Do you have a passion for all things Bicycle?
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Do you have a passion for all things Bicycle?

Calgary-based Charity Youth en Route breaks down the barriers youth face when considering active modes of travel including basic cycling skills and access to bikes. Our programs are offered in CBE and CCSD classes and meet the needs of the school community. We are looking for an Education, Kinesiology, Outdoor Leadership or Disability Studies student…

Youth en Route gives away 45 bikes at Forest Lawn High School
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Youth en Route gives away 45 bikes at Forest Lawn High School

We called it our big, bike giveaway. And it sure was. Forty-five students at Forest Lawn High School rode a bike home today – many for the first time. “It was so rewarding, knowing these kids are going to have a great summer with a bike to get around,” said Youth en Route Cyclist in…

Support from Rotary Club delivers trikes to special students
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Support from Rotary Club delivers trikes to special students

A grant with not enough applicants? When we saw this new story : we couldn’t believe our luck. Surely, our adaptive bike program, which got special needs kids to learn to ride, would qualify as transportation and fit the criteria for the grants? Well, we applied, and sure enough, the board at the Rotary Club…

Sharing our first Annual Report
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Sharing our first Annual Report

Youth en Route recently had its Annual General Meeting to share financial statements and results for our fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2023.. It was a great time to celebrate all that we accomplished, thanks to our funders at Alberta Ecotrust.  While we have created videos that shared our accomplishments each year, for full transparency…