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Author: Emily Slofstra

Ride with Candidates: Colleen James (Regional Council, Kitchener)

Posted on 10 October 202213 October 2022 by Emily Slofstra

Leading up to the 2022 municipal election, CycleWR volunteers have been taking municipal electoral candidates for bike rides to show off the best and worst of the cycling infrastructure in their ward/city/region….

Kitchener Budget Analysis: 2019 and 2020

Posted on 11 December 201926 December 2019 by Emily Slofstra

First up: Kitchener Kitchener is the first local municipality to release its draft 2020 budget, and we’re excited about the strong commitment to improving access to active transportation options. Before 2019, only…

CycleWR celebrates winter trail maintenance crews

Posted on 9 April 201916 August 2019 by Emily Slofstra

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…

8 things you should know about winter bike facility maintenance in Kitchener-Waterloo

Posted on 12 February 201919 June 2019 by Emily Slofstra

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…

Winter Cycling Clinic for Women & Non-binary Folks

Posted on 2 December 201819 June 2019 by Emily Slofstra

Has the cold weather gotten you down? Have you tucked your bike away for winter? Or are you braving the snow and ice on two wheels? If you’re a person who likes…

Ride with Candidates: Scott Davey and Stephanie Stretch (Kitchener Ward 1)

Posted on 17 October 201818 October 2018 by Emily Slofstra

In the months before the 2018 municipal election, CycleWR volunteers have been taking municipal electoral candidates for bike rides to show off the best and worst of the cycling infrastructure in their…

Ride with Candidates: Margaret Johnston (Kitchener Ward 8)

Posted on 16 October 201818 October 2018 by Emily Slofstra

In the months before the 2018 municipal election, CycleWR volunteers have been taking municipal electoral candidates for bike rides to show off the best and worst of the cycling infrastructure in their…

Ride with Candidates: Peter Meier, Kitchener (Ward 10)

Posted on 16 October 201816 October 2018 by Emily Slofstra

In the months before the 2018 municipal election, CycleWR volunteers have been taking municipal electoral candidates for bike rides to show off the best and worst of the cycling infrastructure in their…

Ride with Candidates: Sarah Marsh, Kitchener (Ward 10)

Posted on 16 October 201816 October 2018 by Emily Slofstra

In the months before the 2018 municipal election, CycleWR volunteers have been taking municipal electoral candidates for bike rides to show off the best and worst of the cycling infrastructure in their…

Ride with Candidates: Jen Vasic, Waterloo (Ward 5)

Posted on 9 October 201816 October 2018 by Emily Slofstra

In the months before the 2018 municipal election, CycleWR volunteers have been taking municipal electoral candidates for bike rides to show off the best and worst of the cycling infrastructure in their…

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Check out IonizeWR, a campaign led by the Tri-Cities Transport Action Group (Tri-TAG), to get the ION Stage 2 project in motion. Read up on the resources linked there, and check out the different ways you can get involved.

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Sick Kids Hospital and Toronto Metropolitan Univer Sick Kids Hospital and Toronto Metropolitan University published a study in July 2025 that found speed cameras reduce speeding in school zones by 45%.Linda Rotham, a TMU associate professor in the school of occupational and public health, told reporters speed cameras are "extremely effective" in reducing speeds and they hit the "fastest speeders."Email your municipal officials and MPP to let them know that speed cameras save lives.#ONpoli
Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome to jo Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome to join our Fall Community Ride.We will ride as a group from the Aud to Stanley Park, then along the Grand River and back through Idlewood, enjoying cycling facilities and community trails connecting across town. The ride will end back where it began at the Aud.The trails planned include a few steep grades, but we will ensure the group stays together, so don't worry about the pace.Sign Up on Eventbrite to let us know you are coming.
Save the date! The Ride for Refuge is a family-fri 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
Earlier this year, grr_kit decided to upgrade thei Earlier this year, grr_kit decided to upgrade their existing bike rack to improve safety and satisfy a growing demand. It's very exciting to see them helping pave the way for a more bike-friendly Waterloo Region!
Read the full story on our blog (link in bio!) to learn more about their journey and how other businesses can follow their lead. #BikeWR #WaterlooRegion #BikeFriendly
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