How can we build community AND help youth find friends to bike with? One of the easy ways is to celebrate active transportation as a school community. So we are planning a school challenge week April 28th to May 3, geared to high school and junior high schools across Calgary and Area. We tasked…
On February 3, Youth en Route board members and partners celebrated the wrap of our fiscal year-end at our Annual General Meeting. Despite the cold night, warmth and optimism reigned as the group heard of the many accomplishments of the Youth en Route team. YER programs reached close to 1300 students at 23 schools over…
Eight Classes 10 days 420 new cyclists Our two weeks at Father Lacombe High School in October were some of the most impactful work we’ve done to date. Our Cyclists in Residence, Stuart, Sam, Mario, Chris and Kauther were at the school over two weeks in October and reached every student taking physical education this…
We are thrilled to introduce three talented and passionate individuals who have recently joinedthe Youth en Route team as new Cyclists in Residence. Each brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and enthusiasm that will help shape the future of our cycling programs. Let’s meet Chris, Sam, and Mario, and learn about their journeys. Mountain…
Five weeks into school year, 650 kids gain cycling skills Back to school season means back to work for the Youth en Route team. And although it’s only six weeks into the school year we’ve already reached 650 students with our powerful cycling education programs. Every new class opens our eyes to the power of…
In October 2023 Youth en Route announced that Ram G., a student in Grade 10 at Forest Lawn High School, was the winner of a draw during our first Roll Out Carbon Week to win an E-Bike from B & P Cycle and Sports. This initiative encouraged students to walk, scooter, skateboard, or cycle to…
