Special Events

Annual General Meeting 2023

Cycle Stratford will host our AGM in June 2023. 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.

June Bike Month 2023

Looking for bike related activities to help celebrate bike month? Check back here for more information on scheduled events.

Canada Day Ride - July 1, 2023

We are hoping to revive our Canada Day ride this year - stay tuned for more information!

Perth County Cycling Tour - Digital Edition

Despite the popularity of the PCCT, Cycle Stratford will not be hosting this one-day event in 2023. However, the PCCT digital maps are available for you to use at your leisure!

Visit Destination Stratford's website to view the popular 60km 2020 PCCT route to Wellesley and the 60km 2021 PCCT route to St Marys, along with other favourite county routes: Outside Stratford County Road Cycling Routes - Destination Stratford (visitstratford.ca)

Other routes in Stratford and beyond are available on our site under Route Maps.

Bike Maintenance Workshops

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 outside, if inclement weather we will move indoors.

Space is limited; registration in advance is required.

DATES TBD for 2023

There is a small fee of $5 members / $8 non-members for this program. Registration is non-refundable.

Bring your bike, any bike repair tools you may have (optional), and a mask (required if entering the building to access washrooms). 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.

Ride With Confidence

In 2022, we unfortunately had to cancel our bike riding programs for children & adults that was scheduled in late June.

Are you interested in participating in this program in 2023? Please let us know! programscyclestratford@gmail.com

Date: TBD if this program will run in 2023

Course Details:

CAN-BIKE Level 1: Fundamentals of Cycling

This course will focus on basic bike handling skills, for all ages and who have never ridden a bicycle. This course will cover all the information and fundamental skills needed to get on the bike and ride comfortably.
Program starts at 10:30 am – 12 noon
Maximum 3 participants; Cost is $10/person

CAN-BIKE Level 2: Cycling Basics & Bike Rodeo

This course is for individuals who are comfortable on a bike, who have learned and demonstrated the basic skills, and/or graduated from Level 1. The Bike Rodeo is designed to be fun and interactive while learning the fundamentals of cycling. There is no on-road instruction for kids at this level. Depending on the adults' ability, brief on-road instruction may be applied.
Sessions:
- Children: 1 – 2:30pm
- Adults: 3 – 4:30 pm
Maximum 8 participants in each session; Cost is $15/person

Place: TBD - location in Stratford will be finalized soon!

Fees: Level 1 - $10; Level 2 - $15.

Requirements:

Bikes must be in good working order (brakes operational, tires pumped up, etc.)
Helmets are mandatory for ALL participants (including adults).
Weather appropriate clothing / sunscreen recommended.
Proper footwear required; no open toed shoes or sandals.
Participants must sign a waiver or be a Cycle Stratford member.
Follow all COVID-19 ride rules.

Registration:

Registration is non-refundable and programs are run rain or shine. Refund or deferral of registration fee ONLY if Cycle Stratford cancels due to inclement weather (downpour or thunderstorms).

Snacks and water will be provided and there is access to washrooms. Bring a reusable water bottle. (Please bring your own snack if you have dietary restrictions.)