Cycling in Waterloo Region

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I'm looking to do the same but more in a starter bike. Does anyone have any recommendations where one could be found? The local bike shops don't seem to have much <$700.

Middle of last summer Black Arrow Cycles had a handful of options in the 500-700 range. I'm not sure if the availability situation is any worse this year, but worth checking there if you haven't.

When I asked on Facebook, I was told that there is currently a bicycle shortage.

For used bikes, you might want to look at https://www.godutch.ca/ for used bikes from the Netherlands.