Cars might work fine in California or Florida, but they’re not practical here in Canada. We have winter.

The Ontario gvt. is looking to ban bike lanes; Waterloo Region is looking to improve active transportation in Elmira; Kitchener is looking for feedback on their Mobility Plan. Those are some things happening this month and you can have a say! cyclewr.ca/2025/11/14/c...

Join us to ride the first weekend GO Train Kitchener to Toronto! Help us mark a major milestone. Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city. Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.

Kitchener’s Downtown Cycling Grid project has earned the 2025 Active Transportation Achievement Award from the Transportation Association of Canada While there's always more to be done, it's great to see the city receive this recognition 😀🚴🏼‍♀️ kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/11/11/k...

The city of Kitchener is starting Connected Kitchener, a study to create a new Transportation and Mobility Plan, towards a transportation system that is more reliable, fair, environmentally friendly, and efficient over the next 25 years. You can provide feedback at www.engagewr.ca/connectedkit...

Did you know that Kitchener provides secure bike parking downtown? A $10 one-time fee gives you unlimited access to these facilities to help protect your bike from theft, vandalism and weather: City Hall, KPL, Kitchener Market, Duke&Ontario and Charles&Benton. www.kitchener.ca/en/parking/b...

Build it, properly, and they will come :)

Remember to provide feedback for the Rockway-Fairway project www.engagewr.ca/rockway-fair... This important link for our city connects an ION stop, the mall, schools, community centre and the Rockway Gardens. Here is what we have to say about it cyclewr.ca/2025/09/29/o... Survey closes this Sunday

Oct 4th is almost here! Remember to register as a rider or volunteer at rideforrefuge.org/kitchenercentral See you soon!

After meeting with city staff, representatives of the Horticultural Society and a number of our members, we present our response on the Rockway Fairway Transportation Connections: a people-first approach! cyclewr.ca/2025/09/29/o...

@communityedition.bsky.social wrote a great article about 529 Garage and its recent partnership with WRPS. Remember to register your bike and tell all your friends so that the program is most effective! www.communityedition.ca/waterloo-reg...

Looking for a biking-related volunteering opportunity? The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly, in-person fundraising ride/walk held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in support of charities that help people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. Register at rideforrefuge.org/kitchenercentral

Channing Tatum thinks Toronto is dope! He's here for the TIFF premiere of his film "Roofman" and told us what he loves most about the 6ix! #TIFF50 #TIFF2025 #ChanningTatum

There's a lot more to be done, but it's great to see how the progress is making a difference. We hope our infrastructure continues to develop and other cities follow suit 😃

Save the date! The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly, in-person fundraising ride/walk held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in support of charities that help people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. rideforrefuge.org/kitchenercentral

In case you missed the news: 529 Garage is a bike registration program that can assist with the recovery of stolen bikes. And the WRPS is now in partnership with them, boosting it's effectiveness in our region. Register your bike for free at project529.com

Parking at an Ontario campground. For many kids campgrounds are their first exposure to freedom and independence on a bike or walking.

Amazing news from WRPS! They are now partnering with 529 Garage to assist with recovery of stolen bikes. If you haven't already, register your bike for free at project529.com Paying members of CycleWR get a free sticker. Just attend any of our events to get yours :) wrps.ca/news/waterlo...

People's safety has won ☺️

More bikes found by WRPS. Contact them if they are yours www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...

I updated the blog post with a picture I took yesterday. Notice how bike rack design matters cyclewr.ca/2025/07/08/g...

Grand River Rocks Kitchener upgraded their bike parking to a new 30-space inverted-U rack, making it easier and safer for people to cycle to their facility. This is a great example of how businesses can support cyclists and build a stronger community. cyclewr.ca/2025/07/08/g...

Let’s have a look at newly-released 2025 results for “Best Places To Bike” city rankings for Waterloo Region. First up, check out Kitchener! The 2025 network score sees a big jump from 50/100 to 65/100. Great to see! cityratings.peopleforbikes.org/cities/kitch...

WRPS recovered some bikes. Make sure to contact them if you got a bike stolen recently 🤞 www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Here’s some great news for people in Waterloo Region. Neuron Mobility is rolling out adaptive vehicles as a part of their fleet. The adaptive cycles need to be booked 24 hours ahead, but this is a great addition to see. kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/06/19/r... #WaterlooRegion #Cycling #Accessibility

Can you haul a brass band on bikes to accompany your #BikeBus to school? For the third time, yes. Big thanks to all our volunteers and musicians!

Ever wondered if you can fit two adults in a cargo bike?

Check out the KW Multicultural Festival on Saturday and Sunday at Victoria Park! The City of Kitchener is offering their BikeCheck service to keep your bike secure while you enjoy the festival! www.kwmf.ca

Next week, PeopleForBikes releases the 2025 version of their annual “Best Places To Bike” city rankings. It’s a pretty cool data-driven analysis of cycling infrastructure (and more). Until then, let’s have a look at 2024 results for the cities in Waterloo Region... 🧵 www.peopleforbikes.org

Our friends at Cycling Guide Foundation are now a Canadian registered charity! What a great next step for the organization and its team! Read the details in their blog post. #BikeTooter #Cycling #WaterlooRegion cyclingguide.org/2025/06/cycl...

Join a fun-filled evening as we take over the streets of downtown Kitchener with colour, community, and celebration! This casual ride will start at Kitchener Market on Wed, Jun 11th 🕐 7:00pm- 8:30pm. Hosted by the City of Kitchener and Spectrum and Camino Well-Being.

We have a packed bike month, starting tonight!

Sad news. Thanks for looking into it @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

The Vélo Canada Bikes annual pedal poll is next week, and we're excited about it! Claim your volunteer shift to help collect crucial cycling data. The poll runs all across Canada. We're focused on Waterloo Region, but there's a good chance it's happening where you live too. signup.com/go/KJdmGPd

Wouldn't it be great to replicate this in the Waterloo Region? Hit us up if you are interested in helping to organize one!

Connect with local cyclists with a FREE film screening. Follow the lives of 6 people from diverse backgrounds who have devoted themselves to a simple, age-old machine - the bicycle. June 2, 7pm. The Princess Twin Cinema www.eventbrite.com/e/the-engine...

Ford KNOWS that collision risks increase without bike lanes... SO, his government has cleared itself of liability following cyclist injuries or deaths. Absolutely horrific. Bike lanes save lives. It’s time for Doug Ford to get his priorities straight 😤 Bill 212 has to GO! >> act.gp/3SNXnCa

Celebrate Bike Day in Downtown Kitchener on Saturday June 7 from 1–5pm 📍Water St between King St and Charles St! 😀 🚴🏼‍♀️ 🎉 A fun day that celebrates people cycling in Kitchener. - Free bike repairs - Learn to ride - Bike scavenger hunt - Themed bike rides - Street party vibe - Prizes bikekitchener.ca

This is happening today! Make sure to wear a rain jacket :)

Looking for something to do on Victoria Day? Join us for a bike ride!

I thought Kitchener’s East Ave reconstruction would be similar to the Highland Road and Wilson Ave design, but it’s somewhat disappointing 1/5

Spring Update ▶️AGM May 29th ▶️Lots of rides & events coming up ▶️Get ready for June Bike Month #activetransportation Read the full newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

The cold is finally over, but check out this great winter ride in Waterloo on multi-use paths and residential streets by @truecommunities.bsky.social.

A typical European car is parked 92% of the time. It spends 1/5th of its driving time looking for parking. Its 5 seats only move 1.5 people. 86% of its fuel never reaches the wheels, and most of the energy that does, moves the car, not the people. Sound efficient? HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social

If you can't see two huge boulders, you can't be trusted to see people outside of cars. Pickup trucks need to be made more inaccessible to the general public and I say this as someone who spent most of my life behind the wheel of one working in farming and the ag industry.

@velocanadabikes.bsky.social is running its annual Pedal Poll again in June. Data-driven decisions are so much easier to make when there's data! be a part of this great initiative 😀🚴🏼‍♀️❤️ For folks in Waterloo Region, you can register here signup.com/client/invit... #WaterlooRegion #Cycling

The pedestrian/cycling bridge is up on Google Maps now :) #kitchener

Our first community ride of the year will be on Monday May 19th! We will meet at the Iron Horse Trail near Catalyst137 at 3:30PM During the ride we will highlight key linkages through the city between home, work, and all your favourite shops and destinations. www.eventbrite.com/e/cyclewr-ma...

Join KPL's Book&Bike on Wednesday May 21st at 6PM for a beginner friendly loop from the Central Library, with time to socialize and discuss your latest reads 📚 🚴 This will happen every month throughout the summer.

A welcomed small win in Toronto!