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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21May 2025 by Nigel 2 Comments
BikeFest 2025 during the month of June

BikeFest 2025 during the month of June

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June BikeFest is back in 2025. This year we're spending a whole month celebrating getting around by bicycle! Overview of the Month Things are different this year. Here's a rundown of all that's happening: Community Events calendar: there are so many bike-related events happening in June, from the mayor declaring it Bike Month, to City of Calgary events, to local business events, to Community Association events. Check our calendar to see what's happening throughout the month. 30-day Bike Challenge: this is a variation on our classic bike bingo format, with a choose-your-own adventure format spread over the whole month. Film Screening and Wrap-up: think free family-friendly film, celebration of the bicycle, panel discussion with some local heroes, and exciting prizes, all rolled (pun intended!) into one. Not to mention 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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11Jan 2025 by orangebike No Comments
Winter Bike Day 2025

Winter Bike Day 2025

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UPDATE THURSDAY FEB 13, 2025: It's going to be cold on Saturday, but the event is still on! Dress warmly, pack layers, get multi-modal by making use of transit, or just show up for the film screening portion! Looking forward to seeing you! Here are some winter riding tips from Bike Calgary and some tips from the City of Calgary! When: Saturday February 15, 2025Where: At many Hot Spots around Calgary! Winter Bike Day is back on Saturday February 15, 2025, this year with a film screening and community gathering at 3pm! Get on your bike and fill out your bingo cards for your chance to win some awesome prizes! Then gather with the community for a film screening, prize draw, and exciting conversation. Overview of the Day Things are…
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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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06Sep 2024 by Gary Millard No Comments
Inglewood Car Free Sunday – Sept. 8, 2024

Inglewood Car Free Sunday – Sept. 8, 2024

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The Inglewood BIA is celebrating their fourth annual Car Free Sunday on September 8th within the Inglewood neighbourhood, encouraging residents and visitors to embrace walking, cycling, and utilizing public transportation. The main artery of Inglewood (9 Ave. SE from 11 St. to 14 St.) will be closed to all vehicles from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Businesses will extend their storefronts to the sidewalk and street to experience Calgary's original main street. Visitors can enjoy live music, street performances, dining on expanded patios, workshops, demonstrations, and plentiful sidewalk shopping at some of the city’s finest local retailers. For more information on Car Free Sunday and other events happening in the community, visit inglewoodyyc.ca and follow along on Facebook (@inglewoodcalgary),  Twitter (@inglewoodyyc), and  Instagram (@inglewoodyyc). This initiative is to provide awareness…
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20Jul 2024 by Gary Millard 2 Comments
Crowdsourcing Bike Rack Locations – We need your help

Crowdsourcing Bike Rack Locations – We need your help

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The City of Calgary has acquired a couple hundred bike racks and they are looking for the best City-owned locations to install them. We want to hear from you about where you think the City should put the bike racks.  Note that the locations need to be City-owned, such as parks, pathways, City-owned facilities such as pools, those open areas next to sidewalks, etc. As great as it might be to have more bike racks at your local strip mall or restaurant parking lot, these are private property and not somewhere the City can put the new racks. Please email “theft@bikecalgary.org” with your suggestions. You may include a map location (e.g., Google Map pin drop), a photo of the location, a street address, or a general area. We will gather…
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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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