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Cycle Waterloo Region
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We advocate for cycling in Waterloo Region to be a safe, respected, and convenient mode of transportation for people of all ages & abilities.
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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
A promotional flyer for the "Ride for Refuge" event in Kitchener. The flyer features a large photo of a diverse group of adults and children with their bicycles on a dirt path in a wooded area. Text on the flyer reads: "RIDE FOR REFUGE. Join us Saturday, Oct. 4 for a family-friendly ride/walk to help raise funds for hope, safety + freedom! 10am - 2pm. rideforrefuge.org/kitchenercentral" "This year's RIDE route will take you along some of the places where mass evictions and displacement are happening right now in downtown Kitchener." "By participating in the RIDE, you'll help us prevent evictions, advocate for the unhoused community, support entire buildings experiencing renoviction, and uplift grassroots organizations fighting for a safer world for all of us." The flyer includes a QR code and logos for Ride for Refuge and the Social Development Centre Waterloo Region.
August 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Join a fun-filled evening as we take over the streets of downtown Kitchener with colour, community, and celebration! This casual ride will start at Kitchener Market on Wed, Jun 11th 🕐 7:00pm- 8:30pm.

Hosted by the City of Kitchener and Spectrum and Camino Well-Being.
Four people on a paved road, standing or sitting with bicycles, holding or displaying Pride flags. The person on the left is standing beside a black road bike, wearing a black t-shirt with a rainbow flag design, black shorts, and rainbow-striped socks. The person in the center front is sitting in a three-wheeled adaptive bicycle with a rainbow flag design on the front panel, wearing a black t-shirt and glasses. Behind them, another person stands beside a bicycle, wearing a white t-shirt that says "love is love". On the right, a person stands wearing a red shirt, teal shorts, rainbow-striped socks, and holding a small Pride flag. Two more bicycles are parked in the background on the right. The sun shines brightly on the trees and foliage in the background. In the bottom right corner is a logo for "SPECTRUM Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space".
June 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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We have a packed bike month, starting tonight!
June 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Connect with local cyclists with a FREE film screening.

Follow the lives of 6 people from diverse backgrounds who have devoted themselves to a simple, age-old machine - the bicycle.

June 2, 7pm.
The Princess Twin Cinema

www.eventbrite.com/e/the-engine...
A stylized illustration of people on bikes casting long shadows. There's text that reads: Free Film Screening & Discussion The Engine Inside Riding Towards a Better Future Presented by CycleWR and LWIFF
May 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Celebrate Bike Day in Downtown Kitchener on Saturday June 7 from 1–5pm 📍Water St between King St and Charles St! 😀 🚴🏼‍♀️ 🎉
A fun day that celebrates people cycling in Kitchener.
- Free bike repairs
- Learn to ride
- Bike scavenger hunt
- Themed bike rides
- Street party vibe
- Prizes
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An image that combines a stylized photo of a woman wearing a bike helmet, text, and a logo made of bikes. The text reads “Bike Day in DTK” and “Kitchener - BikeKitchener.ca”
May 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Spring Update

▶️AGM May 29th
▶️Lots of rides & events coming up
▶️Get ready for June Bike Month

#activetransportation

Read the full newsletter here: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
May 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Our first community ride of the year will be on Monday May 19th!
We will meet at the Iron Horse Trail near Catalyst137 at 3:30PM
During the ride we will highlight key linkages through the city between home, work, and all your favourite shops and destinations.

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May 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Join KPL's Book&Bike on Wednesday May 21st at 6PM for a beginner friendly loop from the Central Library, with time to socialize and discuss your latest reads 📚 🚴
This will happen every month throughout the summer.
KPL Green - Book & Bike: A Community Bike Ride and Discussion Wednesday May 21 2025 6:00PM Central Library Adult event, free of cost.
May 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Our 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is approaching!
Don't forget to renew your membership to be able to participate. The "Fixie" membership is available at no cost.
Three (3) positions are open for election on the board at this year’s AGM.
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Save the date! Annual General Meeting May 29th 2025 | 7pm Videocall
April 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Join KPL's Book&Bike on Wednesday 16th at 6PM for a beginner friendly ride loop from the Central Library, with time to socialize and discuss your latest reads 📚🚴
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April 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Bring your kids to the WRPS Ride Safe Bike Rodeo

Saturday, April 26, 10am–2pm
1260 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener (Queensmount Arena)

Bring your bike and learn about bike safety, participate in an obstacle course, and enter to win some prizes!

www.eventbrite.ca/e/ride-safe-...

#BikeTooter #Cycling
March 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Tell us about the existence or quality of bike racks near your favourite destinations.
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We will utilize the data collected to present observations and recommendations to businesses, institutions, and municipal staff to advocate for improved bike storage in the Region.
March 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Join the Winter Bike to Work Day organized by the City of Kitchener, on Feb 14th at 7:30am. The ride makes use of protected bike lanes, making it comfortable for those new to winter cycling.
The ride starts at Otto St, in front of Centre in the Square and ends at Cafe Pyrus on King St.
February 8, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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1 month later we went up by 219 followers! We are now sitting at almost 600 followers on @bsky.app!

Let's see if we can get more than 1600 followers here to compete with our following on Twitter. 😊

#ActiveTransportation #BikeInfrastructure
Screenshot of the Cycle Waterloo Region profile on a social media platform. The profile photo features a bright green background with "cycleWR" in black text. The handle is @cyclewr.bsky.social. It has 595 followers, 47 following, and 53 posts. The bio reads: "We advocate for cycling in Waterloo Region to be a safe, respected, and convenient mode of transportation for people of all ages & abilities. Support our work: cyclewr.ca/join." Screenshot of the Cycle Waterloo Region profile on a social media platform. The profile photo features a bright green background with "cycleWR" in black text. The handle is @cyclewr.bsky.social. It has 595 followers, 47 following, and 53 posts. The bio reads: "We advocate for cycling in Waterloo Region to be a safe, respected, and convenient mode of transportation for people of all ages & abilities. Support our work: cyclewr.ca/join."
January 20, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Wow! Another 10 days later we went up 170 followers! We are now a sitting at 370+ followers on @bsky.app!

Welcome everyone! Let's make lives of the people of the Region of Waterloo safer and more enjoyable with safe streets and paths everywhere! 😊

#ActiveTransportation #BikeInfrastructure
Screenshot of the Cycle Waterloo Region profile on a social media platform. The profile photo features a bright green background with "cycleWR" in black text. The handle is @cyclewr.bsky.social. It has 376 followers, 43 following, and 47 posts. The bio reads: "We advocate for cycling in Waterloo Region to be a safe, respected, and convenient mode of transportation for people of all ages & abilities. Support our work: cyclewr.ca/join."
November 22, 2024 at 6:54 AM
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Woah! In the past 10 days we have gained nearly 100 followers on @bsky.app! 😲

Welcome everyone! 😎
Screenshot of the Cycle Waterloo Region profile on a social media platform. The profile photo features a bright green background with "cycleWR" in black text. The handle is @cyclewr.bsky.social. It has 201 followers, 42 following, and 45 posts. The bio reads: "We advocate for cycling in Waterloo Region to be a safe, respected, and convenient mode of transportation for people of all ages & abilities. Support our work: cyclewr.ca/join."
November 11, 2024 at 11:07 PM
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Have Your Say! Let's make Ainslie Street in Cambridge a better environment for those who work, live and shop along it.
We are advocating for the option 1 to go forward.
The precise widths of automobile lanes are not clear from the drawings provided on EngageWR.

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Collage of two photographs with a banner reading ‘Have Your Say on Ainslie Street' and 'Survey is open until the 30th of June.’ The top image is a cartoon-style illustration of a street with pastel-coloured buildings, cars, and pedestrians under a blue sky with clouds. The bottom image shows a real-life urban street scene with vehicles and no pedestrians. The banner divides the two images. Visual comparison of two street layout options labelled ‘Option 1’ for Water Street to Concession Street and Concession Street to Simcoe Street. The illustrations depict street scenes with buildings, cars, and human figures, accompanied by measurements indicating street dimensions. Visual comparison of two street layout options labelled ‘Option 2’ for Concession Street to Ainslie Terminal and Ainslie Terminal to Colborne Street. The illustrations depict street scenes with buildings, cars, and human figures, accompanied by measurements indicating street dimensions.
June 30, 2024 at 3:51 AM
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Unfortunately, due to high heat and humidity tomorrow, the Book & Bike - A Community Bike Ride and Discussion tomorrow evening organized by the Kitchener Public Library has been cancelled.
The next Book & Bike ride is scheduled for the 24th of July at 18h | 6pm.
The image features a warning sign with “EVENT CANCELLED” and “HEAT WARNING” indicating a high-temperature hazard that led to the cancellation of an event. The promotional graphic depicts two cartoon characters on bicycles, with event details for the “Book & Bike Program” scheduled for the 24th of July at 18h | 6 pm, and a thermometer indicating high temperatures.
June 19, 2024 at 3:43 AM
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Happy #WorldBicycleDay!
Celebrate the joy of cycling and its benefits for our health and the environment. Whether you’re commuting to work, taking a leisurely family ride, or pedalling through your to-do list!

How are you participating? Share your cycling stories or plans in the comments below!
A vibrant illustration commemorating World Bicycle Day, featuring a cyclist joyfully riding across a stylized globe with greenery, modern windmills, and urban elements, symbolizing the eco-friendly impact of cycling on our world.
June 3, 2024 at 7:52 PM
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Here are some highlights of our achievements from 2023.
A green and white informational graphic presenting the 2023 achievements and work in cycling route planning and municipal advocacy. It includes the Cycling Route Effectiveness Model (CREM) and facility delegations in Kitchener, Cambridge, and Waterloo. The top section has a green background with white text titled ‘2023 Highlights & Work,’ and the bottom section has a white background with black text listing key achievements. This bottom section says: Cycling Route Effectiveness Model (CREM) Ranking of all major proposed cycling facilities in each city, factoring in equity, and advocated to planners and Cycling Advisory Committees. In 2023, we focused on Waterloo and Cambridge. Municipal Advocacy Facility delegations including Lancaster St (Kitchener), Ainslie St (Cambridge), East Ave (Kitchener), and Wilson Ave (Kitchener), budget delegations in Kitchener & Cambridge, snow clearing delegation in Waterloo An image showcasing the 2023 highlights and work of CycleWR, featuring sections on media coverage and contributions to a cycling guide mobile app. The graphic has a green background with the title ‘2023 Highlights & Work’ in white font at the top. The bottom text says: Media Coverage CycleWR was featured in Cambridge Today, CTV, and CBC on a variety of issues including Winter Bike To Work Day, GLOW Ride, snow clearing, Ghost Ride, pedestrian collisions, and more. Cycling Guide Helped develop and provided financial assistance to the Cycling Guide mobile app, which allows users to find low stress, cycling-centric routes
April 17, 2024 at 6:59 AM
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It's time! Get your 2024 Membership!
Become a member or renew your membership.
Help us change the conversation about cycling in Waterloo Region.
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#ActiveTransportation #Cycling #CarbonFootprint
Promotional graphic for 2024 CycleWR membership, featuring a green and blue membership card and an invitation to support cycling in Waterloo Region. A green and white informational graphic promoting CycleWR’s advocacy for cycling momentum, safe infrastructure, and community engagement in Waterloo Region. The image says: We all feel it – growing momentum for cycling in our community. On beautiful summer days, the trails are crowded and in the winter, we regularly see people on bicycles. The Region and the cities have been making significant progress on safe, connected infrastructure. CycleWR has been busy pushing for greater action and changing the way projects are prioritized and designed. A green and white informational graphic promoting CycleWR’s advocacy for cycling momentum, safe infrastructure, and community engagement in Waterloo Region. The image says: 2024 CycleWR memberships are now available. Your membership fees will help us cover operational costs like: website hosting, printing and event costs, insurance, conference/networking fees, and more.
April 17, 2024 at 6:45 AM
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Which streets in the #RegionofWaterloo would be ideal candidates for fietsstraaten (bicycle streets), where the design prioritizes bicycles and treats automobiles as guests?”

#SafeStreets #VisionZero #SustianableSafety

Photos from: www.amsterdam.nl/nieuws/nieuwsoverzicht/groene-binnenring/
A Dutch city street bustling with activity, featuring a tram on the right, people gathered at a tram stop adorned with colourful advertisements, and a vibrant flowerbed in the foreground, all set against a backdrop of a partly cloudy sky. A peaceful park cycle path surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with people enjoying a leisurely bike ride, encapsulating the tranquility of nature within an urban environment. A serene cityscape with cyclists and a tram moving along a street lined with blooming flowers, illustrating the peaceful coexistence of urban life and nature. A charming city street lined with blooming trees, blending the elegance of urban architecture with the refreshing touch of nature, complemented by a cyclist enjoying the idyllic surroundings.
March 28, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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How To Enter:
Follow us at @cyclewr.bsky.social .
Upload a picture of you and your bike outside, or just of your bike works too.
Tag us @cyclewr.bsky.social on Bluesky.
Use #CycleWRWinterChallenge and post it!
Colourful image of #CycleWRWinterChallenge with cyclists in winter gear on a green cycle track. On top there are the words "Let's Spring Into Action" with the hashtag "#CycleWRWinterChallenge" and in the corner there is a black gift box with gold ribbon floating away with gold and black ballons.
March 28, 2024 at 5:38 AM
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Hey, Waterloo Region riders!

Only 4 days left for the epic #CycleWRWinterChallenge! Grab your bike, brave the winter elements, and snap some cool shots. Whether it’s you or your trusty bicycle against the wild backdrop, share the love for cycling!

#WinterCycling
Promotional image for #CycleWRWinterChallenge with a green bike on snowy ground and a ‘Four Days Left!’ in the background on a window of brown row homes.
March 28, 2024 at 5:35 AM
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Congratulations to Anna for winning the February #CycleWRWinterChallenge! We will contact you soon about collecting your bicycle-related prize. Thanks to the other people who participated in February! Thank you so much to Ziggy's Cycle for the prize this month!

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A celebratory image featuring a person with a bicycle, encased in a circular frame adorned with a ribbon, surrounded by clouds and confetti on a pink background. The text “The Winner is Anna!” is displayed at the top.
March 13, 2024 at 4:09 AM