B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub

09/04/2026

We're taking the long weekend off! Hope you enjoy yours, and see you on Tuesday.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Dis-Orientation Week 2026– Tuesday (9.15) Schedule 😍
And yes you heard us right, all the events are super cool 👀

Bike Giveaway (get yourself a bike, for free!) - OPIRG PTBO x
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OPIRG + B!KE are rolling out 16 free bikes—10 for Trent students and 6 for community members. New wheels, fewer bus waits, more freedom.

OPIRG Peterborough and B!KE are teaming up to get more people rolling around Nogojiwanong with 16 free refurbished bikes—10 reserved for Trent students and 6 for community members.

This giveaway is specifically for folks who do not currently have access to a bike and cannot reasonably afford to purchase one. Bikes will be matched as best as possible based on rider height and fit.

Self Advocacy, Access & Navigating Systems (1PM to 4PM at Sadlier House) -
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Your needs matter. Your voice matters. Knowing how to use both can change the way you move through the world. This interactive workshop will explore self-advocacy and the practical skills that help us communicate our needs, ask questions, set boundaries, and navigate everyday systems with greater confidence. Participants will consider how self-advocacy can support them in spaces such as healthcare, education, employment, finances, and community services. Throughout the workshop, participants will create their own small zine filled with reflections, useful language, strategies, and resources they can carry forward as a personal self-advocacy toolkit.

Trans Peer Outreach Pride Beading Workshop -
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Come bead your own pronoun pins! Celebrate your pride and learn about traditional Indigenous beading practices from local artist Crys Wintjes.

Film Night and Shop Tour -@communitybikeshop
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Two wheels, a few short films, some snacks, and good conversation. Join us for an evening of short films and documentaries exploring bikes, cyclying, community, and the many ways people move through a city.
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BONUS : Did you know 2026 is OPIRG Peterborough's 50th birthday? 🎂🎉

09/02/2026

P(RIDE) Glow Ride

P(RIDE) is back for Pride! Help us celebrate our amazing, diverse community of cyclists with a fun, music-filled Glow Ride around Downtown and East City. All ages and identities welcome, including allies!

Please come with proper protective gear - lights are mandatory, helmets are highly encouraged to join the ride - so make yourself visible and safe.

There is no official after party this year but you might meet folks to hang out with after the ride.

When: Meet at 7:00pm, Roll out at 7:30pm for a 1hr ride.
Where: Quaker Foods Square 215 Charlotte St, Peterborough

08/28/2026

Something cool at the B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop https://www.facebook.com/communitybikeshop on George Street! In case you needed a reminder of how q***r friendly and safe a space it is, check out the new decor and drop by for great deals on bikes and so much more!

Also, stay tuned for details about their P(RIDE) Pride Glow Ride planned for September 24th at 7pm....

08/28/2026

Check out this public consultation on the redesign of Charlotte St between Aylmer and Water. At B!KE we've been talking about ideas like a single-level, multi-use roadway that allows all road users to access and enjoy this deep downtown location safely - car drivers, walkers, bike riders, kids, people with disabilities. What do you think? Fill out the City's survey at the link in the post.

Charlotte Street East is set for a redesign building on a concept designed in 2018 which included:

• A flexible/festival street approach that can easily accommodate public events ⁠
• Traffic calming measures for a safer, more inviting streetscape ⁠
• New street amenities (lighting, benches, signage) ⁠
• Decorative paving surfaces and street trees ⁠
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The City of Peterborough is looking for input. To share your thoughts, fill out the survey on the city's website through the link below before September 14:

https://www.connectptbo.ca/charlottestreetreconstruction⁠⁠⁠

08/26/2026

We asked, and you provided. Thanks to everyone who dropped off a 14mm socket (or two). We probably have enough for now 😉😝😊

08/15/2026

Last chance!

August 15 is the final day of our 20th Anniversary Sale. There are still some sweet rides in the shop, so drop by before 6 pm today and get 20% off any fully refurbished bike - and a new lock to keep it safe.

08/14/2026

Seeking 14 mm sockets!

Have you ever had to remove a crank set? Chances are you used a 14 mm socket wrench to remove the crank bolts before pulling the cranks. (Okay, or maybe an 8 mm Allen wrench.) Having a couple of 14 mm sockets in the shop is pretty essential, but they do disappear from time to time. Before we go out and purchase a whole new socket set... do YOU have a 14 mm socket kicking around your basement or garage that never gets used? Would you be willing to donate it? We don't need the driver, or other sizes of sockets - just that precious 14 mm head.

08/12/2026

Last week!

Our 20th Anniversary Sale wraps up at the end of this week. We've still got some sweet refurbs available at 20% off, so drop by the shop and pick out your new ride.

We're also offering 20% off on a lock with the purchase of one of our sale bikes. Gotta keep that sweetie safe!