Coquitlam hosts Celebration Stations to encourage safe and year-round cycling.
Join Coquitlam at Celebration Stations during Go by Bike Week, September 27 to October 3, to learn tips on cycling year-round.
Every year, Coquitlam partners with local non-profit HUB Cycling, hosting celebration stations and encouraging team or personal challenges. This fall’s events will provide experienced and novice riders information on how cycling can be safe, comfortable and fun year-round.
The events are scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain Station, and Thursday, October 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Burquitlam SkyTrain Station.
Celebration stations will offer free maps, cycling resources, tips and local route information, as well as snacks and hot drinks. Residents are encouraged to sign up online and log their cycling trips each day for a chance to win prizes at bikehub.ca/gbbw.
The City’s annual participation in Go by Bike Week events is just one example of an ongoing commitment to cycling and sustainable transportation. Coquitlam has 35km of cycling infrastructure.
For quick DIY repairs, residents can stop by bike maintenance stations at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex or City Centre Aquatic Complex. They are equipped with basic tools to make adjustments and pump up tires.
Cyclists can access bike route details and rider safety information on the TransLink TriCities Cycling map, including Anmore and Belcarra.
The City is closely examining the role of micromobility as part of the update to Coquitlam’s Transportation Plan.
With the right gear, cycling is possible year-round in Coquitlam, and with the popularity of e-bikes, hills and longer distances are no longer the obstacles they once were.
Coquitlam’s updated Transportation Plan is being developed in five phases, supported by two key strategies: an E-Mobility Strategy and a Road Safety Strategy. The Plan aligns with other important City initiatives, including the Environmental Sustainability Plan and Economic Development Strategy.
Learn more at LetsTalkCoquitlam.ca/TransportationPlan.