Youth en Route Launches CycleFest 2026: Building Community, Confidence, and a More Bike-Friendly Calgary
Youth en Route Launches CycleFest 2026 | Calgary Community Cycling Festival
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Youth en Route, Bathtub Bikes, opening DIY bike shop
The secret is out of the saddle bag, so to speak. Youth en Route is partnering with Bathtub Bikes and opening a community bike shop. It’s a unique partnership between a small business and a small charity that will deliver a needed service in Calgary – a place to fix your own bike. The goal…
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Engineering Co-op student working to improve YER’s adaptive trikes
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,…
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Youth en Route wins ARPA Youth award
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…
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Giving Tuesday: Help Youth Ride Into Opportunity
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…
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Kruch bikes donation helps YER share joy of cycling
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…
