Casual Cycling: Meet New Friends

Welcome to Calgary New Friends Circle 👋

🚨 Please read the full event details before registering.

Calgary New Friends Circle is a casual social group for young adults ages 18–34 in Calgary who want to get out, meet new people, and build real friendships.

This is not an all-ages adult group. The age range helps keep the group comfortable and easier for people to connect. Thanks for understanding.

👥 WHO THIS GROUP AND EVENTS ARE FOR

This group and event is for you if you are:

👋 Age 18–34
🏠 Wanting to get out more
🤝 Looking for real friendships
✨ Wanting a better social circle
🌱 Looking for a fresh start socially
😌 Nervous to meet new people but still want to try

Coming alone is completely okay.

🌟 ABOUT THE GROUP

Calgary New Friends Circle is a friendly, low-pressure space to meet new people through simple social activities.

As a group, we may do:

🚶 Walks
🚲 Cycling
🍜 Food hangouts
⚽️ Sports
🎲 Games and activities
🎬 Movies
☕ Café or dessert meetups
💬 Casual conversations
🌆 Exploring Calgary

No awkward networking. No pressure to be super outgoing. Just show up as you are.

🚲 ABOUT THIS EVENT

For this event, we’re doing a casual cycling social.

This is not a race or workout. We’ll keep it slow, relaxed, and beginner-friendly.

Plan:
📍 Start: South side of Peace Bridge, downtown Calgary side
🌊 Ride: Bow River pathway
🌆 Go until: East Village area
💬 Stop: Short break to talk and relax
🔁 Return: Ride back toward Peace Bridge
🏁 End: Near Peace Bridge / Bow River pathway

The goal is simple: ride a little, talk, meet good people, and enjoy Calgary.

🚲 BIKE REQUIREMENT

Please make sure you have access to a bike or e-bike before the event.

You can:
🚲 Bring your own bike or e-bike
📲 Rent a bike or e-bike before the event
⏰ Book or arrange your rental early so you are not rushing last minute

Nearby rental option to check:
🚲 Joe’s Garage Bicycle Rental and Repair
📍 355 8 St SW, Calgary
Near the Bow River pathway / 10th Street LRT Bridge area

🎒 WHAT TO BRING

🚲 Bike or e-bike
🪖 Helmet recommended
💧 Water
👟 Comfortable shoes
🧥 Dress for the weather
📱 Charged phone
😊 Good energy and an open mind

🚲 SAFETY NOTE

We’ll ride slow and stay together.

Please:
🚲 Keep about 1–2 bike lengths between riders
🚶 Slow down near pedestrians
🔔 Use your bell when passing
🚫 No racing or risky riding
✋ No sudden stops unless needed
👀 Stay aware of people walking, kids, dogs, and other cyclists
🛑 Follow pathway signs and rules
🪖 Helmets are recommended, but not mandatory for regular adult cyclists

If you are riding an e-bike or power-assist bike, please check the current helmet rules and wear one if required.

If you are not comfortable riding in a small group, this may not be the best event to start with.

📌 REGISTRATION NOTE

✅ Register only if you plan to come
✅ Cancel your spot at least 12 hours before the event if your plans change
✅ This helps someone else join if the event is full
✅ Repeated no-shows may get lower priority for future limited-space events

‼️Note. If someone registers and does not show up 2 times, they may get lower priority for future limited-space events.

📌 EVENT UPDATES

Please check the event discussion before coming.

I’ll post updates there if anything changes, including:
🌦️ Weather updates
🛣️ Route changes
📍 Meeting point notes
⏰ Last-minute updates

If you’re running late or can’t make it, please post in the event discussion.

🤝 COMMUNITY VIBE

Please be kind, respectful, easygoing, and open-minded.

😌 Some people may be quiet at first, and that is okay
👂 Let’s listen to each other
🚫 Avoid judgment
🫶 Respect people’s comfort levels
✨ Make others feel welcome

No cliques, no pressure, no judgment. Just good people trying to connect and enjoy life.

This is not a dating event, business networking event, or therapy event. It is a casual social meetup for young adults ages 18–34.

🌟 FINAL NOTE

Come join us. Let’s meet good people, try fun activities, and enjoy Calgary together.

Just be kind, respectful, and open-minded. Show up as you are, and help make the event welcoming for everyone.