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!

#VeloCanadaBikes #BikeFriendlyCanada #BikeTooter #BikeTO

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.

#VeloCanadaBikes #BikeFriendlyCanada #BikeTooter #BikeTO

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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Show threadMark Connolly 🍻 🚴🏼‍♀️ (he, him, his)Aug 22, 2025

@CyclingGuide I was prompted to mention Vélo Canada Bikes because I received an email about their Annual General Meeting, which is coming up in September. Here’s a cool part: Anyone can attend! As they put it:

"Everyone is welcome to attend but only current Vélo Canada Bikes members are eligible to vote. You must register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting details and attend the meeting.”

If you’re at all curious, you can register now!

#Cycling #BikeTooter #VeloCanadaBikes

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5EaxDCimQ9a_N2_R--2KNQ#/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Vélo Canada Bikes 2025 Annual General Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Be a part of your national voice for everyday cycling by participating in the Vélo Canada Bikes Annual General Meeting! You must register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting details, calendar invite, agenda and attend the meeting. The deadline to register is Friday September 19th, 2025 at 11:59 EST. Are you a Vélo Canada Bikes member? Everyone is welcome to attend our AGM but only current Vélo Canada Bikes members are eligible to vote. Our membership consists of individuals, organizations and businesses across this land who are working in different ways and at every level to create a bicycle friendly Canada. If you aren’t a member yet, please join us! Join: https://membership.velocanadabikes.org/Sys/Login Please note that multiple members of organizations may attend, but only one vote per organization will be counted unless individuals have single memberships. If you aren’t sure about your membership status, please login to our membership portal or reach out to us at [email protected]. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER TOM FLOOD Tom Flood uses creative content and striking imagery to deconstruct misleading mainstream narratives around how our communities are organized. In this presentation for Canadian bicycle advocates, Tom will detail his path to this field and present examples of some of the places his work has turned up. He will demonstrate the power of clear messaging to reshape public conversations. Tom Flood worked in advertising for many years on a wide range of clients including corporate brand work for automotive clients. Things changed direction for him when he took his kids to school on their bikes and noticed the serious imbalance in our shared spaces. Over the last 5 years he has been developing strategy and creative through Rovélo Creative (creativebyrovelo.com)/

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Mark Connolly 🍻 🚴🏼‍♀️ (he, him, his)Aug 22, 2025

Vélo Canada Bikes is “a national non-profit organization working to build a bicycle friendly Canada. We are the national voice and organizing body for promoting cycling as a means of everyday transportation and recreation. “

@CyclingGuide is a member organization, and I truly value the monthly meetings that I join in on with members from across Canada. The people I’ve met are all wonderful 😀🚴🏼‍♀️❤️

I’ve you’re a cycling advocate, consider becoming a member!

#Cycling #BikeTooter #VeloCanadaBikes

https://velocanadabikes.org/membership/

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Become a member now. Help us build a better, bike-friendly Canada.

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DeathByDenimMar 16, 2025

Finally got around to deal with the #DougFord bribe check.

Donated is all to #CycleTO, #VéloCanadaBikes and the #OttawaHospital.

I'm hoping Cycle Toronto will be able to kill that stupid bill 212 and Doug Ford should have invested in healthcare to start with.

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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