Cycling
Recent stories about cycling
A moment in history: April 26, 1897
On this day 126 years ago, Edmonton businesses were cashing in from cyclists during the bicycle boom.
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Budget deliberations continue following $100M for Edmonton Bike Plan
Voting on more than 60 amendments to the proposed 2023-2026 capital budget began on Friday, with city council approving $100 million for the implementation of the Edmonton Bike Plan.
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Project adds hundreds of kilometres of bike paths to Google Street View
With the help of funding from a Community-Based Budgeting Project created by two city councillors, Eugene Chen has added more than 500 kilometres of Edmonton bike paths to Google Street View. Now he is hoping to keep the project going by enlisting the help of community groups and volunteers.
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Speaking Municipally considers proposed bike lane expansion
Episode 192 of Taproot's civic affairs podcast takes a look at urban planning committee's decision to consider a couple of options for rapidly expanding Edmonton's bike lane network.
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Stage-less performers meet cycling audience at dance festival
Having been without a permanent venue for more than a year, Mile Zero Dance's 2022 season has been defined by unconventional locations and site-specific performances. So it's fitting that to wrap up the dance company's festival on July 24, a roving bike audience will be invited to take in "little snippets of dance" along a six-stop route.
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Weekend agenda: June 24-26, 2022
This weekend offers the opportunity to engage with Indigenous creators, cheer on some cyclists, celebrate the opening of a new community, have a real wild night, or kick off the start of JazzFest.
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Proposed redesign of 101 Avenue creates danger, say cyclists
Some cyclists say proposed changes to the intersection of 101 Avenue and 75 Street are unsafe. The Edmonton Bike Coalition is holding a protest northeast of the intersection on June 18 to draw attention to the problems and suggest what a safe intersection for biking and walking would look like.
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Stolen bike recovery climbing thanks to online registry
Bike Index, the non-profit bike registry that makes it easier to reunite cyclists with their stolen bikes, appears to be more popular in Edmonton than anywhere else in Canada.
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Alberta Bike Swap returns with family-friendly addition
A popular event that gives cyclists a chance to buy and sell bikes without the hassles of online marketplaces is returning to Edmonton, this time with plans to include children's bikes, too.
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