About Vélo Canada Bikes
Vélo Canada Bikes, founded in 2012, is a national non-profit organization working to build a bicycle friendly Canada. We are the national voice and organizing body for promoting cycling as a means of everyday transportation and recreation.
We work at the federal level and collaborate with all levels of government, industry, academia, and social sector organizations to:
- Improve access to safe cycling for all people in Canada.
- Promote the bicycle as a transportation mode of choice for moving people and goods.
- Gather and disseminate the latest knowledge and trends related to cycling.
- Influence policy and funding for cycling in Canada.
- Educate Canadians regarding the benefits of access to safe cycling, and how this can transform our society into a healthier, greener, more equitable and prosperous place.
- Support and amplify cycling advocacy efforts across the country, industry, academia, and social sector organizations.
Our vision
A Canada where cycling is safe and accessible, for all people and all journeys.
Our mission
To build a bicycle friendly Canada, for all ages and abilities, through knowledge mobilization, collaboration, and catalyzing change at the federal level. We will promote cycling as a powerful form of everyday transportation and recreation, and champion the bicycle’s ability to provide health, environmental, economic and social benefits to society
Areas of Focus
Advocacy & Government Relations
- Cycling Infrastructure
- E-bike regulation
- Vulnerable Road Users
Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
- coast-to-coast-to-coast
- Facilitation
- Supporting local groups
Organizational Effectiveness
- Sustainable NFP
- Equity Seeking
- Strong governance
Knowledge Mobilization
- Infrastructure database
- cyclist research
- presentations
Board of Directors & Staff
Dr. Sara Kirk
Director (NS) Sara is a Professor of Health Promotion and Scientific Director
Kathy Manners
Director (ON) Kathy is a results-oriented, values-based community leader and
Michael Thomas Kowalsky
Director (QC) An all-season veteran courier, Kowalsky navigated Montreal’s road
Brian Pincott
Executive Director (MB) Brian brings a wealth of experience to the work, as well as a strong commitment to our shared vision. He was a City Councillor at the City of Calgary from 2007 to 2017. In that time, he championed cycling as a transportation option for the city.