Call for Board of Directors Members
The board of Bike Winnipeg is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies at our up-coming AGM, August 11th 2020. The board is a working board which oversees the activities of the following committees: Advocacy (& Local Bike Groups) Fundraising Outreach We are seeking board members who are passionate about seeing More People Biking More Often in Winnipeg. Skills in the following areas are desirable, but
Notice of Bike Winnipeg AGM
Bike Winnipeg will be holding our rescheduled Annual General Meeting Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 as an online event, and we are hoping that you can participate with us. Date: Tuesday, August 11thStart Time: 7 pmEnd Time: 9 pmWhere: Webinar – Register in advance for this webinar here: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. As we continue
Group Rides and Covid-19
With Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings lifting, we are happy to announce that Bike Winnipeg will be rebooting our spring/summer/fall rides programs. To help ensure the safety of our ride participants, volunteers, and staff, we will be adhering to social distancing protocol and we ask that everyone maintain a 2m distance between each other at stops and while riding. Sites have been selected to ensure
Bike Winnipeg is Hiring!
Bike Winnipeg is seeking individuals for employment over the summer to help us achieve our vision of a city where every road is safe for cycling, all bike paths are connected, and riding a bike is normal and always fun.
Positions:
– Web Developer
– Volunteer Coordinator
– Event Planner
– Communications Strategist
Remuneration: $18.00/hour, 35 hours/week, 8 weeks.
Application Deadline is June 30th 12:00pm (noon) Central.
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COVID-19 Response
During these extraordinary times, the health and safety, and well-being of you, our staff, our volunteers, and the community in general is our top priority. To that end, we are following the advice of health authorities and government and postponing all in person events until the end of May. We will continue to the monitor the situation and resume our normal activities once the
Winter Bike to Work Day Events
Show your love for biking this Friday, February 14th – Winter Bike to Work Day. People from all over the world will be hoping on their bikes to celebrate the joy of a winter ride, and there will be plenty of ways for you to join in on the fun here in Winnipeg! Bike Winnipeg Pit Stop Drop by our Bike Winnipeg pit stop
Comments on Recommended Design – Wolseley to Downtown Walk/Bike Projects
The City has published a “recommended design” for the Wolseley to Downtown Walk/Bike Project, and is seeking public input through an online survey (open until Feb. 9) and an open house January 29th 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Westminster United Church (745 Westminster Ave). This is an important project for cyclists and pedestrians, please be sure to look at the plans and
Draft Recommendations and Comments – Wolseley to Downtown Walk/Bike Project Preliminary Designs
The Pedestrian and Cycling strategies call for bikeways along Westminster/Young/Balmoral/Granite Way from Dominion to Osborne, and along Wolseley from Omands Creek to Furby. The Wolseley neighbourhood has embraced some of the highest levels of sustainable transportation seen in the city. Residents of the West Broadway neighbourhood have some of the lowest car ownership rates in the city. The residents of these neighbourhoods, and the
Doors Open 2019
This Saturday, May 25th, hop on your bike and explore Winnipeg’s distinct spaces, outstanding architecture and vibrant history with Bike Winnipeg! This casually paced group ride will connect you to a number of free bicycle valet hubs strategically located within a short walk of several featured Doors Open Winnipeg buildings. Park your bike securely with us as you explore the buildings. Group rides will
Safe Position on the Road
Excellent video that illustrates the safety concerns of cyclists using the road, and how the bicyclist’s position on the roadway can dramatically increase or decrease the most common crash types. Designed for training traffic police officers. Law Enforcement: Understanding Cyclists’ Position on the Roadway from CyclingSavvy on Vimeo.