Ready, set, ride: Bike Month returns to Oakville this June

The Town of Oakville is encouraging residents to get moving, explore their community and celebrate cycling during Bike Month this June.

As part the Smart Commute program, Oakville’s Bike Month campaign highlights cycling as a healthy, affordable and environmentally friendly way to travel, while helping residents discover helpful resources and cycling infrastructure in their community. 

This year’s campaign features a full month of community events, educational webinars, contests and outreach activities designed to encourage residents of all ages and experience levels to get riding.

Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just getting started, there are plenty of ways to participate.

Bike Month campaign highlights

Smart Commute Contest

Log your June cycling trips in the Smart Commute app to be entered in a draw for a $50 or $100 gift card. Every ride is another chance to win!

Bike-to-School Week and Bike-to-Work Day

Join smart commuters in biking to school the week of June 1 to 5 or cycling to work on Thursday, June 4. Don’t forget to log your trip in the Smart Commute app! 

Dorval Crossing Civitan Farmer’s Market Bike Station

Visit the Town’s kiosk at Civitan Farmer’s Market on Saturday June 20 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to receive a free bike safety check, access local cycling resources, and explore what’s on offer from Oakville Public Library’s Book Bike.

Oakville Bike Fest

Stop by Glen Abbey Community Centre on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for bike safety checks, cycling tips and resources, giveaways and family-friendly activities.

Bike Month Webinars

Join us on Thursdays from 12 to 1 p.m. to learn from cycling experts and municipal partners about cycling safety, equity in active transportation, bike tourism and more. Attendance is free, and participants will be entered to win a $50 gift card at each webinar. 

Residents can explore Oakville’s growing cycling network and plan safe, enjoyable rides with the help of our interactive trails and cycleway map, cycling safety tips, and Oakville Cycling Handbook (pdf).  

For full details on Bike Month events and initiatives, visit the Town’s Bike Month webpage.