New bike lanes on Yonge Street!

As you all know by now, we love new bike lanes and we’re so excited to have Yonge Street join the party.

The cycle tracks have started being installed in the past week from Davisville to Woodlawn. Phase 2 will bring the bike lanes all the way down to Bloor which will connect perfectly with the Bloor/Danforth cycle tracks that were installed last year.

The bicycle lanes don’t come alone as this project is in conjunction with ActiveTO and CafeTO so we will also see patios popping up along the street. We love that the two have come together to transform this thoroughfare into a more vibrant neighbourhood.

Toronto has been lacking a North/South connection to Midtown from Downtown Toronto and Yonge has always been a difficult street to bike on so we’re looking forward to the completed project.

The Model Qs have arrived!

Our new batch of Model Qs have arrived and they’re fresh off the train!

We’re so excited to put them together and get them to you as quickly as possible. At the moment we are assembling the ebikes and will be starting deliveries and pickups on June 22nd, 2021. You can book your Model Q now to be sure to get it as soon as possible!

The Model Q is our most lightweight ebike at 19kg but it still packs a punch. With 8 gears, 5 levels of pedal assist and a boost button, riding the Q is easy and fun.

In this shipment we have received a mix of Model Qs with 1 battery which gives you a range of 60km as well as some with 2 batteries allowing you to double your range to 120km. The two batteries integrate well on the ebike with one placed in the downtube and the other on the rear rack. Both are connected to the bike so you can choose to ride with one or the other or both!

Looking forward to seeing you on the road!

Cycling Resources

Are you looking to go on longer ebike trips with your Zygg? Or want to get to know the Toronto cycling network a bit better? Keep reading, we’ve put together a list of resources for cycling in Toronto and Ontario. 

Cycling Maps

First things first, getting acquainted with the bike lanes in your city is always a good idea. You can plan your route easily on Google Maps and choose the bike as your transportation option. It will automatically choose the bike lanes that are on your route or closest to the direct path to your destination.

You can also view all the bike paths in the city with City of Toronto’s interactive map to help you for your commute or for your next exploration of the city.

If you’re looking to travel by ebike outside of Toronto, we recommend Ontario by Bike. Select the region you want to explore and it will suggest different routes based on what kind of biking you’d like to do (road vs rual). It also has a list of bike friendly businesses in each of these regions for eating, sleeping and visiting.

Public repair stands

Zygg maintains your ebike and repairs any usual wear and tear. However, sometimes you just need a quick fix or to adjust your seat height. For this, you can use some of Toronto’s public repair spots. The TTC has bike repair stops along the subway line at over 20 stations that are free to use and always accessible. The non-profit Bike Chain also has public repair stands across the city.

Cycling Tips

CycleTO has put together a cycling handbook for riding in Toronto breaking down everything from how your helmet should fit to hand signalling to let your intentions be known on the road.

Speaking of hand signals, there are some unspoken cycling etiquette rules cyclists follow that are good to know for your safety and as well as others.

Want to bike through every season? There are so many resources online to help you get ready for a rainy or snowy day ride. We’ve put together our own advice but you can also check out Momentum Mag for some great tips on riding in the rain.

We’ve also put together a guide on how to lock your ebike safely to prevent theft so you’re confident on your next trip.

Bringing your Zygg on transit

If you want to go on a trip that’s a bit further out, you can also bring your Zygg on transit. Ebikes are accepted on TTC subways and GO trains!

Enjoy your ride!