WINNIPEG — On Saturday, June 18, cyclists in Winnipeg will be able to enjoy a weeks worth of events as part of the third consecutive Bike Week — an annual week-long celebration of people riding their bicycles in Winnipeg.
“Winnipeg has a vibrant and thriving cycling community that is enthusiastic about sharing their passion for the sport and advocating for the benefits of human-powered transportation,” Mayor Brian Bowman said in a press release.
“Bike Week events provide a great way for Winnipeggers to get active outdoors to try out our city’s various trails and explore our city.”
Returning events include Community Bike Shop Day, bike yoga, the Moveable Feast, an outdoor spin class and the ninth annual Bike to Work Day — taking place on Friday, June 24 with over 60 city-wide pit stops. New events will involve family rides and a Bike Thru Breakfast on Monday, June 20 from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., where bike riders are invited to visit any of Bike Week Winnipeg’s four Bike Thru Breakfast locations for a grab-and-go breakfast to kick off the week.
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Additionally, there will be several group group and theme rides as well as the opportunity to get help tuning up your bike at local community bike shops.
“We want to build on last year’s success and make this year’s Bike Week Winnipeg as inclusive as possible, so we’re working to host events that will engage with riders of all ages and skill levels,” Dave Elmore, Bike Week Winnipeg’s Project Manager said in a statement. “Bike Week is for everyone.”
Festivities wrap up on Friday, June 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the Bikes and BBQ Party hosted by Half Pints at their new location on the front lawn of the University of Winnipeg.
All Bike Week events are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated on the Bike Week Winnipeg website, where all further information can be found.
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