Cycling
Bike Month
As part of the City of Oshawa’s commitment to environmental responsibility, June 2022 has been proclaimed as Bike Month in Oshawa.
Bike Month is a celebration of cycling. It is an opportunity to get out on your bike, learn new skills, have some fun, and connect with people. Whether you ride for recreation, fitness, or commuting, you are receiving the physical and mental benefits that biking have to offer.
This year, in partnership with Cycle Toronto and the Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee, the City of Oshawa will host three events:
- June 9 at 6:30pm: Road Rules Webinar
- June 16 at 6:30pm: Safe Cycling 101 Webinar
- June 18, from 10:00am to 2:00pm: Bike Rodeo at Lakeview Park – Parking Lot at Southwest corner of Simcoe Street South and Lakeview Park Avenue.
Visit bikemonth.ca/oshawa to learn more and register for the events.
Community members are encouraged to log all the rides they take during Bike Month at bikemonth.ca to track how far we have ridden together and how much greenhouse gas emissions we have saved.
Join us in celebrating Bike Month in Oshawa!
Athol Street Cycle Tracks
The City of Oshawa cycle tracks, also known as separated bike lanes, are located along Athol Street from Mary Street to Centre Street.
What is a bike lane?
A conventional bike lane is located in the travelled portion of the roadway to provide one-way bicycle traffic in the same direction as the cars. A dedicated bike lane requires a by-law, which prohibits on-street parking within the bike lane. The lane is identified with bicycle and diamond pavement markings. Cyclists using bike lanes are subject to the same rights and rules of the road as motor vehicles. Schedule 25 of the Traffic By-law identifies designated bicycle lanes within the City.
What is a bike route?
A bike route can either be on-road or off-road. On-road routes are sometimes marked through signage and by painted lines. Where permitted motorists are able to park in a cycling route.
Active Transportation Network
Active transportation is a means of getting around that is powered by human energy, primarily walking and bicycling.
Just as our existing motorized transportation networks connect destinations via an interconnected system of roadways that enable people to get from A to B, active transportation networks allow people to do the same thing by walking and bicycling. Imagine a system of trails, quiet neighbourhood streets, bike lanes and cycle tracks that connect your home with your work, school, shopping, entertainment and other destinations.
Learn more about our Parks, Trails and Natural Areas.
Visit our Integrated Transportation Master Plan webpage for information on our planning for future transportation needs.
Durham Region Transit
Durham Region Transit's Bike and Ride program has installed a bike rack on every bus to encourage cyclists to combine cycling with public transit.
Cycling safety
- Ministry of Transportation Bicycling Rules and Safety Tips
- Region of Durham Health Department, Bike Safety
E-bikes
For the safety of all it is important that users understand the classification of an e-bike, the rules of the road, and use caution and courtesy when operating e-bikes on our trails.
Visit our E-bikes webpage for more information about e-bikes.