Guelph’s cycling strategy was never just bike lanes. It was 5 Es: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement and Evaluation. Under-support one or more of those "Es" and the bike lane gets blamed. My latest Substack: What Happened to Guelph’s Cycling Momentum? #BikeSky #activetransportation

I’m excited to be joining United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin for United in Conversation this September. We’ll be talking about something I care deeply about: how ordinary people build belonging, shape their communities, and change cities, long after the ballot is cast. 🧵👇

What happens when civic engagement leaves City Hall and meets people in the street? On July 25, the Bridging Communities Ride turned Guelph’s Ward 2 into a mobile civic classroom, connecting people, places and pathways. #BikeSky #Guelph #BikeGuelph #CivicEngagement

The Insurance Saga: A Timeline December 29, 2025 Apartment explodes. Spend two days in ICU. Escape with phone. Inventory now consists of: 📱 Phone 🩴 Borrowed slippers 👕 Borrowed clothes ✨ Trauma

Speaking of which: My insurance claim currently feels like a group project where I've submitted all the work, all the references, all the citations, and someone just logged in six months later to ask what the assignment is about. Needless to say I've submitted my second formal complaint.

Bicycle Mayor of Guelph@bicyclemayorguelph.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Six months ago, I was admitted to Guelph General after a fire, struggling to breathe. On June 28, I'll be riding in the Tour de Guelph, raising funds for the very same hospital. My lung capacity is back, my legs are carrying me 25 kilometres, and I'm fortunate enough to give something back.

Six months ago, I was admitted to Guelph General after a fire, struggling to breathe. On June 28, I'll be riding in the Tour de Guelph, raising funds for the very same hospital. My lung capacity is back, my legs are carrying me 25 kilometres, and I'm fortunate enough to give something back.

Wow. @ootslibrary.bsky.social and Guelph Pride went all out this year. By far the biggest Pride in the Park yet. Fantastic to run into @leanneguelph.bsky.social and @cathydowner.bsky.social. Also happy to hand out Pride Ride leftovers from @bicyclemayorguelph.bsky.social. Happy Pride!

The countdown begins! #GuelphPrideRide

McQuillan’s Bridge is more than an old bridge. It’s a heritage structure, a trail connection, and a non-motorized crossing over the Eramosa River used by hikers, cyclists, community groups, educators, kids, and residents moving through the area. #bikesky #guelph

I'm very happy to have shared my cycling story with Ontario Cycling! #bikesky ontariocycling.org/cycling-stor...

Cycling Stories: Andrea Bidgood - ONTARIO CYCLING

Andrea Bidgood Cycling has been part of my life since I was young. It has grown with me, carried me through all seasons of my life, and has become deeply […]

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Don’t let construction, rain, or a big hill stop you. Hop on your bike, head downtown, and support the local businesses that make our community thrive. #guelph #downtownrenewal

Invisible people don’t get safe streets. If cities don’t measure how people move, they disappear from planning decisions. Pedal Poll helps collect real-world data on biking, walking, e-bikes, scooters, and #micromobility across #Canada. June 2–7, 2026 🚲 #bikesky

As Bicycle Mayor of Guelph, I care deeply about this kind of community data collection because it helps bridge lived experience and policy. Stories matter. But numbers often unlock funding, design changes, and political momentum. Pedal Poll runs June 2–7 🚲 #Bikesky

I miss mine - so much laundry amongst other things!

Gravel Influencer@gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I already bike a lot, but the cool thing about getting an e-bike is that it's already helping me bike even more. I'm actively looking for opportunities to bike, both because the e-bike is so efficient, but also fun. I know I say it a lot, but e-bikes are an incredible tool for replacing car trips.

Upcoming events in #Guelph With the lack of funding and resources from the city this year please support our community efforts for #bikemonth (and beyond) where and how you can! #bikesky

A bike lane used by “nobody” often means: • nobody counted it • nobody measured outside rush hour • nobody measured kids, seniors, women, shift workers, or disabled riders • nobody measured winter use Data gaps become funding gaps. Volunteer for Pedal Poll: velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll #bikesky

My first little trailer is doing well. Folds down so nicely! #bikesky

Once a year, usually around this time I make this post: "My name is Mark. I’m a board member of @hamontbikeshare and @cyclehamilton, and I’m proud to serve as the Bicycle Mayor of Hamilton. Underneath this helmet is a real person: I’m a son, a brother, a uncle, an older adult,

Invisible people don’t get safe streets. If cities don’t measure how people move, they disappear from planning decisions. Pedal Poll helps collect real-world data on biking, walking, e-bikes, scooters, and #micromobility across #Canada. June 2–7, 2026 🚲 #bikesky

Friday's bike parking at the @riverruncentre.bsky.social 💕

The Spring Bloom Ride brought together 5 kids, 11 adults, and Ward 1 councillor @caton.bsky.social for a slow roll last week. The kids made quick friends, took on little-but-important jobs along the way, and had two playground pit stops for play and some strategic chaos management. #BikeSky

This is my first Tour de Guelph and I’m riding 25 km for Guelph General Hospital. They showed up for me after my residential fire. Now I’m riding to show up for them. Join my team or donate:

Support Andrea Bidgood

I am riding this year to support patient care equipment at Guelph General Hospital. Please help me reach my goal.

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After my residential fire, Guelph General Hospital took care of me when I needed it most. So I’m riding 25 km in my first Tour de Guelph to give back. Join my team or donate:

Support Andrea Bidgood

I am riding this year to support patient care equipment at Guelph General Hospital. Please help me reach my goal.

secure.e2rm.com

Federal update: In March, I reached out to Dominique O’Rourke about the status of federal Active Transportation Fund projects. Including Guelph’s application for the Rural-to-Core Bikeway. I’ve now heard back from her office. #Guelph #ActiveTransportation #BikeGuelph

See this wonderful article from the Guelph Mercury Tribune on my upcoming spring bloom ride. Looking forward to riding with @caton.bsky.social www.guelphmercury.com/things-to-do...

This Jane’s Walk in Guelph’s Ward 1 neighbourhood is going to be a ride

Start at Carter Park, cruise around and finish at Summit Ridge Park on Sunday, May 3.

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To everyone saying, "How oh how do we stop Google Maps cut-through traffic??" ...I present to you the solution, which we've had for 50 years in Berkeley.

Upcoming events! #Guelph #BikeGuelph #BicycleMayor #Bikesky

How lucky are we to have @bicyclemayorguelph.bsky.social? Come ride Ward 1 with us on May 3rd, 10:30am and see some blooms!

The vulnerable road user vs personal vehicle culture war is, at its core, a struggle over what a city is for. Is it a pipeline for private convenience, or a shared public space for human life? Until that question is answered differently, the conflict will keep repeating itself. #Urbanism #Bikesky

A thing I keep noticing: some drivers do not just struggle with inconvenience. They seem unable to tolerate even slight discomfort if it means yielding to someone more exposed. One of the most visible imbalances is in poor weather...