Bike Month

Thank you for participating in Bike Month this June!

Bike Month celebrated the many benefits of cycling and encouraged residents to choose two wheels for commuting, recreation, and everyday transportation. Throughout June, participants logged bike trips, explored local cycling routes, and learned more about cycling safety, infrastructure, and tourism through a series of engaging webinars. By logging bike trips through the Smart Commute Tool, participants helped demonstrate the positive impact cycling has on reducing emissions, improving health, and creating more sustainable communities. Cyclists were also entered for a chance to WIN one of several $100 Shop Local gift cards.

Learning Through Webinars

As part of Bike Month, Smart Commute hosted a series of informative webinars featuring transportation professionals, researchers, municipal staff, and cycling advocates. These sessions explored cycling safety, infrastructure, equity in active transportation, secure bike parking, and cycle tourism opportunities across Ontario.

Recordings of all webinars are posted below:

  1. Get Ready to Cycle: Basics, Gear, and Safety – Thursday, May 28, 2026

    Learn about practical tips on bike safety, maintenance, bicycle equipment, rules of the road, and cycling techniques to help participants ride confidently throughout the season.

  2. The Present and Future of Cycling in Toronto – Thursday, June 4, 2026

    Representatives from the City of Toronto discussed recent cycling achievements and future plans to expand and improve Toronto's cycling network.

  3. Equity-Based Active Transportation Research and Experience – Thursday, June 11, 2026

    This session explores barriers to participation in active transportation and shared strategies for engaging equity-deserving communities.

  4. More than Good Enough – Advancing Public Bike Parking Options – Thursday, June 18, 2026

    Representatives from the City of London highlighted innovative bike parking solutions, successful implementation strategies, and lessons learned from London's Bike Parking Implementation Plan.

  5. Know Before You Go with Municipal 511: Keep Winter Commute Safe – Wednesday, February 25, 2026

    Representatives shared how Municipal 511 services provide valuable winter road information, helping commuters make informed travel decisions and stay safe during changing conditions.

Thank You for Riding With Us

Bike Month showcased the power of cycling as a healthy, sustainable, and enjoyable transportation option. Whether you logged a bike trip, attended a webinar, explored a new route, or simply chose to ride more often, your participation helped promote active transportation and support safer, more connected communities.

Thank you for making Bike Month 2026 a success and for helping build a more bicycle-friendly future, one ride at a time!