“We hope everyone walks away with a basic understanding (of cycle repair),” said Macaraig who, along with staff ranging from four to seven volunteers, helps administer the weekly clinic which […] InsideToronto.com: Bike repair clinic preps Scarborough cyclists for year-round ridingDecember 28, 2017
Read full article here. CBC News: Toronto’s abandoned bikes getting fixed up for 2nd ...December 24, 2017
Marvin Macaraig the Hub Coordinator for Scarborough Cycles will be presenting at the 2017 Cycle Toronto Advocacy Forum taking place on Sunday November 19, 2017, from 9am-5pm at Metro Hall, […] Scarborough Cycles at the 2017 Cycle Toronto Advocacy ForumNovember 18, 2017
By Marvin Macaraig This past July, volunteers from Scarborough Cycles and Toronto East Cyclists (a local cycling advocacy group) conducted a bike parking audit on Danforth Ave., from Victoria […] Resident-Led Research: Bike parking study, Danforth Ave. (Victoria Park Ave. ...November 15, 2017
“Scarborough was built for automobiles, this is true. Arterial roads are wide and fast, crossing distances at intersections are long, and winding residential streets are designed to keep traffic out […] Spacing: Breaking down barriers in southwest ScarboroughNovember 14, 2017
Make all-season cycling a breeze! Cycle Toronto will cover topics including: recommended clothing for cold and wet cycling seasons, bicycle care and maintenance tips, route planning, and safe riding techniques […] Nov 16: Biking in All Weather Conditions WorkshopNovember 1, 2017
The Scarborough bike hubs play a key role in addressing health inequities in these communities. Cycling and Health Equity in ScarboroughOctober 19, 2017
Saturday October 21, 2017. 11:15am departure from our AccessPoint on Danforth Bike Hub. Celebrate Health and Wellness Week at AccessPoint on Danforth with a group ride to scenic Rosetta McClain […] Oct 21: Health Equity Bike Ride to Rosetta McClain GardensOctober 14, 2017
Monday October 16, 2017. 4pm departure from our AccessPoint on Danforth Bike Hub. Join us for a ride planned by the AccessPoint on Danforth Youth Planning Council. Oct 16: AccessPoint on Danforth Youth Bike RideOctober 9, 2017
This past month, another five youth graduated from Scarborough Cycles’ Earn Your Bike program. Over eight weeks, the youth worked with our hub coordinator to repair used bicycles that have been […] Youth Hone New Skills at Scarborough CyclesSeptember 21, 2017
Working with our partner Cycle Toronto we have tailored their popular Safe Cycling 101 Workshop to highlight the opportunities and challenges of cycling in suburban areas. We will cover basic safety rules, […] October 7: Safe Cycling 101 Workshop and Group RideSeptember 19, 2017
An east-end cycling program is still down one stolen bike, but they are up in donations. After Metro reported that one of Scarborough Cycles’ bikes went missing last month, the group has […] Metro: Metro Effect: Scarborough Cycles is still missing one bike ...September 19, 2017
Join us this Thursday September 14, 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre AGM. We will be providing free bike tune-ups and there will also be entertainment and other activities […] September 14: BBNC AGM and Community BBQSeptember 14, 2017
Wednesday September 20, 2017. 4pm-6pm DIY Drop-In Bike Repair 6pm-7pm Trail ride to Morningside Park East Scarborough Storefront 4040 Lawrence Ave Fix and maintain your bike with the help of […] September 20: East Scarborough Storefront, Community Bike Repair and Group ...September 6, 2017
Join us this Saturday to celebrate this important milestone in Toronto’s cycling evolution. The Woodbine bike lanes represent the farthest east installation of separated bike lanes in Toronto, and when completed will provide […] September 9: Group Ride to the Woodbine Bike Lanes Opening ...September 5, 2017
A do-gooder bike is gone after an alleged theft from a Scarborough cycling charity on Wednesday. Scarborough Cycles promotes bike culture in the suburbs by offering DIY bike repair, guided […] Metro: Missing: Community bike stolen from charityAugust 24, 2017
Saturday August 19, 2017. 12:30pm departure from the Scarborough Cycles tent at the Toronto East Bike Festival at Oakridge Park. Grab your bike and join us for a 20 km […] August 19: Scarborough SpinAugust 10, 2017
Saturday August 19, 2017 10am departure from Broadview Subway Station. Meet at the parkette on the north side. Join participants from CultureLink’s Bike Host program for a scenic ride through […] August 19: Ride to the ‘Toronto East Bike Festival’August 10, 2017
“The community response to the mural has been overwhelmingly positive, and we think it makes a great background for our activities at the hub, especially since there is nothing in […] Dandyhorse: Spotted: Raccoon Riding a BikeAugust 9, 2017
Thursday July 27, 2017. 6:30pm-8:00pm AccessPoint on Danforth 3079 Danforth Ave. REGISTER NOW Are you hailing from the orange zone on this map of Toronto? If so, join activists from across the […] July 27: Scarborough District Advocacy EventJuly 19, 2017
Marvin Macaraig would love to see more cyclists in Scarborough, but there’s just one problem. “Scarborough currently has no separated bike lanes,” he said. “The suburbs present an opportunity. The […] CBC News: What Mississauga and Scarborough need to encourage more ...July 17, 2017
This event is free but you must RSVP to reserve a space. Sunday July 23, 2017. 10:30am departure from AccessPoint on Danforth. Join Cycle Toronto and CultureLink for a guided group tour along […] July 23: Scarborough Cycles Bike Tour with Cycle Toronto & ...July 11, 2017
Working with our partner Cycle Toronto we have tailored their popular Safe Cycling 101 Workshop to highlight the opportunities and challenges of cycling in suburban areas. We will cover basic safety rules, […] July 22: Safe Cycling 101 WorkshopJuly 9, 2017
Saturday July 15, 2017. Meet at 10am at AccessPoint on Danforth. (west side of the building) Join us as we work with Toronto East Cyclists to complete a bike parking […] July 15: Danforth Ave. Bike Parking AuditJuly 8, 2017
Scarborough Cycles will be providing free bike tune-ups and safety checks at ‘Feast in the East 63’ on Saturday July 8 from 5pm – 8pm at Prairie Drive Park. Scarborough Cycles will […] July 8: Bike tune-ups, group ride, and garden tour, at ...June 28, 2017
Ride to the Start of the ‘Bells on Danforth’ Saturday June 24, 2017.9:45am departure from AccessPoint on Danforth.Join Scarborough Cycles for a group ride from our AccessPoint on Danforth Community Bike Hub […] June 24: Ride to the Start of the ‘Bells on ...June 20, 2017
Learn to fix and maintain your bike with the help of our friendly staff and volunteers. Thursdays 4pm – 7pm (Jun. 8 – Aug. 31) AccessPoint on Danforth 3079 Danforth […] DIY Drop-In Bike Repair. UPDATED SCHEDULE.June 20, 2017
“The first ever Tour de Scarborough is taking place this Saturday, a 35-kilometre ride that will take nearly 100 cycling participants through a historical visit of the east end suburb. […] Metro: Tour de Scarborough Ride Highlights Suburb CyclingMay 12, 2017
TCAT is very pleased to announce new funding from the Metcalf Foundation to grow and sustain Scarborough Cycles. This innovative project, in partnership with Cycle Toronto, Toronto Cycling Think and […] Accelerating Scarborough Cycles!April 19, 2017
Our partners at University of Toronto Scarborough are organizing an historical bike tour to celebrate Canada 150. Grab your bike and join in on a 35 km bike tour across […] Tour de Scarborough: Sat. May 13April 12, 2017
“Last week, Toronto City Council voted to move forward with the $3.35 billion (current estimate) Scarborough Subway Extension. Prior to the crucial vote, Mayor John Tory, speaking at a luncheon, […] Spacing: Thinking Bigger: Getting people moving in ScarboroughApril 3, 2017
“Musician Beck made an impact with two turntables and a microphone, but here in Toronto a small group of bike lovers have helped make an impact in the lives of […] Torontoist: This Project Combined Bikes and Photography to Encourage New ...February 1, 2017
Bike Host participant Chandan Tamraker and mentor Elizabeth Rees discuss their experiences with the program and the Bikes and Belonging Photography Exhibit at the Rotunda at City Hall. The exhibition can be viewed […] Bike Host on CBC Radio Metro MorningJanuary 30, 2017
Please join us on Monday January 30th, 2017, at 5 pm, for the unveiling of the exhibition Bikes and Belonging, in the Rotunda at Toronto City Hall. This unique display of […] Scarborough Cycles Goes to City HallJanuary 25, 2017
Thursday January 12, 2017. 5pm – 6pm AccessPoint on Danforth 3079 Danforth Ave. Make all-season cycling a breeze! Cycle Toronto will cover topics including: recommended clothing for cold and wet […] Street Smarts: Biking in All Weather Conditions WorkshopJanuary 4, 2017