CycleWR is a group of people advocating for cycling in Waterloo Region to be a safe, respected, convenient, and everyday mode of transportation for people of all ages and abilities. CycleWR was founded in January 2018.
What we want
We envision a Waterloo Region where people of all ages and abilities feel safe to commute to work, ride to school, run errands, and enjoy their neighbourhoods on their bicycles.
When more people cycle, the Region will be more lively, less congested, and healthier for everyone, no matter how they get around.
What we do
We amplify the voices of a diverse community, communicating a cohesive story about cycling needs to decision makers.
We promote cycling as an essential mode of transportation for all, advocating for the structural and cultural changes that will make this possible.
We celebrate the work of other cycling and active transportation organizations and our municipal governments, collaborating to shape policy and implement projects that benefit people who ride bicycles.
Who we are
Board of Directors
Patrick Bergsma
Janice Jim
Maria Legault
Brian Maloney
Josh Orita
Tom Strickland
Volunteers
We depend on volunteers. Get involved today or signup up for our mailing list to hear about future opportunities.
CycleWR in the news
- Cycling advocate excited for upcoming pilot project
Mark Pare, Kitchener Today
August 22, 2019 - Kitchener and Waterloo provide updates on major bike lane projects
CTV Kitchener
August 18, 2019 - Kitchener putting in protected bike lanes
Blair Adams, Kitchener Today
February 1, 2019 - ‘Dutch roundabout’ among $1M in cycling improvements proposed in Kitchener budget
Catherine Thompson, Waterloo Region Record
January 6, 2019 - Political action groups inform voters ahead of municipal election
Kate Bueckert, CBC News
October 21, 2018 - Riding into the future
Catherine Thompson, Waterloo Region Record
September 21, 2018 - Online campaign aims to make cycling a municipal election issue
Catherine Thompson, Waterloo Region Record
August 29, 2018 - Cycling safety video created by police draws criticism
Ryan Flanagan, CTV News
June 11, 2018 - Cycle WR advocates for safer biking conditions
Karli Ferriolo, The Community Edition
June 6, 2018