Learn to Bike to The Forks is a program designed in partnership with The Forks + Bike Winnipeg to empower people to bike safely and confidently from the suburbs to The Forks. This series of guided rides will begin from Assinibione Park, Kildonan Park and St. Vital Park throughout the months of June and July (plus a pair of one way rides into The Forks on Canada Day).

Choose your ride: we’re offering weekend family rides, an evening ride, and even a singles night bike ride!

All rides are bike path-oriented to ensure a leisurely, enjoyable, safe and beautiful ride. Each trip begins with an explanation of cycling hand signals, how to shoulder check (and why it’s important!) and outlines the basic rules of the road. Everybody rides together safely at a relaxed pace, enjoying the sights while winding our way through the scenic neighbourhoods of Winnipeg that lead us to The Forks.

Rides cost $10 - $30 for adults (kids are free), which includes instruction and rules of the road, guided ride and an annual Bike Winnipeg membership, which entitles the holder to 15% off at most bike shops in the city.

Ride fees cover:

• a super fun active urban adventure
• a mini lesson on bike safety, hand signalling and understanding the rules of the road
• a guided bike experience learning your safe bike route from the suburban parks to The Forks
• a membership to Bike Winnipeg (includes a 15% discount to most Bike Shops in Winnipeg!)
• City of Winnipeg cycling map
• early bird registration receives reflective safety gear courtesy of MPI

What you provide:

• a fun adventurous spirit
• a bike
• a helmet
• a bike lock (except Canada Day – free Bike Valet provided)
• your own meals and drinks during the trip

Space is limited in each ride to 40 adult riders, so register now!

Asssiniboine Park Evening Family Ride 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm*

$20 per person, kids free

Wednesday, July 18th: Assiniboine Park Duck Pond 11am

6:30 pm: Meet up + bike safety orientation

6:45 pm - 7:30 pm: Bike the beautiful route to The Forks

7:30 pm - 8:45 pm: Choose your own adventure! Take a stroll around The Forks, pop into the shops, maybe treat dad to his favourite treat from The Forks Market, or pack a picnic to enjoy by the water. See what’s happening at The Forks that day [link to that date, Forks events Calendar].

8:45 pm - 9:30 pm: Bike back to Assiniboine Park

Here are the ride experiences we’re offering*:

- Inclusive Singles Assiniboine Park Ride: 7pm - 10pm | June 28

- Canada Day Ride – Assiniboine Park – Noon | July 1

- Canada Day Ride – St. Vital Park – 3PM | July 1

- Assiniboine Park Family Ride 11am - 2pm | July 15

- Assiniboine Park Family Evening Ride 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | July 18 (this ride)

- Kildonan Park Family Ride 11am - 2pm | July 22

- St. Vital Park Family Ride 11am - 2 pm | July 29

*All rides can be one-way rides too! If you feel like you’ve got the hang of riding and prefer to stay and hang out at The Forks a bit longer, that’s great - you’ve built up the confidence and know the route to find your way home – mission accomplished!