Proud to Ride. Free to Be. At Cycling NWT, we believe that every rider deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported—no matter who they are or who they love. This Pride Month, we celebrate and stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ cyclists, coaches, organizers, and community members across the Northwest Territories. Whether you’re riding trails in the bush […]
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Celebrating World Bicycle Day: A Simple Solution with Big Impact
June 3 is World Bicycle Day, a global reminder of how something as simple as a bicycle can make a profound difference in our lives and communities. Declared by the United Nations, this day celebrates the bicycle as a sustainable, affordable, and accessible mode of transportation. It plays a crucial role in promoting health, reducing […]
Help Shape the Future of Youth Sport in Canada
Cycling NWT is excited to support a national initiative led by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the Aspen Institute’s Project Play, the State of Play Youth Survey 2025. This survey is all about hearing from youth, how they experience sport and play, what challenges they face, and what would make their experience better. The goal? […]
Race #2 Rolls Through Yellowknife: Climbing, Corners, and Community Spirit
After a thrilling debut on Tin Can Hill, the Territorial Mountain Bike Championship Series kept the wheels turning with Race #2 on Friday, May 30, 2025. Hosted at the Yellowknife Ski Club, this short-track style race challenged riders with technical climbs, tight corners, and an energetic mass-start format. With the sun peeking through and the […]
Thank You Sport North – Supporting the Growth of Cycling in the NWT
Cycling NWT would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sport North for their generous support through the Sport North Development Grant. This funding played a crucial role in helping us launch our 2025 race season, covering insurance costs and allowing us to organize two road races and two mountain bike races across the […]
Grit, Corners & Community: Get Ready for MTB Race #2!
The trail dust hasn’t even settled from the first event—and we’re already gearing up for Mountain Bike Race #2 in the Territorial Championships Series! Location: Yellowknife Ski ClubDate: Friday, May 30, 2025Start Time: 6:00 PM (Registration at 5:30 PM at the Ski Chalet)Course Details: Prologue: 500 m Lap: 2.00 km Total Distance: 6.5 km (Prologue […]
Coaching as a Living System – Reflections on the Advanced Coaching Diploma
By Thorsten Gohl Earlier this year, I completed the Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD), Canada’s highest level of coach education. What I thought would be a structured academic experience turned out to be something far more impactful: a human journey of reflection, purpose, and growth. Delivered through the Coaching Association of Canada and partners like the […]
First-Ever Territorial Mountain Bike Championship Kicks Off in the NWT!
After two exciting road races launched the 2025 Territorial Cycling Series, it was time to shift gears, and trails, for a brand new milestone: the first Territorial Mountain Bike Championship Race in the Northwest Territories. Held on Sunday, May 25th at the rugged and scenic Tin Can Hill in Yellowknife, this historic race marked Race […]
13th Annual YK2HR: Cycling the North with Spirit and Strength
From June 6–8, 2025, riders from across the territory will take on one of the most beloved cycling challenges in the North — the Yellowknife to Hay River Ride (YK2HR). Now in its 13th year, this 500 km ride is more than just a physical feat. It’s a celebration of community, resilience, and the breathtaking […]
Territorial Championships – Mountain Bike Race Series Event #1
Location: Tincan Hill Recreation Area, YellowknifeDate: Sunday, May 25, 2025Start Time: 4:00 PM sharpRegistration: Opens at 3:30 PM in the main parking lot Course Overview: View the Course Map Race Format & Categories:All riders—regardless of age or gender—will complete the same full course. The distance and level of technical difficulty are appropriate for a range […]