Bike Month Durham Region
The Region of Durham invites you to celebrate Bike Month this June. Bike Month is an opportunity to get out on your bicycle, replace car trips with bike trips, learn new skills and have some fun!
Bike Month takes place all month long from June 1st to June 30th! Below is a list of Bike Month activities taking place across the region from June 1 to 30, 2022
Take the pledge and win!
Durham Region challenges you to ride your bike this June. Any trip counts! Have fun, save money and help reduce air pollution and congestion while improving your health and fitness.
Take the pledge and let us know how you plan to celebrate Bike Month! Your pledge automatically enters you into a draw for a chance to win:
- A $100 gift card to Northern Cycle (one gift card available).
- A $25 Visa gift card (eight gift cards available).
- A Durham Bike Month Prize Pack (two packs available).
Read the Bike Month Pledge contest rules and regulations here.
Events:
| Region-Wide Cycling Contest |
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Durham Region challenges you to get outside and get active while exploring the region by bike. Every trip you log via our SmartCommute.ca app enters you into a prize draw to win great prizes from Durham businesses. If you are looking for inspiration for a route to ride check out the Cycle Tours found here: https://www.durham.ca/en/tourism/cycling.aspx#Durham-Cycle-Tours-map How to participate: Download the free SmartCommute.ca app and create a free account and profile. Log at least one trip by bike using the app between June 1st and June 30th in Durham Region. Any trip by bike counts! Each trip you log in the app enters you into the prize draw for a chance to win prizes. Prizes:
When: This activity will take place June 1 to 30, 2022. Waiver: PARTICIPANTS OF THE REGION-WIDE CYCLING CONTEST BEAR FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY The Region-Wide Cycling Contest is available as part of Bike Month. Participants are solely responsible for the risks associated with participating in the Region-Wide Cycling Contest. Participants are responsible for selecting their own route and their own safety. The Regional Municipality of Durham makes no warranties of any kind with respect to the Region-Wide Cycling Contest or the safe condition of any road, route, trail or facility whatsoever participants use as part of the Region-Wide Cycling Contest. Cyclists are reminded that they must comply with the Highway Traffic Act and are strongly recommended to always use safety equipment when cycling. Participants agree to abide by all governmental regulations pertaining to health and safety, particularly with respect to physical distancing. Cost: Free Date: June 1 to June 30, 2022
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| Bike Bingo |
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Play Bike Month Bingo for a chance to WIN one of three $50 gift cards or a grand prize of $100 e-gift card (choice from a list of select businesses). Every bingo square has a fun bike-related activity that will keep you active. There's so much you can do on your bike during Bike Month! Download your card here: Bike Month Bingo Card and you'll be shouting "Bingo!" in no time. How to participate Download your Bike Month Bingo Card. Mark off each tile / square you complete on the bingo card. Once you complete at least one (1) line (four consecutive squares), submit a photo to ActiveTransportation@durham.ca. To be entered into a draw to win a prize, players need to complete a minimum of one (1) line on the bingo card. Lines can be completed vertically or horizontally to be entered into the draw. Each line completed represents one entry into the prize draw, so players are encouraged to complete as many lines as they can. The more lines completed, the greater a player’s chance of winning a prize. Bingo card submissions will be accepted from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. Cost: Free Date: June 1 to 30, 2022 |
| Scavenger Hunt |
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Durham Region and its area municipal partners challenge you to get on your bike this June and learn more about your community! Get outside and get active while visiting the natural areas, historic places and cultural sites that make Durham Region unique. How to participate: Download the GooseChase app on your mobile device or tablet here and search for: "Durham Region Bike Month Scavenger Hunt". Players submit photos of each mission they complete. To be entered into a draw to win a prize, players need to complete a minimum of three missions. Cost: Free Date: June 1 to 30, 2022 Waiver: PARTICIPANTS OF THE CYCLING PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT BEAR FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY. The Cycling Photo Scavenger Hunt is available as part of Bike Month. The Regional Municipality of Durham and participating area municipalities make no warranties of any kind with respect to the Cycling Photo Scavenger Hunt or the safe condition of any road, route, trail or facility participants use as part of the Cycling Photo Scavenger Hunt. Participants are solely responsible for the risks associated with participating in the Cycling Photo Scavenger Hunt, as well as their own safety. Cyclists are reminded that they must comply with the Highway Traffic Act and are strongly recommended to always use safety equipment when cycling. Participants agree to abide by all governmental regulations pertaining to health and safety, particularly with respect to physical distancing.
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| Area Municipal Events |
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Check out the great activities that area municipalities have planned to help celebrate Bike Month in the region all month long! Check back June 1 for more information and details!
Town of Ajax: For events and more information visit: https://www.ajax.ca/en/inside-townhall/cycling.aspx
Township of Brock: For events and more information visit: https://www.townshipofbrock.ca/en/recreation-and-events/parks-and-trails.aspx
Municipality of Clarington: For events and more information visit: https://www.clarington.net/en/recreation-and-tourism/Cycling.aspx
City of Oshawa: For events and more information visit: https://www.oshawa.ca/residents/Cycling.asp
City of Pickering For events and more information visit: https://www.pickering.ca/en/discovering/cycling.aspx
Township of Scugog For events and more information visit: https://www.scugog.ca/en/explore-scugog/Cycling.aspx
Township of Uxbridge: For events and more information visit: https://www.uxbridge.ca/en/news/celebrate-bike-month-with-bingo-and-other-activities.aspx
Town of Whitby: For events and more information visit: https://www.whitby.ca/en/play/cycling.aspx
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| Resources |
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Cycling Videos: From cycling safety to reasons why Durham residents love to cycle, there are a variety of videos created by the Region and its area municipalities to help you discover the rewards of cycling!
Durham Region Cycling Stories: Discover the joy of cycling by learning from riders of all ages and abilities about where and why they love cycling and what it means to them! To view the stories visit: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=Durham+Cycling+Stories
Active Town of Ajax Video Series: Learn about different types of routed and trip options by bike, discover trails, and cycling safety tips! To view the video series’ visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfOC46xj82_24Lx3oggNfuRlZvGto280
City of Pickering: City of Pickering Cycling Information and Route Planning
Town of Whitby - Find your Cycling Route Interactive Map: https://www.whitby.ca/en/play/cycling.aspx
Durham Region Vision Zero Cycling Safety Videos: Learn about safe passing and the 1 metre law, sharing the road, and navigating roundabouts and intersections by bike! To view the video series visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/RegionofDurham/videos
Cycling Safety Materials: Durham Region Bike Safety Website Pedestrian Crossovers and Crossrides
Interactive Resources and Route Planning: Durham Region Interactive Trails Map and Guide Town of Ajax Parks, Trails and Conservation Areas Maps
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