Vélo Canada Bikes
@velocanadabikes
Providing a strong national voice for everyday cycling in Canada. We envision a Canada where people of all ages and abilities can cycle safely, conveniently, and enjoyably to/from/within any community in the country.
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The #1 barrier to growing cycling in Canada isn't price—it's safety. 🚲🇨🇦 At the NBDA Retailer Summit in Whistler, Samuel is inviting the bike industry to partner with Vélo Canada Bikes to make streets safer and get more Canadians riding. Join us: velocanadabikes.org/membership/
🏆 Connaissez-vous quelqu'un qui bâtit un Canada plus cyclable? Soumettez sa candidature aux prix Les Arnos, en mémoire d'Arno Schortinghuis. Catégories : • Inclusion dans le cyclisme • Défenseur de l'année ⏰ Date limite : dimanche 9 août 👉 velocanadabikes.org/fr/thearnos/
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! #BikeDayOnTheHill 2026 is set for the evening of Tuesday, October 6th on Parliament Hill. Make sure you are signed up for our newsletter to get the opportunity RSVP as soon as registrations open! Space at the reception is limited. ➡️ Sign up: mailchi.mp/velocanadabi...
Samuel was on CBC Ottawa Morning to share preliminary #PedalPollSondoVelo results: 🔒 Protected lanes = way more riders ⚡ E-bikes are booming 🛵 E-motos need regs & enforcement ❌ Ottawa still lacks a bike share program. Petition: www.ottawabikeshare.org Hear the segment: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Who's 2 thumbs and is excited about fresh micromobility data? These guys! The #PedalPollSondoVelo team just met. SFU student @amanda-dunn.bsky.social is getting started on cleaning data & producing analysis. Make sure you sign our newsletter to access the products: ➡️ mailchi.mp/velocanadabi...
As we wrap up a hectic week for #PedalPollSondoVelo 2026, a massive THANK YOU to the community scientists & local groups across Canada who volunteered to count micromobility! 🚲🛴 Next week, our team meets to geek out over the data and build some snazzy charts to inform better cycling policy. 📊📈
No, using an e-bike is NOT cheating. To mark #NationalHeatlhAndFitness day Samuel went on Rogers TV Ottawa to do a little mythbusting quiz on cycling. Thank you to host Julie Findlay for playing along! ▶️ See the interview: lnkd.in/euRSuNWx Source: civil-reactlab.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2019/0...
Are we famous in Vietnam now? In Vietnam 🇻🇳, the bicycle is a symbol of resilience. Vietnam is also a founding champion of the UN's #BicyclesForAll initiative, alongside 🇵🇱 🇦🇹 🇦🇿 🇦🇪 🇰🇪 🇲🇽. For #WorldBicycleDay, we supported an Ottawa ride with diplomats & were featured on Vietnam News Agency! 🚲🌐
In Apr 2024, UNESCO adopted Poland’s 🇵🇱 "Bicycle for All" policy. While global milestones matter, we don’t wait to act. Today we rode with embassies of 🇵🇱 🇦🇹 🇻🇳 🇦🇪, @bikeottawa.bsky.social, NCC, & Ottawa councillors to bring global goals to local streets! 🚴♂️ #WorldBicycleDay #BicycleForAll
#PedalPollSondoVelo starts NOW! 🚴🏽 Help drive data for better bike infrastructure & community health. Count riders June 2–7 to track trends, celebrate #WorldBicycleDay & #NationalHeatlhAndFitnessDay, and advocate for safe streets. Any day counts! Sign up: www.velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll
La semaine du dénombrement est officiellement lancée ! Jetez un coup d’œil aux ressources sur le site velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll/ et contactez nous si vous avez des questions (par message privé ou par courriel à ppsv@velocanadabikes.org)! Si vous n'êtes pas encore inscrit, il n’est pas trop tard!
Count week is officially here! Before your count, take a look at the resources are available on the Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo website (velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll/) and reach out if you have any questions (DM or email ppsv@velocanadabikes.org)! If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late!
Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo 2026 is less than a week away and it's time to book your shift! Pick your shift at velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll/ and help build the case for more and better infrastructure in your community! #PedalPollSondoVelo #pedalpoll2026 #pedalpoll #sondovélo
Bike shops are embassies for cycling culture, building community. 🇨🇦 We've partnered with National Bicycle Dealers Assoc. to support a 5-part webinar series on advocacy! This Fri afternoon, we’re presenting with Jamie Stuckless on our obsession: infrastructure. 👷🏼♀️ Join us: nbda.com/events/#!eve...
Le décompte de cette année apporte une nouveauté ! En plus de notre indicateur clé (le nombre de cyclistes) nous comptabiliserons aussi d'autres formes de micromobilité. Nous recueillerons des données sur les vélos électriques, les vélos cargo et plus encore. Inscrivez-vous pour votre quart !
ICYMI - This year's count has an exciting new twist! In addition to counting our key metric of people on bikes, we're also counting other types of micromobility devices! We'll capture data on e-bikes, cargo bikes, e-scooters and more. Sign up for your shift now! velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll/
From from a meting on the sidelines of the 2012 Vancouver Velo-City con to an established voice for everyday cycling, the latest issue @ebikes.bsky.social features an article on the history of Vélo Canada Bikes. Thank you to all the leaders & industry players who have played a part in this story.🙏
Sign up for Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo 2026 is now open! 🚲🛴🛵 Join us June 2-7, 2026 to help capture a snapshot of what cycling looks like in communities across Canada and gather data to support advocacy for more and better infrastructure! ➡ Claim your shift now: velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll/
Reports say Alberta plans to restrict or even remove bike lanes. Sound familiar? Alberta advocates: join our Friday call (11am MT) to strategize. Allies from ON & NS and elsewhere, come share your experience! Facilitated by Kathy Manners. Not recorded. 📩 DM for the link! 🚲🇨🇦 #CyclingAdvocacy
🚨 We just submitted a Joint Statement from 101 organizations to Minister @gregorrobertson.bsky.social. The message: Expedite the $500M Active Transportation Fund now! We can’t lose the 2026 building year to delays. 🚲🚶 Full statement & list of supporters: velocanadabikes.org/jointstateme...
Canada’s voice for cycling is fuelled by a mighty volunteer board! 🚲 A huge thanks to Shelley Pelkey, who recently wrapped up 2 years as Board Treasurer. Her financial expertise helped us level up! 📣 We're now seeking our next volunteer Treasurer: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
Next Fri on our Cross Country Cycling Advocacy Call: 🏟️🚵🏽♀️ Delivering bike valet at FIFA-scale w BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation) Blair Smith will tell us what it will take to park 1000's of bikes as Vancouver hosts the World Cup. 📞 Want to join? DM us to get the deets!
JUST RELEASED: 📊 Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo 2025 data & visuals Community-specific & national-level infographics & tables to support planning & advocacy. 🔗 velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll/ Locations categorized by Can-BICS & demonstrate what cyclists have been saying for years: build it & we will come. 🚴🏽
Progress isn't an accident—it’s the result of people like you demanding change. 🚲✊ From the National Strategy to the Active Transportation Fund, your voices made it happen. But now, hundreds of projects are stalled. Write your MP today: ✉️ EN: bit.ly/VCBatfletterEN ✉️ FR: bit.ly/VCBatflettrefr
50+ MPs contacted! 🇨🇦 A massive thank you to the cycling community for stepping up. We need one final push to protect the $500M Active Transportation Fund for the 2026 season. If you haven’t emailed your MP yet, please do so by Friday! 🚲 (1/2)
🇨🇦 Bike infrastructure is a low cost, high impact solution for housing & health. But $500M in federal funding is now at risk. If approvals aren't issued now, we lose the 2026 construction season. TAKE ACTION: Email your MP by March 13! ✉️ EN: bit.ly/VCBatfletterEN ✉️ FR: bit.ly/VCBatflettrefr
Met with MP @chinguyen.bsky.social today! She leads by example—she’s car-free and relies on her bike as her healthiest, most reliable way to get around. 🚲🇨🇦 Congestion costs the GTHA $44.7B/year. We're calling on @gregorrobertson.bsky.social to approve $500M in AT funding NOW. 🛠️ #CdnPoli #Cycling
Met with @gordjohns.bsky.social today to discuss the $500M in stalled active transportation funding. 🚲🇨🇦 We are calling on Minister @gregorrobertson.bsky.social to approve pending applications NOW so communities don't miss the 2026 construction window. 🛠️ #CdnPoli #ActiveTransportation
🗓️ This Fri 1pm ET on our monthly call: 🏥Can Hospitals Drive Road Safety for Marginalized Riders? @lanrickbennett.bsky.social joins us to discuss how @unityhealthto.bsky.social is investigating the causes of injuries for gig workers. 🚲 💬 DM for call details! (Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)