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, 2025
Where: 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 a bit different this year! Here’s a rundown of all that’s happening:
- 7am on: Bike bingo at a number of Hot Spots around the city. This part is similar to other years. Pick up a bingo card at one of the spots, and get a stamp for every one you visit. Each stamp is one entry in the prize draw. Note that not all Hot Spots are open for the same hours, so make sure to plan your route accordingly. See below for more info.
- 3pm: Free film screening and prize draw at Alexandra Hall in Inglewood. New this year, you need to be present at the Hall in order to be entered in the prize draw! We’ll be screening the film ‘Cycling Without Age’ in partnership with the Cycling Without Age local Calgary chapter. This will be followed by a panel discussion and the prize draw.
- ~4pm: Community gathering at Alexandra Hall with snacks and great conversation. Hear a bit about what the Bike Calgary Advocacy Team has been up to in the lead up to the 2025 civic election. And then meet those local bike people you follow on Bluesky or X!
Bike Bingo
To join the bingo fun, visit any one of the Hot Spots to pick up your Winter Bike Day Passport. Each Hot Spot you visit will earn you a stamp. Many places will have free treats to hand out as well (think cookies, coffee, hot chocolate…). For every stamp you have, you will get one entry into a draw for prizes. Prizes include helmets, gift cards, snacks, clothing, bike accessories, and more! New this year, the prizes will be given out live on location, so make sure you’ve kept your bingo card and you show up to the film screening (more details below).
E-bikes and multi-modal transport are strongly encouraged, as we want you to get the most out of the day from wherever you are in the city. Check out the map below, with some suggested routes!
Here’s the list of locations and hours to help you plan your day. But please note that you need to submit your bingo card between 2:30pm and 3pm at the film screening, and be present in order to win a prize.
| Bike Calgary 11am – 1pm (Inside Two Wheel View) | ||
| Pedego Calgary 11am – 5pm #110 – 1220 Kensington Rd NW | Ridleys Kensington 10am – 6pm 223 10 St NW | Two Wheel View 11am – 4pm 907 9 Ave SE |
| Bike Root 10am – 2pm Below U of C Art Parkade, Univ. Gt NW | Bike and Brew 10am – 5pm 921 1 Ave NE | Bike Bike 11am – 6pm 430b 40 Ave NE |
| Chix Eggshop 7am – 3pm 624 6 Ave SE (ALT Hotel) | Calgary Heritage Roasters 8am – 6pm 2020 11 St SE | Bitter Sisters 11:30-late 510 Heritage Drive SW |
| Velet Bike Ski Cafe 10am-6pm 206 11 Ave SE (105 Back Alley Entrance) | Amego EV 10-4pm 506 42nd Ave SE | Village Ice Cream 11am – 11pm 4019 University Ave NW |
| The Naked Leaf 10am – 5pm #200 – 1130 Kensington Rd | Sip cafe 8am – 8pm 2835 14 St SW | Ridleys Westhills 10am – 6pm 490 Stewart Green SW |
Free Film Screening and Prize Draw
After bingo, come by Alexandra Hall for the ‘Cycling Without Age’ film and a panel discussion. Winners will also be announced here so you don’t want to miss this! You need to be present to win a prize. We’ll have a staffed bike valet on location as well, so watch for the signs. You won’t miss it, but check out our handy map here to be sure!
When: 3pm – 5pm, February 15, 2025 (doors at 2:30pm)
Where: Alexandra Dance Hall at 936 9 Ave SE (Inglewood)
Tickets are free, but register here (or below) so we have an idea of how many people are coming. We should wrap up by 5pm.
Community Gathering
There will be snacks! There will be conversation! There will be Bike Calgary updates! You’ve got to be there to know!
Get Involved!
We’re always looking for volunteers to help with tasks leading up to the event, or on the day of the event. Reach out to us at winterbikeday.yyc@gmail.com if you’d like to hear more about how to get involved.
Our Partners
We couldn’t do events like this without the help from our community. Thank you so much to our partners!
