Bike Week Ride - Celebrate Women in your life - June 10, 2023 - 2pm - Assiniboine Park @pattyrollingfree

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor Link to Sign Up:
https://forms.gle/4pmdBQRCvXr22A5j6
Here's the route we'll be taking: google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1KGH4-pBrF0OnIgYRYw9hizhp-g6RmXg&usp=sharing

I’m excited for Bike Week and to celebrate this past year of growth in my active transportation journey I’ve decided to organize a group ride.

If you’ve been following my YoutTube channel, you’ll understand how empowering it is to ride a bike. Did you know that the history of women’s rights has been intrinsically tied to bicycles?

I read an article that in 1895, at the age of 80, suffragist leader Elizabeth Stanton claimed that “the bicycle will inspire women with more courage, self-respect and self-reliance…” Stanton predicted the power of the bicycle in transforming the lives of women, realizing that the independence women were gaining because of this invention would allow for growth in other areas of their character.

From the early days of the suffragette movement to the modern day mom’s taking their kids to school on cargo bikes, this mode of transportation has been crucial to our personal empowerment.

And that’s why I want to celebrate women of all kinds with this ride.

So if you’re a woman, or you identify as a woman OR you simply support the women in your life, then you’re invited to join us.

This will be happening on Saturday, June 10 at 2pm, rain or shine. We will be meeting at 1:30 on the North side of the Cargo Bar, at Assiniboine Park by the Duck Pond. The ride will be approximately 13 Kms and it should take about an hour, at a fairly chill pace.

The route will consist of some protected paths through the park, then the Harte trail and then some pretty calm streets.

The real question is, what are you gonna wear?

If you know me, considering it’s not -30 out there, I’ll probably be wearing a dress, but you can wear a dress, you can wear shorts or pants or even your cycling spandex! Just come on out!

We will not be providing bikes for this ride, so it’s BYOB - Bring your own bike!

After the ride, stick around to meet everyone and have some bevvies at the Cargo Bar.

Please fill out the form in the description just so I have an idea how many people to expect.

And if you can’t make this ride, don’t worry, just watch this space for more group rides coming soon!

Please hit the link in bio to fill out the form just so I have an idea how many people to expect!

And if you can’t make this ride, don’t worry, just watch this space for more group rides coming soon!

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updated 1 year ago

Bike Week Ride - Celebrate Women in your life - June 10, 2023 - 2pm - Assiniboine Park

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-05-23 | Link to Sign Up:
https://forms.gle/4pmdBQRCvXr22A5j6
Here's the route we'll be taking: google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1KGH4-pBrF0OnIgYRYw9hizhp-g6RmXg&usp=sharing

I’m excited for Bike Week and to celebrate this past year of growth in my active transportation journey I’ve decided to organize a group ride.

If you’ve been following my YoutTube channel, you’ll understand how empowering it is to ride a bike. Did you know that the history of women’s rights has been intrinsically tied to bicycles?

I read an article that in 1895, at the age of 80, suffragist leader Elizabeth Stanton claimed that “the bicycle will inspire women with more courage, self-respect and self-reliance…” Stanton predicted the power of the bicycle in transforming the lives of women, realizing that the independence women were gaining because of this invention would allow for growth in other areas of their character.

From the early days of the suffragette movement to the modern day mom’s taking their kids to school on cargo bikes, this mode of transportation has been crucial to our personal empowerment.

And that’s why I want to celebrate women of all kinds with this ride.

So if you’re a woman, or you identify as a woman OR you simply support the women in your life, then you’re invited to join us.

This will be happening on Saturday, June 10 at 2pm, rain or shine. We will be meeting at 1:30 on the North side of the Cargo Bar, at Assiniboine Park by the Duck Pond. The ride will be approximately 13 Kms and it should take about an hour, at a fairly chill pace.

The route will consist of some protected paths through the park, then the Harte trail and then some pretty calm streets.

The real question is, what are you gonna wear?

If you know me, considering it’s not -30 out there, I’ll probably be wearing a dress, but you can wear a dress, you can wear shorts or pants or even your cycling spandex! Just come on out!

We will not be providing bikes for this ride, so it’s BYOB - Bring your own bike!

After the ride, stick around to meet everyone and have some bevvies at the Cargo Bar.

Please fill out the form in the description just so I have an idea how many people to expect.

And if you can’t make this ride, don’t worry, just watch this space for more group rides coming soon!

Please hit the link in bio to fill out the form just so I have an idea how many people to expect!

And if you can’t make this ride, don’t worry, just watch this space for more group rides coming soon!

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Bike Route: From Transcona to Sage Creek via Gravel Roads

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-10-15 | This is another video in a series about #cyclingroutes in #Winnipeg. Follow along with your #indoorcycling. This video is Part 2 of 4 of a long ride we did on a beautiful Sunday. It was on September 1st, 2024. If you would like to know how to get from:
The Forks to the starting point of this ride, please watch the following videos in order:

The Forks to Northeast Pioneers Greenway youtu.be/N0dnRadh86U
Northeast Pioneers Greenway to Transcona: youtu.be/AzAkxuHrEZM

If you’re using this video on the go as a guide through the route, you may use the chapter markers, or download the Google Map below.

If you want to get involved in Bike Advocacy in Winnipeg, or just learn how to bike safely around your neighbourhood check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

Google Map link: google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1i4eTtIcTq2IYPHyrnnKuQfwxXIqx5yM&usp=sharing

All footage was recorded on my
Insta 360 x3 insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X
These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have news and updates on everything bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

00:24 - Start at the Easternmost end of the Transcona Trail
02:26 - Left on the path
02:41 - Left again
02:51 - Right on Milwood Meadow
03:29 - Left on Millbrook Lane
07:13 - Cross Kildare Ave E.
08:52 - Left on Edmund Gale Dr.
09:52 - Right on Ravenhurst
11:40 - Straight at the Roundabout
12:37 - Left on Dugald Rd.
12:59 - Right on James Farm Rd.
18:56 - Right on St. Boniface Rd.
23:32 - Left on Murdoch Rd.
33:46 - Cross Hwy #1 - Fermor
34:31 - Right on Navin Rd.
42:08 - Right on Dawson Rd.
49:38 - Left on Royal Mint Dr.
49:43 - Right on path.
50:55 - Left at the fork
57:14 - Arrive at Sage Creek

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Got ourselves a couple of folding bikes for our trip to Brazil!

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Bike Route: From Northeast Pioneers Greenway to Transcona

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-09-29 | This is another video in a series about #cyclingroutes in #Winnipeg. This video is Part 1 of 4 of an 82 km ride we did on a beautiful Sunday. Please note that the 82 Kilometers was all the way from St James and if you follow the whole series, it won't be quite that long, but it'll take you a few hours. This ride happened on September 1st, 2024. If you would like to know how to get from The Forks to the starting point of this ride, please watch this video here: youtu.be/N0dnRadh86U

If you’re using this video on the go as a guide through the route, you may use the chapter markers, or download the Google Map below.

If you want to get involved in Bike Advocacy in Winnipeg, or just learn how to bike safely around your neighbourhood check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

Google Map link: Some of these new bike lanes are NOT on Google Maps! I’ll see if I can get “my people” to add them but in the mean time, this link should work. google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1R58e_A_gPDYKR6SLjNtY5j9wvTy8A7Y&usp=sharing
All footage was recorded on my
Insta 360 x3 insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X
These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have news and updates on everything bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

NORTHEAST PIONEERS GREENWAY TO TRANSCONA CHAPTER MARKERS
00:24 - Northeast Pioneers Greenway
01:19 - Cosmo Pl.
01:34 - Left on Berlin St.
02:02 - Right on Herbert Ave.
03:20 - Right on Grey St.
03:34 - Left on McCalman Ave.
09:09 - Left on Talbot Ave.
09:22 - Right on Clyde Ave.
10:36 - Left on Panet Rd.
11:22 - Cross Panet Rd.
12:12 - Cross Highway 59
15:41 - Right on Peguis St.
17:29 - Left on Regent Ave W (sidewalk)
18:00 - Left onto Transcona Trail
22:00 - Tanscona Blvd.
22:49 - Turn left
24:18 - Cross Plessis Rd
25:19 - Transcona Museum
28:07 - Hoka St
38:47 - The Perimeter Highway.

Bike Route: From The Forks to Bridgwater using the Blue Line

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-09-23 | Bike Route: From The Forks to Bridgwater using the Blue Line
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This is another video in a series about #cyclingroutes in #Winnipeg. If you have never taken public transit or ride a bike, chances are you have no idea this route exists. You can go from downtown Winnipeg to the University of Manitoba and Bridgwater without going into traffic. The beginning is the only tricky part, but that’s why we have this video for you.

If you’re using this video on the go as a guide through the route, you may use the chapter markers, or download the Google Map below.

If you want to get involved in Bike Advocacy in Winnipeg, or just learn how to bike safely around your neighbourhood check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

Google Map link: google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1THm_XIolipK2MzTGThNdKH6HO1NGJQM&usp=sharing
All footage was recorded on my
Insta 360 x3 insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X
These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have news and updates on everything bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

THE FORKS TO BRIDGWATER CHAPTER MARKERS
00:34 - Main at Assiniboine
02:08 - Stradbrook Ave
07:43 - Exit the path
08:03 - Glasgow
08:16 - Left on Osborne St
08:32 - Right on Woodward Ave.
08:57 - Enter the path
09:13 - Brandon Ave
09:53 - Left at VIA Rail
10:24 - Backlane
11:16 - Blue Line entrance
11:49 - Turn right
13:48 - Jubilee Station
14:00 - Turn right toward U of M
17:16 - Beaumont Station
19:02 - Seel Station
20:00 - Mount McGillivray
21:32 - Clarence Station
23:04 - Chevrier Station
23:24 - Left on Chevrier
24:15 - Right on Hudson St.
24:54 - Back on the Path
26:48 - Right at Plaza Station
27:11 - Left on the path
28:14 - Right on the path
28:48 - Left on Awasisak Meskanow
32:39 - Cross Waverley
36:10 - Kenaston
38:45 - North Town Road

BIKE ROUTE: SHORTCUT WOLSELEY TO BOURKEVALE

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-09-14 | Bike Route: From Wolseley to Bourkevale - SHORTCUT
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This is another video in a series about #cyclingroutes in #Winnipeg. Many people don’t know how to get from Wolseley Ave to Bourkevale Community Centre without ever going up to Portage Ave. We learned this trick by following another cyclist one day. It’s super handy and mostly away from cars.

If you’re using this video on the go as a guide through the route, you may use the chapter markers, or download the Google Map below.

If you want to get involved in Bike Advocacy in Winnipeg, or just learn how to bike safely around your neighbourhood check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

Google Map link: google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1tA6FE6jDEsyP1tRGF9Hn4JY8OvH82cA&usp=sharing
All footage was recorded on my
Insta 360 x3 insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X
These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have news and updates on everything bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

WOLSELEY TO BOURKEVALE CHAPTER MARKERS:
00:16 - Start
00:55 - Wolseley Ave W.
01:37 - Under Route 90
02:22 - Herzing College Parking Lot
02:54 - Turn left on Riverbend Cres.
03:45 - Sneaky Path on the left.
04:01 - Jae Eadie Park
04:20 - Turn left on Parkside Dr.
06:40 - Bourkevale Community Centre
07:51 - Bruce Park

Kildonan Park to The Forks via Kildonan Drive

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-09-13 | Bike Route: From Kildonan Park to The Forks via Kildonan Drive
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This is another video in a series about #cyclingroutes in #Winnipeg. Today we will go from Waterfront Drive to Kildonan Park using the North Winnipeg Parkway, which runs through the neighbourhoods of Point Douglas, St Johns and the Neighbourhood Greenway of Scotia St.

This also involves sidewalk riding because some stretches have no safe bike infrastructure, and there are some trails without lighting, so please use caution.

If you’re using this video on the go as a guide through the route, you may use the chapter markers, or download the Google Map below.

If you want to get involved in Bike Advocacy in Winnipeg, or just learn how to bike safely around your neighbourhood check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

Google Map link: google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1oXq5RWoQzvHkelZmURQG_ltpIR769h4&usp=sharing
All footage was recorded on my
Insta 360 x3 insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X
These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have news and updates on everything bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

KILDONAN PARK TO THE FORKS CHAPTER MARKERS:
00:21 - Start
03:00 - Chief Peguis Trail
03:32 - Eastbound on Bridge
05:53 - Whellams Apartments
06:43 - Turn left at the fork
07:49 - Kildonan Drive
08:07 - Keep straight
08:18 - Bergen’s Cutoff
09:13 - Exit Bergen’s Cutoff
13:52 - Fraser’s Grove
18:12 - Turn left, then right again.
20:52 - Turn right on Henderson Hwy.
21:31 - Cross Henderson
23:17 - Right on Brazier st.
24:06 - Right on Donalda
24:28 - Left on Brazier
28:25 - Cross Johnson Ave W.
32:12 - Right on shared sidewalk
32:34 - Left on ped/cycle bridge
33:53 - Right on Annabella
35:50 - Cross Higgins Ave.
36:14 - Take the river path
37:42 - Left on Waterfront Dr.
43:35 - Take path on the left to cross under Provencher Bridge.
44:38 - The Forks

BIKE ROUTE: WATERFRONT TO KILDONAN PARK VIA NORTH WINNIPEG PARKWAY

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-09-07 | Bike Route: From Waterfront Drive to Kildonan Park using the North Winnipeg Parkway.
I HAVE TURNED OFF COMMENTS ON THIS VIDEO because I was getting a lot of comments about the unhoused community. I always tell people to use discretion when following my bike routes and the reason I make these videos is to show exactly what it looks like so that people can make their own decisions. I personally feel safer going through an encampment then being on the road with careless drivers. But as a woman, there are many times I feel unsafe so I understand. These days I feel more unsafe in my comments section than on the road. It’s amazing isn’t it? Anonymity breeds bravery.
This is another video in a series about #cyclingroutes in #Winnipeg. Today we will go from Waterfront Drive to Kildonan Park using the North Winnipeg Parkway, which runs through the neighbourhoods of Point Douglas, St Johns and the Neighbourhood Greenway of Scotia St.

This also involves sidewalk riding because some stretches have no safe bike infrastructure, and there are some trails without lighting, so please use caution.

If you’re using this video on the go as a guide through the route, you may use the chapter markers, or download the Google Map below.

If you want to get involved in Bike Advocacy in Winnipeg, or just learn how to bike safely around your neighbourhood check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

Google Map link: google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1P21Ye5kIkVvyx0LDrE1i_KdHbWF9jQA&usp=sharing

All footage was recorded on my
Insta 360 x3 insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X
These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have news and updates on everything bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

WATERFRONT DRIVE TO KILDONAN PARK CHAPTER MARKERS:

00:34 - Starting at Waterfront & Bannatyne
02:56 - Just past the roundabout, take a right into the path
03:53 - At the end of the path, take a left onto Anabella
04:32 - Keep going straight on Anabella till the end.
05:51 - Make a left on Rover.
07:10 - At the end of Rover, take the path through Michelle Jean park
08:15 - Keep going straight on the path between the houses
08:53 - Take a left at the fork
09:17 - Go straight on Burrows Ave
09:39 - Take the path on the right between the houses.
09:49 - Keep going straight.
10:00 - Straight into Aberdeen playground.
10:14 - Take the right side of the path.
10:28 - Don’t do what I did, take a left instead.
10:46 - The path
11:19 - Crossing Main St. 0/10 do not recommend.
13:15 - Go through the parking lot at Main and Redwood
13:40 - Take the sidewalk on your right for a short stretch
13:56 - Turn right into St John’s Park.
15:08 - Exit the park onto St. Cross St.
17:10 - Turn right at Bannerman Ave.
19:08 - Follow Matheson Ave E back to Scotia St.
19:17 - Turn right on Scotia St.
23:27 - Turn left on Forrest Ave.
23:50 - Turn right on Marymound Ave.
24:14 - Turn right on Leila Ave.
25:13 - Turn left on Scotia St.

The Bike Community in Winnipeg - IDAHO STOP - CIVIL OBEDIENCE, MALICIOUS COMPLIANCE

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-08-24 | On August 22nd the Bike Community in Winnipeg organized a demonstration of what it looks like when we do what drivers often ask of us saying we should stop at all stop signs.

@Shifter_Cycling has a great video explaining the Idaho Stop, so please watch it here: youtu.be/wLnsmQOlHkw?si=zLD36vVoBCkMsmhY

For anyone wanting to know more details about the media release, media coverage and all pdf documents of the media release and policy changes proposed to the province of Manitoba, go to pattybikes.com/blog/idaho-stop-demonstration

A close pass with a driver prompts an unscripted rant from this female cyclist.

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-08-21 | Today I had a close pass from a driver, and I decided to post this video in response. It's completely unscripted and there's a little ugly crying in there. Sorry, not sorry.

I love riding my bike.

ps. How many bikes do you have?

If you want to get involved in Bike Advocacy in Winnipeg, or just learn how to bike safely around your neighbourhood check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

All footage was recorded on my
Insta 360 x3 insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X
These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have news and updates on everything bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

Bike Route: From IKEA to McGillivray and Kenaston via Fort Whyte Alive

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-08-19 | Another video in a series about #cyclingroutes in #Winnipeg. Today we explore the path through Fort Whyte Alive. This can be a relaxing way to go from Sterling Lyon to Kenaston while avoiding car traffic. However, it’s not always an available option, because it depends on park hours.

This also involves sidewalk riding because some stretches have no safe bike infrastructure, but there is no interaction with traffic for the most part. This also features the brand-new crossing light at McGillivray and Brady Rd.

You may use the chapter markers below if you’re using this video on the go as a guide through the route or download the Google Map below.

If you want to get involved in Bike Advocacy in Winnipeg, or just learn how to bike safely around your neighbourhood check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

Google Map link: google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1lBk1bYy6TEXjhMqEe8d0jCH4GdGAfeU&usp=sharing

All footage was recorded on my
Insta 360 x3 insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X
These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have news and updates on everything bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

IKEA TO MCGILLIVRAY VIA FORT WHYTE LIVE - CHAPTER MARKERS

00:05 - Please read this part, Brenda. I don’t stop at stop signs.
00:32 - Intro
02:41 - Go straight at the roundabout
06:03 - Turn left onto the gravel path
16:51 - Turn left at the TIPI
17:58 - Make a left at the main Fort Whyte entrance
18:10 - Stay right at the fork
18:42 - Take the Lakeside Trail
19:52 - Continue on the right - Lakeside Trail
23:08 - Cross McGillivray at Brady Rd.
29:09 - Turn right to join the Kenaston MUP
33:54 - Cross at Brady Rd. to get back to Fort Whyte Alive
39:16 - Turn right at the TIPI
43:51 - Alternate exit
46:05 - Enter the parking lot to get back to IKEA
49:00 - Arrival at IKEA
49:03 - What happens when you turn right at the TIPI instead

BIKE ROUTES: Painted Bridges of the Seine - How to ride your bike there safely.

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-08-15 | Bike Route: Touring the Painted Bridges of the Seine River in Winnipeg with Charles Burchill. (@ExploringWinnipeg )

Another video in a series about #cyclingroutes in #Winnipeg. Today we explore the Painted Bridges of the Seine with Charles, who discovered the many safe ways to get around #Winnipeg by #bicycle. Charles is also a #wintercyclist and we got to chat about that a little during our ride. Nobody wants to talk about #wintercycling yet, but he gives great tips here.
You will also learn about the beautiful route from the southeast side of Winnipeg to Whittier Park. If you haven’t done this ride yet, I hope this video will help make you confident enough to try it.

You may use the chapter markers below if you’re using this video on the go as a guide through the route or download the Google Map below.

If you want to get involved in Bike Advocacy in Winnipeg or learn how to bike safely around your neighbourhood check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

All footage was recorded on my
Insta 360 x3 insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X
These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have news and updates on everything bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.
Download the map here: google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1odx7nb0Ep0Z3JgzlUJ5zgR0VQy52-DM&usp=sharing

PAINTED BRIDGES OF THE SEINE - CHAPTER MARKERS

00:23 - Intro
01:10 - Starting Bridge - John Bruce Park - instagram.com/takashi.iwasaki.art
03:50 - T Junction - Abinojii Mikanah path
05:13 - Crossing Shorehill and entering Culloden Rd. (hint: it’s a path)
06:34 Straight onto Farnham Rd.
07:15 - Turn left on Cherwell Rd.
07:30 - Turn right on Bluewater Cres.
07:49 - The first Sly Fox way as coined by Charles’ sister Eileen
08:48 - Cross onto Pebble Beach Rd.
10:43 - Left on Royal Salinger Rd.
12:24 - Left on Niakwa Rd.
13:54 - Niakwa Bridge - instagram.com/k_sheppard.art
15:12 - After the underpass, turn right
15:59 - Design by instagram.com/iron_buddha
18:51 - Turn left onto the Archibald St. MUP
26:21 - Turn left on Guibault St.
27:38 - Follow the back lane onto Evans Ave.
29:13 Turn left on Tremblay St.
30:09 - Follow the narrow path onto the bridge
30:29 - Tremblay Bridge instagram.com/velo365
31:01 - Continue on the path just past the bridge
31:48 Turn right on Youville St.
32:09 - Turn left on Eugenie St.
32:54 - Cross Des Meurons at the Crosswalk
33:29 - Turn right on Enfield Cres.
32:39 - Cross Marion St and keep going straight
35:52 - Cross Goulet St and keep going straight
39:31 - Cross Provencher Blvd.
40:02 - Turn right on Dumoulin St.
40:44 - Turn left on Thibault St.
41:12 - Turn right into Lagimodiere-Gaboury Heritage Park
41:59 - The Voyageur Bridge instagram.com/4two_design
42:41 - Bye, Charles!

Safety Briefing

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-07-24 | If you’re coming to one of our group rides, you need to know this before you ride. Sometimes it’s a little hard to hear on-site, so we thought we would record it for you to watch beforehand. This is also handy because if you’ve never been on one of our group rides, it’ll give you a good idea of what they’re like.
Special thanks to Ian McCausland (video) and Julia. I want to take a moment to bring attention to this force of nature. Julia chairs the Outreach and Education Committee and is committed to getting more people on bikes. You will always see her in our group rides with her cute dog, Willow. We’re so lucky to have Julia as a Board Director and though this is her last year on the Board, she will continue to chair her committee and undoubtedly keep showing up to help marshal the group rides. Julia lives car-free and gets around year-round, mostly on her bike. If you see her around, make sure to say hi. Her personality is as infectious as her smile!

Bike Route: From St James to Waterfront - via Yellow Ribbon Greenway, St Matthews and Downtown.

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-07-22 | Another video in a series about #cyclingroutes in #Winnipeg. These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have news and updates on everything bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

This video will show how we get from St James to Waterfront via St Matthews and the downtown bike network. This ride is shown in real time, but we use #e-bikes, so our timing might differ from yours, though our bikes are limited to 30 Km/h. You may use the chapter markers below if you’re using this video on the go as a guide through the route.

This ride is rated Intermediate because there are some painted bike lanes. Hopefully, this video will help you feel more confident taking painted lanes and using the #downtown Winnipeg #bikenetwork.

View it on Google Maps here: google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1chdJ5IGp_LKyrXQGuDFH0hduOfFh7Vs&usp=sharing

If you want to get involved in Bike Advocacy in Winnipeg, or just learn how to bike safely around your neighbourhood check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

All footage was recorded on my
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ST JAMES TO WATERFRONT VIA YELLOW RIBBON AND ST. MATTHEWS - CHAPTER MARKERS

00:51 - Yellow Ribbon Greenway at Hamilton and Silver
02:41 - Crossing the Silver/Sturgeon roundabout
04:28 - Living Prairie Musem
06:23 - Moray St crosswalk
07:54 - Whytewold Rd.
10:46 - Air Force Way/ Sharp Blvd.
15:35 - Ferry Rd/ St Matthews Ave
17:40 - Century St.
18:37 - St James St.
19:25 - Empress St.
20:51 - Valour Rd
21:40 - Erin St.
23:54 - Burnell St.
24:20 - Arlington St.
25:48 - Maryland St.
26:19 - Sherbrook St.
27:08 - Ellice Ave.
28:14 - Sargent Ave
29:32 - Cumberland Ave
30:21 - McDermot Ave.
31:32 - Isabel St.
32:50 - Hargrave St.
34:34 - Rorie St.

Bike Route: From The Forks to North Kildonan via St Boniface

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-07-20 | Another video in a series about cycling routes in Winnipeg. These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have news and updates on everything bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

This video will show how we get from The Forks to Elmwood/North Kildonan through St. Boniface, using some quiet neighbourhood streets. This ride is shown in real time. You may use the chapter markers below if you’re using this video on the go as a guide through the route.

Here's a google map of the route: google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1JhxnQ0rgvTSdFnyQCdnoJ75_SjC9X-k&usp=sharing

This ride is rated Beginner+ because we take some quiet roads - not all beginners are comfortable riding a bike on the road. Hopefully, this video will help you feel like it’s possible. I also ride on the sidewalk for a couple of blocks because this connection still SUCKS THE BAG! It’s slowly getting better but, MY WORD, how old will I be when this finally happens?

The artist working on the painted bridge is Jonato (instagram.com/4two_design/). I’ll be doing a tour of all painted bridges in Winnipeg next weekend and we’ll get you some fun shots of the finished projects.

If you want to get involved in Bike Advocacy in Winnipeg, or just learn how to bike safely around your neighbourhood check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

All footage was recorded on my
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FORKS TO NK VIA ST. B - Chapter Markers

1:02 - Take Esplanade Riel ped/cycle bridge going East
2:00 - Cross Tache Ave. and turn left at the lights
2:40 - Follow Tache Ave. going North to Notre Dame
3:07 - Turn right on Notre Dame
5:33 - Go straight over the train tracks and make a right onto the path
6:30 - Going over the painted bridge
7:25 - Continue straight on Notre Dame
7:59 - Turn left on La Fleche St.
9:19 - Turn right on La Verendrye St.
8:48 - Hit the beg button to cross Archibald
9:11 - Take the crappy sidewalk on the East side of Archibald
10:56 - Make a sharp U-turn to get onto the new path
13:01 - Continue on Northeast Pioneers Greenway - you can go all the way to Birds Hill Park

How much is a life worth? The cost of a broken network.

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-07-10 | This video talks about a cyclist’s death and some of the facts may be triggering to anyone who’s had a close call with a driver.
Links to articles about Rob’s death and the organized sit-in: pattybikes.com/blog/how-much-is-a-human-life-worth
Information about the Ghost Bike Ride: pattybikes.com/events/rob-jenner-memorial-ghost-bike-ride
To connect with Winnipeg’s advocacy group, check out Bike Winnipeg at bikewinnipeg.ca/.
Connect with your local bike groups to find out what bike infrastructure is coming up in your neighbourhood. bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/local-bike-groups
Find a Bicycle Mayor in your city: bycs.org/bicycle-mayor/find
Subscribe to this channel to help support more videos like this. Go to my website at www.pattybikes.com and Contact Me - sign up for my newsletter.

Bike Route: Short version of Ikea to Bridgwater

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-07-03 | This is the short version of the Ikea to Bridgwater video in a series about cycling routes in Winnipeg. These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have News and Updates on all things bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

This video will show you how we get from Ikea to Bridgwater. You must be a fairly confident cyclist to use this route, as it includes some shoulder riding on a busy freeway. This video shows a more condensed version of the ride. For the full-length video of the ride, check out youtu.be/33ajZ52K000.

If you want to get involved in Winnipeg, check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

All footage was recorded on my
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00:38 Crossing Sterling Lyon - Southbound on Kenaston MUP
01:19 From IKEA to industrial park - avoiding Kenaston
01:40 Turn right into Enterprise Dr. (taking the industrial park to avoid taking the shoulder)
01:46 Left on Nature Park Way
02:04 Turn left on Commerce Dr.
02:40 Turn right on Kenaston and take the shoulder.
02:23 Take the path just past the tracks into the JOEY parking lot.
02:36 Turn left at the first stop sign (WOK BOX)
02:50 Go straight through to the next parking lot.
03:16 Take the path on your left before the sign.
03:27 Crossing McGillivray.
03:46 Crossing Scurfield Blvd.
15:03 Stay right at the fork

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BIKE ROUTE: IKEA to Bridgwater using Kenaston - missing safe infrastructure

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-07-03 | This is the first video in a series about cycling routes in Winnipeg. These routes are a combination of things we’ve tried on our own and some advice we have gotten from people in the know. My website at pattybikes.com will have News and Updates on all things bike-related. Sign up for my newsletter by filling out the Contact form.

This video will show you how we get from Ikea to Bridgwater. You must be a fairly confident cyclist to use this route, as it includes some shoulder riding on a busy freeway. This video shows the full length of the ride, minus the long wait at the lights. For a more condensed version, check out the other video.

If you want to get involved in Winnipeg, check out Bike Winnipeg at www.bikewinnipeg.ca. For only $20/year you can help us advocate for safer bike infrastructure. As a bonus, you will receive discounts at many local bike shops. Join here: bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

All footage was recorded on my
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Kenaston: LONG FORMAT

00:50 Crossing Sterling Lyon - Southbound on Kenaston MUP
02:21 From IKEA to industrial park - avoiding Kenaston
03:15 Turn right into Enterprise Dr. (taking the industrial park to avoid taking the shoulder)
03:41 Left on Nature Park Way
04:58 Keep going straight into the parking lot
05:50 Turn left on Commerce Dr.
06:18 Turn right on Kenaston and take the shoulder.
06:55 Take the path just past the tracks into the JOEY parking lot.
08:13 Turn left at the first stop sign (WOK BOX)
08:27 Go straight through to the next parking lot.
09:59 Take the path on your left before the sign.
10:25 Crossing McGillivray.
12:26 Crossing Scurfield Blvd.
14:34 Stay right at the fork

Bike Winnipeg AGM

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-04-17 | 2024 AGM

This Brazilian woman rode her bike in a Winnipeg winter!! All winter! Happy First Day of Spring!

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We don’t want to be on the road either #wintercycling

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You can dress for cold but you can’t dress for bad maintenance!

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My presentation at the 2024 Cycling Congress

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-02-27 | I participated in a panel presentation of women winter cyclists at the Winter Cycling Congress in Edmonton - 2024. This is my presentation.

Here I tell you my journey of becoming a winter cyclist at the age of 49.

Tom's YouTube channel is @Shifter_Cycling

Tell me your story!

Send me your questions about #wintercycling

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What happens when critical mass and political will work together? Avenida Paulista.

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Winter cycling in Winnipeg, Manitoba #winteractivities #wintercycling

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-01-18 | Winter cycling in Winnipeg, MB

Get outside. Tips for #wintercycling #everydaycycling #bikecommuting

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-01-18 | The best way to become a winter cyclist is to be an everyday cyclist and use your bike for everything, from getting groceries to going to work

Today is a perfect day to try riding your bike. #wintercycling #ebike #snow #winteractivities

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2024-01-18 | Today is a perfect day to get out there and try #wintercycling. It’s only -8 and there’s no snow on the ground. It’s not actually winter cycling but it’ll help you get ready for when the good stuff comes around. You don’t need special equipment or clothes.

Winter cycling is about adaptability

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-12-15 | Ya gotta adapt because your body gets used to the cold and you end up needing less layers! Also this cozy cozy marshmallow suit is WINNING WINTER CYCLING!
Make sure to check out Winter Cycling 101 - Defrosting the Myth with me as your host. Guests include Tom Babin Pekka Tahkola and Oh The Urbanity!

This is being presented by @bikewinnipeg and sponsored by @bikesandbeyond and @plain.bicycle

Como me visto pra andar de bike no inverno do Canadá.

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-12-15 | Para meus amigos brasileiros: como eu faço pra superar a maior barreira do ciclismo no inverno canadense: a barreira psicológica

The most unexpected benefit of winter cycling

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-12-15 | The other day before I left work, Ian told me to make sure to run the Insta 360 camera because the trees are gorgeous! It’s such a warm winter so far.

Here are some of my thoughts on winter cycling. When I read Tom Babin’s book Frostbike and I read this quote, my heart swelled because he helped me put into words what happened when I started riding my bike in winter.

Thank you to everyone who reaches out and who helps me on this journey. Thank you mostly to my partner, Ian who always thinks there’s nothing I can’t do.

Giving Tuesday - Why should you donate to Bike Winnipeg

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-11-28 | Click here to make your contribution. The first $1,000 in donations will be generously matched by HTFC Planning & Design.

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Winter Cycling 101 - Defrosting the Myth

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-11-27 | We are so thrilled to host this conversation about Winter Cycling on November 26 at 2:00 pm. Whether you’re a seasoned Winter Bike Person, just starting out, or simply want to see what it’s all about, we think you’ll enjoy this conversation happening online. Yes, you can sit back, relax, and join in from the comfort of your own home.

Panelist bios are below but I wanted to share some links to the ones that have YouTube channels:
Tom Babin - @Shifter_Cycling
Jasmine and Patrick - @OhTheUrbanity
Pekka Tahkola - @PekkaTahkola

Thank you to our sponsors:
Bikes and Beyond - www.bikesandbeyond.ca
Plain Bicycle - www.plainbicycle.org

Make sure to join us at Bike Winnipeg as a member - www.bikewinnipeg.ca

Come with us to the Winter Cycling Congress in Edmonton - yegcyclingcongress.ca

The goal of this conversation is to demystify riding your bike in winter by hearing the experiences of cyclists who do it on a daily basis. We will have an opportunity for you to ask questions as well.

Ring the bell to be notified, but make sure to also put it in your Calendar!

Now let’s meet our panelists:

Tom Babin – Panelist

Tom is an award-winning author and journalist who has written about cycling for years. He is the author of Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling, a bestselling exploration of getting around on two wheels throughout the year. He has delivered speeches about cycling around the world, and is often in the media addressing issues related to cycling. For several years, he wrote the Pedal blog for the Calgary Herald. He lives in Calgary.

Tom’s YouTube channel, Shifter, is an inspiration for all of us, bike folks.

Pekka Tahkola – Panelist

Pekka lives in Oulu, Finland, is a cycling coordinator, urban planner & wellbeing engineer, who hopes to spread to word about what is possible. It’s not about the cold – it’s about the infrastructure and maintenance.

Pekka’s YouTube channel contains some of the best winter cycling videos from all over the world.

Patrick and Jasmine – Panelists

Patrick and Jasmine run the YouTube channel “Oh The Urbanity!“, where they take a look at urban housing and transportation from a data-driven lens and share their experiences with active and public transportation. Basically, they spend a lot of time walking, biking, looking at maps, and filming.

They currently live in Montreal

Merrill Grant – Panelist

Merrill is the program manager at The WRENCH in Winnipeg. She has been bike commuting for 20 years, and winter riding for about 15 of those. She keeps herself busy in the winter with curling, snowshoeing and skating on the river!

Patty Wiens – host and moderator

Patty is Bike Winnipeg’s in-house newsletter editor. She has been described as “Brazilian when it’s convenient”, and it’s never more convenient than when she brags about bike commuting in winter. When researching how to ride her bike in winter, she didn’t find a lot of information online provided by women for women (specially as a 50-year old), so she and her partner, Ian, decided to start a YouTube channel.

Patty is also on the Board of Bike Winnipeg

YouTube LIVE event announcement: November 26 at 2:00 pm right here: Winter Cycling 101

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GET READY FOR WINTER CYCLING 101 - YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM EVENT

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-11-19 | We are so thrilled to host this conversation about Winter Cycling on November 26 at 2:00 pm. Whether you’re a seasoned Winter Bike Person, just starting out or simply want to see what it’s all about, we think you’ll enjoy this conversation happening online. Yes, you can sit back, relax and join in from the comfort of your own hearth.
We were able to secure some pretty big names from Finland, Calgary, Montreal and even from right here in Winnipeg. Read their biographies below.
The goal of this conversation is to demystify riding your bike in winter by hearing the experiences of cyclists who do it on a daily basis. We will have an opportunity for you to ask questions as well.
Now let’s meet our panelists:

Tom Babin – Panelist - @Shifter_Cycling
Tom is an award-winning author and journalist who has written about cycling for years. He is the author of Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling, a bestselling exploration of getting around on two wheels throughout the year. He has delivered speeches about cycling around the world, and is often in the media addressing issues related to cycling. For several years, he wrote the Pedal blog for the Calgary Herald. He lives in Calgary.
Tom’s YouTube channel, Shifter, is an inspiration for all of us, bike folks.

Pekka Tahkola – Panelist - @PekkaTahkola
Pekka lives in Oulu, Finland, is a cycling coordinator, urban planner & wellbeing engineer, who hopes to spread to word about what is possible. It’s not about the cold – it’s about the infrastructure and maintenance.
Pekka’s YouTube channel contains some of the best winter cycling videos from all over the world.

Patrick and Jasmine – Panelists - @OhTheUrbanity
Patrick and Jasmine run the YouTube channel “Oh The Urbanity!“, where they take a look at urban housing and transportation from a data-driven lens and share their experiences with active and public transportation. Basically, they spend a lot of time walking, biking, looking at maps, and filming.
They currently live in Montreal

Merrill Grant – Panelist
Merrill is the program manager at The WRENCH in Winnipeg. She has been bike commuting for 20 years, and winter riding for about 15 of those. She keeps herself busy in the winter with curling, snowshoeing and skating on the river!

Julia Schroeder – Panelist
Julia works full-time as a grade one/two teacher in Winnipeg, and commutes primarily by bike year-round. She has been volunteering with Bike Winnipeg since 2017, has been a member of the board since 2019, and has chaired the Outreach & Education committee since 2021.
Julia is also the secretary for the Glenelm Neighbourhood Association and member of her neighbourhood gardening club. As a queer woman, Julia believes in the importance of building community and creating a just, equitable future for all in the midst of the climate and social crises we face today.

Patty Wiens – host and moderator
Patty is Bike Winnipeg’s in-house newsletter editor. She has been described as “Brazilian when it’s convenient”, and it’s never more convenient than when she brags about bike commuting in winter. When researching how to ride her bike in winter, she didn’t find a lot of information online provided by women for women (specially as a 50-year old), so she and her partner, Ian, decided to start a YouTube channel.
Patty is also on the Board of Bike Winnipeg.

Patty - Brazilian Lost in the Sub Arctic Live Stream

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How to change the tires on a Mid Drive, Carbon Belt E-Bike

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-10-30 | I changed my Mid-Drive, Carbon Belt e-bike tires this week and it was way easier than I thought. I decided to make a video about it when we changed Ian’s bike tires because there isn’t a lot of information out there on how to do it yourself.

This will be useful if you get a flat tire or if you want to switch over between your regular tires and your winter or studded ones.

Our e-bikes are TuffHill e-bikes, designed in Calgary, Canada, and built to be used year-round, even in harsh winters. Check them out here: tuffhillebikes.com/shop

Tools needed: Tire lever, 16mm wrench, and a tire pump.
Tires: Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro 27.5 x2.25 - you can also buy them from here in Canada: tuffhillebikes.com/product-page/schwalbe-ice-spiker-pro-27-5-x2-25 or your local bike shop.

I used a yoga pillow to prop up the front of the bike, but you can use any pillow or blocks or just a blanket on the floor so that you don’t scratch up your controls.

I made a little mistake when I reconnected all the cables, but I’ll talk about it in the video and explain to you what I did wrong so that you don’t do the same.

We love our TuffHill e-bikes and highly recommend them, especially if you live in Canada. Our video review of the bikes is here: youtu.be/u0bSTy8z29E

I also made a video talking about how I get dressed to handle riding my bike in winter and I have a link to all the products I use here: youtu.be/Mz8fTE1PqVM

I was a guest on BikeTalk podcast and talked about Critical Mass and how we need to claim our space on the roads. You can listen to it here: on.soundcloud.com/XYXa9

Amazon link for #djimic
Canada: amzn.to/421P2Og
In the US: amzn.to/3ntiiOS

The outdoor parts of this video were shot on my Insta 360 x3 and if you’d like to get one, I highly recommend it, especially for cold weather as the battery lasts over an hour in -30C and the image quality is perfect for capturing those pesky license plates! Get yours here: and get some free accessories. insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X

If you’re in Winnipeg, make sure to join Bike Winnipeg. It’s a great community, that advocates for better cycling conditions for everyone. It’s only $20/year and you get a ton of discounts at local bike shops. Check it out here:

bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

#djimic #cyclingvideos #ebikelife #winnipeg

The Wrench is Western Canadas Largest Community Bike Shop

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-10-10 | Go to thewrench.ca for more information.

The WRENCH is a charitable non-profit that operates the largest and best-equipped community bike shop in western Canada and is an international leader in community bike programming.

Since 2010 the WRENCH has utilized volunteer labour and bike parts reclaimed from the waste stream to create community bike programming aimed at educating youth, empowering volunteers, and providing people with affordable, sustainable active transportation options.

About The WRENCH
Message from the Director
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported our mission and shared our vision for a
more sustainable, inclusive, and bike-friendly Winnipeg. Your support enables us to continue our work and create lasting change in our community. Together, we are building a brighter, greener, and healthier future for all. We are proud to be a positive force for change and look forward to a productive 2023.

Lucas Stewart

E-Bike Review: TuffHill E-bikes - Made for Canada - Mid Drive and Carbon Belt - Coupon Code

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-08-20 | Earlier this summer we put it out there on Twitter that we would be driving through Calgary, and Sean Tuff, one of the owners of Tuff Hill E-bikes, reached out and asked if we wanted to get a tour of Calgary’s bike paths on a TuffHill bike. So we thought it would be great to ride it and do a little video review!

Check out this video for my review and a COUPON CODE to get $200 off until September 15, 2023.

Go to tuffhillebikes.com/shop
00:00 - Intro
01:19 - Interview with Sean
16:48 - My thoughts on the bike

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#ebike #ebikelife #winnipeg

This video was shot on my Insta 360 x3 and if you’d like to get one, I highly recommend it, especially for cold weather as the battery lasts over an hour in -30C and the image quality is perfect for capturing those pesky license plates! Get yours here: and get some free accessories. insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X

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Bike For The Future - Elmwood - June 24 2023

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Walter talks about how getting an e-bike changed his life by improving his health.

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-06-24 | Walter is a Wild Life photographer in Winnipeg (wpotrebkaphotography.com) and he was having a lot of trouble with his mobility due to having a bad knee. Watch this video as he tells the story of how getting an e-bike allowed him to move better, lose weight and improve his quality of life.

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#ebike #ebikelife #winnipeg

This video was shot on my Insta 360 x3 and if you’d like to get one, I highly recommend it, especially for cold weather as the battery lasts over an hour in -30C and the image quality is perfect for capturing those pesky license plates! Get yours here: and get some free accessories. insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X

Bike Bus - Having fun getting the kids to school on bikes

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-06-20 | When my friend asked me to make a video of their newly organized Bike Bus on Friday, I jumped at the opportunity. This is such a great habit to get into for kids and a great way to get them off to school safely.

This video was shot on my Insta 360 x3 and if you’d like to get one, I highly recommend it, especially for cold weather as the battery lasts over an hour in -30C and the image quality is perfect for capturing those pesky license plates! Get yours here: and get some free accessories. insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X

Riding a bike makes you feel like a kid again. #cycling #winnipeg #electricbicycle #ebike

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I take my friend for a ride on an e-bike to see what she thinks of it. Spoiler Alert: shes hooked.

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-06-06 | My friend Jill @TheSkateOutdoors wanted to try our e-bikes to see if she would like one. Jill doesn't think that she needs an e-bike but after riding it, she considers the benefit and the freedom that an e-bike would bring to her daily life and commute.

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If you’re in Canada and you want to get a RadPower Bike, use this link to get $50 off your e-bike purchase: http://rwrd.io/edowqbk?c, In the US, use the code PBOGERAD.

This video was shot on my Insta 360 x3 and if you’d like to get one, I highly recommend it, especially for cold weather as the battery lasts over an hour in -30C and the image quality is perfect for capturing those pesky license plates! Get yours here: and get some free accessories. insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X

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Getting your groceries on an e-bike is easy and extra fun.

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-05-29 | Follow me on
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If you’re in Canada and you want to get a RadPower Bike, use this link to get $50 off your e-bike purchase: http://rwrd.io/edowqbk?c, In the US, use the code PBOGERAD.

This video was shot on my Insta 360 x3 and if you’d like to get one, I highly recommend it, especially for cold weather as the battery lasts over an hour in -30C and the image quality is perfect for capturing those pesky license plates! Get yours here: and get some free accessories. insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1XWHAT IS BIKE JAM?

Bike Jam May 23

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-05-24 | Check out the Group Ride that will be happening for Bike Week on Saturday, June 10 at 2pm from Assiniboine Park: youtu.be/0PpLb3reHQ0

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If you’re in Canada and you want to get a RadPower Bike, use this link to get $50 off your e-bike purchase: http://rwrd.io/edowqbk?c, In the US, use the code PBOGERAD.

This video was shot on my Insta 360 x3 and if you’d like to get one, I highly recommend it, especially for cold weather as the battery lasts over an hour in -30C and the image quality is perfect for capturing those pesky license plates! Get yours here: and get some free accessories. insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1XWHAT IS BIKE JAM?

Well, until sometime in the evening of this past Friday night, I had no idea what a Bike Jam was. I guess I’ve been pretty sheltered and conservative in my cycling ways, until I started to get more involved in my Twitter and Instagram Bike communities.

So, on Friday evening, when my new bike friend, Kurt tagged me on a bike jam post asking if I was going to the bike jam sunday night, I said “WHAT IS THIS” and “SIGN ME UP!”

When I was trying to think of how to even explain what Bike Jam is, I couldn’t think of how to describe it, so I asked my friend, Ian Walker to give me the elevator pitch. Here’s what he said.

Bike jam is a group ride with music where participants decorate their bikes up in brilliant lights and dress themselves in fun clothes!

If you haven’t been to a group ride before, it’s actually a really great way to ride on the roads without feeling unsafe. This group was very organized, with several volunteer ride marshalls making sure that the streets were blocked off as we rode by, and making sure we were always safe.

It was astounding how many people showed up on their bikes. We had probably about 400 people on their bikes of all shapes and sizes.

The ride went from Central Park, downtown Winnipeg, to the Northwest side of the city, back through Wolseley and ended up in St Boniface at Whittier Park where a little party happened.

Um, no one told me I had to have a nap during the day, or maybe sleep in a little, soooo I didn’t make it to the end, but you can bet I’ll be there next time.

Anyway, the best thing about a ride like this is that if you’re uncomfortable riding on the streets, this is a great way to get your feet wet, while hanging out with other like minded bike folks. The ride proceeds at a very slow space and you’ll have ride marshals ahead of you, behind you and on all sides.

So, if you’re in Winnipeg and you want to find out about more group rides, just make sure you follow me on Twitter and Instagram and be on the lookout for those announcements.

This ride in particular only gets announced a couple of days beforehand, so you have to pay attention.

There are other rides that happen regularly, and I have also organized a smaller group ride coming up soon, so just check the video link at the end of this one, as well as the description in the details to find out more.

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Cargo Bike demo

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-05-14 | On May 13th 2023 after viewing the documentary Motherload, (http://motherloadmovie.com/welcome) participants were invited to try out various types of cargo bikes and trailers.

Many thanks to the volunteers of Bike Winnipeg, who made this happen.

How to Use Bike Share Toronto

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-05-11 | We went to Toronto for a short holiday and wanted to use the Toronto Bike Share. We made a video on how to use it, because there were a lot of misconceptions about it online. The information available on online reviews was outdated, so we wanted to check it for ourselves.

00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Online reviews
00:33 - The right app
01:10 - Changes in time
01:26 - Pay as you go
01:41 - Paid by the hour
01:59 - Ebike Rates
02:20 - Map of your currnet location
02:44 - Finding a dock
03:00 - Bike Share Toronto Super Stations
03:32 - Step y Step using the app
03:55 - Select a plan
04:34 - Security deposit
04:59 - Docking a bike
05:39 - Unlocking a new bike
06:10 - Using the front basket
06:38 - Insta360 X3
06:52 - Humber Bay Bridge
07:19 - Riding bikes in Toronto
07:59 - Trading in a bike for a new one
08:54 - Talking about the bikes
09:47 - Ebike rentals
10:34 - Bikes come with a bell
11:09 - Having fun on the mutli use path
12:11 - Why not hit the like and subscribe?
12:44 - Did the kids ride bikes?
13:12 - More online comments about Bikeshare
14:08 - Have a bike share program where YOU live?

The website for the Toronto Bike Share is bikesharetoronto.com/mobile

Pay As You Go Pass

$1 to unlock
+ $0.12/minute for classic bikes or
+ $0.20/minute for e-bikes

The Pay-As-You-Go Pass is just $1 to unlock and allows you to pay by the minute to ride as long as you like (no need to dock your bike every 30 minutes). Whether you’re trying Bike Share for the first time, meeting up with friends or running an errand, unlock a bike to travel Toronto.

Day Pass (E-bikes not included in Day Pass pricing)

$15 for unlimited 90 minute rides on a classic bike for 24 hours

Use Bike Share to ride the waterfront trail or ride to some of Toronto’s great attractions, including the CN tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, High Park, Kensington Market, Hockey Hall of Fame and many more. A fun and convenient way to explore Canada’s largest and vibrant city!

If you’re in Canada and you want to get a RadPower Bike, use this link to get $50 off your e-bike purchase: http://rwrd.io/edowqbk?c, In the US, use the code PBOGERAD.

This video was shot on my Insta 360 x3 and if you’d like to get one, I highly recommend it, especially for cold weather as the battery lasts over an hour in -30C and the image quality is perfect for capturing those pesky license plates! Get yours here: and get some free accessories. insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X

If you’re in Winnipeg, make sure to join Bike Winnipeg. It’s a great community, advocating for better cycling conditions for everyone. It’s only $20/year and you get a ton of discounts at local bike shops. Check it out here:

bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

#bikesharetoronto #bikeshare #ebike #bikescanada #bikeinfrastructure #cyclingvideos #toronto #torontobikeshare

Video editing by @IanMcCausland

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We tested our #djimic on our #ebikes and made a video about it. Check it out on my channel.

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-05-04 | We went on an evening ride to test out the DJI mic setup, because we are planning on doing some cycling interviews this summer.

If you’re in Canada and you want to get a RadPower Bike, use this link to get $50 off your e-bike purchase: http://rwrd.io/edowqbk?c, In the US, use the code PBOGERAD.

Amazon link for #djimic
Canada: amzn.to/421P2Og
In the US: amzn.to/3ntiiOS

00:00 - Start
01:16 - DJI Mic into Sony MP3 Recorder
04:52 - Using only Insta360 X3 mics then back to DJI Mic
12:28 - Train approaches
13:44 - Ride Home with DJI Mic using the on board audio tracks.

This video was shot on my Insta 360 x3 and if you’d like to get one, I highly recommend it, specially for cold weather as the battery lasts over an hour in -30C and the image quality is perfect for capturing those pesky license plates! Get yours here: and get some free accessories. insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X

If you’re in Winnipeg, make sure to join Bike Winnipeg. It’s a great community, advocating for better cycling conditions for everyone. It’s only $20/year and you get a ton of discounts at local bike shops. Check it out here:

bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

#djimic #cyclingvideos #ebikelife #winnipeg

Testing DJI mic for cycling interviews.

Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 2023-05-04 | We went on an evening ride to test out the DJI mic setup, because we are planning on doing some cycling interviews this summer.

If you’re in Canada and you want to get a RadPower Bike, use this link to get $50 off your e-bike purchase: http://rwrd.io/edowqbk?c, In the US, use the code PBOGERAD.

Amazon link for #djimic
Canada: amzn.to/421P2Og
In the US: amzn.to/3ntiiOS

00:00 - Start
01:16 - DJI Mic into Sony MP3 Recorder
04:52 - Using only Insta360 X3 mics then back to DJI Mic
12:28 - Train approaches
13:44 - Ride Home with DJI Mic using the onboard audio tracks.

This video was shot on my Insta 360 x3 and if you’d like to get one, I highly recommend it, especially for cold weather as the battery lasts over an hour in -30C and the image quality is perfect for capturing those pesky license plates! Get yours here: and get some free accessories. insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INRJF1X

If you’re in Winnipeg, make sure to join Bike Winnipeg. It’s a great community, advocating for better cycling conditions for everyone. It’s only $20/year and you get a ton of discounts at local bike shops. Check it out here:

bikewinnipeg.ca/get-involved/join-2

#djimic #cyclingvideos #ebikelife #winnipeg