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GCAT - is a community organization working to increase safe & high-quality active transportation in Guelph. Not consistently monitored - [email protected]

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🚴‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Want to help make Guelph a more walkable and bike-friendly city? Join GCAT and help us increase the quantity, quality, and safety of active transportation in our community!

While the community may know us for our fun events and bike valet service at local festivals, we also have many people working just as hard behind the scenes to promote active transportation and improve our city's infrastructure.

At GCAT, our mission is to create a city where everyone can walk or bike around comfortably, while contributing positively to public health, clean air, and a vibrant local economy. We envision an active transportation network that is inviting, equitable, inclusive, and connected, and that is enjoyable and safe to use in all seasons by people of all ages and abilities.

To achieve our mission, we work with local residents, organizations, and government officials to promote and achieve active transportation targets, and we empower people to participate effectively in the decision-making process related to active transportation planning and design.

As a member of GCAT, you'll have access to exclusive benefits at local bike stores, and together we can achieve our goals of encouraging more people to walk or ride a bike, communicating the benefits of active transportation through community events and media, advocating for better infrastructure and policies and so much more

Join us today and help us create a better, more walkable, and bike-friendly Guelph for everyone! 🌳🌞🚴‍♂️ #GCAT #activetransportation #walkablecity #bikingcommunity #sustainabletransportation #cleanair #publichealth #localcommunity #membershipdrive #guelph by @activeguelph

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Did you know that GCAT has committees that help steer the wheels of change in Guelph's active transportation scene?

Ready to roll up your sleeves and be a part of something bigger? Reach out to us if you're interested in joining one of our committees. by @activeguelph

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We welcome you to join us and TAAG on October 3rd for the Guelph Transportation Summit! To register and see the agenda, follow the link in our bio. by @activeguelph

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Save the date - our annual Bike the Night glow ride event is coming up on Saturday September 19th from 6:30-10pm! Join us for an evening of costumes, contests, prizes, and fun for all ages. The event is free but registration is required. Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to learn more and to register! by @activeguelph

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Edit: Please check out our more recent post for an updated poster!

Save the date - our annual Bike the Night glow ride event is coming up on Saturday September 19th from 6:30-10pm! Join us for an evening of costumes, contests, prizes, and fun for all ages. The event is free but registration is required. Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to learn more and to register. by @activeguelph

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Check out Aboyne Rural Hospice and Elora Cataract Trailway's first cycling fundraising event. Funds raised will be split 50/50 to support the building of a new hospice for rural Wellington County and preserving a quality multi-use trail. See poster for details. REGISTRATION CLOSES August 15th, 2026. by @activeguelph

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A few photos from our successful Love Your Bike Festival on June 20th! Thank you everyone for coming out and celebrating with us. Photos courtesy of @mike_darmon by @activeguelph

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Love Your Bike is this weekend! Join us Sat June 20, 9am–noon at St. Andrew's Church (Norfolk & Suffolk) for the 13th annual community biking festival. Bike show, the legendary Wrench-Off, free tune-ups, family ride + Munsch story time, and a BBQ at The Wooly. Fun for all! Scan the QR code or follow the link in our bio for more info! by @activeguelph

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The 13th annual Love Your Bike Festival will continue to be one of the best loved bicycle events in our city of Guelph. This year promises to be even more fun with a bike show contest -with prizes for the Most Loved Bikes.
The world famous “Wrench Off “ competition will be different this year too -with an all women lineup including;
The Bicycle Mayor of Guelph -Andrea Bidgood
The Bicycle Mayor of Toronto - Alison Stewart
Guelph City Councillor - Katherine Hauser
Guelph MP - Dominique O Rourke
Please come and cheer on your favourite competitor
The kids will love a Robert Munch story time on our family ride stop at exhibition park!!

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Royal City Mission and St Andrews Church, in partnership with The Wooly Pub, Elora Brewing Company and the Guelph Community for Active Transportation (GCAT), announce today that they will be hosting a bicycle event on Saturday, June 20thstarting at 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon.

The 13th annual ‘Love Your Bike - A Community Biking Festival’ will be held on the front lawn of St Andrew’s Church, 161 Norfolk St (at Suffolk). All are welcomed, young and old, to celebrate our bikes .. which move us and give us joy! This year’s event will feature a bike show, with prizes awarded in the categories of 1) Vintage, 2) Resto-Mod, 3) Commuter/ Cargo and 4) Kids.

As in prior festivals, a free professional mechanical checkup of your bike is offered by our local bike shops - Speed River Bicycle, Paramount Sports, Flow State Bike Co., plus The Bike Lady. The traditional competitive, but mostly fun, ‘Wrench-Off’ (flat tire fixing) will occur again this year .. but with a twist. Come and find out who our invited competitors are.

Neighbours are encouraged to come early for coffee, fruit and local treats. The morning will be rounded out with a moment of silence for fallen cyclists, followed by a heartwarming ‘blessing of the bikes’. Group rides begin with an escorted family ride around Exhibition Park, with ‘story time’ courtesy of the Guelph Guild of Storytellers. A longer ride starts at the same time, going to Guelph Lake and back.

Rides will finish at The Wooly Pub, with a BBQ and refreshments sponsored by Elora Brewing Company. by @activeguelph

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I’m really looking forward to seeing, hearing and tasting all that the @gdmf_inc Multicultural Festival offers and for making our @cityofguelph such a a great place to live.
Once again GCAT @activeguelph will be offering our FREE SECURE BIKE VALET SERVICES so you can ride your bike , scooter or rolling device to the festival without the parking hassles and help the environment.
The kids will love a chance to win a Top Cat sticker made by our own Guelph Bicycle Mayor Andrea.
Our friendly GCAT valet crew will be happy to park and look after your bike while you enjoy the festival.
Come say hello and chat with us for any active transportation improvements you would like to see in your neighborhood. by @activeguelph

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