Ride with Me Series – Beginner to Intermediate Bike Ride w/Patty Wiens
Patty is Winnipeg’s first Bicycle Mayor and a passionate advocate who’s engaged in Winnipeg’s cycling community. In 2022, Patty became a year-round cyclist and started a YouTube channel to encourage others, especially women, to ride their bikes in Winter and to teach cyclists how to safely use Winnipeg’s cycling infrastructure.
Patty is on the board of directors and is the newsletter editor of Bike Winnipeg. Patty’s ideal city is one where women feel safe and empowered to ride their bikes everywhere.
These rides are for everyone and are particularly well suited for the beginner rider who may benefit from a bit of coaching. Along with a special guest and destination, each ride will include a cycling instructor to offer tips and tricks and make sure you are comfortable. Not sure the rules of the road? Wanna learn more about a kind of riding? Don’t know the best routes? Join us for a fun way to get familiar. If you can pedal and stop, why not take it to the next level and go for a ride?
Consider this an intermediate bicycle lesson disguised in a little adventure.
Q. I don’t have a bicycle, can I participate?
A. Yes please! We have bicycles, cargo trikes, tandems, and handcycles available at the starting location for rent by donation.
Q. I can pedal but not confidently. Can I participate?
A. Yes! We will go slow and make sure everyone is comfortable. We will take breaks and keep the distances short. A coach will be along for the ride to offer tips. This is how you can learn.
Q. I have a bike but it needs minor repair/adjustment.
A. Bring it to us, if it is a simple repair/adjustment we will help you on the spot, if a major adjustment we can take a look at it but bring it in early or rent one of ours while your bike gets looked at.
