Special Events

Earth Day Street Party - April 22

Join us Saturday April 22nd from 11:30am to 2pm at the Climate Momentum Earth Day Street Party in Market Square behind City Hall. We'll be hosting a booth and friendly Cycle Stratford members will be on hand to discuss rides, routes, membership or any other cycling related questions you may have.

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There will also be a bike tune-up station, where you can get your bike road-ready for the season. Bring your bike down for a free 10-minute tune-up. Bike valet will also be available.

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Destination Rides - Starting in May

Join us starting in May for one or all of our scheduled destination rides: once-a-month, one-day group trail rides for Cycle Stratford members and guests. Visit our Destination Ride page for more information. 

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June Bike Month Celebration

Come out to Upper Queens Park on Saturday, June 3rd from 9 to 11:30am for a bike-themed celebration to kick off June Bike Month.

 

Event highlights:

• Helmet fitting

• Bike registration

• Try-Us-Out Ride for adults at 9:30 AM, hosted by Cycle Stratford (Must wear helmet. Arrive at 9:15 to sign a waiver if you are not a Cycle Stratford member.)

• Kids Safety Super Hero Fun Ride with Stratford Police (Kids are encouraged to dress up as a super hero – don’t forget your helmet!)

• Prize for every child who attends

• Free Perth County trail maps available

• Prize draw

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If you'd like to volunteer with us on June 3rd, please get in touch! 

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My Stratford Now - Bike Month Kickoff Event

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Bike Maintenance Workshops - June 

Are you interested in learning how to complete basic maintenance on your bike including on the brakes, gears and chain? Are you worried about getting a flat out on a ride, and you don’t know how to fix it? Maybe you want to know when you need to take your bike into see a professional? 
 

These hands-on workshops will be held at The Local (612 Erie Street, Stratford) and led by Cycle Stratford member Mark Graves. The workshops will be held indoors, so come out rain or shine.

 

Space is limited to 6 participants; registration in advance is required.

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CONFIRMED DATES:

• Monday, June 5 – 7 to 9pm (basics)

• Thursday, June 15 – 6 to 8pm (basics)

• Monday, June 19 – 6:30 to 9pm (advanced - only for those who have some bike maintenance experience or took the Basics workshop last year)

 

There is a small fee of $5 members / $15 non-members for this program.  Registration is non-refundable.

 

Bring your bike and any bike repair tools you may have (optional).  If you have something in particular you would like to learn, please let us know in advance.

 

Please contact us at programscyclestratford@gmail.com for more information and to register.

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Annual General Meeting - June 20

Cycle Stratford will host our AGM on June 20, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. We look forward to having as many members as possible attend. If you can't make it, please consider filling in a Proxy Form to ensure we have membership quorum. Contact cyclestratford@gmail.com. 

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Canada Day Ride - July 1, 2023

We will not be riding in the parade this year, but please let us know if this is something you'd like to participate in next year (2024) so we can plan accordingly. Thanks! 

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10th Anniversary Celebration

2023 marks the 10th year of Cycle Stratford! We are planning a few events this season to help celebrate our anniversary, including a summer cycling challenge and a social event. Visit the 10th Anniversary Page for more details.

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