Alberta Bike Swap

Some weeks remind us exactly why we do this.

This week alone we had the privilege of helping get a milestone bike loaded into a shipping container headed to Malawi, supporting a local youth bike milestone, finding a new rider for a beautiful triathlon setup, and rebuilding donated bikes that will help women move forward.

We helped support Bicycles for Humanity - Calgary Chapter as they prepared their 10,000th bike shipment for Malawi. We also celebrated alongside Kiwanis Club of Calgary Chinook as they connected their 10,000th bike with a youth who needed it.

Then there are the quieter stories that mean just as much.

A tri-bike with carrying case and two extra wheel sets found a new home after its owner—now in his 90s—decided his racing days were complete. A bike that carried goals and adventures now gets a second chapter.

And in between all of that, we rebuilt donated bikes supporting and Not In My City.

This is what a week looks like for us.
Bikes.
Friendship.
People helping people.
Organizations that play nicely together.
Thousands of small moments that become big community impact.

Next stop: Calgary Climate Week, where Chris will be speaking about CAN-BIKE and the role education plays in safer, more confident cycling.

Thanks to everyone who shares tools, time, stories, donations, and belief in what bikes can do. ❤️🚲

Missed Edmonton Bike Swap? There are a lot of bikes available at Bike Edmonton this weekend. Hope to see you there!

Here's some of the bikes that are ready to go for tomorrow's sale!

Sale starts at 11am, Saturday May 16th, in the Bike Edmonton Parking lot, 10612 105 Ave.

Please dress for the weather - it's going to be a bit chilly.

We will have adult bikes in sizes XS through Large. There will be bikes to fit most teenagers and taller tweens, but there won't be any kids' bikes with 24" wheels or smaller. Our volunteers can help you choose the right size and style of bike for your needs.

There will be a wide selection of rigid mountain bikes, hardtails, and hybrids from the 1980s to 2010s. Most of the fully refurbished bikes (green tags) are between $300 and $400. The quick-tune bikes (yellow tags) tuned up by our volunteers are mostly between $100 and $200. We take debit, cash, visa & mastercard.

We encourage you to take transit or bike/scooter share to our sale and ride your new bike home! Nearby parking is limited, so please follow all signage & regulations, and be kind to our neighbours. We are conveniently located a block from MacEwan LRT station, and there are park and ride lots at other LRT stations.

We will have locks, bells, lights, helmets, and other basic accessories for sale. For accessories that are more time consuming to install, like fenders, racks, and kickstand, we ask that you return to the shop during regular hours to select and install.

We look forward to seeing you Saturday!

Cycling in Alberta just got a whole lot more "worry-free." 🚲✨

As we celebrate Calgary Climate Week, we want to highlight two game-changers for local riders: CAN-BIKE and . Whether you are commuting to work or exploring the river valley, knowing you have the skills to navigate traffic and a 24/7 backup plan if your chain snaps makes all the difference.

✅ Skills: CAN-BIKE teaches you to ride with confidence.
✅ Support: AMA - Alberta Motor Association Bike Assist is included in your membership to help with flats or a ride home if you're stuck.

More confidence = more cyclists = a greener Alberta. 🌍

Bike Assist - Bicycle Roadside Assistance – AMA You can use your AMA membership roadside assistance calls for help with your bike, including tire inflation, chain resetting, transportation and more.