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Youth en Route
@youthenroute.bsky.social
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Working towards empowering healthier youth to have the agency to get around their communities independently.

Find more information: https://www.youthenroute.ca
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Don't forget, we're going to be Hallowheelin' with @calgaryclimatehub.ca on Saturday. We have a hunch there might be some ghoulish, bike-sucking vampires on the prowl - bring some garlic, or follow bike locking best practices to avoid theft!

Ride leaves from City Hall at 10 a.m. #yycbike
Image of a vampire and text says Bike Theft Sucks, but you can beat it with Lock + technique +location +registration prevents theft. there is a QR code to a bike theft video on YER Youtube Channel.
October 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Hey we're Hallowheelin' with the
@calgaryclimatehub.ca
It's sure to be a fun, easy ride, with lots of trick and treats. Ride Starts at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Sign up here: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/hallowheelin #yycbike
Dracula holds a sign that says Hallowheelin' is coming. Come ride with us and the details in post.
October 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Hey we're Hallowheelin' with the @calgaryclimatehub.ca It's sure to be a fun, easy ride, with lots of trick and treats. Ride Starts at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Sign up here: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/hallowheelin #yycbike
silouette of 2 bike riders with a big black ghost behind them with a cloudy sky backdrop. Logos of Calgary Climate Hub, Sustainable Calgary, Youth en Route and City of Calgary. Date of Oct 25, 10 a.m. meet at City Hall, 800 Macleod Tr SE> Text says come joing us for Hallowheelin' . . .but don't look behind you.
October 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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We are sad the teachers strike is impacting our work.
We appreciate all the work teachers do to manage challenging class sizes and complex learners.
Some teachers are organizing a Ride for RED Friday. We'll be there, wearing red and in our best biking form! Join us!
#yycbike #bikeride #ata
Image says Ride for Red Oct 10, 10 a.m. edworthy park to east village and has a pack of cyclists wering red jerseys - its an ai image
October 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Kids Bike Trade UP is Friday at the Genesis Center in Falconridge. Bring your bike donations, pick up a toddler bike or trade your old bike up for one that fits. Sign up to avoid disappointment : www.kidsbiketradeup.com
#yycbike
kid straddles a bike while a bike fitter checks size and talks with his dad
October 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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It's almost here! our next Kids Bike Trade Up event is Friday at Genesis Center. Sign up to make sure you're not disappointed.
www.kidsbiketradeup.com
We'll have baby and toddler bikes for free (while supplies last) and will take any and all bike donations. #yycbike
bikes are lined up as well as people lined up at a tent A boy and girls show off new bike while their dad stands alongside Mom and kids with new/used bike the crowd includes people mulling around waiting to trade in used bikes for a new to them bike.
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Some pics from WheelsFEst today! thanks @bathtubbikes.bsky.social and International Avenue for the great event! So many people made our Birdfeeder! #yycbike
A bird feeder made of old bike tire with a fake bird on top
September 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Twisted Chain Bike 34th Ave, event tents Mopeds Pink Bike
September 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Youth en Route is hiring? Do you love cycling? Do you recognize how two wheels can empower youth by expanding transportation choices? This might be the role for you. Could be part time during school or retirement, or more of a full time role. Reach out! #yycbike youthenroute.ca/were-hiring-...
woman in yellow shirt stands by a bike with a young girl riding tentatively - both are wearing hijabs
August 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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And the winners are . . .
Amy did the draw for the $10 raffle on Monday and the lucky winners have been contacted to collect their prizes. The winning numbers are shown below! Thanks for supporting the Bicycle Film Festival Raffle and Ridley's Cycle! #yycbike
woman in yellow shirt draws from bin of ticket stubs. Winning tickets 0408, second 0010, 0796, 0275 and 0428
August 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Our newest video is now posted to our You Tube Channel. Take a look at what we've be up to! #yycbike #yyc
youtu.be/cEo6oqa4_Rk?...
August 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Take a look at our job posting and come work for us. You'll love your job! #yycbike
staffer watches a young girl ride a tricycel in a gym with a We Hiring message across image. Text says share your passion for wheels see the link in our bio.
August 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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We're looking for a Cyclist in Residence! Are you a passionate cyclist and want to share the 2-wheel joy with Calgary and area teenagers? This is the job for you. #yycbike #yyc #yycjobs
youthenroute.ca/were-hiring-...
Staff in a yellow shirt teaches a young girl to ride a bike
August 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Tonight is the night! If you haven't got your tickets.....there will be some a the door!

Bike Valet courtesy of @bikecalgary.bsky.social Lots of prizes and raffle tickets. Come join the fun!

#yycbike
movie oster for bicycle film festival showing theatre with bike rider on screen and points to www.ridleys.com for tickets.
August 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Have you got your tickets to our raffle?
You can win an E-Bike, a @kruch.bsky.social custom bike, new MTB brakes or $500 all thanks to Ridley's Cycles and their partners! Tickets are just $10. Tickets will be for sale at the Bicycle Film Festival on Friday too! #yycbike Proceeds support our work
graphic shows Bicycle Film Festival logo, youth en route logo, a photo of raffle ticket, $10 bill, a bundle of cash and an e-bike graphic.
August 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Look at all the bikes at Forest Lawn HS. Way to go Titans! #yycbike
60 or so Bikes lined up in school bike racks inside a school foyer
June 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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EVENT SIGNUP FORM LINK: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Kids Bike Trade UP is happening on
May 31, 10 AM-2 PM,
At our partner @bathtubbikes.bsky.social Bikes at 3307 17 Ave SE

#kidsbiketradeUP #yyc #yycbiking #yycevent
Kids need bigger bikes? Come take part in Youth en Routes Kids Bike Trade UP on May 31st, 10am to 2pm, at 3307 17 AVE SE
May 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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We will take bikes donations in any condition, in any size. W e need lots of used bikes.
Drop off donations at: @bathtubbikes.bsky.social,
Velet Bike Ski Cafe Bike Ski Cafe, or Cody’s Bikes.
Find out more about the Kids Bike Trade UP event through our blog at www.youthenroute.ca/gearing-kids...
Post reads "Spare Bikes? Donate to support youth en routes' Kids Bike Trade UP. Read the description for more info"
May 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Hey, take a look at a cool partnership we have with West Island College, a private school in Calgary. It's a really great way we can support youth - and they can support our work!
www.youthenroute.ca/partnership-...
#yycbike #yyc
two people are bent over a bike's front wheel looking at the brakes.
May 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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A lot more goes on than what meets the eye at Youth en Route. Last week was our moving day! The Youth en Route team repaired and moved our fleet of bikes from Father Lacombe high school to Our Lady of the Rockies high school.
#Youthenroute #yycbike #yyc #yycbe #yycssd #rideyourbike
Man moving bike up ramp into van. Two men repairing a bike. A young man repairing a bike. A group of four people organizing bikes.
May 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Our busiest day ever in four years of helping kids ride!
Today, we rolled with:
200 students at Father Lacombe
250 at All Saints
60 at Crescent Heights
50 at John G. Diefenbaker

Our whole team is pitching in to help these students cruise. #Youthenroute #yycbike #yyc #yycbe #yycssd
Youth en Route is peddling through milestones! Youth en Route is teaching 560 students from four different schools to ride a bike in 1 day.
May 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Getting some feedback after two weeks teaching 300 kids cycling at Bishop McNally High School. So amazing how a simple thing like a bike empowers youth. #yycbike #yyc #yycbe #yycssd
Row of bikes in school field. Text says Bishop McNally NE class ready to ride. "I wanted to say, THANK YOU!! Thank you so much for coming to my school and especially for giving me an avenue into bike riding. Because of you guys, I want to ride a bike again and know how to be safe on the road. I really appreciate it and it's been really fun. Please continue to do this stuff all across Alberta/Canada and know that it really is making a huge impact. PS. Stuart was cool lol"
May 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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And the winners are.....

ABC (Anything but CARS) Challenge was a big success. Here are the winners, drawn from over 630 participants, to win our major prizes. #yycbike Thanks To Calgary Foundation for the ongoing support.
ABC challenge winner First: Jaden I, St Mary's Raleigh Storm, Second Amanda D, Western Canada Raleigh Misty, 3. Lynton G John Dienfenbaker Ridley's gift card 4. Samiel A Father Lacombe Light Set Ridley’s 5. Rana L North Trail HS Ridley's prize pack 6. Parker M, Jack James HS Cannondale Helmet: 7.Vinay S, Lester Pearson, Shift Happens tool kit Thanks also to teacher champions and sponsors and shows logos of B&P Cycle, Ridley's Cycle and Canadian Tire.
May 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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You can join our ABC Challenge even if your school didn't sign up. Follow the QR code and just choose Youth en Route as your school. Ride on Friday and you're still eligible for our prize draws. Win new Bikes, or other cool stuff. thanks to our Calgary Foundation and local donors
Win a bike (photo of bike) and Youth en route logo. QR code links to https://commuterchallenge.ca/campus/
May 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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So cool that we have 477 students signed up for our ABC (Anything but CARS) Challenge.

There's still time to join in - last day is Friday. Consider how you get to school, and choosing a fun, social and sustainable mode! Thanks to Calgary Foundation for funding!

#yycbike #yyc
Graphic with youth en route logo in blue and yellow, words 477 Participants and ABC Challenge (Anything but Cars) shows boy on bike, girl on scooter and a school.
May 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM