Here are seven bike routes you can follow to come to Dirtbag Cafe this Saturday for Bike Edmonton's Launch and fundraiser. We thought that this is the best way for us to say, "you're invited!" If you want a guided ride to Bike Edmonton Launch party and fundraiser, meet at 5pm at BikeWorks South. Our ride marshals will take you on an easy paced journey to the party if you don't regularly ride or haven't been part of a group ride before, or enjoy a slow ride with company, this is a great opportunity. All you need is a working bike. Our ride marshals will lead you, making sure we stick together as we enjoy the journey. During the ride we'll use some of Edmonton's most exciting cycling infrastructure. The route might include parts of the following maps. We hope you find a pleasant and beautiful path to the party! Click on each ride title to open map.

Ride Like A Commuter from BikeWorks South to Dirtbag Cafe and Rock Jungle Boulders, 10505 107 St NW.

Ride from the South side through Mill Creek Ravine, starting at the velodrome and taking the funicular. Note that you take a hard right coming off of the Low Level Bridge as the path that directly goes to the lower elevator is not on Google maps, yet.

Riding from the North side along the river valley trails, with funicular! Ride is from Gold Bar Park to Dirtbag Cafe and Rock Jungle Boulders, 10505 107 St NW.

From the East, staring at the Commonwealth Stadium, enjoy commuter trials and avoid downtown construction all the way to Dirtbag Cafe and Rock Jungle Boulders, 10505 107 St NW. Make sure you turn RIGHT after crossing the living bridge, go down the hill, then turn LEFT towards Boyle Street. Signs will guide you how to get through the area once you’re approaching MacEwan Station. (It's straightforward, but not straight.)

From the West, starting in Westmount, bike lanes all the way, wherever possible, right up to Dirtbag Cafe and Rock Jungle Boulders, 10505 107 St NW.

Oliverbahn: From West of 149 st, you’ll take bike lanes and quiet streets all the way to Dirtbag Cafe and Rock Jungle Boulders, 10505 107 St NW. Please note that the map has an unneeded loop. You don’t have to ride the little loop shown at the 142st bridge. Just cross that bridge.

Bike Repair 201 Derailleurs and Shifting course is this Friday, September 7, 2018 at 6:30pm. This intermediate course will get you started on how to diagnose shifting problems, find the right replacement parts, and tune your derailleurs for easy shifting. You don't need to be an expert with tools to get the most from this class, but you should have enough experience to know how to use common bike tools. We recommend you take Bike Repair 101 beforehand, though it's not necessary to get the most out of this workshop. Bike Repair 201 costs $35 plus tax and receive new shifter cables and housing. Register at edmontonbikes.ca > services > courses. For more information, email us at [email protected]

On Friday, August 24, 2018, join us at 5:30pm on the South side of Edmonton City Hall (Sir Winston Churchill Square) for a memorial ride in honour of Isaak Kornelsen. The ride will proceed slowly and in legal order to the Memorial Parklet for Isaak Kornelsen at 10151 82 Ave. This ride is both a celebration and remembrance of Isaak’s life, as well as a demonstration in support of dedicated, safe cycling infrastructure. The destination memorial will take the form of a parklet, a small urban park set up temporarily in two metered parking spaces. The parklet will be a one day public space on Whyte Ave in honour of Isaak Kornelsen.

Isaak’s life was tragically cut short on August 27, 2012, at the age of 21 while cycling on Whyte Avenue. Isaak was a Strathcona High School valedictorian, University of Alberta Philosophy student, and runner for both the Golden Bears and Edmonton Thunder. But most importantly, he was a sincere and loving individual who brightened the lives of everyone he met.

The parklet is designed to symbolize various aspects of Isaak's life, and the ideals he upheld. By portraying these ideals we aim to inspire people to think more deeply about the world they live in, and to leave with a renewed yearning to discover and experience what the world has to offer.

Creating a one-day parklet installation on Whyte Avenue will not solve unsafe cycling conditions on Edmonton's busy streets; however, it can raise awareness for the need to better balance all modes of transportation in Edmonton.

If you'd like to start working on bikes or if you're interested in increasing your bike mechanic skills, you can sign up for one or more EBC bike repair courses. This Friday, July 13, 2018 we're running a Bike Repair 101 course. You don't need any mechanical experience to take the Bike Repair 101 course. The following Friday, July 20, 2018, we're running a Wheels 201 - Hubs course. You don't need to be an expert with tools to get the most from this class, but you should have enough experience to know how to remove the wheel from the bike. Learning how to do a hub overhaul is a perfect launching point to more advanced bicycle mechanics. Our courses are taught by knowledgeable instructors and offer hands-on opportunities for learning. For more details about the courses, cost, and to register, please visit our EBC courses calendar.

Volunteers interested in helping strip bikes and tidy at BikeWorks South Tuesday July 17, 2018 from 1pm to 6pm can click here to sign up. We'll be taking apart bikes for recycling and parts, hauling away what we can't use, and tidying up the bikes and shop. Our goals are to get rid of what we won't use and to make space so that it's easier for volunteers to help people. You'll get some snacks and a great deal of our community's gratitude as thanks. A clean tidy shop is safer and more enjoyable for those who visit us as well as for the volunteers.  A big shout out and thank you to all of you who have tidied and cleaned the shop throughout this busy season!