We’re ordering our first batch of CycleWR t-shirts, and YOU can get one! Just send us an email money transfer (to hello@cyclewr.ca) with your details by October 31 and we’ll order you…
Folks & Spokes: Monthly Socials @ Graffiti Market
The informal conversations we have with people who ride bikes in Waterloo Region help shape our strategy and priorities. Plus, we just really like talking about riding bikes and meeting new people…
New volunteer positions open!
CycleWR is an entirely volunteer-based organization. We’re run by a volunteer steering committee that sets goals and campaigns based on member and community feedback. To build momentum and ensure we meet our…
Parking your bicycle
Everyone benefits from good bike racks: They reduce the chance of theft and damage to bikes, and make it easier for people on bikes to visit your business. Let’s explore the characteristics of a good bicycle rack and what to look out for the next time you park your bicycle or buy a rack.
CycleWR celebrates winter trail maintenance crews
Kitchener-Waterloo, ON, April 2019. This month, CycleWR is presenting thank you cards to trails staff in Kitchener and Waterloo to show appreciation for the well-maintained cycling and pedestrian infrastructure throughout the icy…
What Waterloo Region Bike Shops are doing for Bike Store Day 2019
Saturday, March 23 is National Bike Store Day, an annual event to celebrate the culture of the independently owned bicycle store! Here’s what our local bike shops are doing for Bike Store Day – or this spring in general.
8 things you should know about winter bike facility maintenance in Kitchener-Waterloo
Winter can be rough for bike commuters and recreational riders, especially in an area with unpredictable winter weather. We’ve already written our guide for winter cycling, and now, here is everything we…
The Coldest Ride of the Year 2019
Bundle up and join CycleWR for our Coldest Day of the Year ride & social on Saturday, February 9.
Winter Cycling 101
Now that the snow’s here, we thought we’d pass on the tips shared at our Winter Cycling Clinic for Women & Non-binary Folks. Thanks to CycleWR chair Emily Slofstra, volunteers Kate Dudek…
Budgets: priorities made real
This is a key time of year for cycling advocacy. Through municipal budgets, we can discern the true priorities of our local governments. We need to ensure that investments are being made…