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Author: Laura McDonald

Folks & Spokes: Monthly Socials @ Graffiti Market

Posted on 25 August 20197 January 2020 by Laura McDonald

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!

Posted on 1 July 20191 July 2019 by Laura McDonald

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…

What Waterloo Region Bike Shops are doing for Bike Store Day 2019

Posted on 16 March 201916 March 2019 by Laura McDonald

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.

Winter Cycling 101

Posted on 20 January 201920 January 2019 by Laura McDonald

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…

How to show your support for cycling infrastructure in the 2019 Kitchener budget

Posted on 18 January 201918 January 2019 by Laura McDonald

Thanks to you, we got a lot of bike-friendly councillors elected; now it’s time to make sure the funding comes through! This Monday evening, January 21 at 7:00 p.m., we’re asking everyone to come…

Ride with Candidates: Angela Vieth (Waterloo Ward 3)

Posted on 18 October 201821 October 2018 by Laura McDonald

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: Diane Freeman (Waterloo Ward 4) and Sean Strickland (Regional Councillor, Waterloo)

Posted on 18 October 2018 by Laura McDonald

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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