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Youth en Route
@youthenroute.bsky.social
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Working towards empowering healthier youth to have the agency to get around their communities independently.

Find more information: https://www.youthenroute.ca
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For #givingtuesday, we're sharing comments we've received from teens after they've had their bikes for a while. This says it all.

#givefreedom and support our work. www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati... #yyccharity #yycbike #youth #youthcharity
Young woman rides a bike with a helmet near a school . . .quote says "its just really made me feel independent."
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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We're at Ecoworks career fair at @mountroyalu.bsky.social today. Come say hi! #mru #studentjobs #yyc
laura stands behind a table at career.
November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Just a week until #givingtuesday Please consider #youthenroute and Give Freedom. Our quote today is from a student after they'd had a few months to enjoy their new skills and bike.

www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Bike wheel, with a running shoe on the pedal and the quote says "it really helped with my mobility. I went out more often this summer."
November 26, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Another lock library ready to go to a school - this time Father Lacombe HS. This is a simple way to encourage bike riding for teens. No carrying heavy lock, improved security at school! #yycbike #yyccc #yyc
Five U-locks with added cables for tire locking, numbered with stickers and extra keys included on in a jumble on a wooden floor. the equipment will make a lock libary at a calgary high school
November 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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For #givingtuesday we are sharing quotes from teens telling us how having a bike has impacted their lives. (Spelling, grammar as is - no editing!)

If you are able to support our work, we appreciate every donation. #givefreedom www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati... #yycbike
Image shows a teen in a yellow shirt riding a bike in Calgary with the quote when I didn't have a ride, my bike was a reliable source for me."
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Great turnout for the #transdayofremembrance protest. #yyc #abpoli
Lots of people supporting trans rights in calgary
November 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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We asked kids how having a bike impacted their lives. For #givingtuesday, we're sharing what we heard.
Help #youthenroute deliver freedom and confidence to more #yyc teens by supporting our work. #yycbike
Your donation won't sit gathering interest, but will be spent in 2026 on our programming.
Text says It built way more than problem solving, the bike boosted my confidence." with a picture of a female cyclist with her arms in the air in a grassy meadow.
November 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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"It also brought out the mechanic in me because i had to pump the tyres and oil the chain."

Biking delivers more than just exercise - it helps build resilience and problem solving skills. Help us deliver freedom for teens in #yyc with biking programs and #bikes
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Young man holding the pedal of a bike that is turned over so he can work on the mechanics of it.
November 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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"It has helped me and my family a lot. When we need to do small errands that are close by, we don’t need to use the car. It’s really efficient for us all." #yycbike
Quote from a student after they received a bike from #youthenroute
Please help us #givefreedom: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
A girl with a shopping bag on her bike
November 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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We've been asking kids how they use the bikes we've given them. For #givingtuesday we are sharing the comments. Listen and you can hear your donation at work!

Consider our small charity to deliver freedom to more kids this giving season. www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati... #yycbike #yycgiving #charity
Two boys with helmets on take while holding bikes near a school
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Its the time of the year to give back. Please consider Youth en Route for your charitable donation. We're hoping to raise $25,000 to get 3,000 kids rolling at five schools in Calgary. #yycbike #yyc #givingtuesday

www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
Open hand with a bike on it and the text give freedom with a youth en route logo
November 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Don't forget, we're going to be Hallowheelin' with @calgaryclimatehub.ca on Saturday. We have a hunch there might be some ghoulish, bike-sucking vampires on the prowl - bring some garlic, or follow bike locking best practices to avoid theft!

Ride leaves from City Hall at 10 a.m. #yycbike
Image of a vampire and text says Bike Theft Sucks, but you can beat it with Lock + technique +location +registration prevents theft. there is a QR code to a bike theft video on YER Youtube Channel.
October 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Hey we're Hallowheelin' with the
@calgaryclimatehub.ca
It's sure to be a fun, easy ride, with lots of trick and treats. Ride Starts at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Sign up here: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/hallowheelin #yycbike
Dracula holds a sign that says Hallowheelin' is coming. Come ride with us and the details in post.
October 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Hey we're Hallowheelin' with the @calgaryclimatehub.ca It's sure to be a fun, easy ride, with lots of trick and treats. Ride Starts at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Sign up here: www.calgaryclimatehub.ca/hallowheelin #yycbike
silouette of 2 bike riders with a big black ghost behind them with a cloudy sky backdrop. Logos of Calgary Climate Hub, Sustainable Calgary, Youth en Route and City of Calgary. Date of Oct 25, 10 a.m. meet at City Hall, 800 Macleod Tr SE> Text says come joing us for Hallowheelin' . . .but don't look behind you.
October 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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We are sad the teachers strike is impacting our work.
We appreciate all the work teachers do to manage challenging class sizes and complex learners.
Some teachers are organizing a Ride for RED Friday. We'll be there, wearing red and in our best biking form! Join us!
#yycbike #bikeride #ata
Image says Ride for Red Oct 10, 10 a.m. edworthy park to east village and has a pack of cyclists wering red jerseys - its an ai image
October 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Kids Bike Trade UP is Friday at the Genesis Center in Falconridge. Bring your bike donations, pick up a toddler bike or trade your old bike up for one that fits. Sign up to avoid disappointment : www.kidsbiketradeup.com
#yycbike
kid straddles a bike while a bike fitter checks size and talks with his dad
October 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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It's almost here! our next Kids Bike Trade Up event is Friday at Genesis Center. Sign up to make sure you're not disappointed.
www.kidsbiketradeup.com
We'll have baby and toddler bikes for free (while supplies last) and will take any and all bike donations. #yycbike
bikes are lined up as well as people lined up at a tent A boy and girls show off new bike while their dad stands alongside Mom and kids with new/used bike the crowd includes people mulling around waiting to trade in used bikes for a new to them bike.
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Some pics from WheelsFEst today! thanks @bathtubbikes.bsky.social and International Avenue for the great event! So many people made our Birdfeeder! #yycbike
A bird feeder made of old bike tire with a fake bird on top
September 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Twisted Chain Bike 34th Ave, event tents Mopeds Pink Bike
September 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Youth en Route is hiring? Do you love cycling? Do you recognize how two wheels can empower youth by expanding transportation choices? This might be the role for you. Could be part time during school or retirement, or more of a full time role. Reach out! #yycbike youthenroute.ca/were-hiring-...
woman in yellow shirt stands by a bike with a young girl riding tentatively - both are wearing hijabs
August 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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And the winners are . . .
Amy did the draw for the $10 raffle on Monday and the lucky winners have been contacted to collect their prizes. The winning numbers are shown below! Thanks for supporting the Bicycle Film Festival Raffle and Ridley's Cycle! #yycbike
woman in yellow shirt draws from bin of ticket stubs. Winning tickets 0408, second 0010, 0796, 0275 and 0428
August 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Our newest video is now posted to our You Tube Channel. Take a look at what we've be up to! #yycbike #yyc
youtu.be/cEo6oqa4_Rk?...
August 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Take a look at our job posting and come work for us. You'll love your job! #yycbike
staffer watches a young girl ride a tricycel in a gym with a We Hiring message across image. Text says share your passion for wheels see the link in our bio.
August 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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We're looking for a Cyclist in Residence! Are you a passionate cyclist and want to share the 2-wheel joy with Calgary and area teenagers? This is the job for you. #yycbike #yyc #yycjobs
youthenroute.ca/were-hiring-...
Staff in a yellow shirt teaches a young girl to ride a bike
August 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Tonight is the night! If you haven't got your tickets.....there will be some a the door!

Bike Valet courtesy of @bikecalgary.bsky.social Lots of prizes and raffle tickets. Come join the fun!

#yycbike
movie oster for bicycle film festival showing theatre with bike rider on screen and points to www.ridleys.com for tickets.
August 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM