Go to the Bicycle Film Festival, win an E-Bike!
The great team at Ridley’s Cycle is combining two things that youth love – Bicycles and Movies – into an event to support Youth en Route.
Ridley’s is bringing the 25th Anniversary edition of the Bicycle Film Festival to Calgary on August 15 for one showing at the Globe Theater. (With only 350 tickets for sale, you should get yours now! ) An international event, the BFF selects short films that tell diverse stories about bikes, often showing how they empower people around the world. Started in 2001, BFF screenings have happened in over 100 cities worldwide. This is the first in-person BFF in Calgary – there was an online version that happened in 2020 – and Youth en Route is thrilled to be a part of it.
We are honored to be the beneficiary of proceeds of the BFF, which will bring Southern Alberta’s cycling community together for some informative and inspiring films. To raise some extra money and build awareness of the BFF, Ridley’s, with support of their suppliers and partners, have donated a variety of prizes for a Youth en Route / BFF Raffle. Tickets are just $10 each.
“Youth en Route uses our favourite tools, education and the bicycle, to bring joy and confidence to students in our community,” said Ridley’s owner Kristyn Hall. “Youth enRoute’s programs allow youth, who may never have the opportunity otherwise, to fall in love with cycling. We are thrilled to be able to support their work.”
Win an Aventon e-bike!
First prize for the raffle is an Aventon Level 2 E-Bike (size large) This is city cruising E-Bike with torque sensor and 90 km range comes from one of the innovators in the E-Bike world. An amazing ride! Plus you have the added benefit of access to Ridley’s experts for fitting, accessories and ongoing maintenance/repair at from any of Ridleys three locations.
Second prize is a Kruch Custom Bike Frame, fork and stem/handlebars – including powder coated in a colour of your choosing. Corey Kruchowsk ABOUT | Kruch Handmade Bicycles is an artist and bike enthusiast who creates bike frames of Chromoly steel for all types of riders. Urban mountain bike might sound like an oxymoron, but when Kruch builds it, it works. You can take the frame and kit it out to your specs for true custom biking experience.
Prize 3 & 4 are Shimano Deore XT Brake Upgrade Kits known for their consistent modulation, top-tier power and smooth actuation in all conditions. Ride Shimano Canada | Shop Shimano Footwear, Eyewear, Pedals & Cleats. These new brakes are ready to be installed.
Fifth Prize is $500 Cash – Not too shabby for the final prize. And it makes sure that there is something for everyone on our prize list – because everyone can use $500! We’ll print 1,500 tickets and the draw will be done at Ridley’ Cycle on Monday August 18th – after the BFF event.
We’ll print 1,500 tickets and the draw will be done at Ridley’ Cycle on Monday August 18th – after the BFF event.
Where to buy tickets
Easiest way to get your ticket is to stop into any of the three Ridley’s locations – Kensington, Westhills and Okotoks. Ask for the raffle tickets at the cash register.
Or, stop by Youth en Route’s HUB at Shedpoint, 1212 34 AVE SE. We are open Wednesday or Thursday from 9-5 or by appointment. Send an email to bikehub@youthenroute.ca If you just want a ticket, and you can’t get over to buy one. We can take a phone call and do a manual entry of a credit card. We’d send you a photo of your ticket and stub. Email bikehub@youthenroute.ca
But the best option, by far, is to attend to the Film Festival at the Globe Theatre on August 15. Be inspired and share some bike love. You’ll be able to buy a raffle ticket from the members of our Youth Advisory Council (Link to YAC page). And there will be door prizes and lots of other fun. Bike Calgary (link) is providing secure bike parking.
Connecting and celebrating cycling
“Youth en Route is thrilled to be the recipient of this support,” said Laura Shutiak, executive director of Youth en Route, which empowers youth with the skills, confidence and equipment to ride a bike to get where they want to go. “In our four short years of existence, we’ve grown to reach an amazing number of youth. One week at a school costs us about $5,000 – in staffing, equipment moving and bike fleet maintenance. These funds come at a very welcome time and will help us get on the right path for the 2024-25 school year,” said Shutiak.
