Cycling Events & Programs

Bike to Work days, weeks and months are observed in many cities worldwide. These celebrations raise awareness of the benefits of cycling, and feature events and campaigns that encourage people to discover the joy of cycling.

Each year, Toronto’s Bike Month begins with the morning Bike to Work Day group ride, which takes place on the last Monday of May. This is a joint event between the City of Toronto and Cycle Toronto, where people cycling from each end of the city converge at Nathan Phillips Square to hear speeches from City Councillors and staff, enjoy refreshments, and pick up cycling maps and resources.

Beginning in 2012, the City partnered with Cycle Toronto, to transition Bike Month into a community-based program.

For more information and to view a list of current Bike Month events, please visit bikemonth.ca/toronto.

Operated by the Toronto Parking Authority, Bike Share Toronto is a bicycle sharing service that allows users to make short trips around the city using any of the system’s 6,850 bikes that lock into a network of 625 docking stations. Bike Share Toronto operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year, and has recorded a ridership of more than 15.9 million since its inception in 2011. Bike Share Toronto’s year-over-year average ridership increased by 21% from 2019 to 2020, and by 17% from 2020 to 2021.

Bike Share Toronto was created to provide both locals and visitors with an enjoyable and cost-effective option to walking, taxis, and public transportation. With an expansive network in Toronto, Bike Share Toronto is a fun and easy way to explore the city.

Visit www.bikesharetoronto.com to learn more about renting a bike, locating a station, and pricing.

CAN-BIKE is the only accredited program that teaches cycling rules and safety led by certified CAN-BIKE instructors.

Instructors are knowledgeable about the Highway Traffic Act and teach cycling skills such as anticipating traffic dynamics, recognizing road hazards, and collision-avoidance techniques.

Click here to view upcoming dates and locations for CAN-BIKE Level 4 Advanced Cycling Skills courses, which can be booked through the City’s Recreation Reservations and Programs Registration.