Thursday, July 8, 2021

Tour Markham by bike, win prizes and celebrate cycling this summer

MARKHAM, ON – July 8, 2021 – The City of Markham’s Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee invite you to get active, roll out and discover cycling in Markham this summer! From July 9 to August 15, ride your way with Markham Cycling Tours 2021, presented by Aviva.

Enjoy neighbourhood cycling tours, win awesome prizes, pick-up a free Children’s Bicycle Decoration Kit, and get simple bike repairs done for free! Remember to share photos of your riding adventures on social media using #MkmCycling21.

“Cycling is a great way to stay active this summer and the Markham Cycling Tours are a wonderful individual and family activity to experience our beautiful heritage, open spaces and trail systems,” said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “I encourage residents to get out, explore, and participate in this fun summer program that features augmented reality experiences.”

Take any or all of six cycling tours through local parks, trails as well as urban Markham:

Find and scan specially-marked tour signs to unlock augmented reality experiences for a chance to win prizes through the Totally Rad Markham Cycling Tours Giveaway.

Markham residents aged 4 to 12 can pick up a free Children's Bicycle Decoration Kit and show off their decorated bikes on social media using #MkmCycling21! Please pre-register and provide proof of residency for this free kit.

Markham Cycles Pop-Up Community & Bike Repair Booths are back! Drop by various locations on specific dates where the Markham Cycles team will provide complimentary simple repairs and quick fixes.

For full details on Markham Cycling Tours 2021, presented by Aviva, visit markham.ca/CyclingTours.

The Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is an advisory committee of the City of Markham.

Presenting sponsor:

Aviva

Community Partner Sponsors:

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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti's Office:
Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff at bfrois@markham.ca or 416.567.1177.

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Jennifer Yap, Coordinator, Communications and Media Relations at jyap@markham.ca or 437.229.2450.

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Visit markham.ca/covid19 or listen to 105.9 The Region – Markham’s information and emergency radio station.

About Markham: Markham, an award-winning municipality with more than 351,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in York Region, is home to over 650 headquartered companies and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. Markham is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 234 foreign companies located in the City. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy.

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