Show threadMark Connolly 🍻 🚴🏼‍♀️ (he, him, his)Dec 17

@CyclingGuide That Vélo Canada Bikes report reminds us all that Cycle Toronto was named the National Cycling Advocate of the Year 2025, for their awesome work in launching an ultimately-successful constitutional challenge of the Ontario Government’s profoundly ill-conceived attempt to remove cycling lanes in Toronto.

The banner in the photo is a nice way to celebrate and share that win!

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Show threadMark Connolly 🍻 🚴🏼‍♀️ (he, him, his)Dec 17

@CyclingGuide Vélo Canada Bikes has released a report on their successful Bike Day on the Hill event back in October. Well worth having a look at it to see how they're building a coalition of like-minded parliamentarians. Postive progress can happen both nationally and locally at the same time!

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https://velocanadabikes.org/initiatives/bikedayonthehill/

Bike Day on the Hill - Vélo Canada Bikes

A non-partisan celebration of everyday cycling on Parliament Hill organized by national cycling advocacy organization Vélo Canada Bikes.

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Show threadMark Connolly 🍻 🚴🏼‍♀️ (he, him, his)Oct 10

@CyclingGuide And for folks who haven’t yet seen it, I *highly* recommend reading the ruling from Justice Paul Schabas. It’s a scathing assessment of the government’s legislation, and certainly the funniest legal document you’ll read today. In addition to the dry humour, it's filled with insightful, thoughtful analysis, and is an accessible and uplifting read.

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https://ecojustice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cycle-Toronto-v.-AGO-Reasons-for-Judgment-PBS-July-30-2025.pdf

Show threadMark Connolly 🍻 🚴🏼‍♀️ (he, him, his)Oct 10

@CyclingGuide There was an indoor reception that included approrpiate remarks from multiple politicians. And there were awards given out by Vélo Canada Bikes to various advocates and organizations. My favourite was the “2025 National Cycling Advocate of the Year” award. That award went to Cycle Toronto, who earlier this year won an historic legal victory over the Ontario government and its profoundly stupid, and unconstitutional, attempt to remove cycle lanes in downtown Toronto.

The photo below shows Cycle Toronto Executive Director Michael Longfield accepting the award from Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. (Photo by Vélo Canada Bikes)

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Mark Connolly 🍻 🚴🏼‍♀️ (he, him, his)Oct 10

On Wednesday I was in Ottawa for Bike Day on the Hill. It's an annual event that Vélo Canada Bike organizes and that features Parliamentarians (Members of Parliament and Senators) from across parties, all of whom support and advocate for cycling. It was great talking with folks about @CyclingGuide and hearing what other organizations are doing. Here’s a photo from the outdoor portion, with Vélo Canada Bikes Executive Director Samuel Benoit making some remarks to the assembled people.

(It was also a lot of fun to cycle in the city using the app for the first time! 😀🚴🏼‍♀️❤️)

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Sara FL KirkJun 3, 2024
Happy #WorldBicycleDay to all who celebrate! Riding a bike gives me a mental and physical workout, a connection with my surroundings and a means of transportation all in one go. We all need more #BikeJoy in our lives. Share yours.
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Sara FL KirkJun 2, 2024
The physical manifestation of #BikeJoy. From the May '24 #CriticalMassHFX ride in #BikeHFX #HalifaxNS https://urbanists.video/w/j9YmciQ7LLEwhXENhR7Lsg #CriticalMass #BikeTooter #BikeFriendlyCanada
Youthful exuberance at Critical Mass HFX (May 31, 2024)

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Sara FL KirkMay 22, 2024
Canada's national #Cycling count, #PedalPoll #SondoVelo is coming up June 4-9. If you want to help create a #BikeFriendlyCanada, you can learn more and sign up to count for a couple of hours that week - https://velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll/
Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo

Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo 2024 is taking place June 4 to 9. The count is a chance to evaluate the state of cycling in our communities. Together we get a “snapshot” of what cycling looks like in communities across Canada, at the same time, year over year. The data collected helps build the case for more, and better, cycling infrastructure. This growing data set is there for everyone to use to advocate for access to safe cycling choices for everyone, everywhere.

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Sara FL KirkDec 20, 2023
This beautiful and quirky bike bag from Pedal People could be yours with a $50+ donation to Vélo Canada Bikes, made before December 31, 2023 (1 draw ticket per $50 donation). Give the gift of a bicycle-friendly future or become a member today via https://membership.velocanadabikes.org/sys/website/?pageId=7744 #BikeFriendlyCanada #BikeTooter #Cycling #VeloCanadaBikes
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Sara FL KirkNov 25, 2023
Any #Canucks out there want to see #Canada do more to become a #cycling nation? This #GivingTuesday (Nov 28 2023), please consider a donation to #VéloCanadaBikes and help us continue our mission of building a #BikeFriendlyCanada. Why not also become a member to show your support? Donate here: http://membership.velocanadabikes.org/donate
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