Dear Bike Edmonton Members, 

Last week, we asked for your help. Many of you have graciously donated. We need everyone to keep supporting the vision of a city where cycling is safe, widespread, and accessible to people of all comfort levels. 

Good news: we now have a matching donor!

If you donate through Crowdfunding Alberta, they will match up to 50% of $10,000. That means we could receive $5,000 in matching donations!

Please click here or use the donate button below to match your donation.

We are facing an immediate financial crunch. We are building a sustainable and prosperous future by having voted on a balanced budget at our last board meeting. However, we still have to get through the winter months, when revenue is lower.

If every person reading this email donates $25, we will raise $30,000. These funds will help carry us through the winter months and address cash flow issues. 

Other ways you can support Bike Edmonton are:

• Visiting our shops and accessing our services
• Buying parts and accessories as Christmas presents
• Purchasing or renewing a membership
• Donating your used bikes 

Together, we make sure every Edmontonian keeps rolling.

With gratitude and appreciation! 

All of us at Bike Edmonton

Boxing Day Blowout!

Tuesday, December 26, 2 PM to 7 PM.

One day, one location only!

All bikes, parts, and accessories 25% off at Bike Edmonton South!

This may be the only time ever that Bike Edmonton does a Boxing Day Sale, so you better be there if you want to make it count! Repair services will not be available during this sale.

Last-minute holiday gift ideas!

Still looking for a gift that a bike rider in your life will adore?

No bell sounds as nice as a Crane bell, a durable classic that looks good on any bike. Available in a range of colours and finishes at both shops.

Give the gift of peace of mind with a high-security lock. Our Zefal and Securex folding locks and U-locks will protect your loved ones' bikes whenever they're not riding and offer comparable security to more expensive brand names. Available at both shops.

Our basic shopper panniers are a great choice for a rider who already has a rack on their bike but could use some more carrying capacity. This set is easy to install, fits a wide range of rear racks, and comes with a rain cover. Available at both shops.

The Know Your Bike poster (aka the contrafactual bike poster) is an essential reference to help you remember what bike parts are NOT called! This amusing and amazing piece of bike art is printed on 18" x 13" glossy paper.

The poster was created by cheeky local duo Tamarack and Juniper, who are Jesse Cunningham (@tamarackcunningham) and graphic designer/cycling enthusiast Juniper Mitchell (@juniper.mitchell.art).

Available at both shops or on our downtown online store and south online store.

These vintage bike posters are $20 each. Available at the downtown shop.

Check out these NOS helmet covers (super dorky!) and NOS winter helmet liners. Available at the downtown shop.

Wrap your gifts with Map Wrap!

For gift-giving magic with a low-waste twist, Map Wrap is back! We've put together packages of out-of-date bike and river valley trail maps that make fantastic wrapping paper.

Map Wrap was born when our staff started using outdated bike maps for gift wrap. We found the maps were better quality than most commercial wrapping paper ... and they're recyclable! 

Each Map Wrap package is $30 and contains:

• 20 maps
• 10 yards of bicycle print grosgrain ribbon
• 3 laser-cut wood ornaments/gift tags (1 Bike Edmonton and 2 blanks)
• 1 roll of bicycle print washi tape
• 4 small bicycle line bookmarks
• 3 small bicycle charms
• 1 small roll of scotch tape
• 1 small bike & animal postcard/gift tag
• Bike Edmonton stickers

Map Wrap packages are available at both shops, or through our downtown online store and south online store.

It's bike-buying season!

Did you know that wintertime is when we have the biggest selection of refurbished bikes?

Whether you are looking for a reliable winter commuter, or thinking ahead to a unique vintage ride in the spring, make Bike Edmonton your first stop for finding an affordable alternative to car dependency.

We currently have a broad selection of mountain bikes for all-terrain & all-weather conditions, hybrid commuters, and some one-of-a-kind gems.

Check out our selection of ready-to-ride bikes. And if you are looking for a winter fixer-upper project, you can find selected As-Is bikes for sale by donation at Bike Edmonton South.

Holiday Hours

Our staff and volunteers will be taking a little break over the holidays, so be sure to get your bike in for repairs this week if you don't want to wait for the new year.

Bike Edmonton South
Tuesday, December 19: 6 PM - 9 PM
Wednesday, December 20: 6 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, December 23: 1 PM - 5 PM
Closed for the rest of the year.

Bike Edmonton Downtown
Thursday, December 21: 5 PM - 8 PM
Saturday, December 23: 1 PM - 5 PM
Closed for the rest of the year.

Appointments are recommended, but not required.

Experienced winter cyclists wanted!

Longtime Bike Edmonton member Jesse Cunningham is looking for volunteers for the Deep Freeze Festival Bike Transport Team. The team operates electric cargo bikes to transport gear across the festival site on January 20/21, 2024.

Shifts are 4 hours long. Includes a free meal and a toque. You don't have to be a bike racer for this post, but some lifting/loading is required.

If you're interested, please reach out via email.

The Deep Freeze Festival is brought to you by Arts on the Ave. Arts on the Ave lives, works, plays and creates in the Alberta Avenue Arts District and is the creative energy behind The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House and Kaleido Family Arts Festival. Check out their Kaleidofest bike team on Instagram.

Happy holidays!

Your continued support is appreciated as we take on the challenges that lie ahead. We're looking forward to making 2024 a year where cycling is more safe, more widespread, and more accessible to people of all comfort levels.

Check the status of your membership and renew today!

This newsletter is edited by Greg Glatz, executive director of Bike Edmonton. Questions, suggestions, concerns? Contact him.