Social Bicycles

Michael Kras
15 Jul 2021

Hamilton is getting 650 bike share bicycles donated by Portland

Hamilton’s bike share program is about to get a considerable influx of bicycles thanks to a generous donation from Portland, Oregon. The City of Portland has offered to donate around 650 bike share ...

Michael Kras
04 Jun 2021

Hamilton Bike Share removes Ryerson name from bike hub

Hamilton Bike Share – the not-for-profit that currently facilitates Hamilton’s social bike share program – has taken quick action to rename their Ryerson Rec bike hub. “In the spirit of reconc...

Michael Kras
31 May 2021

These bike route maps let you explore Hamilton’s stunning murals

Cyclists of Hamilton now have some online maps that will help them take a different kind of scenic route in town. Hamilton-based cycling advocacy group Everyone Rides – which seeks to “remove ...

Michael Kras
01 Jul 2020

SoBi bicycles have officially been reactivated for use

Cyclists, rejoice! After Hamilton’s bike share service suffered a near-death experience and was revived by last-minute fundraising efforts, SoBi bicycles have now officially been reactivated and are...

Michael Kras
04 Jun 2020

SoBi bike share has been saved in Hamilton

After a controversial city council vote seemed to leave Hamilton’s bike share service dead in the water, a last minute fundraising effort – coupled with vocal advocacy from city officials and ...

Michael Kras
28 May 2020

Hamilton has officially scrapped SoBi bike share

In a blindsiding and extremely controversial decision by city council yesterday, Hamilton’s SoBi bike share program has been scrapped and will officially end on June 1st. This result comes after a r...