Zygg’s Group Rates & Corporate Partnerships Are The Way To Go!

Host A Cycling Event or Commute Via Ebike

Bikes Make For A Better Life is a cycling advocacy organization who assists companies with key initiatives aimed at creating a bike-friendly workplace. These include: bike rental, repair or purchase rebates, corporate bike-sharing plans, safe bike parking, showering & locker facilities, and communal bikes for lunchtime / after-work shopping & errands.

Here are more great tips to raise awareness and promote biking & ebiking to work : 

As part of your company’s Green Strategy and to encourage your colleagues / staff to commute in a fun, efficient, affordable and environmentally beneficial fashion, Zygg has Group Rates designed specifically for the needs of your team. Let us introduce you to the magic of riding an ebike.

  • Book A Lunch ‘n’ Learn : Zygg will come to you, demo their ebikes & conduct free test-rides.

  • Sign Up For Group Discounts:  Get 10 % off Monthly Ebike Subscriptions (minimum 3 riders). There are also Employer Sponsored Discounts and Weekend Group Ride Plans.

  • If you are planning a wedding excursion, corporate retreat, or a festive reunion, you can also book Weekend Group Rides at $50/person. 

  • Delivery, Maintenance & Repairs Are All Included: Yes, all in. We’ve got you, Toronto & Vancouver!

How it works

  1. Book a Test-ride Session for your group or they may sign up individually for one

  2. Receive A Group Rate Code

  3. Choose A Model: Each individual chooses the Zygg ebike model best-suited for them

  4. Zygg delivers the bike & sets the rider up for maximum fun & comfort

Now in its third year, Zygg has a partnered with forward-thinking corporations in both Toronto and Vancouver:  

The Animal Clinic, a full-service, veterinary clinic with grooming, boarding & pet-food delivery in Toronto’s downtown core, and The Toronto Humane Society - nationally known for its adoption, fostering, animal rehabilitation & animal welfare, educational programs & community outreach -  are both Group Discount Partners.

The Westin Harbour Castle Resort, Toronto, and The JW Parq Marriott & The Douglas Hotels, Vancouver are part of a growing list of Zygg’s Hotel & Hospitality Partners providing their clientele the opportunity to explore the cities’ waterfronts, parks, ravine systems & special attractions in an intimate, exhilarating & ecological way.

Zygg Subscription Ebikes has supported an enthusiastic group of ebike delivery riders with their own fleet of dedicated ebike models & subscription plans on offer in Toronto and Vancouver.

Zygg also has an impressive array of Food & Grocery Delivery Partners :

  • Goodfood Market Corporation, Toronto

  • Buggy Delivery, Toronto

  • Fantuan Delivery, Vancouver. Fantuan was founded in Vancouver in 2014, expanded to several Canadian cities including Toronto in 2016 & the US in 2019. Fantuan is an Asian-focused grocery & restaurant delivery service growing in popularity with customers & delivery riders. Fantuan provides Chinese & English language apps for users & workers.

Zygg would love to add your corporation, non-profit, school or special-interest group to this list!

Please Contact: 

Spencer Boyle, spencer @ ridezygg.com  647-381-8157

We’re here to get you started! 

Enliven Your Ride, Vancouver: A Summer Tea Tour by Bike!

Now that the summer weather is here, venture out by bike and explore the region’s diverse tea culture. Black, Green, Rooibos, Oolong, Iced, Hot, Bubble or Fermented… we have a Vancouver Tea experience for you!

Historically, when you think of Tea in B.C. , the ubiquitous Murchies comes to mind.

Source: instagram.com/murchiestea/

According to legend, founder John Murchie became familiar with Queen Victoria’s favourite blends while he worked for an exclusive importer in Britain. He immigrated to Canada and established Murchie’s Tea company in 1894 and began experimenting with his own mixtures. Although originally steeped in British flavour profiles, Canadian Classics have emerged with Murchie’s signature Sugar Maple Tea, and their rich & malty Rocky Mountain Black Tea.  

Murchies may be found throughout the province. If you want to make a day of it, there is a well-situated one in UBC’s Westbrook Village. Travel via ebike to the campus of University of British Columbia and visit The Museum of Anthropology, or The Pacific Museum of Earth. Spend some time on the thrilling Greenheart Treewalk, amongst the beauty of The Niobe Memorial Gardens and in the enchanting forests of The Pacific Spirit Regional Park.

In the 1970s and ‘80s, authentic Chinese tea was difficult to find in Vancouver, as importing was a challenge. Founder Kwok Sun Cheung had a dream to bring high-quality, genuine Chinese tea to Vancouver and opened Super Fine Tea Co. in 1981, importing first-class ingredients directly from suppliers in China. Today, his daughter Olivia owns the store - on the same street where it originally opened -  in Chinatown, now called Treasure Green Tea Company. Treasure Green still uses only superior ingredients, continues to focus on traditional brewing, and provides exceptional customer service.

Because of the old-school brewing & steeping process, you will not find “grab-n-go” service here. Each drink, whether it’s made for in-house tasting or takeout, is made carefully with time, and poured into your cup in front of you. Frequent Winner of Best Iced Tea in Vancouver, Treasure Green’s Champagne Jasmine Iced Tea is crafted with Cold Infused Premium Jasmine Green, grapefruit zest & honey. Popular right now is their refreshing Iced White Mojito Tea, made from an organic white tea base and layered with lemon, mint, and honey.

Source: instagram.com/vanchatea/

For a modern twist, take a spin out to Vancha in West Van. The back wall of the interior has a painted map of the world’s important tea growing regions - with an emphasis on China -  showcasing the tea traditions present at Van Cha. The stylized map highlights the geography of the six key styles of tea that form the Chinese repertoire: flower, oolong, green, white, black, and pu-erh.

Follow the wellness and Zen path to O-5 TR Rare Tea and Kombucha in Kitsilano. The owner’s ethos: “O stands for our obsession with Origin, traveling the world to build strong bonds with farmers & sourcing rare tea from remote villages. FIVE represents Natureʼs elements: Earth, Water, Wind, Fire and Void. “ The O-5 Tea Bar is welcoming, with Macha and White Tea being their specialty. You can also purchase Kombucha brewing kits for your home.

The Granville Island Tea Company is tucked into the Granville Island market amongst chocolate shops, fish vendors, Lee’s donuts, and fresh produce stands.  Founded in 1999 by Deborah & Mark Mercier, this destination houses 200 unique blends which are stacked on their infamous tea-tin wall, ranging from classic black teas like Creamy Earl Grey to one-of-a-kind mixes like the Rooibos Banana Cupcake. A must-try on your next visit to Granville Island Tea Company is their creamy Masala Chai Tea Latte with cinnamon & cardamom. 

Traditional “High Tea” - made popular with “ladies-who-lunch” - remains a Vancouver ritual. Recently, the young & fashionable have revived this custom. If you are touring by bike, especially if you choose a Zygg Subscription Ebike QX Model for personal use, you will be able to arrive in that flowery frock, with no-sweat. The “step-through” / low middle bar design is comfortable for any attire. 

Source: Secret Garden Tea Company

Secret Garden Tea Company, in Point Grey, was launched in 1995 by Kathy & Erin Wyder, two sister-in-laws who loved old-school tea parties. They have fashioned an Alice In Wonderland vibe with their cozy tearoom. For special occasions or a leisurely catch-up, stay for an afternoon service filled with tiny cakes, croissant sandwiches, scones and fruit tarts, with vegan, gluten- free and nut-free options. You can also order ahead, and pick up your delights to go - perfect for a summer’s cycle & picnic.

Make the trek out to Burnaby, by way of the convenient cycling paths & bike-friendly transit modes, to visit The Audrey Moment Cafe. This gem of a spot also hosts private, tea-focused events & parties.

Not that far from Science World, Cultivate Tea in Mount Pleasant is truly an exalted tea experience. They have an exceptional collection of rare teas, their own line of ceramics, and hold educational, tea-tasting events for their own Tea Club in this exquisite, tranquil venue.

Don’t forget the bubbles! 

Bubble Tea is possibly the most beloved, diverse & fun of all the tea adventures for Vancouverites, especially for university students. Here are the biggies:

Next to the Vancouver Public Library,  Ben Gong Tea Library serves up fantastic Cold, Bubble, Milk Teas and Smoothies.

Mr Mustache Bubble Tea near Richview Park, and Baronness in Kitsilano, are neighbourhood faves.

Teaspoon and Company near the Contemporary Art Gallery,  and Cha Yuan in Yaletown, serve high-end Bubble Tea and also sell bubble kits and loose tea blends to take home.

And, perhaps the most awesome of summer tea treats: T-Go Tea, with a couple locations in Richmond, invented a Premium Matcha Green Tea Latte Blizzard Smoothie, inspired by the famous Taiwanese shaved-ice dessert. Richmond’s expanding bikeways system, makes your journey via ebike a breeze!

For those seeking a sophisticated experience in the evening, saunter into Lotus Whiskey and Tea Lounge at The Parq Hotel, Vancouver. The Parq, and adjacent The Douglas, have teamed up with Zygg to provide hotel guests access to our e-bikes. So, after your day cycling through Stanley Park, circling The Sea Wall, or exploring Jericho Beach, pop in for a Tea Cocktail, like The Mint Julep Canuck, Chai Irishman, or Ketel of Fruit. 

Cheers, everyone! #safecycling

EglintonTOday Complete Street Project Is On The Horizon - Have Your Say!

Eglinton Avenue is one of the most traversed and diverse streets in Toronto. It connects residents to local businesses, amenities, schools, transit and community groups, as it dissects the city - from east to west - across Midtown. The Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail project - the largest transit expansion in Toronto's history and one of the largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects in North America - has been under construction for over a decade. Once finished, it will be invaluable to easing traffic congestion and will provide for a more rapid, green mode of transportation. Key features: 

  • 25 stations and stops along Eglinton Avenue

  • 19 kilometres, with more than 10 kilometres running underground

  • Up to 60% faster than current travel times

  • Link to 54 bus routes, three TTC subway stations and GO line

To view the Stations and Stops on The Eglinton Crosstown (or Line 5), with details on their design & progress, visit The Crosstown’s website.

Credit: Metrolinx

With such a massive undertaking, no wonder the project’s expected date of completion has been extended several times, now likely opening in late 2022 or early 2023. Through this, there has been city-wide frustration. According to The Canadian Automobile Association’s recent survey, Eglinton Avenue East and Eglinton Avenue West, both made the Top Ten Worst Roads In Ontario!

Something’s gotta give! There is hope on the horizon. 

What is The eglintonTOday Complete Street Project?

The City of Toronto is aiming to make travel on Eglinton safer, more welcoming and attractive for everyone, with proposed streetscape improvements & bikeways between Keele Street in the west and Mount Pleasant Road in the east. 

What Do They Mean By A Complete Street?

The eglintonTOday Complete Street Project includes 6 defining, interwoven sectors:

  • Bikeways

Safe and connected cycling infrastructure for all ages & abilities, including cycling tracks, bike share stations & bicycle parking. Terrific for ebikes and cargo-bike travel!

  • Parking and Loading

On-street 24-7 parking & loading provided on one or both sides of Eglinton Avenue.

  • CaféTOand Opportunities for Expanded Patios

Additional space for dining through CaféTO installations & patio extensions to support businesses. 

  • Planters

Unique planting arrangements to reflect distinct areas along the corridor

  • Art Installations

Traffic-box wrapping, murals & other art installations to beautify the corridor & showcase local artists

  • Artistic Curb Extensions

Unique designs & colour combinations placed at key locations to improve pedestrian safety

Now, it’s your turn! Here is a prime chance to express your ideas and raise your concerns:

Virtual Public Meeting #1 is slated for Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 6:30pm to 8:30 pm. This is a virtual public meeting including a presentation & opportunity to provide input. Online Registration is recommended.. To join the meeting by phone, call 416-915-6530 5 minutes before the meeting is set to begin and enter the access code 2451 712 4209  to participate without registration. There is also an Online Public Survey now available until July 31, 2022.

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