nd

Events
Looking for a fun, lively, family-friendly ride? Check out the upcoming Mad Max Ride YYC, and tap into your creative side. Here is the write up from the Reworks website. #madmaxrideyyc Saturday, June 22nd , 2019 The Mad Max Ride is a FREE critical mass, post-apocalyptic themed ride featuring music, art, costume and motion. The ride is inclusive so all ages who ride bikes, rollerblade, use a scooter or skateboard are invited. This ride is particularly timely in light of new safety rules approved by City Council allowing more types of users on the cycle tracks. The post apocalyptic theme is a fun way to encourage participants to make creative costumes and decorate their wheels from reclaimed materials. Leading up to the ride, we will be hosting a number of…
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25Mar 2019 by Bike Calgary No Comments
The 1st Annual Kootenay Lake Gran Fondo – September 21, 2019

The 1st Annual Kootenay Lake Gran Fondo – September 21, 2019

Events
[Sponsored Article] CRESTON, BC – With Spring finally at hand, the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce is moving into full swing on producing its first annual Gran Fondo event for this September. Riders from around the world will experience the unparalleled beauty of the Kootenay Lake and environs, featuring challenging elevations and switch backs, along with lush valley and farming countryside ride routes. Offering a warm, oceanic climate – and only 5-hours from Calgary by car –Creston will be both familiar to veterans of the Kootenay Rockies ride near Cranbrook but also offer a wholly unique, lakeside experience that coincides with a community-wide street festival and other local activities and attraction events. Definitely bring the kids! Go to http://www.kootenaylakegranfondo.com for more information, video previews and maps of the routes and…
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15Sep 2018 by Bike Calgary Admin No Comments
Annual General Meeting 2018 – Elect your new Board members!

Annual General Meeting 2018 – Elect your new Board members!

Events
Bike Calgary is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Communitywise (223 12 Ave SW). We will have a keynote speaker present on the upcoming Winter Cycling Congress, tell you about what we've done over the last year, cover some board business (financials), and elect up to four new Board members. Doors open at 6:30 pm; the meeting starts at 7:00. Interested in becoming more active in Bike Calgary? Consider running for a role on the Board of Directors! You can add your name to the list of nominees by completing this Google Form. We'd love to have you come out and find out what Bike Calgary is up to, and perhaps look into how you can help out!
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