Spot some of our “Usual Suspects” at May Events run by Community Partners

GCAT in the West End!!

There is a Free Kids Bike Safety Event on Saturday, May 24th From 10:00am–1:00pm at St. Peter’s Catholic School (150 Westwood Rd) there will be a fun and educational Free Kids Bike Safety Event designed for children aged 4–10.

Kids will get the chance to:
– Ride through a fun and challenging bike course
– Learn road safety and bike skills
– Score prizes, giveaways, and even a chance to win a bike!

Parent or guardian supervision is required, and all riders must bring a bike and wear a helmet.

Registration is required: scan the QR code or visit here to sign up!

GCAT will be on site tabling to chat with you about safe streets, active transportation and of course our spinning trivia wheel!

Come say hi and see what we’re up to in your neighbourhood!

Bridging the Gap – G2G Community Meeting

Saturday, May 24th
10:00 AM
Royal City Brewing – 199 Victoria Rd S, Guelph

This meeting focuses on closing the final 2.7 km gap in the trail between Woodlawn Road and Silvercreek Parkway, a missing segment that currently forces users onto busy, unsafe roads. Completing it will help create a continuous, car-free trail all the way from Downtown Guelph to Lake Huron.

The community meeting will bring together local leaders, stakeholders, and trail users to discuss progress and plan the next steps.

Register to attend and support safer, more connected trails!
RSVP here

Whether you’re a girl, gay, grey, they/them, BIPOC, an ally, or floating gloriously unlabeled – you are absolutely welcome in this safe space.

Don’t be shy, all wheels are good wheels here! Whether you’re riding a vintage cruiser, a gravel beast, a tiny folding bike, or anything in between, come build your skills and confidence with us, meet new people, and learn some new routes along the way.

For all the important details (like rules and ride vibes), check out the pinned post on instagram!

Where: Meet by the Eramosa River Trail Parkrun, near the covered bridge
Date: May 28th
Meet + Social: 6:30 PM
Ride Out: 6:45 PM

We’ll be starting off easy on the trails for our first ride back! Depending on the group’s comfort level, we might meander onto some quiet residential roads and alleys in the Ward.

Each ride is determined on the spot depending on experience level and other factors such as tire types!

Bike Month is just around the corner, Guelph!!

Royal City Park
Saturday, May 31
10:00AM – 2:00PM
Community Ride departs at 11:30AM

Join us for the official Bike Month Kickoff Event hosted by the City of Guelph ( @cityofguelph ), with community rides, local bike groups, and fun for all ages!

You’ll find us at Royal City Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025 — where GCAT volunteers will be:
– Tabling – come and chat, see what we’re up to and ask questions!
– Offering free helmet fittings
– Helping lead the 5km Community Ride at 11:30AM

Let’s celebrate the start of Bike Month together and get more people rolling, safely and joyfully, across our city. Because it’s not just about the bikes, it’s about the people who ride them.

What else is happening?
Community Group Chats with:
– Tour de Guelph @tourdeguelph
– Guelph Cycling Club @guelphcyclingclub
– Guelph Off-Road Bicycling Association @gorbamtb

Local Bike Shops On-Site:
– Backpeddling @officialkingofbikes
– Speed River Bicycle @speedriverbicycle
– Paramount Sports @paramountsbb

Painting Pals ( @clowncleo ) will be dazzling visitors with free glitter tattoos (yes, even adults!).
Bouncy Castle Fun for the little ones
Frozen treats for early attendees (first come first served so come early!)
Bike tune-ups from Freehub Community Bike Centre ( @gtoollibrary / @freehubgtl )

Amenities include: Washrooms + Water Wagon (bring a bottle!)

See The City of Guelph’s bike month web page for more info!