Calgary’s Community Cycling Festival

CycleFest

Thank You, Calgary!

Thank you to everyone who helped make the inaugural CycleFest a success. From our sponsors and community partners to our volunteers, vendors, exhibitors, performers, and attendees, your support helped create a welcoming event that celebrated cycling, community, and active transportation.

As we reflect on this year’s event and begin planning for the future, we invite you to stay connected for updates on upcoming initiatives and future CycleFest announcements.

Why It Matters

Access to safe, reliable, and active transportation can transform lives. When young people have a bike—and the skills and confidence to ride it safely—they gain greater independence, improved well-being, and stronger connections to their communities.

CycleFest helps remove barriers to mobility by promoting cycling education, accessibility, and community engagement. Through partnerships, hands-on programming, and family-friendly experiences, the festival encourages healthier, more connected, and more sustainable communities across Calgary.

About CycleFest

Support Youth Mobility

CycleFest is Youth en Route’s signature, community building event to spread awareness about our school programs and support our mission of delivery freedom and independence for youth.

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Our Sponsors & Community Partners

CycleFest is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and local organizations.

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Stay Connected

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What is CycleFest?

CycleFest is Youth en Route’s annual community cycling festival, bringing together families, local businesses, community organizations, volunteers, and cycling enthusiasts to celebrate active transportation, cycling safety, and sustainable mobility.

Designed to be welcoming and inclusive for people of all ages and experience levels, CycleFest showcases the many ways cycling can strengthen communities while connecting attendees with local resources, educational opportunities, and interactive activities.

Programming may vary each year but typically includes:

Kids Bike Trade Up
Learn-to-Ride sessions
Bicycle checks
Community exhibits and interactive demonstrations
Local businesses, exhibitors, and community partners
Family-friendly activities and entertainment

Through community partnerships and public participation, CycleFest helps support Youth en Route’s mission of empowering youth and promoting safe, accessible, and sustainable transportation across Calgary.

About CycleFest

CycleFest by the Numbers

The inaugural CycleFest brought together Calgary’s cycling community through a day of active transportation, education, recreation, and community connection. While planning continues for future editions, we’re proud of what we accomplished together.

Community Impact

🚲 2,500+ estimated attendees

🤝 45+ sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, and community partners

🙋 80+ volunteers supporting event operations

🎭 8+ performers and live entertainment acts

Youth & Family Programming

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities for all ages

🚴 Learn-to-Ride programming for new cyclists

🚲 Kids Bike Trade Up supporting youth access to bicycles

🛠️ Bicycle safety education and bike maintenance resources

Community Experiences

🏒 Interactive activities, demonstrations, and games

🎪 Community exhibitor marketplace

🎵 Live music and entertainment

🌱 Active transportation and sustainability education

Collaboration & Partnerships

CycleFest was made possible through collaboration with community organizations, local businesses, volunteers, government agencies, cycling advocates, and generous sponsors committed to building a healthier, safer, and more connected Calgary.

Together, we’re helping create more opportunities for youth, families, and communities to experience the benefits of cycling and active transportation.