Media Advisory
May 24, 2019

On Monday, hundreds of cyclists will participate in a group ride to Nathan Phillips Square as part of the 30th annual Bike to Work Day group commute and pancake breakfast.

Date: Monday, May 27
Times: 7:30 a.m. start of group ride leaving from Yonge and Charles Streets downtown and proceeding south down Yonge Street for event at Toronto City Hall with official remarks at 8:10 a.m.
Location: Remarks on stage at Nathan Phillips Square, City Hall, 100 Queen St. W.

Cyclists will meet at the intersection of Yonge and Charles at 7:30 a.m. for the group ride on Yonge Street and west on Queen Street to Nathan Phillips Square for a complimentary pancake breakfast there before proceeding to their workplaces. Riders, speakers and vendors will be active on the square from 8 to 8:45 a.m.

Bike to Work Day kicks off Bike Month, featuring numerous cycling-themed events across Toronto to promote and celebrate cycling.

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Valerie Cassells
Strategic Communications
416-660-1712
Jared Kolb
Cycle Toronto
416-729-9023