Markham Cycles: 2022 Year in Review
1/2023 - That’s a wrap on Markham Cycles 2022! Over the past year, Markham Cycles transitioned from its 2021 hybrid model back to full-time in-person programming. We were thrilled to open the doors... Read More
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Reflections On Setting Up A New Bike Hub In Newmarket
11/2022 - By Mathew Varela and Sarah Nguyen Newmarket Cycles hit the ground running this year with group rides, workshops, a bicycle lending library, and other programs to cultivate a love for... Read More
Webinar Series: Supporting Active School Travel in Ontario
11/2022 - Every Friday between November 18th and December 2nd, join The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) and Green Communities Canada for a three-part webinar series exploring policies and programs that support... Read More
Right to wind in your hair: Cycling Without Age takes ride down Unionville Main Street
10/2022 - A free riding day was held on Sept. 9 in Markham’s Unionville Main Street area, which allowed older adults who cannot cycle for themselves to take a free ride in... Read More
New body of research on cycling in the suburbs: Protect cyclists and people will ride
8/2022 - Municipalities across Canada are making progress to encourage cycling and make it safer to ride. Recent federal investments, such as the Active Transportation Fund, are accelerating the pace of critically important... Read More
Walk, ride or play with Open Street Markham this summer
7/2022 - MARKHAM, ON – July 27, 2022 – For the third Summer in a row, the City of Markham is helping residents stay active with Open Street Markham, presented by York University.... Read More
TCAT is thrilled to announce Newmarket Cycles, our newest community bike hub
6/2022 - TCAT is beyond thrilled to announce that Newmarket Cycles has officially launched, with in-person programming starting this week. Pictured above is Newmarket Cycles’s inaugural group ride, which went off with huge success on Wednesday,... Read More
Charity bringing new bicycling hub to Newmarket
6/2022 - Newmarket’s new and old cycling enthusiasts alike will soon have a new hub to enjoy the activity. The Toronto-based Center for Active Transportation has announced that it will be launching... Read More
Student leader talks about his high school’s booming cycling culture
6/2022 - Cover Photo: Petersen in front of Bill Hogarth Secondary School (Photo by: Sheffield Wong) “Build it and they will come” — that’s what Brayden Petersen, a student at Markham’s Bill Hogarth... Read More
June is Bike Month
6/2022 - Bike Month is an opportunity for people to try riding a bike for the first time, learn new skills, or simply have fun and connect with new people. It’s taking... Read More
Markham school first to pilot School Streets community safety program
5/2022 - The goal is to create car-free zone during peak times The City of Markham, together with York Region District School Board and the Regional Municipality of York, have launched School... Read More
We Are Hiring a ‘Community Outreach and Program Coordinator’!
2/2022 - The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) is looking for a multifaceted teammate to play an integral role in launching Newmarket Cycles and run on-the-ground programming at TCAT’s fourth Community Bike... Read More