Earth Hour is a worldwide event to continue the conversation about how limiting our energy use can reduce our impact on the environment. Calgary Unplugged is a family-friendly Earth Hour event held annually in East Village. Location: Central Library (800 3 Street SE) Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023 Time: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Join us for musical performances, crafts, and educational displays. Participants can engage with magnetic induction systems, experience producing 300 watts of power on pedal powered bike generators, play with a midway style game to learn about Alberta’s renewable energy sources, and more! All non-essential lighting in the library will be turned off from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and participants are encouraged to bring LED or other lighting with them to use during this time. Calgary Unplugged is hosted by The…
Alberta Bike Swap is hosting a series of events called Bike Mythbusters at various Calgary Public Library locations. Information as follows: There is a spectrum of bike culture in Calgary. This community group focuses on educated riding and will help you meet others with the same biking interest while helping you see through some of the mysteries of the machine we love. Come chat about bikes, riding bikes, community and come away doing it a bit better with more confidence. There are multiple dates/times. This event entry is for the Shawnessy Library on Tuesday, March 7, from 7-8PM. To register and for more information, please visit: Bike Mythbusters | Calgary Public Library (calgarylibrary.ca)
Alberta Bike Swap is hosting a series of events called Bike Mythbusters at various Calgary Public Library locations. Information as follows: There is a spectrum of bike culture in Calgary. This community group focuses on educated riding and will help you meet others with the same biking interest while helping you see through some of the mysteries of the machine we love. Come chat about bikes, riding bikes, community and come away doing it a bit better with more confidence. There are multiple dates/times. This event entry is for the Saddletowne Library on Saturday, April 15, from 10-11AM. To register and for more information, please visit: Bike Mythbusters | Calgary Public Library (calgarylibrary.ca)
Alberta Bike Swap is hosting a series of events called Bike Mythbusters at various Calgary Public Library locations. Information as follows: There is a spectrum of bike culture in Calgary. This community group focuses on educated riding and will help you meet others with the same biking interest while helping you see through some of the mysteries of the machine we love. Come chat about bikes, riding bikes, community and come away doing it a bit better with more confidence. There are multiple dates/times. This event entry is for the Giuffre Family Library for Monday, March 20, 6:30pm-7:30PM. To register and for more information, please visit: Bike Mythbusters | Calgary Public Library (calgarylibrary.ca)
Winter Bike Day 2023 The weather was gorgeous and the pathways were busy on Saturday, February 11. Dozens of Calgarians participated in our Winter Bike Day events, visiting Hot Spots around the city for snacks, prizes, and a look at what the local cycling community has to offer year-round.At BikeBike in Inglewood, participants got water bottles and homemade cookies. Two Wheel View had a lineup out the door. Bike And Brew in Bridgeland handed out coffee and cookies at their in-store cafe. Ridley’s Cycle had locations to visit in both Kensington and Westhills. Bike Root at the University of Calgary showed off their workspace that members can access for a low annual fee. Finally, volunteers from Bike Calgary, Youth en Route, and Alberta Bike Swap stood outside Central Library to…
As part of Chinook Blast, the Cycling Co. has an event about fat biking. Last session occurring on Feb. 11 from 11AM-3PM. For more details and to register/etc., please visit: Fat Biking with The Cycling Co. - Chinook Blast
Happening all across the city - ride at your own pace, or with family, friends, and community members. :) For more information, please visit: Winter Bike Day – Bike Calgary
Bike Calgary is excited to present a variety of rides, Hot Spots, and prize draws to celebrate International Winter Bike Day! The Bowness Bike Amble is a group ride leaving Seasons Restaurant in Bowness Park at 10 am. All other aspects of the day are self-paced. Click here for all the information.
Alberta Bike Swap is hosting a CAN-BIKE Effective Cycling Class Discover the key to confident and enjoyable riding on pathways, bike lanes, cycle-tracks and roads. A CAN-BIKE certified Master Instructor will share the secrets of road hazards, teach you bike handling skills and present tips on cycling safety! CAN-BIKE is the only nationally recognized cycling proficiency program in Canada. In this free class (valued at $60), you will be introduced to the concepts of how to ride safely and responsibly on Calgary’s roads and pathways. Complimentary bike bells and safety cards will be distributed at the end of the course. A 20% discount code for full CAN-BIKE course registration will be provided for interested participants. For more details and to register for the event, please visit this link: CAN-BIKE Effective Cycling…
HOSTED BY THE DUTCH CANADIAN BUSINESS CLUB Cities and towns of all sizes are working fast to remake their transportation systems to address climate, livability and safety goals. Mostly known for its widespread use of bikes, The Netherlands is an established global leader for its comprehensive approach to active transportation and people-oriented public spaces. Dutch practice has long been a major source of influence and inspiration for North American planners and policy-makers working to rebalance mobility to undo the negative effects of excessively car-focused urban planning and design. But even in Amsterdam, it wasn’t always this way. We’ll examine some recent experiences of Canadian communities “translating” Dutch-inspired transportation ideas to the North American context (Spoiler: it’s not a simple copy and paste exercise!) From policy and leadership to multi-modal network…
