Join us Wednesday, June 4th for the Bike to Work Day Group Commute!
The Bike to Work Day group commute is an annual tradition that brings people from across Toronto together for the largest FREE group bike ride in the city. We will ride together down to Nathan Phillips Square at City Hall for a community celebration with a Pancake Breakfast!
Whether you ride every day or haven’t ridden in years, this event is for you. The official group ride will have well-trained Cycle Toronto Ride Guides to ensure riders arrive safely.
When and where is the ride?
This year we have one departure location/time and will aim to arrive at Nathan Phillips Square at approximately 8AM for the group celebration. We ride rain or shine!
Meetup
Location - Ramsden Park
Departure time: 7:00 AM
Route: Yonge Street > Bloor St > Bay St > Charles St > University Ave >NPS
Distance: ~2 km
TTC Access: Bay Station (elevator access)
*routes subject to change
Don’t own a bike? No problem!
Our partners at Bike Share Toronto will be providing a LIMITED NUMBER OF COMPLIMENTARY bikes at Ramsden Park. We also encourage participants to ride Bike Share from any station in the City to participate in the Group Commute (see here for passes and membership information). Bike Share will also be onsite at Nathan Phillips Square to collect bikes at the end of the ride — so no need to find a station to dock your bike.
SIGN UP REQUIRED - Please fill out this form if you are interested in borrowing a Bike Share bike for the ride. Bikes available at the Central meetup, Bay and Charles ONLY.
Planning to arrive by TTC?
While the start point is near Rosedale Station, it is important to note that the TTC prohibits bicycles on the subway between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
What will the ride be like?
Our Ride Guides try to keep a comfortable pace for all riders; that means no matter your fitness, age, style of bike, you should be able to keep up a conversation. People are encouraged to have fun, bring along music, and wear what you’re comfortable in.
One Ride Guide will take the lead and navigate while the other rides in the back to make sure all riders are safe and they can assist with any mechanical issues.
Will the roads be closed for the ride?
No. Since the last edition of this ride, Cycle Toronto has taken steps towards an Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism Commitment that includes finding alternatives to police escorted rides. We have opted not to invite uniformed police officers* to this year’s ride and will take advantage of newly installed/improved cycling infrastructure where possible.
All riders will be expected to follow all traffic laws, including signals such as stop lights, during the ride.
*We have informed Toronto Police Service of our intent to hold the ride and cannot prevent them from arriving of their own accord.
Is there a rain date?
No. We ride rain or shine. Dress according to the weather forecast.
Pancake Breakfast returns!
We will also be seeing the return of the Pancake Breakfast, and free coffee! Please bring reusable cutlery and mugs if you are able to, to minimize waste.