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Want to learn how to play bike polo? How about discovering Calgary’s hidden swimming holes via a cycling tour? Just looking to understand how to fix your bike? If so, Cyclepalooza is the event for you.

Now in its seventh year, Cyclepalooza (July 14-23)is composed of about 25 bike-themed activities organized by volunteers trying to bring people together through biking and to demonstrate the positive impact cyclists can have on their communities. Initially somewhat overshadowed by Stampede, it’s now in full swing.

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“Cyclepalooza is going really, really good,” said steering committee member Evan Neilsen. “We’ve increased the number of rides and we have a wider variety of events than in previous years.”

On Saturday afternoon, about two dozen people went on a bike tour of southeast Calgary breweries, sampling local ales from Village Brewery, Banded Peak Brewing and Annex Ale Project. On Monday night a group headed out to explore outdoor swimming spots on Calgary’s rivers.