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. Support our work:

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Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· 10h

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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· 22d

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!

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Jul 10

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!

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Jun 8

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!

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Jun 7

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!

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Jun 7

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!

Make your voice heard join the cycle WR advocacy committee to help shape a better cycling future in the Waterloo region

What the advocacy committee will collaborate on projects such as preparing for the upcoming municipal election by connecting with candidates about cycling, developing cycle WR positions on regional issues advocating for specific changes that would improve cycling and the region who WR member can join when first meeting on June 9, 2026 at 7 PM virtually how fill out the volunteer form at cycle wr.ca/get involved

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Apr 23

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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Aug 22

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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Jun 10

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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Jun 2

We have a packed bike month, starting tonight!

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· May 25

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

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· May 23

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 bikekitchener.ca

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· May 11

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...

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· May 7

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. www.eventbrite.com/e/cyclewr-ma...

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· May 6

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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Apr 18

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. cyclewr.ca/2025/04/16/j...

Save the date!
Annual General Meeting
May 29th 2025 | 7pm
Videocall

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Apr 14

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 📚🚴 kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=157...

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Mar 26

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

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Mar 19

Tell us about the existence or quality of bike racks near your favourite destinations. forms.gle/rV4zrNAe5yzN... 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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Feb 8

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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Jan 20

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

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Nov 22

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

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Nov 11

Woah! In the past 10 days we have gained nearly 100 followers on @bsky.app! 😲 Welcome everyone! 😎

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Jun 30

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. 🧵 1/3

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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Jun 19

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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Jun 3

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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Apr 17

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

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Apr 17

It's time! Get your 2024 Membership! Become a member or renew your membership. Help us change the conversation about cycling in Waterloo Region. 🚲🚲🚲 #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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Mar 28

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.

Cycle Waterloo Region@cyclewr· Mar 28

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!