Please be aware of an upcoming detour on the 3rd Ave SW wheeling lanes. Starting on August 22, ATCO will be working on 3rd Ave SW between 2nd and 3rd Street SW. This work is expected to take 5 weeks, and is happening in preparation for the Green Line LRT project. See below for more information. Given the impacts to the 3rd Avenue cycle track we hope to see a thoughtful and safe transition in place for this detour. Check out https://www.calgary.ca/green-line/green-line-construction/green-line-featured-construction-project.html for more information about the overall project.
From May 16 to August 31, 2022, Calgary Transit is testing to see if bikes should be allowed on CTrains at all times, instead of being restricted to non-peak hours. As this test period is coming to a close, let Calgary Transit know what you think about this by visiting: CTrain Bike Pilot (calgarytransit.com) Scroll down the bottom of the site and click the Submit Feedback button to provide your feedback.
Life Cycle is a month-long cycling challenge in June to support the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation and the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation. Sign up today, set a cycling goal and start fundraising to help kids get back to being kids. Sign-up here: Life Cycle : The Event (lifecycleforkids.com) Calgary Last Lap Information: Mark your calendars for June 25, 2022 (Saturday) for Lifecycle's in-person Last Lap event! Life Cycle participants are invited to join us in Edmonton and Calgary as we celebrate your successful fundraising. Stop by and say hello to our sponsors from MNP, grab a snack and some special surprise giveaways. Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022 Time: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location: TBA For updated information, please visit: Life Cycle : The Event (lifecycleforkids.com)
Source: City of Calgary Engage: https://engage.calgary.ca/11StreetSWUnderpass Two more engagement opportunities have opened for upcoming projects in Calgary. This is an important opportunity to give your feedback on these projects which could include some significant upgrades for people walking and wheeling. Both projects are part of the City's plans for a safe and connected 5A Network for walking, cycling, and other forms of active transportation. Unite the Heights (8 Avenue North from Mayland Heights to Crescent Heights) Engagement page: https://engage.calgary.ca/UniteTheHeights Timeline for input: June 6-June 26, 2022 The City of Calgary is undertaking a functional planning study on 8 Avenue north, which is an important east-west street linking the communities of Mayland Heights, Saint George's Heights, Renfrew, and Crescent Heights. Community destinations along 8 Avenue include McHugh Bluff, Crescent Heights High…
Vélo Canada Bikes' 2022 Pedal Poll is happening on June 7, 2022 in various locations across Canada - and Calgary is included! Bike Calgary is participating so we will be looking for volunteers! Here are the count locations we have chosen around the city this year: Bike Calgary Pedal Poll 2022 - Count Locations Street Location Specific Location Ward 1 Silver Springs Blvd at 72 St NW (St. Sylvester School) North and south boulevard, east of 72 St NW Ward 2 Country Hills Blvd NW, west of Nose Hill Dr NW North boulevard, east of PetroCanada gas station Ward 3 Harvest Hills Blvd at Panamount Boulevard NE (Vivo) North of Panamount Blvd, east and west boulevard Ward 4 Charleswood Dr NW at Northmount Drive NW East boulevard of Charleswood, south…
Meet author Lori Beattie and get a signed copy of her new book, Calgary’s Best Bike Rides at this celebration of biking in Calgary. When: June 5 (Sunday) Time: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Where: Calgary Central Library, Level 1 in the Patricia Whelan Performance Hall (near the entrance). Register directly with the Calgary Central Library here*! *If you are not from Calgary and therefore cannot register since you do not have a library card, just show up, everyone is welcome! Lori will lead you on a visual tour of Calgary’s Best Bike Rides in her book launch presentation that kick starts her Calgary’s Best Bike Rides series that runs all summer in partnership with the Calgary Public Library. Come on down to the library and chat with bike experts from bike shops and…
When: May 14 (Saturday) Details: Free event! Starts at Banff Trail Community Centre (2115 20 Ave NW, Calgary, AB) and ends at Capitol Hill Community Centre (1531 21 Ave NW, Calgary, AB) 12 PM - Banff Trail Community Centre - Music + Food + Jumps 1:30 PM - Line up at Banff Trail for Bike Parade (details on the poster) 1:45 PM - Ride from Banff Trail to Capitol Hill Community Association 2PM - 6PM - Capitol Hill Community Centre - Music + Prizes + Pizza + Beer Garden For more details, visit the site: https://www.capitolhillcommunity.ca/#/events/
Buy bike/s on May 8, 2022 (Sunday) from 9AM to 2PM at Sundridge Mall (NE Corner between AHS and HBC) at 2525 36 St. NE C$2 entrance fee for adults and kids 12 years and under are free. Money is donated to local non-profit bike group to fix donated bikes. For more information, visit: FAQ | Alberta Bike Swap For more information, visit: Calgary | Alberta Bike Swap
If you would like to donate your bike/s, you can drop it off on May 7, 2022 (Saturday) from 8AM to 4PM at Sundridge Mall (NE Corner between AHS and HBC) at 2525 36 St. NE What happens to donated bikes (from Alberta Bike Swap's website FAQ | Alberta Bike Swap)? "Your bike will stay in the city or its surrounding area to help those in need. The $2.00 entrance fee we collect goes to the group fixing these donated bikes. We also have a bin for collection of parts to stock the shelves for great local non-profits that re-build bikes within your community. We’re not just local, we help international causes too. Many of the bikes at the Calgary Swap are from Bicycles for Humanity; the sale of these…
Consign your bike on May 7, 2022 (Saturday) from 8AM to 4PM at Sundridge Mall (NE Corner between AHS and HBC) at 2525 36 St. NE. Info about how to sell/consign your bike/s can be found here: FAQ | Alberta Bike Swap For more information, visit: Calgary | Alberta Bike Swap
