Events & Community

Connect with Canada's vibrant cycling community. Discover local clubs, group rides, races, festivals, and social events that bring cyclists together from coast to coast.

Group cycling ride

Group Ride Etiquette: Canadian Edition

Master the unwritten rules of group cycling. Learn hand signals, pace management, communication, and courtesy for safe and enjoyable group rides across Canada.

Group Rides Safety
Cycling club group ride

Finding Your Local Cycling Club: Major Cities Guide

Connect with fellow cyclists in your city. Discover clubs in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and other major Canadian cities for every skill level and interest.

Clubs Urban
Competitive cycling race

Canadian Gran Fondos: Long Distance Cycling Events

Challenge yourself with Canada's premier long-distance cycling events. Learn about registration, training, and what to expect in gran fondo events across the country.

Races Challenge
Women's cycling group

Women's Cycling Communities: Breaking Barriers

Join supportive women's cycling groups across Canada. Discover initiatives promoting female participation, mentorship programs, and women-only cycling events.

Women Community
Cycling festival event

Canadian Cycling Festivals: Celebration of the Sport

Experience Canada's cycling festivals and charity rides. From urban celebrations to mountain events, discover how festivals bring communities together through cycling.

Festivals Charity
Family cycling group

Family-Friendly Cycling Groups: Kids Welcome

Introduce your family to cycling safely. Find family-oriented cycling groups, children's cycling programs, and events designed for multi-generational participation.

Family Safety
Winter cycling community

Winter Cycling Communities: Year-Round Riding

Don't let winter stop your cycling. Join winter cycling communities that embrace cold-weather riding, share snow and ice navigation tips, and maintain community through winter months.

Winter Cold Weather
Competitive cycling team

Getting Started in Competitive Cycling: Canadian Racing Scene

Transition from recreational to competitive cycling. Learn about local racing series, how to join a racing team, and what to expect in Canadian cycling competitions.

Racing Competitive

Community Guidelines

Building a welcoming and safe cycling community for everyone

Safety First

  • Always wear appropriate safety gear
  • Follow traffic laws and local rules
  • Look out for less experienced riders
  • Communicate hazards and changes

Group Etiquette

  • Use hand signals and verbal warnings
  • Maintain safe following distance
  • Respect pace and ability differences
  • Welcome new members warmly

Inclusivity

  • Create welcoming environments for all
  • Support beginner cyclists
  • Celebrate diversity in cycling
  • Share knowledge and experience