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Two people cycling outdoors on the road. The Polygon gallery building is visible in the background.

Did you know that you could help us double your donation? A matching donation from your employer could double or triple the impact of a donation that you’ve made to HUB Cycling.  

Many companies will generously match your donation to HUB Cycling, including:

Thank you for your pledge to support HUB Cycling’s call for immediately reinstating the Stanley Park temporary bike lane to address road safety and transportation accessibility concerns.

The removal of the temporary protected bike lanes in Stanley Park resulted in:

 

 

HUB Cycling has worked hard for many years to reform the Motor Vehicle Act and better protect people walking and cycling. We are very excited to share that Bill 23 - 2023: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2023 has been approved in the BC Legislature. 

This success is made possible only due to HUB Cycling supporters. Thank you to everyone who made a donation, signed a petition, participated in a local committee, or shared HUB’s cycling advocacy work with their networks.

- by Louise Campbell

On one of the last beautiful days of summer, I joined Patrick and Petro for their weekly ride in Stanley park. As I arrived, Patrick announced excitedly that we would be cycling every inch of the Stanley Park seawall - a first for the duo this summer.

Riding a bicycle he borrowed from his grandson, Petro followed his friend from our meeting point at Coal Harbour to the entrance of the park. As we meandered through the throngs of people enjoying the sunshine, it was clear that riding with Patrick had made Petro a confident cyclist.

A few weeks ago Joming Lau, our Bike Host Program Coordinator joined Bibigul and Dave for one of their weekly rides. Here's a quick recap of this match, and his ride with them. 

Follow along with us this summer, as Joming Lau, HUB’s Bike Host Program Coordinator rides along with a few Newcomer Bike Host program matches to share what it’s like to participate in the program.
 
Bike Host Ride Along: Exploring the North Shore Spirit Trail with Tina and Karin
- By Joming Lau

Summer is finally here and warmer weather brings bright mornings and motivation to try something new. If you've been toying with the idea of cycling for transportation, now is the time!

We've pulled together a few handy tips to make your journey simple and enjoyable.

 

1. Easy does it

Pick a day that works best for you. If you're someone who feels energized after the weekend, Monday might be a good day to start. Commit to one day a week, building from there.

 

2. Consider your route

Through our Bike to School cycling safety programs we have instructed thousands of students on how to bike safely, and helped hundreds of new riders balance, pedal, and steer for the first time. However for some riders hopping on a bike has always posed an extra challenge; students with physical and cognitive disabilities may face additional barriers to participation, but with the help of specialized equipment and support they too can achieve success. Read on to learn about two adapted cyclists, Jared and Liam.

As the temperature dips, and more often than not, we wake up to the sound of rain sprinkling the streets, some of us contemplate leaving our bikes at home for our daily commute. Combining biking with transit can make your commute more manageable; hop on the bus in the morning and cycle home, take the Skytrain for the first leg of your journey, bike to the Seabus instead of walking. The multi-modal possibilities in Metro Vancouver are seemingly endless!

To help you navigate the different options, we’ve created a Bike + Transit cheat sheet below.

So you’re a fair-weather cyclist considering taking the plunge into wet weather riding - you’ve come to the right place. Good news, the kilometers you’ve already logged will help with this foray into fall and winter riding, and don’t worry, we were all newbies once. Your first step is to identify what’s different about cycling in the “off-season”. Here are a few keys tips to consider to keep you safe and dry during Vancouver’s most famous season: