Spring 2020 News
To our Smart Commute MRH community,

We are celebrating cycling in a new way in 2020 with our Virtual Bike Ride Campaign!

Our annual Bike to Work Day group ride will be tentatively scheduled for Fall 2020 to align with the updated Bike Month campaign. This decision was made with careful consideration in the best interest of the health and safety of our community.

More information will be shared with you once it becomes available.
Join our Virtual Bike Ride Campaign from June 1 to 15!
Smart Commute MRH is bringing you a new way to enjoy cycling these days, either solo or with others in your household, at any time of the day, during any day of the week!

Here's how you can participate in the Virtual Bike Ride campaign:

PLAN your route by downloading our cycling guides for the Highway 7/Leslie and Markham Centre communities, which feature information on nearby cycling infrastructure, distance to landmarks, and links to York Region's interactive cycling maps.

RIDE as much as you can - whether you are commuting to an essential job, riding to the grocery store, or exploring a new trail in your community. This is a great opportunity to try cycling to your workplace during off-peak hours to build your confidence to cycle to work in the future!

SHARE photos or tips about your bike ride for a chance to win: 1) a $20 e-gift card courtesy of Smart Commute MRH, or 2) a one-year Basic Membership from CAA!

Enter the draw by doing any of the following:

Your photo and story could be featured on our Sustainable Superstar blog (Smart Commute MRH will contact you prior to posting your submission).

Please visit www.smartcommutemrh.ca for campaign details and links to our cycling webinar series.

Thank you to all our past Bike to Work Day sponsors for their support!
See the most Recent Videos in our
Cycling Webinar Series!
Refresh your safe cycling skills and find the right type of bike for you by watching the latest two webinars in our Smart Commute MRH Cycling Webinar series:

  • Rules of the Road: learn about safe cycling techniques, cycling through intersections and roundabouts.

  • Choosing your Bicycle: learn about the right type of bike for your skill level and needs, such as making your trip multi-modal.

Both webinars also cover guidelines and recommendations for cycling while practicing physical distancing.

If you would like Smart Commute MRH to deliver a webinar to your workplace, please contact info@smartcommutemrh.ca.
Evolution Cycles is Open for Business
The Government of Ontario has declared that vehicle maintenance ( including bicycle repair) is an essential service.

Evolution Cycles (10133 Yonge Street) continues to support cycling during this time by providing home pickup and delivery for tune-ups and repairs.

Please visit www.evocycles.ca to learn more about their hours of operation and services available at this time.
Evolution Cycles is the official bike shop sponsor of Smart Commute MRH.
CAA's Commitment to Cycling Safety
CAA is committed to ensuring the safety of all road users, including cyclists. Read more about the following initiatives:


Smart Commute MRH would like to acknowledge CAA as a 2020 Virtual Bike Ride Campaign prize sponsor, and thank them for their continued support of the Smart Commute program as a Corporate Sponsor.
CAA is an annual Bike to Work Day prize sponsor and exhibitor.
New and Interesting Reads
  • York Regional Forest has re-opened with stricter guidelines for all users. Mountain biking is permitted.
  • Provincial parks and conservation reserves also re-opened on May 11 for limited recreational activities, including cycling and walking while maintaining physical distancing.
  • Read about inspiring ways cyclists are staying fit, keeping positive, and riding for charity at the Ontario Cycling Association's blog.
  • VivaNext announced that raised bike lanes will be installed on the east and west sides of Yonge Street in Richmond Hill.
Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill