Hi! I moved to Edmonton last summer and have been commuting on my Yuba Mundo with my kids(s) in tow, but my youngest is switching preschools so I am planning to start using a Lemond touring bike that my dad used on a cross-Canada cycle fundraiser in the mid-2000s but has been sitting dormant for the last 10 years. While I do most of my own bike maintenance, it needs some steering work that I haven't done before so it seems like a good reason to have it checked out all round to make sure there were no surprises. I have used United for some spare parts and winters tires, but I would love to support a smaller LBS if anyone has any recommendations. I live near Southgate and work at the UofA so even better if it's somewhere in between or even between Southgate and Century Park. Thanks in advance!

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This new bridge at 167 Ave on East End Trail will be ready to ride next year.

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I'm looking for some good road bike routes just outside the city. I've ridden out to Beaumont and enjoyed it. Looking for more like that.

Moving back to Edmonton after a couple of years…. I am wanting to know if there is any local bike shops that sell Electric cargo bikes that can haul kids and cargo? If so can you let me know what they are called so I can check them out! Thank you kindly

Hey guys, I have never participated in a road cycling event before and I was considering doing the MS Bike tour this year to support family with MS. I don't see a lot of info about this on their site and I was wondering if anyone here knows if you can participate in this event as a solo rider? Is there anything from someone with experience that I should know?

Trying to find someone in Edmonton who has bought a bike from Canyon. How was your experience? After trying some gravel bikes locally, they might have the right combination of components/features that I’m after, but buying basically blind scares me.

Thanks!

I just got my first bike in far too long (first one that isn't a 100$ walmart special) and am really enjoying it. What I'm wondering is if there are groups that go for rides?

I’m curious on accessibility on taking the fat bike out there for an afternoon.Is it a complete takeover of cross country skiers in the winter time?

I know it won’t be the most exciting ride but it’s something different. I’ve been to Elk Island for winter rides before.

Enter for a chance to win the City of Edmonton’s Winter Cycling Photo Contest!

Win 1 of 5 registrations to the Winter Cycling Congress on February 22-24.

To enter:

• Post a picture of yourself winter cycling on Instagram

• Tell everyone what you enjoy most about winter cycling

• Tag @CityofEdmonton and include #YegWinterBike2024 in your post

This contest runs from February 2, 2024 at 12:01am until February 12, 2024 at 11:59pm MST.

A total of five (5) winners will be selected by random draw from all entries on February 15, 2024 at 8:30am MST.

More info and full contest rules can be found here edmonton.ca/transportation/cycling_walking/winter-bike-riding

Winter Bike to Work Day is on Friday, February 9!

The city is hosting a small gathering at the Garneau Lamp on the corner of 88 Ave and 109 Street (SW corner of the High Level Bridge), 7.30-9AM

Bring your bike and they’ll bring warm drinks and treats! Don’t forget your reusable mug!

Who else was out in this?

Not a very long commute, longer than my usual but still only about 5km.

Still, this was the first time I did it in an actual snowfall, and I'm pretty pleased with myself.

VERY sketchy at points, with the fresh, wet snow over ice bumps and ruts, but I didn't go down, so I'll take it as a win.

I’m very happy that the weather has warmed up!

My Planet Bike USB-rechargable Blaze is now at the point where I need to charge it after 20 minutes of continuous running time, and that's problematic enough to me that it's time for a new one. I am an experienced cycle commuter of 20 years, but this is my first full winter of bike commuting ever. My clothing is adequate, my studded tires wonderful, the winter bike itself is perfect for my needs, but I need a light optimized for winter commutes. Here's what you need to know:

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• I only need this light in winter. I have a bike with a hub generator and excellent lighting the rest of the year.
• In the parlance of "see and be seen", my "be seen" set up is excellent. I am 50 and need to see.
• My work commute is strictly urban, about 6 km round trip, but I do like a bright light. Urban routes have their hazards, too, and I like to know what I am approaching.
• My bike parking is secure at work, but I need it to be easily removable when I am not at work. I want a handlebar setup.
• My rear light (batteries!) is working fine, so I only need a front. If I have to get another rear light to get the front due to package deals, however, so be it.
• It seems like all the good lights charge with USB these days, but I realize that if my Blaze took batteries, I would likely not need a new light at this time. So, I am not at all adverse to going back to batteries, but I'll deal with USB charging if that's all I can get.
• I need something that functions well when we have extreme cold temperatures. I think this bout of extreme cold is what finally did my Blaze in. As such, I suspect that lights with fancy sensors and/or sounds or panels are not practical for my needs or for the extreme cold. The Blaze had a red glow that would appear when it was time to recharge, and that's fancy enough for me. A couple of brightness settings is also just fine for my needs.
• My budget is not tight for this, but I'd like to keep it at $100 or less if possible.

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I would easily be able to figure out the best light for my commute were it not for the extreme cold factor. I am hoping that some of you here have experience with that and can guide me towards something that meets my needs and will hold up in the extreme cold. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Whenever I get on my bike at -30C I think to myself that I am SO glad I don't have to worry about warming my car/scraping the windows/being cold/if it will start/etc. I also feel very grateful to have the appropriate winter gear (and feel so sorry for the homeless who do not..). I used to wear layers of heavy second hand clothes but over the years have upgraded everything. Now the only heavy thing is my boots and I have no need for a mid-layer of any kind. Bring on the -40C!

I've been at this winter hustle on two wheels for many years and I'm thrilled to see so many folks out today. It feels like there are more and more of us/you out there each winter which is really encouraging.

Beautiful conditions today, with some luck we'll have cleared paths for tomorrow's commute. See you on the paths!

Hello

Last night someone broke into my balcony and stole my bicycle from there. I left it there for a while, waiting to get rid of the ice on the tires, meanwhile someone broke into the building and stole it (my camera got it/I'll post the video). I live in Downtown, next to Rogers Place.

The bike is a black Argon 18 Arsenic (Carbon Fiber, with a repair on the left seat stay and another on the top tube). Yellow Fizik tritone saddle. XTR/Ultegra mixed crankset. Look carbon stem. Easton MonkeyLite bars. Shimano M520 clipless pedals. Fulcrum quattro wheelset.

The bike is registred and updated in Bikeindex. Also reported to the Police.
Report number: #24 - 73693

If you happen to see this bike, don't hesitate to lock it up/call me/anything.

My contact:(780) 716-4158kevynharder@gmail.com

(I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post this here, sorry. I'm just frustrated since it was my instrument of work, since I'm a bike courier)

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Hey all,

We are looking to enroll our kids in a bike club this coming 2024 season. They will be turning 5&7 years old. They both are fairly capable riders, our oldest more so. I'm finding most clubs start at around age 8.

We appreciate any and all information about bike clubs in Edmonton!

Use extra caution when riding down Connor's Road multiuse path when the Edmonton Ski Club is making snow.

The snow drifts & settles according to the wind/direction of snowblowers and some areas of snow deposit on the path are much deeper than other areas.

I was cruising to work this morning and made some lovely "S" curves myself after nearly going A over T when the snowpack suddenly increased from a skiff to ~couple inches!

Happy riding!

Views of downtown Edmonton from Ada Blvd