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…
by Executive Director: Laura Shutiak Our tiny organization continues to do big things in our city. We are on a mission to empower youth with the skills and equipment to get around independently. We know that with some education, and a good used bike and helmet, youth are empowered to explore their city, connect to…
What’s the best way to transform how students move, connect, and experience their city? Give them cycling skills and the bikes get around on two wheels. That’s exactly what Youth en Route did at Father Lacombe High School over October and November. After teaching 400 students cycling in Physical education classes this semester, we asked…
By: Sam Hargreaves Cycling in winter is only for hardcore, experienced cyclists, right? Nope, it’s for anyone who wants to get where they are going instead of standing at the bus stop and freezing. And we are going to share this experience with youth at schools this winter. Thanks to funding from Alberta Eco-Trust, Youth…
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…
