Smart Commute invites you to gear up for Bike Month in June! Bike Month is a celebration of all things cycling and the perfect time to get active outside by bike. There are many cycling routes throughout your community to help you get to your destination whether it's for work or recreation.



Smart Commute Bike Month Contest

Log cycling trips for a chance to WIN a $100 e-gift card!


How to participate:

  • Log your bike trips on SmartCommute.ca for a chance to win a $100 e-gift card.
  • Bike trips taken between June 1 to June 30, 2026 are eligible, and must be logged by 11:59pm EST on July 7 to qualify for the prize draw.
  • Each one-way bike trip counts as one (1) entry to the random prize draw.
  • Up to two (2) bike trips per day are eligible for the contest.
  • New account registration counts as one (1) entry to the random prize draw.
  • A prize draw will be held in July or August. You will be notified if you have won through your registered Smart Commute account email address. Please ensure that your account email address is typed correctly and that you can be contacted.
  • Please review your Region’s Contest Terms and Conditions for specific qualifications.
  • Each respective Smart Commute office reserves the right to distribute prizes, subject to change without notice.

Note: Logging a bike trip on SmartCommute.ca automatically enters you into the Smart Commute Contest and winners may choose to opt out receiving the prize.




Attend Our Webinars

Throughout Bike Month, Smart Commute will host a series of bike-focused webinars, join to learn something new with your colleagues:


Thursday, May 28, 2026 (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Get Ready to Cycle: Gear, Technique, and Bike Maintenance

Presented by: Jesse Han, Program Manager - pointA

This webinar will provide an overview of bicycles and how to ride them safely. You will learn about the benefits of cycling, bicycle parts, safety checks, common rules of the road, cycling gear, and etiquette and techniques. This webinar is perfect for anyone who is unfamiliar with cycling or would like a proper refresher on how to cycle safely this season.



Thursday, June 4, 2026 (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

The Present and Future of Cycling in Toronto

Presented by: Alyssa Cerbu and Sonya De Vellis - City of Toronto

Join City of Toronto Transportation Services staff to learn more about our recent cycling achievements and near-term plans to grow, connect and renew Toronto's cycling network. Attendees will leave the session knowing more about getting around Toronto by bike and how staff are building the City’s cycling future.



Thursday, June 11, 2026 (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Equity-Based Active Transportation Research and Experience

Presented by: Shilpa Dogra, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences (Kinesiology) and Director of the Active Living and Longevity Lab

Armi De Francia, Active Transportation Coordinator - Town of Ajax

Working towards equity in active transportation requires ongoing engagement with equity-deserving communities to address barriers to participation. The session discusses how our positionality affects our experiences with active transportation, ways to engage equity-deserving groups at different budget levels as well as engagement with people with disabilities. The session will conclude with practical approaches for engaging equity-deserving communities in active transportation efforts.



Thursday, June 18, 2026 (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

More than Good Enough – Exploring Public Secure Bike Parking Solutions

Presented by: Allison Miller, Senior Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management Environment and Infrastructure Service Area - City of London

Join our speaker, Allison Miller from the City of London, to hear how the City is improving bike parking and how these lessons may apply in your community. Allison will highlight the City’s Bike Parking Implementation Plan, provide examples of secure bike parking, share success stories, and offer tips you can apply in your own community to make your bike-commute destinations better for you and fellow cyclists.



Thursday, June 25, 2026 (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Ontario By Bike (Bike Tourism)

Presented by: Louisa Mursell, Executive Director – Transportation Options Ontario By Bike

We’re excited to welcome Ontario By Bike to share inspiration and information on how to discover cycle touring and cycle tourism in Ontario. Learn about what makes both a destination and business bicycle friendly, what services are needed to become certified and other opportunities as cycle tourism in Ontario continues to grow. With tips for touring by bike, whether you’re looking for family-friendly trail rides, bikepacking adventures, or multi-day paved routes, this is a great place to start planning your summer and fall cycling trips.