Water Cycles Expeditions is a social enterprise focused on inspiring a global movement to reconnect people and water through cycling.

There are approximately 2 billion bikes in the world. We believe this represents a latent force for understanding and tackling the global water crisis. We run adventurous bike tours for all types of riders with partners around the world. Our tours foster a sense of adventure and community to inspire action on local and global water challenges. We are creating a global network of citizen scientists to use bikes to crowdsource data on water risks and values, and to build an atlas of innovative ways to adapt and thrive in a changing climate.

Water Cycles Expeditions is an initiative of the Blue Range Labs incubator based at the University of Waterloo and Oxford. Contact us at info@watercycles.bike

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Grand Adventure Series: Guided Bike Tours

The Grand Adventure Series is an inclusive summer-long bike touring series to explore the hidden wonders, tasty treats, and incredible community along the Grand River. Rides for all levels from family excursions to mini epics.

May 11, Paris
June 22, Waterloo
July 13, Guelph
Aug 24, Bikes & Blues Festival, Elora

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Season of Water Cycling Rides around the World

Join us for the 2024 Season of Water Cycling, with a full schedule of informal, pop-up rides in Canada and around the globe - led by Water Cycles leaders and community ambassadors (like you). Simply pick a date and location that works for you. Register below and we will send you a Water Cycles leader packet to help you get ready to ride.

Register to Lead a Pop-up Ride

How cycling is raising awareness about the global water crisis.

CBC Radio Interview with Dustin Garrick

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FEBRUARY 2023

Our First Expedition

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE COLORADO RIVER

In Collaboration with Studio Future & Guy Loftus

Water Cycles Origins Documentary Trailer

THE JOURNEY

Team building which was followed by a stunning, mostly downhill journey into Coachella Valley.

JOSHUA TREE

Circumnavigating a vanishing sea from the north shore along the east edge, visiting refuges for artists and migratory birds.

SALTON SEA

Crisscrossing three valleys - the Imperial, Palo Verde and Yuma - each taking different paths to respond to climate change.

A STORY OF 3 DESERT VALLEYS

THE PURPOSE

Creative routes along rivers, lakes, canals, and irrigation valleys. We take a “bikes-eye” view to gain new perspective on water, people and ecosystems at the leading edge of climate change.

**ADVENTURE FOR ALL LEVELS**

Bike tours that benefit and build community. Our tours will be about fun with purpose, creating a team of citizen scientists to crowdsource data on water risks and build an atlas of innovative ways to adapt and thrive in a changing climate.