Now that we are entering August, thoughts are turning to Back To School. Are you ready to wheel into the new school year? Now is a great time to create your Back To School Transportation Plan. youthenroute.ca/blog/2026/08... #yycbike #transportation #biketoschool

Yep, we get this! This is what we do here in #yyc so many benefits when we teach skills and deliver bikes! Most of all; FREEDOM We should collaborate! #welovehighschools

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...4. their town is smaller 5. more empathetic drivers 6. "bike seed" planted for college 7. subversive climate resiliency training In the final days of school this month, I took these freshman for a series of bike field trips in their PE class. Many thanks to Cycle Oregon's Jump Start program!

Get your wheels ready for the long weekend! DIY Bike shop open 10-6 Tuesday to Saturday. Membership is just $20/year. Of course, we also do a free Kids Bike Trade Up every day - simple, sustainable and free. We help keep your kids rolling safely! #yycbike

Pretty sure I set a few personal best records: ✅ Most “first time riders” in a day ✅ Taught a full family to ride ✅ Taught 4 volunteers to ride ✅ Taught a new rider in < 6 minutes Such a fantastic day at the @youthenroute.bsky.social #Cyclefest that I barely missed not seeing every exhibit 😢

That was a stellar event cyclefest.ca thanks @youthenroute.bsky.social ! #yycbike

💧 Limited-edition CycleFest water bottles will be available on June 6! Pick one up at CycleFest while supplies last and support Youth en Route at the same time. 🚲 June 6 📍 The Confluence + East Village 🎟️ FREE Admission 🌐 cyclefest.ca #CycleFestYYC #BikeYYC #YYCEvents

🚲 Final stop in our Community Bike Hub interview series! Jakob is helping cover the event as our reporter. Stefan is behind the camera, as the director, capturing the action. Now it's your turn to be part of the story. 📅 June 6 ⏰ 10 AM–6 PM 📍 The Confluence + East Village 🎟️ FREE #CycleFestYYC

What are YOU coming to #CycleFestYYC for? 🚲 For some it's the e-bikes. For others it's the Kids Bike Trade Up. For others it's the community, food, entertainment, and activities. Watch the video and tell us your answer! 🗓️ June 6 ⏰ 10 AM–6 PM 📍 The Confluence + East Village 🎟️ FREE #YYCEvents

Lots of info for cyclists and wanna-be cyclists at CycleFest Saturday. Join us from 10-6 p.m. at the Confluence and East Village - it's going to be a sunny day. 🤞 #yycbike #yyc #yycsummer

#CycleFestYYC is only days away! 🚲 Join us on June 6 for Calgary's biggest free bike event featuring guided tours, e-bikes, Bike Polo, Kids Bike Trade Up, community exhibits, entertainment, fun vendors, and more. 📍 The Confluence + East Village ⏰ 10 AM–6 PM 🎟️ FREE 🌐 cyclefest.ca

Two wheels, two feet, one greener city. YYC CycleFest is June 6 at The Confluence. Come celebrate cycling, community, and the power of moving forward together. #YYCycleFest #CalgaryCommunity #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableCities

There's going to be lots of great things to do at CycleFest. Join us Saturday at The Confluence & East Village. #yycbike Most events go from 10-6. Exhibition Stage show includes bike exhibitions and more! Get the full schedule on the website.

The amazing summer student Jakob has got a bunch of our shorts up on our @youtube channel. This is my fav video about a father and son we taught to ride in our parking lot. They were going to bring their mom/partner to Cyclefest so she could learn for #familybiking #yyc youtube.com/shorts/NcuOx...

Youth en Route teach father and son to ride a bike

YouTube video by Youth En Route

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CycleFest is Saturday at The Confluence and East Village. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bikes are joyful and cheap, sustainable transportation. Come get inspired! #yycbike #yyccc #yycevents #yycfestival

Hey 👀 Our good friends at GFLS Bike Shed repair program was on @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social Our youth get a ton of bikes from them! They'll be at CycleFEST on Saturday teaching how to change a bike tire. Come and try it out! #yycbike #worldbikeday www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

Calgary retirees find purpose in rebuilding bikes

Calgary retirees who are part of the Bike Shed are finding purpose in repairing and rebuilding bikes for underprivileged youth and newcomers to Canada.

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🌟🤝 Sponsor Spotlight: Alberta Motor Association (AMA) Our Official Community Safety Partner for #CycleFestYYC! 🦺 AMA's support is helping provide bike helmets and helmet fitting education at CycleFest while continuing their long tradition of promoting youth transportation safety across Alberta.

🌟🤝 Sponsor Spotlight: South Bow Our Official Community Challenge Partner for CycleFest 2026! South Bow is supporting community and social impact, helping bring people together through cycling, community engagement, and active transportation. 🚴🏆 #CycleFestYYC #SouthBow #BikeYYC

🌟🤝Sponsor Spotlight: Green Calgary Helping keep #CycleFestYYC 2026 green! 🌱♻️ As a Supporter Sponsor, Green Calgary is supporting our waste diversion and recycling efforts to reduce waste and build a more sustainable event experience.💚 #Sustainability #Recycling #BikeYYC

🌟🤝Sponsor Spotlight: Play On! Canada Our Official Community Recreation Partner for #CycleFestYYC 2026! 🏒🚲 Play On! uses sport and play to bring communities together across Canada, and they'll be showcasing Bike Polo as part of our Mainstage lineup on June 6. 🚴 #BIkeCalgary #HockeyYYC

Building a more connected Calgary through cycling, community, and active transportation. 🚲 Join us June 6 at The Confluence and connect with Calgary's growing bike community! #CycleFestYYC #BikeCalgary #YYCEvents #Cycling #ActiveTransportation

Come see how the City of Calgary is making transit more bike friendly at #CyclefestYYC! Find out more about bike racks on buses and see a demo of how they work. Join Youth en Route at Cyclefest on June 6 at the Confluence Historic Site and Parkland! #youthenroute #yycliving #bikecalgary #yyc

🌟🤝 Sponsor Spotlight: Go Big Lube/Go Big Industries Inc. A Calgary-based company creating bike cleaners and lubricants designed by cyclists, for cyclists. Thanks for supporting CycleFest and helping grow cycling culture in Calgary! 🚴🛠 #CycleFestYYC #BikeYYC #Cycling #SupportLocal

🚲💙 Ada’s back teaching us about adaptive cycling and tricycles in Part 2 𖨆𐀪𖠋𐀪𐀪 CycleFest 2026 is all about making cycling more welcoming, accessible, and community-focused for Calgary 🚴 📍 June 6 🎟️ FREE #CycleFestYYC #AdaptiveCycling #BikeYYC #YYC #Accessibility

Students will often say they don’t want to learn to change their tire, but once they get started, they are determined to complete it! This “pit crew” offered their services to the rest of the class who were riding! #bikesarefreedom #yycbike

🌟🤝 Sponsor Spotlight: Barry Enterprises Protection & Security Services Thanks to Barry Enterprises Protection & Security Services for supporting #CycleFestYYC 2026 as our security services partner 🛡️ Helping us create a safe and welcoming community event for Calgary this June 🚲

🚲✨ We asked Otafest attendees: “What anime character would you bring to CycleFest?” 👀 🦹🏻 Because anime fans + bikes + community feels like the perfect Calgary crossover 🚴💫 📍 Downtown Calgary 📅 June 6 🎟️ FREE #CycleFestYYC #Otafest #AnimeYYC #BikeYYC #YYC

🌟🤝 Sponsor Spotlight: Velet Bike Ski Cafe Community Sponsor for #CycleFestYYC 2026 🚲⛷️☕ Velet brings together bikes, coffee, skiing, and community in Calgary’s outdoor scene. Their support helps Youth en Route grow accessible cycling education and active transportation for youth and families.

🌟🤝 Sponsor Spotlight: Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) We’re proud to welcome MEC Calgary as a Supporter Sponsor of #CycleFestYYC 2026 🚲 #MEC continues supporting outdoor recreation, cycling culture, and active living communities across Canada. ⛰️🚴 Photo credit: Nathanaël Desmeules via Unsplash

Want to gain confidence on a bike? We can teach you how to ride at #CyclefestYYC! Whether you're a young person new to riding, or a grown-up who hasn't had the opportunity to learn, we're happy to teach all ages how to get up on two wheels.

🌟🤝Huge thanks to Sought x Found Coffee Roasters for supporting CycleFest2026 as a supporter-level partner! ☕🚲 Proud to collaborate with local Calgary businesses helping build community through cycling, sustainability & connection 💛 #CycleFestYYC #CalgaryCoffee