Father Lacombe High School
PE classes learn cycling skills!
In October 2024, Youth en Route cyclists in residence were fortunate to be invited to share cycling skills over two weeks. While the mornings were a bit frosty, students were able to work on their skills in the parking lot, then the fields and then on the pathways in the community. All students – even raw beginners picked up balance and were able to ride to Franklin LRT station.
It was amazing! Our leaders were so impressed by the eagerness of all students to not just learn, but to support and help their peers. Well done!
Bike giveaway!
After our classes, we asked kids if they wanted a bike. An amazing 120 students reached out. Watch for our giveaway day coming in November.
Wayfinding
Did you know that an average cyclist goes 20 km per hour? That means a 5 km ride, can take about 15 minutes – depending on route, terrain, and waiting for lights at intersections.
It’s often shorter than the bus!
We’ve provided some examples of routes from neighborhoods around your area. Please remember that safety is YOUR responsibility. Know your route, and only ride when you feel confident.
There is improved bike storage at schools, and it’s much more secure now that the racks are in the front lobby, so that is one less concern for the students to have.
From FLHS to:
Theft Video
Theft video into a statement
Youth en Route knows that the risk of bike theft is a significant barrier to students choosing active travel. The risk of theft is the No. 3 reason for not riding to school, having an average of 60% of students telling us they are afraid of losing their bikes per school. We hope that this video will enlighten all Calgarians on the right ways of securing their bicycles.
Always Put Safety First:
Safety is your responsibility. Please ride where you are comfortable, know your route and always wear a helmet!