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!
While Bike Month may be a little different this year, there are still lots of opportunities to get active, be healthy and ride your bike. Below is a list of Bike Month activities taking place across the region from June 1 to 30, 2021.
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).
- Durham Bike Month Prize Pack (two packs available).
Read the Bike Month Pledge contest rules and regulations here.
Events
| Bike and Buy Durham |
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Durham Region challenges you to get on your bike this June and support local businesses! Get outside and get active while visiting local businesses that offer curbside pickup across the region while following current public health guidelines. We have identified suggested food and beverage businesses currently offering curbside pickup and are bicycle friendly to help you get started. Every purchase made at a participating business enters you into a prize draw to win great prizes from Durham businesses. How to participate Make a purchase by bike at any of the participating businesses from June 14 to June 30. Submit a photo via email to: activetransportation@durham.ca of your purchase and bike outside the business(es) you visit for a chance to win! Each photo submission counts as an entry into a prize draw! All businesses identified allow for curbside pickup and we encourage you to follow current public health and physical distancing guidelines that are in place while participating in the campaign. Note: Participating businesses are suggestions only. If you visit other shops in Durham Region that are not on the list, you can still submit your photos as entries to the contest! When This activity will take place June 14 to 30, 2021. Participating Businesses Download the Suggested Businesses and Info Guide to learn more! Read the Bike Month Bike and Buy contest rules and regulations here. Waiver PARTICIPANTS OF THE BIKE AND BUY CAMPAIGN BEAR FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY The Bike and Buy Campaign is available as part of Bike Month. Participants are solely responsible for the risks associated with participating in the Bike and Buy Campaign. 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 Bike and Buy Campaign or the safe condition of any road, route, trail or facility whatsoever Participants use as part of the Bike and Buy Campaign. 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 14 to June 30, 2021 |
| Cycling Safety Campaign |
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Learn tips and tricks on cycling safety! We'll provide a series of helpful tips and videos weekly throughout the month to help you learn about cycling safety including which equipment you may need, navigating crossings by bike, and best practices for sharing the road! Topics include:
How to participate Follow the Region's social media channels @RegionOfDurham on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to learn more about practicing safe cycling! Download our Bike Month Safety Tips Booklet here Cost: Free Date: June 1 to 30, 2021 |
| 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/be-active/cycling.asp 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/explore-and-play/parks-and-trails.aspx Town of Whitby: For events and more information visit: https://www.whitby.ca/en/play/cycling.aspx |
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