Biking in Beaches-East York // East End // Toronto
We created this guide to spread the word of the great shops and resources for bike-related things in our east end neighbourhoods. We’ve also included some wonderful organizations that we’d love for you to know about.
Local Bike Shops
615 Kingston Road, 416-691-0019
Bikes & accessories for sale, and bike repairs
1592 Queen St E, 416-466-3171
Bicycles and ski gear! Repairs, accessories, clothing. They also rent bikes near the beach. See “Bike Rentals”.
1520 Danforth Avenue, 416-485-2453
Bikes & accessories for sale, and bike repairs
Bike Education
CAN-BIKE – Learn to ride safely, effectively, and enjoyable on the road. Courses for adults and kids.
Bike Sauce “Learn at Home” Series – From fixing a flat to some more advanced repairs, check out their videos.
Bike Rentals
Bike Share Toronto – 29 locations in Ward 19 alone. Same cost as a single ride on the TTC with daily, weekly, annual passes available. Find locations via CycleFinder or Transit apps. Passes also available for purchase via the Transit app.
Velotique Bike Rentals on the Beach
1867 Lake Shore Blvd E (Lakeshore/Woodbine, near boardwalk)
Group Rides
There’s lots of group rides across the city, big and small, that go on year-round.
Coldest Day of the Year Ride
Early Feb, Hosted by Cycle Toronto, ~7km, family friendly
Bike to Work Day & Bike to School Week
Usually every May or June
Hosted by the city, Cycle Toronto for Bike Month (June), with varying lengths from different start points across the city, family friendly. For Bike to School Week, this is typically the last week of May, hosted by the city and Cycle Toronto. Various rides but potential to coordinate one of your own for your child’s school. We recommend connecting with teachers to start the organization process. [Postponed until further notice]
Bells on Danforth
[Postponed until further notice!]
Mid June, hosted by Bells on Danforth, rides on Danforth usually from Logan east to Warden. Family friendly.
DIY Repair
Scarborough Cycles via Access Alliance
Scarborough Cycles has three community bike hubs located at AccessPoint on Danforth, Lawrence-Orton, and Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre. Their Bike Hubs offer access to bicycles, tools, do-it-yourself repair clinics, workshops, group rides, a bike mentorship programs, and civic engagement opportunities for residents
Bike Sauce
100% volunteer-run DIY bike repair space and community hub
Charlie’s Freewheels
Drop-in open to those between the ages of 12-25. They also host the Girls & Trans Build-a-Bike program.
Bike Donations
Have a spare bike? Consider donating it to one of these great organizations. It’s also worth checking in with your neighbour, make mention in your community group, or list it on a trading site.
Africycle – Based on Uxbridge, bicycles are shipped to Malawi.
BIKEPOC (as of June 2020)
Organizations & Groups
Local
Cycle Toronto
Member-supported not-for-profit organization that works to make Toronto a healthy, safe and vibrant cycling city for all. Become a member to support bike advocacy and for some sweet perks!
32 Spokes
That’s us! We’re a bike advocacy group based in Ward 19 (Beaches-East York area). We support safe streets for people of all ages. Why is ward-based advocacy important? As residents who walk, drive, ride, and take transit, the problems that affect the community affect us too. We can help bring issues to the attention of our local councillor for further discussion and examine solutions that work for everyone. We’re all in this together. Have a question, idea, or safety concern? Contact us!
Ward 14 Bikes
Cycling Advocacy Group for Ward 14 (Toronto-Danforth), and our neighbours to the west!
Scarborough Cycles
Scarborough Cycles has three community bike hubs located at AccessPoint on Danforth, Lawrence-Orton, and Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre. Their Bike Hubs offer access to bicycles, tools, do-it-yourself repair clinics, workshops, group rides, a bike mentorship programs, and civic engagement opportunities for residents
BIKEPOC
A social cycling group for BIPOC who identify as Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary in Toronto. As of June 2020, they are accepting bike donations as they go on a brief hiatus. To donate bikes, or for more information, get in touch with the group on Instagram or Facebook.
32 Spokes 