Winnipeg, MB - On June 19, Bike to Work Day will feature 60 pit stops open city-wide from 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., offering free refreshments, bicycle repairs and prizes for riders who drop in. Pit stops are run by volunteers and organizations including individuals, the Winnipeg Police Service, non-profit organizations, community centres, libraries, bike shops and Bike Week’s generous sponsors.
A group ride to visit many stops will begin at Assiniboine Park and will follow this route:
| 6:50 a.m. | CAA Pit Stop South side of Assiniboine Park Footbridge |
| 7:10 a.m. | Natural Cycle Courier Pit Stop Omand's Creek (near the bridge) |
| 7:30 a.m. | CAA Pit Stop The Legislature (SW corner of the grounds) |
| 7:50 a.m. | The Forks/NCI Pit Stop Bonnycastle Park |
| 8:10 a.m. | City TV Pit Stop City TV |
The MPI all-day pit stop at The Forks welcomes commuters from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
To cap off the day, all Bike Week Winnipeg participants are invited to the Half Pints Bikes & BBQ party at Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The first 500 cyclists to arrive will receive a free Boon Burger. Winnipeg’s only bike-powered concert system, powered by attendees, will amplify a concert by Noble Thiefs. There will be a grand prize draw at 5:45 p.m. for a new bike donated by Olympia Ski and Cycle (Portage).
All Bike Week Winnipeg events are open to the public, and free unless otherwise indicated on the Bike Week Winnipeg website.
Bike Week Winnipeg is an annual weeklong celebration of people riding their bicycles in Winnipeg, culminating in Bike to Work Day. Bike Week Winnipeg believes in encouraging people to ride their bicycle and creating a fun and engaging experience for all riders.