YOUTH EN ROUTE
Mobility is freedom!
We empower youth to be safe, healthy, and independent, opening opportunities in school and life.
Celebrating our work at the Bicycle Film Festival
Our good partners at Ridley’s Cycle are at it again. Celebrating bikes and freedom at the 2026 edition of the Bicycle Film Festival Aug. 28 at the Globe Cinema. Last year’s event sold out – so get your tickets now.
Of note, one of the films will be an entry from Youth en Route about the impact of our programs to empower youth in Calgary through our school programs that teach cycling, and get teens bikes. Stay tuned for more on this!
What to Expect
An evening showcasing a selection of short films all about the bicycle and the poeple who ride them. With themes like advocacy, community, family, and perseverance — you’ll go from laughing to crying to cheering in your seats. Plus we’ve got raffles and giveaways from our amazing sponsors.
Who It’s For
Everybody is welcome at Bicycle Film Festival. Bring your families, your friends, your coworkers, your next door neighbours — there’s something for everyone. Even if you’re not already a cyclist, by the end of the night we think you’ll want to be!
Bike Calgary is providing the Bike Valet – so your wheels can be locked up safely on site.
Youth en Route is hosting an AFTER PARTY at The Derrick after the event where you can meet the filmmakers and heroes featured in Freedom Machine – Youth en Route’s entry in the Film Fest. Tickets to the after party are here. Tickets are just $20 with early-bird rates available until Aug. 21.
Ridley’s has also tapped their partners to donate some amazing prizes for an online raffle. All proceeds support Youth en Route’s school programs and youth bike giveaways! Prizes are valued at over $6,500 and include a Mountain Bike Component package (value $3,000) a Kruch Kustom G-Trex in YER Yellow ($2,200) an adventure pack with beer, coffee and more and $250 cash.
Understanding our impact
We’ve delivered 50 Adaptive Bikes to Calgary Schools, and visit schools regularly, bringing bikes and experienced instructors. We want to make sure every student gets to experience the joy of bike riding! Adaptive Bike Project news
We empower mobility, by removing ALL the barriers youth face to choose biking to go places. Our vision: Youth have agency to independently travel their community
We held our first-ever CycleFest at The Confluence Site in June.
It was celebration of two-wheeled transportation for all! Check out www.cyclefest.ca for updates on 2027.
We are always looking for bike donations. We want to make sure youth have the equipment they need to get where they are going. Having skills doesn’t help if you don’t have a bike. Consider a donation! We commit to recycling all donated and found bikes,
Cycling in winter is not only exhilarating and empowering, it is another way to experience freedom to get where you want to go. With the proper equipment and clothing, cycling in winter provides all the same benefits as in fair weather.
Membership in the Bike Hub is just $20 / year and it will give you access to help and support to fix your own bike. Go to www.yycbikehub.ca for more info.
Youth En Route empowers youth with skill and equipment to choose active travel to pedal their path
Incorporated on May 11, 2021 as 13008037 Canada Association.
Registered Charity 758178461RR0001
How to get involved
There are various ways that you can get involved in our initiative.
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