Hi, I’m Sam, a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, Class of 2030. I’m passionate about biking, as a way to get around and as a lens for thinking about better, more sustainable transportation. My work and curiosity comes from that mix of engineering problem‑solving and a love for active mobility. When I’m not buried in projects or co‑op work, you’ll probably find me in the gym,…
Each year, the Alberta Parks and Recreation Association, of which Youth en Route is a member, recognizes outstanding people and community organizations that have impacted Alberta. Youth en Route’s executive director Laura Shutiak received the award at the ARPA conference in Lake Louise in October. “We are thrilled to get this recognition from our peers…
Every day, thousands of youth across Calgary face barriers to mobility, independence, and opportunity. At Youth en Route, we believe a bike is more than just a mode of transportation—it’s a gateway to freedom, confidence, and connection. We work in Calgary High Schools every week, and see how just a few tentative pedal rotations can…
Corey Kruchkowski donated 15 of his awesome Kruch Custom Steel Bicycle’s-built G-Trex to Youth en Route for our programs. It’s our largest donation to date! Painted in YER’s dynamic Blue and Yellow, these bikes will be part of the fleets we use at schools to teach basic cycling skills. “We’ve had our first G-Trex at…
We are excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year. After our busy year and huge impact last year, Youth en Route has grown to better support teachers and learning. Kimberley Nelson has taken on a leadership role as the Program Manager for Youth en Route. Based on feedback received from our student advisory council,…
Youth en Route has been thrilled with the response to our Kids Bike Trade UP events held in May and July. People have lined up, signed up and been hugely appreciative of the concept. So many parents told us they just couldn’t keep their growing kids in bikes – it was too expensive and they…
