Welcome to Cycle Stratford
We are a bicycle club in Stratford, Ontario for individuals and families who enjoy bicycle riding, from beginners to advanced. We support both recreational cycling and cycling as transportation in Stratford. Our members enjoy:
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Scheduled rides
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Special events
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Local retailer discounts
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Insurance coverage for Club sponsored rides
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Safety and bike maintenance workshops
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Social events
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Bicycle safety and active transportation advocacy in the City of Stratford
Perth County Cycling Tour: Cycling, Coffee and Culture
Click here to find out more or register for this special event, our first annual cycling tour on September 22, 2019.
AGM - June 18, 2019
Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 6:30- 6:50 pm at the Narthex at Avondale United Church, Stratford. The AGM will be followed with an hour’s open pubic meeting, from 7-8 pm, to hear a presentation by
Tanya Markvart on “Creating a Culture for Sustainability”. Tanya is the former Director of the University of Waterloo’s Community, Health and Environment Communications Program at the Stratford campus. Please join us, and invite your friends and neighbours to the open meeting!!
Destination Rides
Click here to find out more about these monthly events.
Newsletter
To read our most recent newsletter, click here.
In the News: Cycle Stratford Advocates for better cycling
Beacon Herald article, January 28, 2018
Proposed Festival Bike Route
Cycle Stratford's proposed in-town route: 9.16 km
Looking for cycling routes around the Stratford area?
Jerseys
Both men's and women's jerseys in various sizes are now available at Ross Bike Works.
Ride With Us
First ride: Sunday, May 12, 2019
There are Sunday morning and Wednesday evening rides for various levels of riders meeting at Market Square behind City Hall . See our rides page for more details. We also offer destination rides each month. Guests may ride with us for a small fee. Please check our Facebook page for up-to-date information about weather related schedule changes.
Ride Leaders Wanted
Cycle Stratford is looking for experienced cyclists willing to share leading group rides. Ride leaders are expected to lead some rides during the season. Routes will be provided.
Canada Day Ride
Come and celebrate Canada Day with us! We planning to lead a special ride on July 1 at 9am, beginning at Market Square and taking the Festival Route around the city. The pace will be gentle - riders of all levels are welcome to come with us to celebrate Canada and cycling in Stratford!
Cycling Information/links
10 Ways Bicycle-Friendly Streets Are Good for People Who Don't Ride Bicycles AARP article
Cycling to Work cuts cancer and heart disease risk by nearly 50% CBC article
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