Bike Bike rack gives broken bikes a new stationary life
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Bike Bike rack gives broken bikes a new stationary life

Youth en Route collects donated and salvaged bikes, fixes them up and gets them into schools and places where they’ll be ridden. But if the structural integrity of the frame is compromised, through rust, cracking or dents, the bike frame lands in metal recycling. Until now. We wanted to find a use for these old…

We’re hiring a Website and Communication Assistant

We’re hiring a Website and Communication Assistant

We’re on the hunt for an awesome student or recent graduate to join our team for the summer. You’ll help us tell our stories. A WordPress guru, you’ll also have the eye to take great photos, edit some videos and create engaging social media posts. Boost your professional portfolio, learn from experienced staff and directors…

Spring clean up season means bike donations
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Spring clean up season means bike donations

It’s that time of year. Calgarians are eager to clean their garages, basements and reduce clutter. In the past two weeks, Youth en Route has received countless offers of bike donations. We thought we’d share a few details about our challenges when it comes to bike donations Now, don’t get us wrong. we LOVE getting…

Adaptive Bike Project gets special kids rolling
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Adaptive Bike Project gets special kids rolling

In July, Youth en Route applied for a “Return to Play grant from KidsSport Alberta that was funded through the Alberta government. Our goal was to provide bikes to special needs classes in High Schools across the city and give these students an opportunity to learn to ride. We’re now delivering our report to the…