Cycle Waterloo Region

Election day is on Monday! Our candidate survey results are posted, and more Ride with Candidate summaries are in. Go to cyclewr.ca/advocacy to take a look before you vote!

Ride summaries are now available! Find out where candidates rode and the discussions they had with their ride volunteer at the link in our bio. Keep checking back! Some rides are still in progress. We will post the completed ride summary as it is available. cyclewr.ca/ride-with-ca...

We asked the mayoral, regional, and ward candidates across Waterloo Region how they would make it safer and easier to get around by bike. The results are in! See their answers here: cyclewr.github.io/election-sur...

Join us for a fun bike ride to explore the bike infrastructure and trails between UW and St. Jacobs and enjoy the fall colours! See the full details and RSVP at the Eventbrite link in our bio. Can’t wait to see you there!

Hey Cyclists! Don't miss your chance to comment on the design of Kitchener's new Route 3 Wayfinding Route (Sunrise to Fairway). The comment period closes October 12. There is also an organized ride on the route starting at Sunrise GRT station Sunday, October 4 at 2 PM. engagewr.ca/wayfinding

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Climate Fest! We loved having conversations at our booth with you and going on a community bike ride. Thank you @climateactionwr for having us!

We need a few more volunteers for our Rides with Candidates initiative! This is a fun way to get involved in your community. Sign up through the link in our bio and send us a dm if you have any questions!

We need your help! In preparation for the municipal election, we are running our Rides with Candidates initiatives. We need volunteers to sign up to ride, roll, or meet with a candidate. Then, let us know how it went! Sign up using the link in our bio! DM us if you have any questions. 🚲

Exciting news! Unchained Bicycle Repairs in Cambridge is now offering a 10% discount on parts and services to CycleWR members! Show your member card to access the discount. Want to become a CycleWR member? Head to cyclewr.ca to join or renew your membership today.

Thanks to everyone who joined the community bike ride and social yesterday! The air was clean and the weather was lovely. The perfect day to enjoy the Region’s bike infrastructure together!

Cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to join our next community bike ride! Meet in front of Kitchener City Hall on Sunday, July 18 at 2pm. The ride will end at Cafe Pyrus where everyone is welcome to stay for social time. Explore the city, meet new people, and enjoy the summer sun!

Check out the draft agenda for the first Advocacy Committee meeting! Do these topics interest you? Join the Advocacy Committee! Whether you can make it to the first meeting tomorrow or not, we would love to have you on the committee. Head to our website and fill out the volunteer form to sign up!

Great to see so many people at the Route 1 Grand Opening today in Filsinger Park! Thanks @citykitchener.bsky.social for all the work that went into the creation of this route. It was a perfect day for a community ride and walk!

We are looking for people to join our new Advocacy Committee! This is a great chance to get involved, especially with the municipal election coming this fall. The first meeting is this Tuesday. Fill out our volunteer form to let us know you’d like to join. Shoot us a DM if you have any questions!

Plenty of spots still available for Waterloo Region!

Congrats to @citykitchener.bsky.social for this achievement and let there be more bike-friendly infrastructure in the Region! Also, welcome to BlueSky :)

The AGM for CycleWR will be held virtually at 7pm on May 28, 2026. It will be open to members only. If you haven’t yet joined or renewed for 2026, please take a moment and do so now at cyclewr.ca! Three positions are open for election on the CycleWR board at this AGM. Contact us to apply.

Join this bike ride for Earth Day this Sunday 🌞

With Bill 60, the provincial government placed new limits on municipal authority to prioritize active transportation. We’re concerned about what this means for the future of safe cycling in the Waterloo Region. Check out our formal request to the provincial government. cyclewr.ca/our-advocacy...

If you have kids interested in cycling and you want them to learn more about cycling safely, check out Ride Safe Bike Rodeo 2026, on Apr 25 at Queensmount Arena in Kitchener! www.eventbrite.ca/e/ride-safe-...

Helmets must be worn by kids. But it's needlessly punitive to ticket the parents of a seriously injured kid. They've learnt their lesson. Also, our court system sees 250K withdrawals in dangerous driving tickets a year, this ticket needlessly burdens the system: www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...

Here's a great video from Tom Babin @shifter.info and @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social about options to legislate e-bikes. Plenty to think about! video.canadiancivil.com/w/1Qpvbw7gpa...

Waterloo Region relies on this funding to expand its cycling infrastructure. Tell your MP that this is important to you.

Mark your calendars for a bike ride for Earth Day, ending at Earth Day Wellness Event www.spcakitchener.ca/events.php?v...

Different cities around the world show us what's possible and how they benefit from cycling infrastructure.

The numbers don’t have to be the same as the summer. But consistently seeing at least some cyclists in the winter plants the idea in you that “this is a normal thing that people do”.

Get ready to bundle up and ride this Friday! 🚲

Never tried winter biking? Now’s the time! 🚲❄️ Join #Kitchener Winter Bike to Work Day on Feb 13 (7:30 AM) at the Cenotaph. We’re celebrating 300km of year-round trails with a group ride, free warm drinks, and prizes. Let’s ride! #WinterCycling www.kitchener.ca/news/posts/b...

Learn from some winter cycling experiences of residents of Waterloo Region in this article from @communityedition.bsky.social www.communityedition.ca/ride-on-biki...

Cars might work fine in California or Florida, but they’re not practical here in Canada. We have winter.

The Ontario gvt. is looking to ban bike lanes; Waterloo Region is looking to improve active transportation in Elmira; Kitchener is looking for feedback on their Mobility Plan. Those are some things happening this month and you can have a say! cyclewr.ca/2025/11/14/c...

Join us to ride the first weekend GO Train Kitchener to Toronto! Help us mark a major milestone. Toronto activities: TTCriders Streetcar Summit, Santa Claus Parade, or just enjoy the city. Return via 4:48pm train or train to Bramalea + bus. Weekend GO Passes are $10, kids under 12 ride free.

Kitchener’s Downtown Cycling Grid project has earned the 2025 Active Transportation Achievement Award from the Transportation Association of Canada While there's always more to be done, it's great to see the city receive this recognition 😀🚴🏼‍♀️ kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/11/11/k...

The city of Kitchener is starting Connected Kitchener, a study to create a new Transportation and Mobility Plan, towards a transportation system that is more reliable, fair, environmentally friendly, and efficient over the next 25 years. You can provide feedback at www.engagewr.ca/connectedkit...

Did you know that Kitchener provides secure bike parking downtown? A $10 one-time fee gives you unlimited access to these facilities to help protect your bike from theft, vandalism and weather: City Hall, KPL, Kitchener Market, Duke&Ontario and Charles&Benton. www.kitchener.ca/en/parking/b...

Build it, properly, and they will come :)

Remember to provide feedback for the Rockway-Fairway project www.engagewr.ca/rockway-fair... This important link for our city connects an ION stop, the mall, schools, community centre and the Rockway Gardens. Here is what we have to say about it cyclewr.ca/2025/09/29/o... Survey closes this Sunday

Oct 4th is almost here! Remember to register as a rider or volunteer at rideforrefuge.org/kitchenercentral See you soon!

After meeting with city staff, representatives of the Horticultural Society and a number of our members, we present our response on the Rockway Fairway Transportation Connections: a people-first approach! cyclewr.ca/2025/09/29/o...

@communityedition.bsky.social wrote a great article about 529 Garage and its recent partnership with WRPS. Remember to register your bike and tell all your friends so that the program is most effective! www.communityedition.ca/waterloo-reg...

Looking for a biking-related volunteering opportunity? 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. Register at rideforrefuge.org/kitchenercentral

Channing Tatum thinks Toronto is dope! He's here for the TIFF premiere of his film "Roofman" and told us what he loves most about the 6ix! #TIFF50 #TIFF2025 #ChanningTatum

There's a lot more to be done, but it's great to see how the progress is making a difference. We hope our infrastructure continues to develop and other cities follow suit 😃

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

In case you missed the news: 529 Garage is a bike registration program that can assist with the recovery of stolen bikes. And the WRPS is now in partnership with them, boosting it's effectiveness in our region. Register your bike for free at project529.com

Parking at an Ontario campground. For many kids campgrounds are their first exposure to freedom and independence on a bike or walking.

Amazing news from WRPS! They are now partnering with 529 Garage to assist with recovery of stolen bikes. If you haven't already, register your bike for free at project529.com Paying members of CycleWR get a free sticker. Just attend any of our events to get yours :) wrps.ca/news/waterlo...

People's safety has won ☺️

More bikes found by WRPS. Contact them if they are yours www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...

I updated the blog post with a picture I took yesterday. Notice how bike rack design matters cyclewr.ca/2025/07/08/g...