Cycling Week In Kingston

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Welcome to Cycling Week
Cycling Week in Kingston History
Events and Activities
Cycling Week Specials / Promotions

Welcome to Cycling Week in Kingston 2023

"Bicycles have no walls." ~ Paul Cornish

Picking up speed as we continue to comeback from the pandemic break, our second year back in the saddle has lots in store for both cyclists and those interested in bicycles. Roll-in-breakfasts, World Bicycle Day celebration, community rides, around-town Cycling Week specials, workshops, and other activities and events to celebrate the most innovative machine in over two centuries!

Cycling Week in Kingston is designed to be a community participation event; meaning, we want to include anyone and any organization or business who is willing to help celebrate bicycles and cycling for any and all reasons! People cycle for transportation, recreation, personal health and fitness, environmental reasons, economic reasons, and combinations of these and many other reasons. The City of Kingston continues to be one of the best places in Canada for bicyclists. The combined efforts by the City and community in areas such as education, infrastructure, and general awareness regarding cycling is something to be celebrated!

Check out the activities and events for Cycling Week in Kingston 2023 below, come back for updates AND look for Cycling Week promotions and specials at the end of this page. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram, @cyclekingston! If you would like to have an event or activity listed for this year, please send an email to events.cyclekingston@gmail.com.

Cheers to bicycles!
Hal Cain, Events Director
Cycle Kingston

P.S. The hashtag for Cycling Week in Kingston is #CyclingWeekYGK
P.S.S. Cycling Week Specials can be found at the bottom of this page! Please support these cycle-minded businesses!

A bit of History

Cycling is a great way to commute, be generally active, and help save our environment. It's also a fantastic way to enjoy the beauty of Kingston! Cycling Week in Kingston has been happening since 2003 and has been organized by Cycle Kingston since 2004. The City of Kingston has recognized Cycling Week with an annual official proclamation.

Click here to download PDF copy.

Cycling Week 2023

What's Happening!

Saturday - June 3rd

World Bicycle Day Gathering! (10-11 a.m.)
Ride your bicycle to Lake Ontario Park on Saturday to meet other cycle-minded people. Join in to help celebrate World Bicycle Day and kick off Cycling Week in Kingston! Learn some of the history of bicycles and the why there is an international day of the bicycle. Enjoy an hour of socializing and exchange of ideas about cycling. Share your stories about how bicycles are important in your life. (Gathering at the pavilion.)
Please click here for details. (PDF)

Read more about why the UN declared a World Bicycle Day at www.un.org/en/observances/bicycle-day.

Gear Up! for Cycling Week and the Commuter Challenge:
Tune-ups and Check-ups (10 a.m - 4 p.m.)
Gear Up! Recycled Bikes will be doing bicycle tune-ups and safety checks on Saturday June 3rd at their shop location, 559 Bagot Street, parking lot in the back of the building. Drop-ins are welcome, but sign up in advance to guarantee a time slot at www.gearupkingston.ca/events. This service is free, but with a suggested donation of $30 per bike.

Monday - June 5th

Start of Commuter Challenge (June 4-10)
Sustainable Kingston is spearheading the Commuter Challenge in Kingston this year - June 4th through 10th. There are opportunities to sign-up for the Challenge at Roll-in-Breakfasts during Cycling Week. For more information and to register now, click the CC logo.

Roll-in-Breakfast (7:30-9:30 a.m.) hosted by: Kingston Community Health Center & Sustainable Kingston
Stop by 263 Weller avenue on your bicycle to enjoy a breakfast courtesy of Kingston Community Health Center and Sustainable Kingston.

Tuesday - June 6th

Roll-in-Breakfast (7:30-9:30 a.m.) hosted by: Queen's University
Stop by the corner of Union St. and University Ave. on your bicycle to enjoy a breakfast courtesy of Queen's University.

Wednesday - June 14th

Original date of June 7, was postponed due to poor air advisory
Roll-in-Breakfast (7:30-9:30 a.m.) hosted by: St. Lawrence College
Stop by Saint Lawrence College (Portsmouth Ave.) on your bicycle to enjoy a breakfast courtesy of Footprint SLC / Saint Lawrence College.

Friday - June 30th

Original date of June 9th has been postponed due to poor air advisory
Ride with Mayor Paterson (7:05-8:00 a.m.)

Ride to City Hall on the K&P Trail with Mayor Paterson. Starting at INVISTA Centre beside CaraCo Field at 7:05 a.m. and arriving around 8:00 a.m. behind City Hall at Springer Market Square. There will be two other “join in” locations on-route. Click here to download a map with times. Coffee or tea with the mayor at the end of the ride, at the roll-in-breakfast.

Original date of June 9th has been postponed due to poor air advisory
Roll-in-Breakfast (7:30-9:30 a.m.) hosted by: Cycle Kingston
Stop by Market Square on your bicycle to enjoy a breakfast courtesy Cycle Kingston. Chat with the mayor after the Ride with Mayor Paterson.

Saturday - June 24th

Original date of June 10th has been postponed due to poor air advisory
Princess Street Promenade: Bicycles+ Area (10 a.m. 5 p.m.)
Come check out the scene on Princess Street between King and Ontario Streets. Happenings include: the official Secure Bike Rack Launch; safe and secure parking provided by Bicycle Valet Kingston; information and registration of your bicycle with Garage 529 Project (international theft deterrent and recover system); demo of Kingston Transit's Rack 'n Roll; and much more!
For more on the Princess St. Promenade, Click here to Downtown Kingston's page.

Cycling Week Specials / Promotions
(click on logo or pic for more info)

Trek Bicycle Kingston
477 Princess Street
Cycling Week Discount of 15% off all Lights, Locks & Helmets! Lock it or loose it. Use your head and protect your brain!

R.L. Fletcher Bicycle Sales and Service
916 Portsmouth Avenue
25% OFF Tires and Tubes! Everyone needs an extra tube or two! Cycling Week is a good time to check your tires for wear and tear.

J&J Cycle
1690 Bath Road
Lose yourself in Cycling Week, not on the road. 25% off the MSRP of all Garmin cycling computers in stock. This includes the Edge 150, 530, 830, and 1030. And, heads up! 20% off all Giant and Scott helmets that we have in stock.

Rick’s Bike Repair
400 Elliott Avenue, Unit 8
See and be seen, be locked, be helmeted, be clothed, be cool! 15% off in-stock lights, locks, helmets, and clothing. This is a personal shopping experiences, by appointment only. Click on the logo to contact and make an appointment.

Daft Brewing
768 Princess Street
Released just in time for Cycling Week, Daft Brewing’s Pedal Pedal Pedal, Push - Pale Ale is an exceptional beer that was designed in collaboration with Frontenac Cycle to quench a cyclist's thirst. It boasts a refreshing and light taste, accompanied by delicious notes of pineapple and coconut. Come by for a pint and help celebrate Cycling Week in Kingston! Proceeds from each pint poured and every can sold goes to Cycling Kingston to promote cycling and cycling safety.

Minotaur Games & Gifts
78 Princess Street
In honor of cycling week, Minotaur is having a 25% off sale on bicycle accessories and bicycle themed products.