It's Bike Week, Winnipeg!

Released: June 11, 2025 at 10:14 a.m.

Whether you’re behind the wheel or on two wheels, we all have a role to play in keeping each other safe.

Tips for Drivers

Turning right?

  • Signal early
  • Check your blind spots
  • Merge behind, not ahead of, cyclists
  • Enter the bike lane before turning. Never cut across it

Passing a cyclist?

  • Leave at least 1 metre of space.
  • Cross into the oncoming lane if it’s safe. Crowding is dangerous.

Parked? Check before you open.

  • Use the “Dutch Reach” — open your door with your opposite hand to naturally check for cyclists.

 

Tips for Cyclists

Gear up for safety

  • Wear a certified helmet
  • Bright, reflective clothing
  • Front white light + rear red light/reflector

Use hand signals. Make eye contact.

  • Left turn: arm straight out
  • Right turn: arm out, hand up
  • Stop: arm out, hand down

Ride like a vehicle.

  • Keep right — but stay safe
  • Obey lights & signs
  • Don’t weave or ride unpredictably

Ditch distractions.

  • No headphones
  • No phones
  • Pull over if you need to check your device.

Bike Week is a celebration and a reminder that road safety is a shared responsibility. Let’s look out for each other.

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