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Mississauga Cycles
Hub & Spoke - Monthly Newsletter
| | Bike Month, 2026 | Issue #36 | | Image courtesy of the City of Mississauga | Spring is here - and Bike Month is coming! | |
Happy spring Mississauga! The flowers are blooming and nature is bursting with activity - and our trails with bikes! With Bike Month just around the corner, now is the perfect time to tune-up your bike, buy, borrow or rent a bike if you're without, and explore the city! The coming weeks and months will be packed with rides, workshops and special opportunities courtesy of our project, our funders and our many partners, particularly the City of Mississauga. Explore the latest newsletter for all the excitement that is Bike Month, and have your say in the latest consultations, too!
Don't forget to join Pedal Poll as well, June 2-7 across the country, including right here in Mississauga! 🚴🚴🚴
Finally, we are so pleased to share that Rahul Mehta, Active Living Specialist at PMC has received the annual Phil Green Award for his work leading the Mississauga Cycles project as well as advocacy for a more bike-friendly community. Check out the full news release and share and celebrate all we have achieved, together! None of this work would be possible without PMC, our funders, partners, clients and countless volunteers - thank you all so much! Mississauga Cycles is a project of Peel Multicultural Council funded by the Region of Peel.
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Our favourite blooming parks and trails: | |
> Riverwood
> Nine Creeks Trail
> Erindale Park
> Kariya Park
> Meadowvale Conservation Area
> Waterfront trail
Discover them on the new Mississauga Cycling Map!
A great guide for hiking and biking (where allowed) created by the new project Reconnect Mississauga!
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Join our Cycling Mentorship Program
Our Mentorship Program is back for an eighth year, and spots are almost full! In our Mentorship Program, newcomer participants receive a free bike loan, lock, helmet, accessories and safety training as well as a match with volunteer mentors who commute regularly by bike. Together, mentors and newcomer participants organize and participate in a variety of group activities throughout the city. Through this program, running from June-October, newcomer participants improve their communication skills, bike riding skills, knowledge of bike routes, bike maintenance, and enjoy free events and activities, all while exploring Mississauga by bike!
Who can join?
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This program is open only for residents in Mississauga.
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Mentors have good cycling skills, local knowledge, English skills and own a bike
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Newcomers must be new to the program, a Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee status, know how to ride a bike and have good English skills.
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Space is limited so we will contact you shortly after registering at the link below. Please be sure to read the full requirements at the link or poster below.
- The deadline to sign up is Sunday, May 31st, 2026!
Where do I sign up?
Sign up as a volunteer Mentor (any resident who has a bike already, good knowledge of the city and bike routes and wishes to guide newcomers): http://bit.ly/MCmentor26
Sign up as a newcomer Mentee (a PR or Refugee status newcomer in Mississauga who has a bike or needs to borrow one, and has not joined our Mentorship Program before): http://bit.ly/MCmentee26
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Got bike repair skills to share?
Join our DIY Bike Hub
Our DIY Bike Hub, Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00pm is growing, and we want YOU to join us (eligible newcomers, ages 14-30)! Youth who participate for 6 weeks or more can earn-a-bike plus volunteer hours. We also welcome adult mentors with bike repair skills who can help us refurbish bikes while teaching youth in a safe and accessible space. All mentors who support are eligible to receive free bike accessories and a honorarium after a certain number of sessions. Adult mentors who wish to join the program can complete the same application process as youth!
We also welcome bike donations! Please contact Rahul at rahul@peelmc.com to arrange a drop-off.
Join our DIY Bike Hub today!
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Workshop Wednesdays for Bike Month on Instagram Live
Bike Month is just around the corner and the Mississauga Cycles project is bringing you the resources you need to level up your ride - it's our Workshop Wednesday series!
The Lineup (Every Wednesday 12:15-12:45PM):
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June 3rd: Explore Bike Month! (Learn about what's happening this month)
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June 10th: Basic Bike Up-keep! (Keep gears and wheels turning plus upgrade your ride)
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June 17th: Where Should You Ride? (Infrastructure types, top trails, destinations and hidden gems)
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June 24th: Build a Bike-Friendly City! (Take action for a safer and more enjoyable ride)
We'll see you on Instagram Live!
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Sign up TODAY for Pedal Poll 2026
Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo is an annual community-science project engaging hundreds of volunteers across Canada as they count road and path users to evaluate the state of cycling in our communities, get a “snapshot” of what cycling looks like in communities across Canada, and build the case for more and better infrastructure. While they continue to track vital data for people on bikes, they are expanding our scope to measure the surge in e-bikes, e-scooters, and shared mobility transforming Canadian streets. The 2026 poll is taking place over 5 days between June 2 and 7, and registration is now open to pick your spot! Learn more and sign up at https://velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll/.
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Grab the 2026 City Cycling Map
Mississauga’s brand-new 2026 City Cycling Map is here! Explore over 500 km of updated multi-use trails, bike lanes, and signed routes across the city. Whether you’re commuting, adventuring, or just enjoying a ride, this map makes it easy to plan your next journey. Download the digital version or grab a free paper copy from the City cycling website.
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Join the 2026 City Bike Challenge
Hop on your bike and join us for our Bike Challenge by logging the distance you ride on your bike from May to September. It’s the perfect way to explore your neighbourhood, participate in our community rides and One Million Tree program. Learn more and log your kilometres today!
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Community Rides are back!
Mississauga Community Rides are back for another exciting season! Join your neighbors for free, guided bike rides across the city’s expanding network of trails, park paths, and bike lanes. Perfect for all skill levels, these rides offer a fun way to explore Mississauga, meet fellow cyclists, and enjoy the outdoors together. Check the full schedule, routes, and registration details on the City cycling website.
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Slow Rolls are back!
Slow Rolls are neighbourhood-scale community rides led entirely by volunteers. A number of new groups have launched in recent years, providing you with more dates, places and community with which to explore Mississauga, by bike! Here are the groups currently active in Mississauga:
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Clarkson Slow Roll - biweekly Wednesdays
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Roll Cooksville - biweekly Thursdays
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Port Credit Slow Roll - biweekly Thursdays
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Streetsville Slow Rollers - biweekly Wednesdays
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Lakeview Slow Roll - biweekly Sundays
Join the next slow roll
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Bike Month workshops are coming...
Mississauga’s Bike Month is heating up with free workshops to get you riding with confidence!
Port Credit: Register here
Location: Central Library
Date/Time: June 11, 5:00-6:30 and 6:30-8:00 PM
Meadowvale: Register here
Location: Meadowvale Community Centre
Date/Time: June 25, 5:00-6:30 and 6:30-8:00 PM
Learn essential skills to keep your bike in top shape. Don’t miss out - sign up today and pedal into summer with peace of mind!
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Complete the Cooksville Parks Survey!
Cooksville Park and Iggy Kaneff Park are getting a major upgrade, and your input as a cyclist is crucial! The City of Mississauga wants to hear from you about how these parks can better serve riders, walkers, and the community.
Whether it’s safer bike lanes, better connectivity, improved trails, or more amenities, your feedback will shape the design. Let’s make sure Cooksville’s parks are a cyclist-friendly hub for everyone. Share your ideas by May 31, 2026!
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Consultations happening in June
Mississauga is making moves this June, and cyclists like you have a chance to shape the future. From transit upgrades to safer streets, your feedback matters. Some June highlights:
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June 4, 6–8 p.m. – Drop by the Downtown Mobility Hub Public Information Centre (Mississauga Civic Centre) to weigh in on transit improvements.
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Have you ridden MiWay’s hybrid-electric buses? Share your experience in a quick survey and enter to win a $25 PRESTO card.
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Indigenous artists: Submit your vision for the Port Credit Active Transportation Bridge public art project by July 8.
Make your voice heard:
Get more info on June Engagements
Visit the Have Your Say portal
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Mississauga earns recognition as a bicycle-friendly community
The City of Mississauga has been recognized as a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition! This award recognizes Canadian municipalities that are making significant efforts to build a culture of cycling. This is the first time Mississauga has achieved the Silver designation, previously holding a bronze designation since 2012. This achievement comes as cycling continues to grow as a popular hobby, fitness activity and mode of transportation for residents to get around Mississauga. Residents continued advocacy, ideas and use of the network can get us even higher!
Learn more about this designation.
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Share what you see!
Are the roads clear but the trails are snowy? Maybe the paths are plowed, but there's too much salt at the bus stops and intersections! How about the bike parking, is it available, is it good, is it clear?
Let the City know what you see!
Report your concerns, compliments and ideas by using 311 and other feedback forms on the City website. It is good to contact your local Councillor for larger concerns, too! Share pictures and videos when you can and tag us if posting on Instagram with #BikeMississauga or #FrostBike and we might highlight you!
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