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Bike routes are open year-round. Learn how to navigate by car, bike, or on foot.
The City is celebrating community and city projects which connect Edmontonians to more resources and events about cycling.
Cycling is one of the many modes of active and sustainable transportation that is essential to make Edmonton an equitable, climate-resilient, vibrant and healthy city.
Get involved by attending any of the community events happening throughout the month.
Planning an event for Bike Month? You can have it added to these event listings by emailing bikesandscooters@edmonton.ca.
Kick off #YegBikeMonth with a special community film, conversation, and fundraiser to support the local non-profit Bike Edmonton!
Join Bike Edmonton at the Garneau Lamp for a "Cargo Bike Show and Tell" where you can try out different cargo bikes and ask questions of the owners.
Following the chat, we'll head inside the theatre for special speakers and updates on Active Transportation in Edmonton and a special showing of the film MOTHERLOAD.
All proceeds to Bike Edmonton support community programming. Suggested donation ($20 grown, $7 trikes).
| Date | Saturday June 3 |
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| Time | 2 to 6pm |
| Location |
Garneau Lamp |
Space is limited. Please RSVP.
There is a lot to celebrate this June, including Bike Month! To mark the occasion, the North Millbourne Cycle Club, who host meets & rides every Wednesday, are partnering with Councillor Keren Tang, Councillor Michael Janz on a Community Bike Workshop and ride in #WardKarhiio.
The ride will start with freezies to beat the heat and a quick Urban Biking 101 session with the City of Edmonton’s Bike Street Team. Then it’s time to put the pedal to the metal for a beautiful ride from the hall up to the River, and along the Mill Creek Ravine.
No registration is required - just bring yourself and any friends, your bike, and some pedal power! Helmets are recommended for all and mandatory for minors.
| Date | Wednesday June 7 |
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| Time | 6 to 8pm |
| Location |
North Millbourne Community League |
Let’s Bike There YEG (Instagram, Twitter) was started by a group of Edmonton moms using cargo bikes to carry kids, groceries, or whatever else. Join them for a ride or to check out cargo bikes. All are welcome!
They will meet at Garneau Lamp from 9-9:45am, ride to Parkallen and then to the Parkallen Playground for meet & greet from 10am to 12pm.
| Date | Wednesday June 10 |
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| Time | 9am to 9:45am |
| Location |
9 to 9:45am at Garneau Lamp |
The 2023 Trailblazers Youth Racing Program will take place in some of Alberta's most exciting cycling regions, including but not limited to:
Please see below a list of events in each region. Check back often to see updated dates as new events show up.
For info, visit albertabicycle.ab.ca/TrailblazersCalendar
Century Park Transit Centre has a new space to store your bicycle safely. The bike storage facility is first-come, first-served and there is no cost to use this space. Registration is required alongside a $10 deposit to obtain a scan card which provides 24/7 access. Stop by for a treat or to learn about the new bike storage as part of the City’s #YegBikeMonth celebrations.
| Date | Wednesday June 14 |
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| Time | 4:15-6:15pm |
| Location |
Century Park Bike Storage Facility |
We are hosting appreciation events during #YegBikeMonth. The City wants to thank all the community groups, leaders and staff who work together year round to help Edmontonians enjoy active and sustainable transportation. Stop by for a treat!
| Date | Thursday June 15 |
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| Time | 4:15-6:15 pm |
| Location |
Old Strathcona Gazebo |
Edmonton BMX is hosting the Provincial 1 & 2 at its headquarters located in Argyll Park.
For complete details, visit edmontonbmx.com.
| Date | Saturday June 17 to Sunday June 18 |
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| Location |
Edmonton BMX Association |
Artist, Slavo Cech, created this sculpture and experience for adventurous Edmontonians to explore the river valley. The treasure is a handmade piece of art created and hidden by the studio.
Follow #ArtHuntYeg to join in!
| Date | Saturday June 17 |
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| Time | The clue is dropped at 10am |
The Pride Ride takes participants on a bike journey through the breathtaking Edmonton River Valley, while promoting equality and diversity. Tickets are $25 with all profits being donated to the Pride Community of Edmonton. By organizing this event, the Edmonton Ski Club aims to create a safe and welcoming space where individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities can come together and celebrate the strength and beauty of diversity.
| Date | Friday June 17 |
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| Time | 6-8pm |
| Location |
Stop by to enjoy the view of the Edmonton River Valley from the south side, enjoy a treat, see one of our Summer Streets, and learn more about safely sharing the river valley’s pathways with others.
| Date | Sunday June 18 |
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| Time | 10am to 12pm |
| Location |
River Valley Overlook |
We are hosting appreciation events during #YEGBikeMonth. The City wants to thank all the community groups, leaders and staff who work together year-round to help Edmontonians enjoy active and sustainable transportation. Stop by for a treat!
| Date | Sunday June 18 |
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| Time | 1 to 3pm |
| Location |
Tawatinâ LRT Bridge |
Another opportunity to #MeetMeDowntown and celebrate #YegBikeMonth. It’s the City’s way to thank all the community groups, leaders and staff who work together year round to help Edmontonians enjoy active and sustainable transportation. Stop by for a treat!
| Date | Thursday June 22 |
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| Time | 3:30 to 5:30pm |
| Location |
Railtown Park Shared Path |
The Canadian Road Championships is the most prestigious cycling event on the domestic racing calendar and it's coming to downtown Edmonton and the Legislature Grounds!
Everyone is welcome! Bring your horns, bells and whistles to cheer on these incredible athletes. Whether a weekend warrior looking for a Personal Best, or a professional athlete hoping to hoist the cup – you won’t want to miss the action.
For full event details, visit donorthevents.ca/CyclingElite.
| Date | Friday June 23 to Monday June 26 |
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| Time | 2 to 6pm |
| Location |
Don’t miss the opportunity to ride like a pro at Do North's 3rd annual Edmonton Urban Fondo – a closed-course community race with three distance options – including a new distance for the 2023 edition.
For complete info, visit donorthevents.ca/EdmontonUrbanFondo.
| Date | Sunday June 25 |
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| Time | 7am |
| Location |
Alberta Bicycle Association offers a variety of learning, recreational and competitive opportunities for BMX, Cyclo Cross, MTB XC,MTB DH/4X, PARA, Road, Track, and Recreation & Transport.
The Argyll Velodrome Association offers all age groups and genders riding and racing opportunities.
Bike Edmonton offers maintenance classes, cycling courses, youth and adaptive programs and operates two workshops with all the tools needed to get the job done
Offers workplace workshops that cover a basic mechanical check, recommended gear and road safety.
The City of Edmonton's Bike Safety Program offers free, drop-in Bike Safety Programs for ages 6-12 held at City of Edmonton Recreation Centres.
CAN-BIKE Canada offers a variety of bike training and online resources including an online course. There are not currently any CAN-BIKE courses in Edmonton but there are others in Alberta.
The Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society teaches people how to fix their bike and ride in traffic. You can buy a refurbished bike, or donate a disused one.
Ever Active Schools support the implementation of a variety of cycling initiatives, including safe cycling education, cycling clinics, guided rides, and bicycle rodeos as part of a school's action plan.
The City of Edmonton's Edmonton Bike Plan guides how biking fits into our city in the future and will support the City's vision of a connected, accessible city. Join their project updates to learn more.
Pedalheads offers a bike camp with eight instructional levels which take kids from training wheels to trails.
Mountain Equipment Co-op offers bike maintenance classes.
SHAPE provides encouragement and support to school communities to encourage their students to walk or bike to school. Schools can choose event days, walking programs or a weekly/month Walking Day to promote their plans.
Revolution Cycle offers bike maintenance classes.
United Cycle offers bike demos and bike clinics.
University of Alberta offers a fully-equipped community bike workshop at the University of Alberta campus.
BMX Racing Club allows riders to race as fast as they can over dirt jumps, around banked corners, and across the finish line.
Cranky's Bike Shop offers all age groups and genders riding and racing opportunities.
The Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance offers riding opportunities for and improving mountain biking in the Greater Edmonton area.
HardCore Cycle offers all age groups and genders riding and racing opportunities.
Mud Sweat and Gears offers all age groups and genders riding and racing opportunities.
Pedalhead Bicycle Works offers all age groups and genders riding and racing opportunities.
Revolution Cycle offers a variety of riding opportunities including Women on Wheels, and road and mountain biking.
SheShreds offers groups for beginner and intermediate riders.
Women on Wheels YEG is a mountain bike club for women of all experience levels.
The Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club is a recreational not-for-profit volunteer-run group that runs bicycling trips during the spring, summer and fall.
Cycle Logic offers all age groups and genders riding and racing opportunities, and the opportunity to ride in a group.
The Edmonton Road and Track Club offers all age groups and genders riding and racing opportunities.
The Juventus Cycling Club offers all age groups and genders riding and racing opportunities. Check out the club programs for Sprockids introduction to cycling for kids ages 8-11.
For riders 30+ years of age, the Edmonton Masters Cycling Club offers road racing opportunities and training for cycling strength.
Red Bike offers all age groups and genders riding and racing opportunities.
Bicycle signals are located throughout the city’s bike network. Refer to these signals when crossing intersections. Signal timings may be adjusted as the downtown bike network evolves.
Bike-triggered crossings help cyclists cross at intersections.
Green Bike Boxes painted in a driving lane allow cyclists to do two things:
Get Behind It - The Bike Box 3 Way Intersection
Get Behind It - The Bike Box 4 Way Intersection
Bike Box Video: Turning Left on a Red
Green Bike Turn Boxes painted at intersections provide cyclists with a safe way to turn left or right. These boxes can be found in the bike lane or in a driving lane.
Note: Crossing two lanes of traffic to make a left or right turn from a protected bike lane is not permitted.
Striped green paint indicates that a bike lane is crossing an intersection or accessway such as an alleyway or entrance into a parking lot.
A raised crossing brings the level of the roadway to that of the adjacent bus stop. Transit users will be getting on and off the bus at this location.
When a shared pathway crosses an intersection, the crosswalk will be lined with white squares. These squares identify shared bicycle and pedestrian crossings and may be controlled by a pedestrian walk light and traffic signal.
Use the interactive and mobile friendly map to discover the bike routes and river valley parks citywide.
Detailed map showing Edmonton's Bike Network, including bike routes across the city.
Includes destinations, attractions, points of interest and a listing of bike stores, clubs and organizations.
The Province of Alberta Traffic Safety Act, the City of Edmonton Traffic Bylaw #5590 and the City of Edmonton contain formal regulations regarding bicycle traffic and use of transportation and parkland facilities.
Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. They're allowed on all roads as well as shared pathways, bike lanes, and bike routes.
Bike racks support secure parking for bicycles. If you notice a damaged bike rack, please report it to 311 or bikesandscooters@edmonton.ca.
If you are travelling on ETS with your bike, more information can be found at Bikes and E-scooters on ETS.
