Bike Week Winnipeg
@bikeweekwpg.bsky.social
Bike Week is a celebration of bicycles and the people that ride them. It doesn't matter why you ride, Bike Week is for everyone!
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Reducing speed limits works but it only happens when our city administration stops greasing the squeaky wheels and looks at it strictly from a safety perspective. Its not whether the majority agree, but whether it is the "right" thing to do.
Setting the urban/village speed limit at 20mph/30kmh will upset some drivers. But success isn't measured by whether drivers "raise their right hand" but by "drivers raising their right foot". And all the evidence shows that they do and community-wide 20mph/30kmh defaults reduce casualties by some 2
November 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Reducing speed limits works but it only happens when our city administration stops greasing the squeaky wheels and looks at it strictly from a safety perspective. Its not whether the majority agree, but whether it is the "right" thing to do.
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The WRENCH is getting ready make more bicycle dreams come true with the 15th annual Cycle of Giving and you can be part of it. No mechanical skills needed as there are lots of ways you can join the fun. More info at thewrench.ca/announcements/
November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The WRENCH is getting ready make more bicycle dreams come true with the 15th annual Cycle of Giving and you can be part of it. No mechanical skills needed as there are lots of ways you can join the fun. More info at thewrench.ca/announcements/
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Tomorrow is World Car Free Day. A great day to leave to car at home and choose transit or active transportation.
September 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Tomorrow is World Car Free Day. A great day to leave to car at home and choose transit or active transportation.
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August 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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"The City of Paris has chosen to prioritize quality of life in central Paris by introducing new regulations for traffic as this traffic has a major impact on the quality of life of Parisians and visitors to the city,"
"Paris started with periodic, strategic closures of key streets, then day-long closures of the entire city center, always in the context of the conversation about air quality, livability & noise…It's a very smart way of doing it." — @brenttoderian.bsky.social in BlogTO www.blogto.com/city/2024/12...
People on board with new solution to Toronto traffic that would limit cars on city streets
Fixing Toronto's gridlock is now so high on the political agenda that the Province is ripping out brand-new bike lanes in a misguided attempt to get …
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August 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"The City of Paris has chosen to prioritize quality of life in central Paris by introducing new regulations for traffic as this traffic has a major impact on the quality of life of Parisians and visitors to the city,"
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E-bikes shrinking cities everywhere.
This is a pretty solid explainer about what e-bikes are and the rules around them.
What I'd love to see is more coverage of what e-bikes *enable* people to do. Stories about disabled people who use them to gain independence. Or lower income people who benefit from not needing the expense of a car.
What I'd love to see is more coverage of what e-bikes *enable* people to do. Stories about disabled people who use them to gain independence. Or lower income people who benefit from not needing the expense of a car.
This is a fairly center of the road article but I feel like there's a push out there to label e-bike riders as anarchistic hooligans and as someone who recently discovered the joy of cycling, I don't like it
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/09/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/09/m...
August 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
E-bikes shrinking cities everywhere.
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To carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for cars.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
August 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
To carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for cars.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
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Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them. Slower speeds are working elsewhere and will work here in Winnipeg. Making residential streets 30 kph will make neighbourhoods across our city friendlier, quieter and safer for everyone. t.ly/RpHRA
t.ly
August 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them. Slower speeds are working elsewhere and will work here in Winnipeg. Making residential streets 30 kph will make neighbourhoods across our city friendlier, quieter and safer for everyone. t.ly/RpHRA
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All good advice if you get doored but best option is not to ride in the door zone.
In the last few weeks we've been unfortunately retained by several people on bikes who were doored and seriously injured. Be sure to ride defensively and read our Guide to Doorings LINK IN BIO:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/dooring...
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/dooring...
Doorings: A Cyclist's Guide
Doorings are one of the most unexpected and dangerous hazards we cyclists face. Our guide will prepare you if the unfortunate occurs.
www.thebikinglawyer.ca
August 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
All good advice if you get doored but best option is not to ride in the door zone.
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Well said Future Urbanist Club.
July 26, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Well said Future Urbanist Club.
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July 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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If you have any involvement in planning streets, this video is must-see vimeo.com/86721046?fl=...
Protected Intersections For Bicyclists
Protected bike lanes are the latest approach US cities are taking to help their residents get around by bike. But these protected lanes lose their buffer separation…
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July 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
If you have any involvement in planning streets, this video is must-see vimeo.com/86721046?fl=...
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Definitely a model to follow @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social @bikeweekwpg.bsky.social
Continuous sidewalks!
A design that’s common in countries like Netherlands. We talked about it in Kitchener’s cycling & trails master plan working group & it’s great to see it become a part of road reconstruction! A model for other cities to emulate! (Both the working group approach & the design)
A design that’s common in countries like Netherlands. We talked about it in Kitchener’s cycling & trails master plan working group & it’s great to see it become a part of road reconstruction! A model for other cities to emulate! (Both the working group approach & the design)
This is the key: the road comes up to get over the sidewalk, instead of the sidewalk ending and requiring a crosswalk
July 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Definitely a model to follow @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social @bikeweekwpg.bsky.social
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This is a very impressive bike activity list for a city with a greater population of 2.5 M . @bikeweekwpg.bsky.social
Portland has a bike community. Just saying.
Here are volunteer-led rides for the weekend of July 19-20.
@shift2bikes.bsky.social @bike-summer.org
Here are volunteer-led rides for the weekend of July 19-20.
@shift2bikes.bsky.social @bike-summer.org
July 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This is a very impressive bike activity list for a city with a greater population of 2.5 M . @bikeweekwpg.bsky.social
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And just think that if we built a network safe and comfortable for seniors how great it would be for everyone. 8 to 80!
July 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
And just think that if we built a network safe and comfortable for seniors how great it would be for everyone. 8 to 80!
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“The biggest barrier is the lack of a connected network and comfortable complete streets that include separated bike lanes, green spaces and safer traffic intersections." Whether you are a senior or not, providing a connected network is the basis to encouraging more people to ride.
We Need to Rethink Urban Cycling for Older Adults, New Report.
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We Need to Rethink Urban Cycling for Older Adults, New Report
A project is helping change the narrative around cycling and older adults . Pathways to Mobility is showing how cycling plays a role in healthy aging.
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July 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
“The biggest barrier is the lack of a connected network and comfortable complete streets that include separated bike lanes, green spaces and safer traffic intersections." Whether you are a senior or not, providing a connected network is the basis to encouraging more people to ride.
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Why not just make changes to all school zones. All kids deserve safety around their schools. As @emmaewood.bsky.social indicates its a good start, but much more needs be done to make all residential streets safe & it starts with changing the default speed limit to 30 kph. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Why not just make changes to all school zones. All kids deserve safety around their schools. As @emmaewood.bsky.social indicates its a good start, but much more needs be done to make all residential streets safe & it starts with changing the default speed limit to 30 kph. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social
We finally were able to deliver the Best Pit-Stop trophy to Stantec recently. They are excited and are looking to be a repeat winner next year. Thanks to Stantec all the pit-stop hosts for helping make Bike to Work successful again this year. Looking forward to 2026's competition.
July 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We finally were able to deliver the Best Pit-Stop trophy to Stantec recently. They are excited and are looking to be a repeat winner next year. Thanks to Stantec all the pit-stop hosts for helping make Bike to Work successful again this year. Looking forward to 2026's competition.
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We encourage @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social to show similar courage and implement a 30 kph residential speed limit in our city. If 30 kph is safe for school zones it is what is safe for all areas where we live and play.
July 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We encourage @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social to show similar courage and implement a 30 kph residential speed limit in our city. If 30 kph is safe for school zones it is what is safe for all areas where we live and play.
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The irony is painful: A bike event about the climate crisis was canceled by the climate crisis. We can’t afford more delays—our leaders must act now. #wpgpoli
July 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The irony is painful: A bike event about the climate crisis was canceled by the climate crisis. We can’t afford more delays—our leaders must act now. #wpgpoli
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For me, happiness is a bike ride. 😀 discerningcyclist.com/best-bicycle-quotes-inspiration-captions-for-bike-rides/
July 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
For me, happiness is a bike ride. 😀 discerningcyclist.com/best-bicycle-quotes-inspiration-captions-for-bike-rides/
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Another reminder that “15-Minute Cities” isn’t a new idea. It’s skilled packaging of an idea that’s been around for a LONG time.
It’s been called “city of short distances.” I used to call it “The Power of Nearness.” MANY names.
More things close by. Less car dependency. More CHOICE.
Common sense.
It’s been called “city of short distances.” I used to call it “The Power of Nearness.” MANY names.
More things close by. Less car dependency. More CHOICE.
Common sense.
July 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Another reminder that “15-Minute Cities” isn’t a new idea. It’s skilled packaging of an idea that’s been around for a LONG time.
It’s been called “city of short distances.” I used to call it “The Power of Nearness.” MANY names.
More things close by. Less car dependency. More CHOICE.
Common sense.
It’s been called “city of short distances.” I used to call it “The Power of Nearness.” MANY names.
More things close by. Less car dependency. More CHOICE.
Common sense.
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Ready to make a difference this Plastic Free July? We’ve got a whole month of ideas to help you reduce plastic and make more sustainable choices. 🌱 Which day are you most excited to try? Tell us in the comments below!
July 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Ready to make a difference this Plastic Free July? We’ve got a whole month of ideas to help you reduce plastic and make more sustainable choices. 🌱 Which day are you most excited to try? Tell us in the comments below!