Thank you to Our 2026 Sponsors & Community Partners
The inaugural YYCycleFest 2026 was made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, community partners, exhibitors, and volunteers.
Together, we helped bring Calgary’s cycling community together to celebrate active transportation, youth empowerment, and community connection.
Interested in partnering with CycleFest 2027?
Join our mailing list or contact us to learn about future sponsorship opportunities.
Celebrating our 2026 Partners
We are grateful to every organization that invested in the success of our inaugural festival. Through financial support, in-kind contributions, programming, and community leadership, our partners helped create an accessible, family-friendly celebration of cycling for Calgary.
CycleFest is an Ideal Partnership for Organizations that:
- Are committed to youth empowerment and community well-being
- Support sustainability, active transportation, and healthy communities
- Prioritize equity, accessibility, and community investment
- Seek meaningful opportunities for employee and community engagement
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
Although sponsorship opportunities for YYCycleFest 2026 have now concluded, we’re already planning future events.
Organizations interested in supporting youth mobility, cycling education, and active transportation are encouraged to contact us to discuss partnership opportunities.
To receive our Sponsorship Package or schedule a conversation: 📧 events@youthenroute.ca
The Impact We Created Together
We’re always interested in connecting with organizations that share our vision of creating healthier, safer, and more connected communities through cycling and active transportation. When youth gain access to cycling education and equipment, they gain:
- Independence
- Confidence
- Safer routes to school and community spaces
- Stronger connection to their city
The inaugural YYCycleFest 2026 brought together Calgary’s cycling community to celebrate active transportation, youth empowerment, and healthy, connected communities. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, partners, volunteers, exhibitors, and attendees, the event created meaningful community impact across education, recreation, sustainability, and active transportation.
Your support helps remove mobility barriers and build a more inclusive Calgary.
Community Impact
Our sponsors helped make it possible to:
- Deliver Calgary’s inaugural city-wide celebration of cycling and active transportation.
- Increase awareness of safe cycling, active transportation, and healthy lifestyles.
- Connect families with cycling education, community organizations, and local businesses.
- Showcase sustainable transportation solutions and innovative bicycle technologies.
- Build new partnerships that strengthen Calgary’s cycling ecosystem.
- Support Youth en Route’s mission of empowering youth through bicycle access, education, and active transportation.
2026 Impact Highlights
| Event Attendance | 2,500+ projected attendees |
| Community Partners | 20+ community organizations and programming partners |
| Sponsors | 26+ financial and in-kind sponsors supporting the inaugural festival |
| Exhibitors & Vendors | 45+ organizations, businesses, and exhibitors invited to participate |
| Volunteers | 80+ youth volunteers, plus Youth en Route staff and additional community volunteers* |
| Programming | Learn-to-Ride sessions, guided CycleTrack tours, bicycle education, family activities, live entertainment, and community activations. |
Looking Ahead
The success of YYCycleFest 2026 established a strong foundation for future editions. We look forward to continuing to grow the festival alongside our sponsors and community partners while creating even greater opportunities to inspire active transportation and healthier, more connected communities.