Bike Calgary Media Release regarding recent cycling fatality
Bike Calgary has issued a Media Release regarding the recent cycling fatality of Cory Meza in Calgary. Click here to view the Media Release.
Today is World Bike Day!
Today is June 3rd and it's our day to celebrate pedal power around the world! So in recognition, we would like you to reply with pictures of your ride, your favorite ride picture or just tell us why you ride! Add #worldbikeday and #bikecalgary and #yyc to your post and lets see those machines! https://www.un.org/en/observances/bicycle-day Don't forget to review and add nominations for the Bike Calgary 2020 Bike Awards & Celebration, click here for information: https://bikecalgary.org/awards/
Green Line Expansion – Lets increase our cadence!
UPDATE - Check out Bike Calgary's letter to the City of Calgary in support of the Green Line! The City's Green Line Committee will be meeting again on June 1 and will have a public feedback component. More information of this expansion project can be seen here: https://engage.calgary.ca/greenline or through this website https://www.projectcalgary.org/ On June 15th and pending approval at the Green Line Committee meeting on June 1, the updated Stage 1 alignment will proceed to City Council for final approval. This infrastructure expansion provides a number of possible benefits for Calgary's cyclists and to enable us to maximise this, we need to make ourselves heard! So why would Bike Calgary be interested in this? Statistically on average, people are willing to walk 750 m, and to cycle or scoot…
Head’s up Calgary Glenmore Trail Causeway users!
The City of Calgary has notified us that the Glenmore Trail SW Causeway will be closed on June 1st for 5 days due to essential works to the storm water. Unfortunately they are unable to provide a signed pathway detour but crossing Glenmore Trail and using the Elbow Dam route may be an option. A link to the City website is here https://www.calgary.ca/UEP/Water/Pages/construction-projects/Construction-Upgrades-and-Repairs-overview.aspx?redirect=/waterprojects and a copy of the notice is here: If anyone knows if the cycle pathway on the Dam is closed, please comment back on this post for the benefit of others.
Update on Alberta Bike Swap 2020
We've just received an update from the organizers of the Alberta Bike Swap events. Here is their media release with the latest information. Alberta Bike Swap 2020 Hey Alberta! Bike Swap is NOT GOING AWAY, we’re just postponing our events until it’s safe to gather again for bikey goodness. Calgary Bike Swap would have been May 2 at City Centre Parkade, Edmonton Bike Swap would have been May 9, and Lethbridge Bike Swap would have been April 25 at Exhibition Hall. We have over 50 conversations a day about where to buy, sell, or donate a bike, and we know that everyone will miss the bike swaps this Spring. Most of our conversations are when our events are happening and where to buy a good used bike. First answer; we…
Cyclists support for Social Distancing
As part of our public and civil duty we are all to adhere to the current requirements and recommendations of the Governments and their agents. Not following these actually put you, your loved ones and those in the communities risk. Social distancing is a required to reduce the risk of spreading the virus to others. But for the cyclists of Calgary what does that mean? Firstly well done to the City of Calgary for widening certain recognized popular routes by shutting down vehicle lanes and deliberately not publishing them as this will just attract more people. This really helps but remember that its not the intent to allow more cyclist to use these routes, just to help those whom need to use them maintain social distancing. Some Provinces have issued…
Bike Calgary changing to “Scooter Calgary”
Effective today, Bike Calgary is adapting to changing preferences in active transportation, and rebranding itself as "Scooter Calgary". "We have always supported active transportation in every form, and with the data from last year around the overwhelming enthusiasm for scooters, we have recognized we need to change with the times," explains Scooter Calgary president Gary Millard. "Thankfully, all the great work we have done on the multi-use pathways and network of downtown scooter tracks is still relevant to this growing mode of transportation." Scooter Calgary will continue to advocate with the City of Calgary for safe and effective infrastructure for all active transportation users. And yes, we still support cyclists, even as they become the marginal users of our wonderful network of scootering infrastructure. Please consider volunteering for Scooter Calgary…
Bike Calgary and CMHA Event Partnership
Bike Calgary is pleased to announce its bike partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region (CMHA Calgary) for the Ride Don’t Hide event on Sunday, June 14, 2020. The event is the largest mental health bike ride in Canada, with 550 participants expected at the Calgary event raising funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association. With options over long or short distance rides, this community event, as part of the overall National movement, will raise funds for local mental health programs and services. Watch for information in our April newsletter, on our website or visit us at the event at our stand. Go to: https://cmha.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=502 for information about the ride and how you can be part of this event. Bike Calgary welcome comments through its Forums for any…
Bike Calgary Ward and Community Reps Volunteer Orientation – March 21st
Ward reps are Bike Calgary’s vital links to Calgary’s communities. They serve as points of contact for cyclists in Calgary’s neighborhoods, and alert the Bike Calgary’s Board of Directors or Infrastructure Task Group to cycling-related issues in their areas. Ward and community reps can also be Bike Calgary’s representatives at organization such as large employers or one of Calgary’s colleges or universities. They work with the Board, the city, community associations, and councillors to resolve issues and to improve cycling in Calgary’s communities. Is your community a gold mine of bike infrastructure but you aren't sure how to let your neighbours know? Are you struggling to bike because there is a lack of bike options? Does your community have a Bike Calgary representative? If this sounds like the volunteer opportunity…
Winter Bike Day Wrap Up and Raffle Winners
A huge thank you to all that came out to celebrate winter biking in Calgary this year! We had a lovely dusting of snow to start the event, followed by a gorgeous sunny day, so ideal for winter riding. While we never caught up to the Swedes, we finished in 14th place in the Winter Bike to Work online competition, even though we know from our inner city bike counters we would have topped them all ;) We have two prize packs including a $25.00 Sidewalk Citizen Gift Card, a Winter Cycling Congress T-Shirt and a copy of Streetfight. The winning numbers are numbers 781473 and 781504. Please contact kimberley@bikecalgary.org with a picture of your ticket to claim! A sincere thank you to everyone that joined us in the mall,…