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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…

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.

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…

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…

Cyclepalooza presents Winterpalooza Join us for 5 days of winter bike fun! February 13-17, 2020  Winterpalooza is almost here and there are some fantastic events already on the calendar. Below is a round up of events listed as of Sunday, Feb 9. All times and details are subject to change and don't forget to check the festival calendar for new events!THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 6:00pm Winter Biking 101 |  A panel discussion to help alleviate your fears and give you the confidence to join other Winterpalooza rides. Perfect for fair weather riders looking to extend their two-wheel season. Drinks and food available for purchase.6:15pm Hot Chocolate Ride |  Bike around and try some specialty hot chocolates at yet to be determined locations because it's YYC Hot Chocolate Fest. Note there is a cost associated with this ride (buying your drinks). FRIDAY,…

February 14 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 am Winter Bike Day is coming up on February 14th, 2020. Fresh off the wheels of hosting the Winter Cycle Congress in 2019, Calgary remains a fierce competitor of Winter Bike to Work Day. We are currently sitting in 3rd place in the world, and would love to finish strong! Commit to ride your bike on February 14th and watch our social media as we will be posting updates.  Looking for some motivation to get out on two wheels for Winter Bike Day? Join Bike Calgary, Cyclepalooza, Alberta Bike Swap, Reworks, The City of Calgary Bike Program, Ridley’s Cycle, Open Streets Calgary, Bike Bike, Power In Motion and others on Friday, February 14th, 7am to 9am, at Eau Claire Market to celebrate the joys of winter…