Anyone have any info on how long the bike path under the train bridge and between rundle and hermitage parks will be closed? It’s impenetrably fenced and really messing up my commute. Thanks.
I'm not sure if this is a really funny joke, or actually real, but it appears as though some separatist group is organizing a bicycle relay ride from Calgary to Edmonton.
https://www.freedom2027.ca/ride/
Edit: the form says "cycling experience"
Is that ever used to describe riding a motorcycle?
The MUP between 91 ave/Skunk Hollow and the fork in the trail by the Bison Lodge parking lot is closed for construction. I had to detour on my commute this morning and go back up the hill to Sask Drive.
TBF the asphalt in this area really needed a re-do, with all of the tree roots running underneath it.
Hello, I noticed on the Women Open webpage, they mention bike parking in Hawrelack Park. Has anyone used this for the event, and if so how secure is it. Would it be similar to an Elks or Riverhawks game, or is it your standard bike rack with no security?
Found on hill west of McNally, now left by JB at 98 ave and 92 street.
So the edmonton marathon website mentioned that there would be bike parking available for cyclists west of Canada place. However when I got there I could not locate it anywhere.
It was in the same location last year and there was a fenced off area with extra bike racks. However this year there was nothing there so I ended up locking my bike to a random pole.
Did I completely miss the bike lockup area or was there nothing this year?
Why would they specifically say it was available on their website and then not have anything.
Also how does an event that has over 10,000 runners and thousands of spectators not have bike parking, especially in a location like downtown right next to a major bike lane like 102ave. I know it’s not entirely the city’s fault but part of encouraging people to use alternate modes of transport also includes making sure they have secure places to lock up their damn bikes.
On Wednesday, August 26, Infrastructure Committee will consider Administration’s proposed changes to the Active Transportation Network Expansion Program, the $100-million program Council approved to rapidly fill major gaps in Edmonton’s active transportation network.
Administration is recommending that unbuilt routes be removed from the current program if they require reallocating a vehicle travel lane or on-street parking.
Administration’s own report acknowledges that mature Edmonton streets rarely have enough unused space to add safe active transportation infrastructure without affecting an existing use. Building a connected network requires choices about how public street space is allocated—but the proposed approach would remove many remaining routes from ATNE whenever those choices affect parking or vehicle lanes.
And this is happening before the Province has even introduced the bike-lane legislation Administration says it is anticipating.
Council does not have to accept that recommendation.
We want as many Edmontonians as possible registered for the August 26 meeting.
Even if you are not completely certain that you will be able to participate, register if you genuinely intend to try.
You can participate remotely or in person, and you do not need to be an expert.
Tell Committee why safe, connected transportation choices are important to you. Tell them about a route you use, a connection you need, a trip you would like to make safely, or simply why you think Edmonton should continue implementing the network Council already approved.
Use the City’s request-to-speak form and select:
Meeting: Infrastructure Committee
Date: August 26, 2026
Agenda item: 7.6 — Active Transportation Implementation Acceleration Program Update in OPPOSITION
Choose whether you plan to attend remotely or in person.
You do not need slides or a formal presentation. Just share your story: tell committee what safe transportation or recreation options mean to you.
Speaking at City Hall can seem intimidating the first time.
Paths for People is hosting an online session on Monday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. to help people prepare.
The session will explain how speaking to Council works, what to expect, how to organize your comments, and how to communicate your story effectively.
It is specifically intended to help people prepare for upcoming City discussions, including the August 26 ATNE meeting.
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Please put your position in writing too.
Infrastructure Committee members will receive Administration’s report before the meeting. We want them to hear directly from Edmontonians who want the City to keep building a safe, connected transportation network.
Infrastructure Committee currently includes:
Erin Rutherford, Chair
erin.rutherford@edmonton.ca
Ashley Salvador, Vice-Chair
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Reed Clarke
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Michael Janz
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Aaron Paquette
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You should also email your own councillor, and CC us: contact@yegbike.info
Infrastructure Committee will make a recommendation, but the decision ultimately goes to City Council.
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Something as simple as this is enough:
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Personal stories are even better.
My Townie Electra bike was stolen in the Windermere Currents area. It was locked to the bike post in front of Dollarama. It stolen today, August 16th, around 8pm.
I will payout $300 cash for any information that leads to its recovery.
Hi folks, I’m currently (metaphorically) tearing my hair out trying to decide on a great gravel bike for my daily commute. I plan to commute to work (about 7km each way) in Edmonton (Canada) and I am 4’20” tall.
My former setup was a Kona Lisa for May-September and a Louis Garneau fat bike for winter. Both of these bikes were stolen from my garage last week though and so I want to replace them with just one for year round.
Recommendations are to look for 650 tires ideally but either way make sure they’re swappable for winter/studded tires, as much carbon as possible for weight, and hydraulic disc brakes. I also prefer drop bar handles. Does anyone have recommendations? I’ve been looking at the Liv Devote or Avail, the Salsa Journeyer, Scott Speedster Contessa, Specialized Diverge, Marin Nicasio ST 1, Devinci Hatchet Claris 16s, Trek Checkpoint, etc and I’m overwhelmed! Help, please!
I designed (in FreeCAD) and 3D printed (FDM, natural PLA), a custom U-lock holder that bolts onto one of the water bottle holder mount points on my bike, all without interfering with the water bottle in the water bottle cage on the other mount in my frame.
There's a 6° angle on the U-lock holder so that the lock doesn't physically interfere with the bike frame when inserting and removing it from the holder.
Didn't like my options before (carrying the lock in a backpack or locking it to my frame where it slowly damages the frame's paint and rattles around), so I custom made this to solve my problem.
Design idea is based on other 3D print model designs I found online. The difference with my custom one (other than that it fits my specific U-lock) is that it allows me to also keep a water bottle inside my frame with my second mount, whereas the models I found online physically interfered with the water bottle position.
Hey guys. I’m not sure how to go about teaching an adult how to ride a bike. She doesn’t even own a bike yet.
Where should I get her bike? Are there lessons? Adult training wheels? I want to help her dreams come true this summer.
Where should I get her a bike? Also, I’m thinking of taking her to terwillergar park to practice.
Any advice appreciated.
Hi! I’m 21F and I’ve been living in Edmonton for about a year. I go to MacEwan and haven’t really had much luck making friends here, so I thought I’d try posting :)
I’d love to meet some new people or join a social group. I’m open to things like walking, cycling, tarot, café hopping, or honestly just trying something new.
If you’re also looking for friends or know of any groups I could join, feel free to message me!
In mid September I and 3 friends (all over 65) are heading to Galiano, Saturna, Mayne and Salt Spring Island to stay and cycle a couple of days on each island. Any tips would be greatly appreciated if anyone has cycled them.
One person will be on an Ebike and the rest of us will be on gravel/hybrid bikes.
I was dropped off in Ft Sask on Saturday and I rode back to the Bonnie Doon area.
The river pathway was completely flooded out just south of Ft Sask. It's not passable, and I did not know the lay of things well enough to find a workaround.
Correction back on gravel roads to highway 21, which has a lovely paved parallel access road, then side road to the Legends Golf club and the new Bear Hills bridge into the Edmonton pathway system, and detour to Victoria Trail to get across the rail and Yellowhead.
Worth doing... Just don't get stuck in the flooded trail.
What do you do in the following situation: you are biking westbound on a multi-use path and two bikers are heading towards you, but one is biking on the road and one is on the MUP. The multi-use path is on the south side of the road, so the eastbound cyclist on the road will be near the MUP. The MUP has typical curb cutouts. Based on current speeds you will pass / intersect the cyclists at the intersection. There are no motor vehicles within 500m. What is the best plan for the solo cyclist westbound on the MUP?