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