What is Can-bike?
Cycling Canada’s Cycling Safety Program
Cycling Canada’s CAN-BIKE program is a series of progressive courses that focus on riding safely, effectively, and enjoyably on the road. Program development is coordinated through Cycling Canada, and implemented at the community level by local instructors.
Learning to ride a bike, or learning to ride more safely, can be a life-changing skill. Students who complete CAN-BIKE often report it as a watershed experience similar to learning to swim, drive a car, or speak a new language. Those who complete the course look at cycling in traffic in a whole new light, and their new attitude inspires confidence, safer traffic integration, and more frequent use of their bicycles in general.
Many employers and volunteer organizations require cycling safety education – like CAN-BIKE as part of their training process.
Our Values
Mission Statement
Providing effective cycling skills & education for all road users.
Vision Statement
Providing the ability to safely and effectively ride one’s bicycle throughout all accessible roadways and trail systems.
program values
Manoeuvrability
To have the ability to maneuver effectively and safely through traffic and in avoidance of potential hazards.
Visibility
To be visible to all that share the same roadways, by wearing appropriate clothing and having visible lighting on the bicycle.
Predictability
To be predictable in your actions well in advance, to all that share the same roadways.
Communication
To communicate through proper hand, visual and auditory signals, so that all road users are aware of your actions.
CAN-BIKE Courses
CAN-BIKE Courses For Children
Children’s cycling courses are designed to help them learn to ride and improve their skills
CAN-BIKE Skills For commuters
Learn how to navigate city traffic for a safer and more satisfying commute
CAN-BIKE courses for women
CAN-BIKE can be adapted to be women-specific and have women-only courses
CAN-BIKE Rural Cycling Courses
Gain the experience you need for rural cycling
CAN-BIKE learn-to-ride courses
Both children and adults can learn the fundamentals of cycling through CAN-BIKE programming
CAN-BIKE Adult Courses
Learn the fundamentals of cycling
Cycling Canada Cyclisme
Cycling Canada is the internationally recognized body responsible for the organization and promotion of cycling in Canada. Cycling Canada is the umbrella organization for provincial and territorial cycling federations or associations, who promote cycling for all bicycle users.
Cycling Canada owns, develops and supports the CAN-BIKE program through their certified instructors who provide the expertise towards education and delivery standards. Cycling Canada ensures that there are standardized materials and certificates, and maintains records on all instructors and CAN-BIKE graduates.