Cycling for Everyone, Everywhere.

Vélo Canada Bikes is a dynamic organization providing a strong national voice for everyday cycling in Canada. We envision a Canada where people of all ages and abilities can cycle safely, conveniently, and enjoyably to/from/within any community in the country.

Latest News

Explore the latest cycling news from across Canada, as well as news and articles of Vélo Canada Bikes.

We’re Hiring

Anders Swanson February 16, 2023

Vélo Canada Bikes, founded in 2012, is a national non-profit organization that is working to

Thankyou Brian Pincott!

Anders Swanson May 30, 2022

Dear Friends, Members and Partners of Vélo Canada Bikes, It is with deep gratitude that

A look at Budget 2022

Brian Pincott April 11, 2022

Are cycling & AT “One and Done”? On April 7th, Budget 2022 was unveiled, the

Where are the bikes?

Brian Pincott April 5, 2022

The Emissions Reduction Plan misses out on bikes. On March 29, 2022, the Government of

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For a bike-friendly Canada

Since 2012 Velo Canada Bikes has worked for a bike friendly Canada. Hosting national Bike Summits, cycling industry round tables, lobby days in Ottawa, National Advocacy Check-Ins and more, VCB facilitates dialogue in Canada on cycling, using science and evidence-based research, benchmarking, best practices and policies.

Our Priorities

We build on the successes, initiate projects to address gaps, support local advocacy and government, and advocate for more work where we need to do better. Our work is focused around the following priority areas, but definitely not limited to them.

Data and Information

To make the best decisions possible we need the best data possible. Vélo Canada Bikes identifies data gaps and develops programs to fill them.

- Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo
- National Infrastructure Census

National Active Transportation Strategy

The 2021 announcement of the NATS was a huge success for VCB. We work to ensure that funding flows and execution is successful, We’re building tools and data to support a successful implementation of the Strategy and getting infrastructure on the ground.

- Active Transportation Fund
- National Active Transportation Strategy

Infrastructure Standards

With the increased demand for safe cycling infrastructure and interest in municipalities to actually build it, it is important we have a common understanding of minimum requirements, nomenclature, and maintenance.

- Bike land standards
- Highway Safety

Better access

Vélo Canada Bikes is always working to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to access safe and effective choices. That means identifying & working to remove barriers to cycling.

- E-Bike Legislation
- Equity in Cycling

Events

Join us and attend one of our upcoming events to get involved. You can contact us for more information about events or for any requests.

Become a Member

Our members make us who we are. Vélo Canada Bikes offers several annual membership options. Whether you are an enthusiastic individual or representing an organization that shares our vision, become a member today! The people and organizations who support us want a better country for themselves, their family, their employees and strangers they’ve never met. Simply put, become a member of Vélo Canada Bikes and you join a community of people with a vision.

Support our vision

Cycling makes Canada better. Want to help us make a change? Donate to support the work we do!

Cycling for Everyone, Everywhere.​