Zygg Ebikes’ Favourite Instagram Accounts

Whether you are a commuter, an urban explorer or an e-bike delivery person, @RideZygg has put together a collection of fun, cool, and informative Toronto Cycling Instagram accounts. We wanted to share the love and showcase a few, in no particular order:

Cycle Toronto @cycletoronto 

Cycle Toronto’s aim is to make Toronto a better, safer, and more enjoyable cycling city. Through their advocacy and hard work you can get great, up-to-the-minute news on Cycling Infrastructure, Events, and Urban Cycling Tips.

Toronto Cycle Chic @torontocyclechic 

Who doesn’t like some sartorial eye-candy? These days, anything goes when it comes to fashion on two wheels. Toronto Cycle Chic is a diverse glimpse into the colourful, playful, and styling streets of The6ix. Their motto : “ Dress For The Journey, Not The Destination”.

The Bike Brigade @thebikebrigade 

The Bike Brigade is a non-profit organisation of volunteers who use their pedal power to deliver goods and services to those in need, especially those affected by the COVID - 19 pandemic.

They are always looking for extra help, check them out!

Culture Link Bicycle Hub @culturelinkbikehub 

Culture Link Community Organisation assists newcomers looking for employment, helps families navigate the school system, and provides youth with the skills necessary for bright and successful futures. They support refugees and bring together new and established Canadians. Their Bike Hub is a fantastic resource which takes bike donations, refurbishes bikes and distributes them throughout eager communities. They also have a “Bike Host” programme which mentors new Torontonians with cycling etiquette, the rules of the road, and tours throughout our fair city. Become a Mentor !

Bike Party Toronto @bikepartytoronto 

Bikes. Lights. Music. What more is there to say? This account is always a blast.

Cycling Without Age Toronto @cwatoronto 

Every time we see volunteers from Cycling Without Age Toronto, steering jubilant seniors and physically challenged people in their comfortable “sight-seeing” cargo bikes, it is such a delight. Next to an ebike subscription from Zygg, this is the best way to continue cycling at any age.

Ontario By Bike Network @ontario_by_bike     

Urban cycling is always super-exciting, however, don’t forget to take your ebike out to explore the whole province. Ontario By Bike Network showcases some of the best excursions across Ontario. If you do not have access to a car with a solid bike rack, there are many ways to take your e-bike on the road in tandem with the TTC, Go Transit, Toronto Island Ferry, and Via Rail. 

BIKEPOC @bikepoc

Cycling in Toronto needs to be safe and inclusive. BikePoc is a fabulous, social cycling group for BIPOC who identify as Women, Trans, Femme, or Non-Binary in “Tkaronto”.

Biking Toronto @bikingtoronto

Biking Toronto loves the city’s biking culture and they repost the best pics from Instagram which highlight Toronto’s ever-growing cycling community.

Now that you have your fantastic Zygg electric bike subscription (or are considering one for personal use or e-bike food delivery), you may need some gear, accessories, or clothing to keep you happy and kitted-out. Shopping local is the best way and there are dozens of great bike stores in every neighbourhood of Toronto. Here are some of our faves:

Sweet Pete’s Bikeshop @sweetepetesbikeshop 

Gears Bike Shop @gearsbikeshop

Bateman’s Bicycle Company @batemansbikeco

E-Bikes: A replacement to cars?

Treehugger has made the case for e-bikes being an alternative to reducing the transportation carbon footprint of a country faster than if we were to switch our cars to electric. As noted in the article, the majority of trips made by cars in the U.S. are under 6 miles, a distance that can be covered quite comfortable by a bike or e-bike.

“[…] Brand [Associate Professor at Oxford's Transport, Energy & Environment, Transport Studies Unit] sees e-bikes as being transformational because they go farther, they make it easier for older people and those with disabilities to keep active and keep out of cars. He notes that "in the Netherlands and Belgium, electric bikes have become popular for long-distance commutes of up to 30 km. They could be the answer to our commuting problems.""

Commuting is not the only area in which electric bikes can shift the way we get around. Katherine Martinko from Treehugger invites us to use electric bikes for shorter trips as well that may involve carrying heavier loads.

“While public policy tends to focus on commuting, trips for other purposes such as shopping or social visits are also often done by car. These trips are often shorter, increasing the potential for a shift toward walking, cycling or e-biking. E-cargo bikes can carry heavy shopping and/or children and can be the key ingredient needed to make the shift to ditching the family car."

Electric bikes are a great way of making biking accessible to more people and for a wider array of trips allowing it to replace some or most of a household’s car trips.

Model Q, Model G, Model M still in stock!

The Model Q, Model G and Model M are all in stock and we are ready to get you riding on any model. You can also choose between a single or double battery on the Model Q.

You can take a look at our ebikes page to compare all three models so you can determine what model works best for your lifestyle. Our pricing page (delivery pricing) gives you the price breakdown for each model and the different subscription options.

We’ve created three types of subscriptions to suit the most needs possible. Our Monthly subscription are for riders who aren’t ready to commit and are looking for an ebike for a month or two and can return the ebike at any time. On the other side of the spectrum we have our Yearly subscription which gives you access to our best rates. With this subscription you commit to a full year with us. Somewhere in the middle we have the Seasonal subscription for personal users and 3 Months+ subscription for our delivery riders. The Seasonal is simply a commitment until the end of the usual riding season (end of October) while the 3 Months+ is a minimum commitment of three months.

You always have the option of taking any ebike for a 2 week trial for just $89.

We hope you enjoy, and we can’t wait to see you on the road!