Recent Blog Posts - #YEGBike

Delivery Day
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  It was a good day to ride. On November 15, we launched our first charity campaign under the moniker Two Wheels Good to collect donations of winter clothing for Youth Empowerment and Support Services of Edmonton. As we set up donation boxes, we had no idea what to expect – whether the...
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Winter Clothing Ride
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Winter Clothing Ride
Since November 15, we’ve been collecting donations of winter clothing for Youth Empowerment Support Services (YESS) of Edmonton, and our donation boxes at Redbike, Earth’s General Store, Revolution Cycle, and Mud, Sweat, and Gears have been filled to overflowing Tomorrow we’ll be moun...
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#CoffeeOutside
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We’re happy to announce the beginning of a new local tradition. Inspired by a group in Portland, we’re launching an Edmonton version of #CoffeeOutside.  Once a week we’ll gather somewhere along the river valley – camp stoves, thermoses, and portable coffeemakers in hand &#...
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#irideYEG – Adam Patterson
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#irideYEG – Adam Patterson
What is your commute like? 30 min – A mix of residential, main streets and industrial. Smooth asphalt to roads that look like a war zone. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? I live in an older community so I love the elm-lined streets. I used to go for a 14 km […]
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#irideYEG – Bruce MacPherson
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#irideYEG – Bruce MacPherson
What is your commute like? 20-40 mins – my workplaces vary. The fabulous Mill Creek trail is a feeder for most of my routes – I move north faster than a car there. I take trails and bike routes when I can, but for about 20% of the time I stake out a space in traffic. […]
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#irideYEG – Andrew Rogers
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#irideYEG – Andrew Rogers
What is your commute like? I ride a few days a week along roads, paths, and the ravine. How long have you been cycling? What got you started? I was reintroduced to cycling this past month after a ten year hiatus. I decided one day that I should become healthier, and I remembered that I […]
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#irideYEG – David Shepherd
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#irideYEG – David Shepherd
What is your commute like? 10-12 km. I use the Railtown multi-use path, 102 ave, and Rice Howard Way. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? The fantastic local music scene, the Metro Cinema, the local bike community, and the river valley. That there’s so many talented, visi...
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#irideYEG – Brian Shuchuk
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#irideYEG – Brian Shuchuk
What is your commute like? Between 30-60km daily – 60% MUP and 40% road. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? The parks along the entire River Valley. Oh, and our shiny talus dome balls. Seriously, I am a fan! How long have you been cycling? What got you started? I’v...
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#irideYEG – Dave Buchanan
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#irideYEG – Dave Buchanan
What is your commute like? 25 minutes – a combination of backroads, sidewalks, and a bit on major roads like Stony Plain. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? The river valley, 104 street market, Alexander Circle, the Duchess Bake Shop, the new footbridge by Fort Edmonton,...
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#irideYEG – Joe Lizotte
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#irideYEG – Joe Lizotte
What is your commute like? 20 km – a mixture of side streets, multi-use trails, and roads. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? The summer festival season. The vibrant arts community. How long have you been cycling? What got you started? Since I was six years old. I enjoye...
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#irideYEG – Andy W.
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#irideYEG – Andy W.
What is your commute like? 28 km – I start on 111 street MUP, make my way to 109 street time restricted bike lane, cross the high level bridge, and then head to 101 street to continue north. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? The abundance of free ODRs (outdoor rinks). P...
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#irideYEG – Barbara Meister
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#irideYEG – Barbara Meister
What is your commute like? 34 km – along Whyte Ave. How long have you been cycling? What got you started? I have always loved riding a bike. I started bike commuting for fitness, to save on parking and because I enjoy it What do you like about biking in Edmonton? The same thing I […]
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#irideYEG – Margaret Milner
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#irideYEG – Margaret Milner
What is your commute like? 10 km – Flat, short and mostly on MUPs. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? The bike trials, the river valley, and the amazing sense of community we have here. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. How long have you been cycling? What got...
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#irideYEG – Dave Hall
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#irideYEG – Dave Hall
What is your commute like? 30 km – River valley, bike routes and a few streets. Thankfully, my company has installed a bike rack inside for me and other cyclists. What are some of your favourite things about Edmonton? It’s growing to be a top notch foodie city with a good standard of ...
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#irideYEG – Keshav Das
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#irideYEG – Keshav Das
What is your commute like? 30 minutes – Roads, MUP’s and bike lanes. The river valley or downtown areas after everyone has gone home. Downtown becomes a very interesting place then! I’m not really a commuter as much as a rider for pleasure and exercise. What are some of your fav...
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