October is Circular Economy Month, which seeks to educate Canadians on the benefits of establishing a circular economy, that focuses on product longevity, renewability, reuse and repair as well as […]
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Repair Café Toronto, Scarborough SouthwestSaturday October 5, 2024.11:00 am – 3:00 pm AccessPoint on Danforth3079 Danforth AveToronto ON M1L 1A8Building entrance on Thora Ave. Learn how to fix your broken […]
Sat Oct 5: Repair Café Toronto, Scarborough Southwest
Help us get more bikes into our community! Bike donation drop-off event at the Withrow Park Farmers’ Market. Saturday September 14, 2024.9:00 am- 1:00 pm Withrow Park725 Logan AveToronto ON […]
Sat Sept 14: Bike Donation Drop-off Event, Withrow Park
Register Join Toronto East Cyclists, Scarborough Cycles, and Regenesis Cycle UTSC for a group ride of The Meadoway, end to end! Get connected to Scarborough’s growing cycling community! Everyone welcome! Don’t have a bike? […]
Sat Jul 20: Ride the Meadoway
Back by popular demand… join us for a 12 km ride to visit some of Scarborough’s tastiest takeout spots in Wexford Heights! Grab some takeout, have a seat, and enjoy […]
Sat Jul 13: Slow Roll: Food Edition
Join us for a mural arts project and share your story of cycling in Toronto! No experience is needed! Meet new people! Refreshments and TTC fares provided. To register email: […]
Street Mural Art in Action
Consultation Materials/Information Panels (Download) Complete the online feedback survey by July 15 to provide your feedback on proposed changes.Take the Survey The City of Toronto is inviting you to provide […]
Help Shape the Future of Danforth Ave and Kingston Rd
““Today we are riding as a big community to raise awareness about the somewhat stalled Danforth complete street,” Marvin Macaraig with Access Alliance tells CityNews. “This was approved by council […]
CityNews: Cyclists rally, calling for safer streets in Scarborough
Celebrate Bike Month and join us for an 18 km ride and learn about some of Scarborough’s history! This is a ‘no drop’ ride and is suitable for those who […]
Sun Jun 9: Northeast Scarborough Historical Ride
Join the Danforth Kingston 4 All campaign for a family-friendly ride along Danforth. Show Mayor Chow and City Council that Scarborough deserves safer streets now! Sunday May 26, 2024.Start at East Lynn […]
Sun May 26: Ride for a Safer Danforth & Kingston
Join us our first Slow Roll of 2024, a 7 km ride through Birch Cliff! This is a ‘no-drop’ ride and is suitable for those who have some experience riding […]
Sat May 25: Slow Roll
Register Here Get rolling, get active, and gain confidence! Access Alliance and Cycle Toronto have partnered up once again and will be offering a 4-week Learn-to-Ride program at AccessPoint on […]
Learn-to-Ride Program: Sessions Begin Sat Apr 27
Photo Credit: Aneesa Bhanji “Scarborough Cycles is a bike hub in Golfdale-Cedarbrae-Woburn run by community health centre Access Alliance, and funded by the City of Toronto. It lends out bikes […]
The Green Line: Scarborough Cycles brings biking to the burbs
RSVP Meet new people and socialize with refreshments.Learn how to fix your bike in a supportive setting.Got questions? Get tips from the experts.Newcomers and all skill levels are welcome! Tuesday […]
Scarborough Cycles Social: Nov 28 and Dec 5
“I love the feeling of the wind in my hair while riding a bike. Always have and always will. I have had the pleasure of growing up in Toronto and […]
Bluffs Monitor: Accessible Cycling for All
October is Circular Economy Month, which seeks to educate Canadians on the benefits of establishing a circular economy, that focuses on product longevity, renewability, reuse and repair as well as resource […]
Sat Oct 21: Bike Donation Drive
“For Tagreed Elhassan it’s the feeling of the wind in her face. Cycling gives her a sense of independence and a way to exercise. She learned the basics growing up […]
Reuters: Toronto program encourages hijab-wearing women to get on two ...
Slow Roll: Food Edition 4:30pm Gather at AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave)5:00pm Ride to WexPOPS at Wexford Plaza6:30pm Depart and ride to Kennedy Station Join Scarborough Cycles and Cycle […]
Sat Aug 26: Slow Roll: Food Edition
AccessPoint on Danforth3079 Danforth AveToronto ON M1L 1A8 Get your bike tuned up, at the Cycle Toronto Bike Safety Station. 5:00pm-6:00pm, and then join us for a 8 km group […]
Thurs Jun 29: Slow Roll Cliffside
Dr. Marvin Macaraig, Health Promoter at Access Alliance writes, “Based on city data, between 2017 and the first quarter of 2022, there were 1,786 collisions, including 357 injuries and five […]
Toronto.com: It’s time to bring Scarborough’s Danforth Avenue and Kingston ...
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Register Access Alliance and Cycle Toronto are teaming up to host another session of our Learn-to-Ride program in east Toronto! The program is intended for new-riders and beginners. Participants will […]
Learn-to-Ride: June Session
Join us for a 7 km roll through Birch Cliff! This is a ‘no drop’ ride and is suitable for those who have some experience riding in traffic. Bring your […]
Thurs May 11: Slow Roll Birch Cliff
Access Alliance and Cycle Toronto are teaming up to host a Learn-to-Ride program in Scarborough! The program is intended for new-riders and beginners. Participants will learn the basics of how […]
Learn-to Ride: May Session
Job Posting: PDF Download
Job Opportunity: Community Health Worker- Hijabs & Helmets (Project, Part-time)
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Job Opportunity: Community Health Worker- Take Our Seniors Out (Project, ...
Learn about your bike in a supportive setting. Get helpful tips on everyday riding and meet new people. Newcomers welcome! Tuesday November 8, 2022.Wheel and Tires Tuesday November 15, 2022.Brakes […]
Nov 8 and 15: Women, Trans, Femme: Bike Maintenance Workshops
“Marvin Macaraig, a health promoter at Access Alliance at the news conference, said “a lower city-wide default speed limit is a critical component in preventing traffic fatalities.” “Last year in […]
Toronto.com: Road safety action plan gets strong support from Toronto ...
PDF Download The upcoming municipal election represents a critical point in time for individuals and families in Toronto. Much has changed in the past four years. In particular, the COVID-19 […]
Toronto Municipal Election 2022: Call to Action
Slow Roll: Birch Cliff Join us for a 7 km dusk time ride through Birch Cliff. This is a ‘no drop’ ride and is suitable for those who have some […]
Thurs Oct 6: Slow Roll: Birch Cliff
Scarborough Cycles in collaboration with The Biking Lawyer LLP presents, a ‘Know Your RIghts’ Workshop. Tuesday September 20, 2022. 5:30pm: Gather and enjoy some light refreshments.6pm-6:45: Presentation AccessPoint on Danforth3079 […]
Tues Sept 20: ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop
“The Bells on Kingston ride was organized by Mark Fernandez of the Toronto Community Bikeways Coalition, who has organized similar initiatives for bikeways on Bloor Street and Danforth Avenue, and Marvin Macaraig, […]
Toronto.com: A relaxed biker protest: Cyclists gather to advocate for ...
REGISTER HERE RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER Thursday Aug 11, 2022.5pm-7pm All skill levels are welcome! Equipment and snacks will be provided. AccessPoint on Danforth3079 Danforth Ave
Thurs Aug 4: Youth Vaccine Engagement Bike Ride
REGISTER HERE A forum for anyone interested in learning about efforts to encourage more people to get on their bikes that go beyond advocating for safer roads. Cycle Toronto is […]
Tues Jun 28: Advocacy Forum: Building a Culture of Cycling
Saturday June 4, 2022.Dentonia Park80 Thyra AveFind us near the playground! 10am-12pmFree bike tune ups and safety checks 12pm-1pmCommunity bike ride through Taylor Creek ParkThe 5km route is a ‘no […]
Sat Jun 4: Dentonia Park Community Bike Day
REGISTER HERE Join the Seed & Cycle Team and Neighbourhood Stewards for a community bike ride and picnic at Taylor Creek Park!
Sat May 28: Seed & Cycle Zero Waste Picnic
Churchill Heights Public School749 Brimorton Dr(Opposite the Green Playscape) Free bike tune ups and safety checks by Scarborough Cycles! Pick up a copy of the Toronto Cycling Handbook and Toronto […]
Mon May 9: Churchill Heights P.S. Bike Tune Up and ...
Saturday April 23, 2022.10am-2pmOakridge Park3459 Danforth Ave Free bike tune-ups and safety checks by Scarborough Cycles in partnership with Friends of Oakridge Park and Toronto East Cyclists. Get connected with […]
Sat Apr 23: Oakridge Park Eco-Day
DOWNLOAD THE JOB POSTING (PDF) Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services is a Community Health Centre that aims to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and […]
Job Opportunity: Community Health Worker- Hijabs & Helmets (Deadline April ...
“Most people who join the program have been in Canada for less than five years. Not only does this program allow people to learn a new activity, but it also […]
DailyHive: Hijabs and Helmets: The cycling program that’s helping Muslim ...
“We wanted to make cycling more immigrant friendly,” said Tang. “We want to be more inclusive. We also wanted to use this as a symbol because everything people wear is […]
Beach Metro News: Scarborough Cycles’ Hijabs and Helmets program set ...
Join us for a winter webinar series on urban ecology, cycling, and taking environmental action! Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE Winter 2022 Series – Dates and […]
Seed & Cycle, Webinar Series
Earlier this year, Marvin Macaraig (Health Promoter, Access Alliance) teamed up with the leaders of Cycle Toronto, and The Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT), and participated in the inaugural Leading […]
Scarborough Needs a Cycling Network: A Documentary
‘As in previous years, a disproportionate number of this yearʼs pedestrians deaths have occurred in Scarborough. Local residents and road safety advocates have long warned that the districtʼs wide and […]
Toronto Star: Grade 12 student killed crossing Scarborough road was ...
Join us for a Waste Reduction Week 2021 Virtual Workshop! Learn Repair tricks and tips to maintain your bike at home. Sunday October 241 pm – 2 pm To join […]
Sun Oct 24: Waste Reduction Week Virtual Workshop
Thursday September 23, 2021.AccessPoint on Danforth3079 Danforth AveCommunity Rooms 1, 2, and 3. 7:00pm – 7:45pm Topics include: Equipment and bike fit Safe riding techniques Rules and responsibilites Interactions with […]
Thurs Sept 23: Safe Cycling 101 Workshop with Cycle Toronto.
“Mahira Morshed remembers the moment people cheered. It was a July afternoon and Morshed, a young community program worker for Scarborough Cycles, was cycling on a section of the Great Lakes […]
Toronto.com: ‘It just didn’t feel safe,’ Scarborough woman says about ...
A 6 km roll through Oakridge, Birch Cliff, and Hunt Club. Thursday August 19, 2021.AccessPoint on Danforth3079 Danforth Ave. Gather 6:30pmRoll Out 7:00pmReturn 8:00pm Please wear a mask and maintain […]
Thurs Aug 19: Slow Roll: Oakridge, Birch Cliff, and Hunt ...
Enter our contest to win one of 25 refurbished bikes from Scarborough Cycles! JK to Grade 3 students! Tell us, ‘How can you reduce waste at home?’ Deadline August 16! […]
August 2021: Kids’ Bike Giveaway, Part 3!
A 6 km roll through Oakridge and Birch Cliff. Thursday July 29, 2021.AccessPoint on Danforth3079 Danforth Ave. Gather 6:30pmRoll out 7:00pmReturn 8:00pm Please wear a mask and maintain a 2-metre […]
Thurs Jul 29: Slow Roll: Oakridge and Birch Cliff
We are back at it, working hard to get more people riding and diverting even more waste from landfills! … and now we have more bikes to giveaway! Enter our […]
July 2021: Kids’ Bike Giveaway, Part 2!
‘According to Marvin Macaraig, health promoter and Scarborough Cycles coordinator at Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services, the project was flawed from the start, beginning with the public consultation, […]
How Toronto Fails its Racialized and Low-Income Cyclists
OUR HIJABS AND HELMETS PROGRAM FOR SUMMER 2021 HAS ENDED. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER TO GET THE MOST UP TO DATE DETAILS ON UPCOMING EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS. Hijabs and Helmets […]
Hijabs and Helmets: Thursdays 5pm-7pm (July-August)
Ride to the Scarborough Farmers’ Market at Oakridge Park and get your bike tuned up by Scarborough Cycles! Also, pick up your free copy of the Toronto Cycling Handbook and […]
Oakridge Park, Farmers’ Market: Drop-In Bike Tune Up and Safety ...
Enter our contest to win one of 25 refurbished bikes! Limit of 1 bike per household. Fill out the form to enter the contest and tell us how does riding […]
July 2021: Kids’ Bike Giveaway!
PDF Download: Job Posting – Canada Summer Jobs Initiative – Community Programs Worker 2021 REPOST
Job Opportunity: Community Program Workers (Summer, 12 Weeks, 2 Positions)
Online via ZoomIn collaboration with The Biking Lawyer LLPKnow your rights in a crash, and what you should do to protect yourself. Thursday June 10, 2021.6:00pm – 7:00pmFor the meeting […]
Thurs Jun 10: ‘Know Your Rights’ Virtual Workshop
PDF Download: Newcomer Cycling Outreach Worker 2021
Job Opportunity: Newcomer Cycling Outreach Worker (Summer, 280 Hours)
PDF Download: Job Posting, Community Program Workers, Short Term Summer Contract (Full time, 12 Weeks)
Job Opportunity: Community Program Workers (Summer, 12 Weeks, 2 Positions)
Marvin Macaraig, co-ordinator of Scarborough Cycles, a community cycling promotion program, said he was extremely disappointed. “Weʼve seen this kind of bait-and-switch game happen before,” he said, pointing to the […]
The Star: Toronto spent $160,000 on bike lanes for Brimley ...
Waste Reduction Week in Canada is a year-round campaign focused on the principles of the circular economy, resource efficiency, and waste reduction. The goal of the campaign is to raise […]
Sat Oct 24: Waste Reduction Week, Kids’ Bicycle Swap and ...
Photo Credit: New bike lanes on Danforth Ave. (Nicholas Jones (2020), courtesy of Cycle Toronto). Our Health Promoter and Scarborough Cycles Coordinator, Dr. Marvin Macaraig, shared some insights with Sarah […]
Environmental Defence: Can cycling pave the way for a greener, ...
Photo Credit: Nicholas Jones. 2020. “Marvin was attending the University of Toronto at both the Scarborough and St. George campuses when he needed to find a reliable form of transportation. […]
Bike Month 2020: Breaking Barriers to Biking with Marvin Macaraig
Our Health Promoter and Coordinator, Marvin Macaraig, spoke to Metro Morning with Ismaila Alfa, about the ActiveTO and riding in Scarborough. Listen to the full interview, ‘Grizzled veteran’ accustomed to […]
Scarborough Cycles on CBC Metro Morning
Marvin Macaraig, Health Promoter and Scarborough Cycles Coordinator spoke to Michael Polanyi from the Toronto Environmental Alliance about the role community hubs and their response during the pandemic, and the […]
Toronto Environmental Alliance: Community Hub Responses to COVID-19
Cycling Without Age is a program that was started in 2012 in Copenhagen by Ole Kassow, who wanted to help elders get back on bicycles, but he had to find a solution […]
‘Cycling Without Age’ Comes to Scarborough
Scarborough Cycles has launched a new Drop-In Bike Tune Up and Safety Check program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune ups and safety checks will be completed by our […]
Updated Hours/Locations: Drop-In Bike Tune Up and Safety Check
Want a free bike? Enter our contest to win one of 20 refurbished bikes from Scarborough Cycles! Why are bikes great? JK to Grade 7 students: We want to hear […]
Aug 2020: Kids’ Bike Giveaway!
“What do you do? Our approach is you try to get both at the same time. You try to get everything that you can to support more cycling and you […]
Toronto.com: Analysis: Would people use Bike Share Toronto in the ...
Please note that our Drop-In Bike Tune Up and Safety Check session on Thursday June 25 at AccessPoint on Danforth has been cancelled. The next session will be on Thursday July 2.
Thurs Jun 25, Drop-In Bike Tune Up and Safety Check ...
“Marvin Macaraig, coordinator of Scarborough Cycles for Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services, said he hopes council’s heightened awareness of the need for Scarborough cycling infrastructure has “an eventual […]
Toronto.com: Scarborough gets a bike lane protected from traffic, but ...
“Cycling advocates say the infrastructure will not only help businesses, but also help residents maintain physical and mental well-being. “Simply put, when people feel safe, more people will ride and […]
Beach Metro: Danforth Avenue bike plan approved as part of ...
UPDATE 1: 20:00, April 8, 2020. Scarborough Cycles has launched a new Drop-In Bike Tune Up and Safety Check program. Thursday 1pm-4pmAccessPoint on Danforth3079 Danforth Ave COVID-19 Safety Guidelines Everyone […]
COVID-19 Update
Register here: incubatingsuburbancycling.eventbrite.ca Wednesday March 4, 2020.1pm – 2pm EST Communities that cycle benefit immensely from positive health benefits, friendlier streets, reduced traffic congestion, reductions in GHG emissions, and improvements […]
Mar 4: Webinar, Incubating Cycling in Suburban Canadian Communities
Community Health Worker, Scarborough Cycles Bike Program – January 29, 2020 (PDF 270 KB)
Job Opportunity: Community Health Worker: Scarborough Cycles Bike Program
Congratulations to our Scarborough Cycles team for winning a Clean50 award last month, celebrating the impact the program has had in building bike culture beyond the downtown. The Clean50 Awards are presented […]
TCAT and Access Alliance win a Clean50 Award!
Make all-season cycling a breeze! We will cover topics including: recommended clothing for cold and wet cycling seasons, bicycle care and maintenance tips, route planning, and safe riding techniques to deal […]
Dec 7: Biking In All Weather Conditions Workshop and Group ...
Community Health and Wellbeing Week showcases how Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services builds a healthier, more connected Toronto. Get active, and join us on for the following events: Saturday October […]
Oct 26: Community Health and Wellbeing Week, Cycling Events
As part of the City of Toronto’s Community Reduce & Reuse Program, Scarborough Cycles will be organizing a bike donation drive. Donated bikes will be used/refurbished for our cycling education programs. […]
Waste Reduction Week: Oct 21-Oct 27
We have expanded our availability and hours due to increased demand and to serve our community better. AccessPoint on Danforth 3079 Danforth AveWe are on the west side of the […]
Updated Schedule: DIY Drop-In Bike Repair
“Najjar was a recent convert to the sport. Back in Syria, her culture generally did not encourage females to ride, she says. Modesty was one of the main sticking points. […]
The Star: Hijabs and helmets cycling group empowers women
Scarborough Cycles will be a part of a Nuit Blanche cycling/art exhibit this year! We are looking for several volunteers for the event on Saturday October 5th. Additional information: REVOLUTIONS MURAL […]
Oct 5: Scarborough Cycles at Nuit Blanche
Gather at 9:00am at our Bike Hub at AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave)Departure at 9:30am What is Open Streets TO?It’s a FREE program where Yonge and Bloor Streets are […]
Sept 15: Group Ride to Yonge and Bloor for Open ...
Friday August 23, 2019.3847 Lawrence Ave E (Outside Playground)4pm-7pm Ride your bike to the BBQ for a free tune up and safety check by Scarborough Cycles! Stop by our tent […]
Aug 23: Susan St. Annual Community BBQ
Saturday August 17, 2019. 12 noon departure. Meet us at our Scarborough Cycles tent in Oakridge Park (3459 Danforth Ave). Bring your bike to the festival and join us for […]
Aug 17: ‘Slow Roll’ at the 2019 Wheels on the ...
Thursday August 15, 2019.Cedarbrook Park91 Eastpark Boulevard7pm-9pm Ride your bike to Cedarbrook Park for a free tune up and safety check by Scarborough Cycles. Then sit back and watch the […]
Aug 15: Free Tune Ups and Safety Checks at Family ...
Tuesday August 13, 2019.6:30pm Departure from Lawrence-Orton Bicycle Repair Hub3939 Lawrence Ave E Join us for a group ride from our Lawrence-Orton Bike Hub to plazaPOPS, Scarborough’s newest ‘pop up’ […]
Aug 13: Group Ride to ‘plazaPOPS’
Our scheduled drop-in program at Lawrence-Orton on Saturday August 17, has been cancelled as our staff and volunteers will be at the Wheels on the Danforth! You should come along! Our […]
Aug 17: Lawrence-Orton Bike Hub, DIY Drop-IN Bike Repair Session ...
Thursday July 25, 2019.7pm-7:45pmAccessPoint on Danforth3079 Danforth AveCommunity Rooms 4 and 5. This informative workshop by cycling advocate and lawyer, David Shellnutt, will cover what to do if you are […]
Jul 25: ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop
PDF DOWNLOAD Community Health Worker, Deadline July 18
Job Opportunity: Community Health Worker, Deadline Jul 18
Come enjoy an evening of live music, art, and great food! Bring your bikes for a free tune up by Scarborough Cycles from 5pm-7pm. Full Event Information Saturday July 6, 2019.5pm-10pmPrairie Drive Park (119 […]
Jul 6: Free Bike Tune Ups at ‘Feast in the East ...
Saturday June 12, 2019. 10am departure from our Bike Hub at AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave). Come join us as we ride to the start of the Bells on […]
Jun 15: Ride to the Start of the ‘Bells on ...
Friday Jun 14, 2019. 4pm-7pm 90 Mornelle Court
Jun 14: Free Bike Tune Ups at the Mornelle 3 ...
Saturday June 8, 2019. 2pm-5pm Free Bike tune ups and safety inspections!
Jun 1: Free Bike Tune Ups at Eat, Play, Swap! ...
Tues Jun 11, 2019. 4-6pm 3939 Lawrence Ave E Come celebrate Bike Month with Scarborough Cycles! Free tune-ups by Velofix (Toronto, Lakeshore/Beaches), bike decorations, and learn safety-tips from the experts!
Jun 11: Lawrence-Orton Bike Day
Saturday June 1, 2019. 11am-3pm 1650 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1N 1S2
Jun 1: Free Tune Ups at the Birch Cliff School ...
Mon May 27, 2019.6:45amMeet at Harvey’s Parking Lot, 3400 Danforth Ave, M1L 1E1 (Danforth Rd and Danforth Ave) Join us for a ride to the Woodbine and Danforth Bike to […]
May 27: Scarborough Start: Bike to Work Day Group Commute
Saturday May 4, 2019. Join us for a 38 km or 16 km bike tour across south Scarborough. Stops include; Tabor Hill, a ceremonial burial ground of approximately 500 ancestral […]
May 4: Tour de Scarborough 2019: Tabor Hill
Join the Friends of Oakridge Park for our 4th annual Eco-Day on Saturday April 27th 2019. As part of Clean Toronto Together weekend, the community will clean Oakridge Park along […]
Apr 27: 4th Annual Oakridge Park Eco-Day
REGISTER HERE Walking, biking, and other active modes of transportation are affordable travel options that contribute to improving health, creating community connections, reducing pollution, and moving more people efficiently. Yet […]
Apr 27: Mini-Conference on Racial Equity & Active Transportation in ...
Saturday March 3011am-4pmBlessed Cardinal Newman High School, 100 Brimley Rd S Drop by the Scarborough Cycles table to get connected with the growing community of residents who ride everyday. Also […]
Mar 30: Scarborough Seedy Saturday & Green Fair
Marvin Macaraig, Coordinator for Scarborough Cycles, says the city needs to speed up the implementation of its cycling plan, especially in the east end. “The city has spent money on […]
Beach Metro: Cyclists, pedestrians need protection from province and city, ...
Saturday February 2, 2018. 10:45am Gather for Hot Chocolate at AccessPoint on Danforth11:00am Departure Meeting Point:AccessPoint on Danforth3079 Danforth Ave (West side of the building) 5 km Route Join Scarborough Cycles for […]
Ride to the ‘Coldest Day of the Year Ride 2019: ...
Photo: David Keogh “Few people cycle in Scarborough — and of those, says a new report, “very few are women.” Yet the document launched on Jan. 17 — “Building Bike […]
InsideToronto.com: Though half don’t drive, ‘few’ women cycle in Scarborough, ...
Photo: Justin Greaves/Metroland For a committed cyclist in one of Toronto’s suburbs, the road is lonely and dangerous. People who believe in its value for transportation say cycling is social: […]
InsideToronto.com: Community bike hubs a way to increase Toronto suburban ...
“There’s this idea that everybody drives and that everybody has a car. And we found that that’s really clearly not the case,” said Nancy Smith Lea, Director of the Centre […]
CBC News: Community cycling hubs get things rolling for biking ...
The Centre for Active Transportation’s new report, Building Bike Culture Beyond Downtown: A Guide to Suburban Community Bike Hubs, was featured in an article by Rob Jowett in Novae Res […]
Novae res urbis: Building Bike Culture: Suburban Cycling
On January 2nd, Marvin Macaraig, Access Alliance Health Promoter and Scarborough Cycles Coordinator was invited on CBC Metro Morning for a live in-studio interview with Host David Common to discuss […]
CBC Metro Morning: How to improve cycling in Scarborough
UPDATE Biking #BeyondDowntown is sold out! We are thrilled that over 150 residents want to learn more about how we are building suburban bike culture! If you weren’t able to […]
Jan 17: Launch Event, Biking Beyond Downtown: Panel Discussion and ...
Saturday December 29, 2018. 9:30am Gather for Hot Drinks 10am Departure 12pm Return AccessPoint on Danforth 3079 Danforth Ave (West side of the building) Grab your winter gear and join […]
Dec 29: December Group Ride
Lawrence-Orton Bicycle Repair Hub Open House Tuesday December 4, 2018. 4pm-6pm 3939 Lawrence Ave E Toronto ON M1G 1R9 (Building 1, Basement, Enter via North Side Doors) Activities Include: Tour […]
Dec 4, 4pm-6pm: Lawrence-Orton Bicycle Repair Hub Open House
Scarborough Cycles has been featured in the Toronto Foundation’s Good to Give Guide. (PDF Download) The report features donation-ready organizations and projects that are working to address many of Toronto’s most […]
Scarborough Cycles Featured in ‘Good to Give Guide’
UPDATED SCHEDULE We are pleased to announce that our DIY Drop-In Bike Repair program has expanded farther into Scarborough! In addition to our popular Thursday evening hours at AccessPoint on […]
Lawrence-Orton Bike Hub: DIY Drop-In Bike Repair Hours, Sat 10am-1pm
United Way Ride to Tommy Thompson Park Saturday November 10, 2018. 10am-12pm Meet at Scarborough Cycles Bike Hub at AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave) Join us for a 13km […]
Nov 10: United Way Ride to Tommy Thompson Park
A group of newcomer women in the Thorncliffe Park Drive area have recently taken up a recreational activity denied to them in their home country of Afghanistan – riding a […]
Toronto.com: Toronto bike program brings mentors and newcomers together
Join Scarborough Cycles for a free ‘Learn to Ride’ session at Dentonia Park. This event is fun and open to all ages and abilities. Equipment will be provided. Tuesday October […]
Oct 23: Community Health and Wellbeing Week, ‘Learn to Ride’ ...
“Cycling has become so popular in Toronto that to ride is to conform – well, downtown, anyway. In the burbs, there’s still work to do. “Building bike culture in any […]
NOW Magazine: Scarborough is shifting attitudes on cycling
Dear Residents and Community Partners, As you know, the provincial government recently announced the cancellation of its cap and trade program. Our innovative and highly successful Scarborough Cycles project was […]
Service Change Announcement
Join us for a day full of activities at the Toronto East Bike Festival which is part of the Wheels on the Danforth! Activities begin at 11am at Oakridge Park (2459 […]
Aug 18: Join us at the Toronto East Bike Festival!
Join Scarborough Cycles and Bike Host for a free ‘Learn to Ride’ session at the Toronto East Bicycle Festival. Learn some tips and gain confidence on your bike with the […]
Aug 18: Free ‘Learn to Ride’ Session
Thursday August 2, 2018. 5:30pm – 6:30pm AccessPoint on Danforth 3079 Danforth Ave Working with our partner Cycle Toronto we have tailored their popular Safe Cycling 101 Workshop to highlight the […]
Aug 2: Safe Cycling 101 Workshop
Tuesday July 31, 2018. 1pm – 2pm Centennial College, Progress Campus Main Events Hall, Student Centre 937 Progress Ave Working with our partner Cycle Toronto we have tailored their popular […]
Jul 31: Safe Cycling 101 Workshop
“The report, put out by the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT), an organization advocating for a better cycling and pedestrian environment, analyzed census data in the city’s three community council […]
The Star: Report shows more people biking to work in ...
Saturday July 28, 2018. Pickup 1 10:30am at Leslie TTC Station (Old Leslie St Entrance) Pickup 2 11:30am at Chester Le Park REGISTER HERE We are riding the North Scarborough […]
Jul 28: North Scarborough Green Loop Tour
How do we incubate cycling in a part of the city with very few people cycling, even fewer bike lanes, and only one bike shop? In 2016, Scarborough Cycles opened two […]
Release of Scarborough Snapshot
Scarborough Cycles will be providing free bike tune-ups and safety checks at ‘Feast in the East 69’ on Saturday July 7 from 5pm – 8pm at Prairie Drive Park. (121 Pharmacy Ave) […]
Jul 7: Bike Tune-ups at ‘Feast in the East 69’
Saturday June 16, 2018. 10am departure from our AccessPoint on Danforth Bike Hub. Come join us as we ride to the start of the Bells on Danforth and ride with […]
Jun 16: Ride to the Start of the ‘Bells on ...
Thursday June 28, 2018. 5pm-8pm AccessPoint on Danforth 3079 Danforth Ave Click here to RSVP! We will start with some tasty snacks and a brief introduction to Cycle Toronto and […]
Jun 28: Scarborough Cycling Summit
Scarborough Cycles will be providing free bike tune-ups and safety checks at: Danforth Gardens Neighbourhood Association Bike Festival Oates Park, 10 Oates Drive 1pm-2:30pm TCHC Community Event at Orton Park […]
May 26: Catch Scarborough Cycles at Two Community Events This ...
Saturday June 9, 2018. 9am departure from the ‘Coach House’ parking lot. (130 Old Kingston Rd, University of Toronto Scarborough) Route: http://bit.ly/SCARB2018 Join us for a 33 km bike tour […]
Jun 9: Tour de Scarborough
Monday May 28, 2018. 6:45am 3400 Danforth Ave (Harvey’s Parking Lot) Join us for a ride to Nathan Phillips Square for a pancake breakfast!
May 28: Bike to Work Day Group Commute: Scarborough Start ...
JP – Community Program Worker_BikeHub Program_April 2018. PDF DOWNLOAD
Summer Job Opportunity. Community Program Workers, (3 Positions, 3 Months, ...
“Scarborough Cycles bike hub coordinator Marvin Macaraig agrees with Mihevc. He explains that having free access to Bike Share would only be useful if the network of cycling infrastructure is […]
Novae res urbis: Poverty Reduction Strategy Update: Cycling Discount.
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, […]
May 12: Safe Cycling 101 Workshop
Saturday April 21, 2018. 10am-2pm Oakridge Park 3459 Danforth Ave. Free Bike Tune-Ups by Scarborough Cycles! Also, bring your old/unwanted bikes. We will make sure that they get re-purposed to […]
Apr 21: Oakridge Park Eco-Day
Bring us your unwanted bikes, parts, accessories or tools! We will make sure that they get re-purposed to enhance our programs! Connect, meet, and network with other residents! Drop by our table, […]
Mar 24: Scarborough Seedy Saturday & Green Fair
“An active cycling culture helps reduce local traffic congestion, improves air quality and has proven health benefits. Moreover, bike share programs enhance equity and support the lives of residents by […]
Toronto.com: Expanding bike share into Scarborough a good start
Winter Group Ride Saturday February 17, 2018 10:30am – 12:00pm Meet at AccessPoint on Danforth 3079 Danforth Ave. Beat the winter blues with some great cycling camaraderie. We will visit […]
Feb 17: Winter Group Ride
Trudy Ledsham, Research Lead on TCAT’s Scarborough Cycles project, will be presenting at the Active Living Research Conference taking place from February 11-14, 2018 at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in […]
Feb 13: Scarborough Cycles at Active Living Research Conference
Ride to the ‘Coldest Day of the Year Ride 2018’ Saturday February 3, 2018 5 km 11:00am departure from AccessPoint on Danforth. Join Scarborough Cycles for a group ride from our […]
Feb 3: Ride to the ‘Coldest Day of the Year ...
“Marvin Macaraig, Scarborough Cycles Bike Hub Coordinator says, “the possibilities are endless” but his top wishes for this year include: We need to start talking about Kingston Rd. and Danforth […]
Dandyhorse: 2018 Bike Resolutions
“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 riding
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CBC News: Toronto’s abandoned bikes getting fixed up for 2nd ...
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 Forum
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. ...
“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 Scarborough
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 Workshop
The Scarborough bike hubs play a key role in addressing health inequities in these communities.
Cycling and Health Equity in Scarborough
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 Gardens
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 Ride
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 Cycles
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 Ride
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 ...
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 BBQ
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 ...
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 ...
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 charity
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 Spin
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’
“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 Bike
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 Event
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 ...
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 & ...
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 Workshop
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 Audit
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 ...
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 ...
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.
“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 Cycling
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!
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 13
“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 Scarborough
“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 ...
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 Morning
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 Hall
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 Workshop
Between 1996 and 2011, there was an “explosion” of cycling in Toronto’s core – in some areas, 20 per cent of trips were now by bike – but cycling in […]
InsideToronto.com: EDGES OF TORONTO: Cycling culture pushing its way into ...
How can a bike change one’s experience of a city? This summer, I explored this question with participants in Bike Host program. This unique initiative loans bicycles to newcomers (immigrants and […]
Spacing: Bikes and Belonging: helping Toronto feel like home
Bike Host matches up newcomers who are open to cycling with mentors who ride regularly. In large and small group activities, Bike Host participants practice their communication skills and learn […]
Bike Host 2016 Report
The Metcalf Foundation published a fantastic profile of TCAT’s Scarborough Cycles project. “On October 8, City Council voted to install bike lanes on Woodbine Avenue. As the first separated bike lanes east […]
Metcalf Foundation: Scarborough Cycles: building a culture of cycling in ...
Join Scarborough Cycles, TO35Cycles, and Ward 36 Cyclists for their annual fall ride. 10 am departure from the Scarborough Cycles Bike Hub at Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, 93 Birchmount Rd. […]
Tour de Central Scarborough, Sat. Nov. 12, 10am
Get your bike tuned-up by Scarborough Cycles on Saturday October 22nd at the Fairmount Public School Fall Fair! Residents can also pick up a copy of the new Toronto Cyclists Handbook and the Toronto […]
Free bike tune-ups by Scarborough Cycles at the Fairmount Public ...
Last month, Scarborough Cycles launched a new Earn Your Bike pilot program with support from our hub partner, AccessPoint on Danforth. The program represents another first of its kind for Toronto’s east […]
Scarborough Cycles launches ‘Earn Your Bike’ pilot program
On October 13th, Scarborough Cycles attended the Bike Host 2016 Closing Ceremonies held at the Children’s Peace Theatre. Bike Host is a free cycling mentorship program for Convention refugees and permanent residents, […]
Bike Host 2016 Closing Ceremonies at Children’s Peace Theatre
“Firstly, riding on Danforth and the sections of Bloor where no cycling infrastructure currently exists presents several challenges as automobile traffic moves faster and the overall width of the road […]
Dandyhorse: Riding the Bells on Bloor Victory Lap: Some reflections ...
Thursday September 29, 2016. 10am departure from AccessPoint on Danforth. Join Scarborough Cycles and the Toronto Police Service 41 Division for a ride along the Waterfront Trail to Scarborough Bluffs […]
Celebrate Community Health and Wellbeing Week with a ‘Ride to ...
Scarborough Cycles is teaming up with Toronto based graffiti artist Moises Frank, also known as Luvsumone, to paint a mural at our Bike Hub at Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre. Luvsumone […]
Scarborough Cycles teams up with graffiti artist Moises Frank
A 2016 survey conducted by University of Toronto researchers as part of the Scarborough Cycles project found those in lower incomes brackets were more likely to respond that financial concerns […]
Spacing: Common Cents: The Impact of Income on Cycling
Sunday September 25, 2016. 10am departure from our AccessPoint on Danforth Bike Hub (meet on the west side of the building). Join Scarborough Cycles as we ride to Christie Pits Park, which is the start […]
Ride to the ‘Bells on Bloor Victory Lap’
Come join Scarborough Cycles on Saturday September 10th, for a full day of bike fun at the 7th Annual Toronto Bicycle Music Festival! The event begins at 11am with a lineup of […]
Free bike tune-ups by Scarborough Cycles at the ‘2016 Toronto ...
Last weekend Scarborough Cycles joined the Toronto East Bike Festival to celebrate all things cycling. The festival featured free bike tune-ups, a cargo creativity workshop, a bike rodeo, hands-on workshops, BMX demonstrations, […]
Scarborough Cycles at the Toronto East Bike Festival
On August 12 we held a fun-filled bike rodeo for the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre sports camp at Immaculate Heart of Mary Elementary School. Activities included helmet fittings, a bike safety course, […]
Scarborough Cycles organizes a bike rodeo for West Scarborough Neighbourhood ...
Bike Host and Scarborough Cycles will be sponsoring a free workshop at the Toronto East Bike Festival on Saturday August 13 from 11am-1pm. ‘Cargo Creativity’ explores ideas in a hands-on workshop […]
Free ‘Cargo Creativity Workshop’ sponsored by Bike Host and Scarborough ...
Saturday August 13, 2016. 10am departure from Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre 86 Blake St. (Meet in the parking lot, rain or shine!) Join participants from CultureLink’s Bike Host program for a scenic ride […]
Ride to the ‘Toronto East Bike Festival’, Sat. Aug. 13, ...
Summer is here and both of TCAT’s Scarborough Cycles bike hubs are buzzing with activity. This month our hubs have increased their DIY Drop-In Bike Repair hours/days, while several Bike Maintenance Workshops and group ridescontinue […]
Scarborough Cycles In Full Gear!
Scarborough Cycles will be providing free bike tune-ups and safety checks with Ward 36 Cyclists at ‘Feast in the East 58’ on Saturday July 9 from 5pm – 7pm. Event Details: FEAST […]
Free bike tune-ups by Scarborough Cycles at ‘Feast in the ...
Join us and learn how to fix and maintain your bike. Identify problems before they develop into safety hazards. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes. Beginners are welcome! […]
Bike Maintenance Workshops at Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre begin July ...
“On Saturday June 18, Scarborough Cycles celebrated the launch of its new bike hub at AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave. one block east of Victoria Park) with a free […]
Dandyhorse: Scarborough Cycles 2016 Recap
Join us to celebrate our new community bicycle hub! Events include: bike decorating, bike safety checks, helmet fittings, and a slow bicycle race. You can also register your bike with […]
Scarborough Cycles Bike Hub Launch at AccessPoint on Danforth. Sat. ...
A common narrative in discussions of urban suburban divides is that suburbanites both love and own automobiles while city dwellers live car free. This is a deeply rooted assumption that […]
Spacing: The twisted myth of car ownership in Scarborough
Join us and learn how to fix and maintain your bike. Identify problems before they develop into safety hazards. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes. Beginners are welcome! […]
Bike Repair, DIY Drop-In Begins June 8 at Birchmount Bluffs ...
Ellesmere Rd. and Helicon Gate. Photo credit: Google Maps On May 16th, the City of Toronto Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC) recommended that City Council increase annual capital funding […]
Spacing: Toronto’s new Cycling Network Plan: What’s in store for ...
“The Toronto Centre for Active Transportation, a project of the Clean Air Partnership, recently announced the opening of two community bicycle hubs in Scarborough. The hubs will give residents access […]
Toronto Star: Groups hope to make biking in Toronto’s suburbs ...
NRU’s Geordie Gordon interviewed Dr. Beth Savan and Trudy Ledsham about research conducted for TCAT’s Scarborough Cycles project. “While commuter cycling is not the norm in areas that are less […]
Novae res urbis: Getting Scarborough biking: Latent Demand
Guest post by: Chantelle Campbell-Sholzberg, Bike to School Project, CultureLink Settlement and Community Services The West Hill Bike Club (WHBC) is an after-school program coordinated by CultureLink Settlement and Community […]
West Hill Bike Club making connections and helping new riders ...
John Saunders from Dandyhorse interviewed TCAT’s Scarborough Cycles Project Coordinator Marvin Macaraig about the announcement of the sites of two bike hubs opening in Scarborough this summer. Macaraig says the […]
Dandyhorse: Scarborough cyclists get a spring boost with two new ...
Kaitlyn Kochany from YongeStreet Media interviewed Marvin Macaraig, TCAT’s Scarborough Cycles Project Co-ordinator about the announcement of two hub locations opening this summer. “The sites were chosen after an extensive mapping exercise conducted […]
YongeStreet Media: Change comes on Two Wheels: locations for Scarborough’s ...
InsideToronto.com wrote about the announcement of TCAT’s Scarborough Cycles hubs set to open in June 2016. “Over the last 20 years a striking divergence in cycling occurred between Toronto’s central and outer […]
InsideToronto.com: Two bicycle hubs set to roll into Scarborough this ...
For immediate release TORONTO, March 10, 2016. The Toronto Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) is pleased to announce the locations of two community bicycle hubs set to open in Scarborough in […]
Locations of two community bicycle hubs announced for Scarborough
On December 11, 2015, Marvin Macaraig, TCAT’s Scarborough Cycles Project Coordinator, contributed an article in Spacing that examined the City of Toronto’s upcoming ten-year Cycling Network Plan, and what it can […]
Spacing: What does Toronto’s new bike plan offer Scarborough?
Illustration credit: Warren Wheeler. On November 30, 2015, Dandyhorse published an article written by Albert Koehl about TCAT’s Scarborough Cycles project. “Marvin Macaraig, project coordinator for Scarborough Cycles, says that the huge Scarborough area […]
Dandyhorse: The Great Divide Part Three: Yes, Scarborough Cycles
Photo credit: West Hill CI – Health & Physical Education via Twitter On November 11, 2015 the West Hill Collegiate Institute Bike Club held its very first meeting. This after-school […]
Scarborough Cycles helps launch a new student bike club
On Saturday September 19th, TCAT launched its newest project, Scarborough Cycles: Building bike culture beyond downtown, at the 2015 Toronto East Bike Festival. Scarborough Cycles Project Coordinator, Marvin Macaraig, and project […]
Scarborough Cycles launched at the Toronto East Bike Festival
Map credit: Maximillian Pfertner, Toronto Cycling Think & Do Tank On September 18, 2015, Scarborough Cycles Project Coordinator, Marvin Macaraig authored an article in Spacing discussing how small neighbourhood-scale infrastructure investments are necessary […]
Spacing: Investing in Cycling in Scarborough
The Toronto Centre for Active Transportation, in partnership with Cycle Toronto, Toronto Cycling Think & Do Tank, and CultureLink Settlement and Community Services, has launched an exciting new project called, Scarborough Cycles: building bike culture […]
Announcing Scarborough Cycles!
On April, 29, 2015, Metro News published a brief article on TCAT’s newest project Scarborough Cycles. TCAT’s Director, Nancy Smith Lea, was interviewed by Gilbert Ngabo of Metro News. “Scarborough […]