Workplace and Community Workshops

Whether brand new to cycling, or a seasoned rider, there is something for everyone in these fun and engaging workshops. 85% of participants find our workshops extremely helpful!

EnviroCentre hosts public cycling workshops that are offered free of charge to all community members. You can find upcoming dates and times on our events page, here!

EnviroCentre offers private cycling workshops for workplaces or organizations throughout the year!  Our workshops during Let’s Bike Month are $250 + HST (Regular price $450 + HST)

Our workshops can be modified to meet the specific needs of your workplace.

There are four workshops to choose from:

Urban Cycling: Tips and Infrastructure

Delivered by a friendly, experienced cyclist, this workshop will provide participants with answers to commonly asked questions. You’ll learn about how to navigate Ottawa by bike: tips, infrastructure and general best practices with lots of time for questions and answers!  This workshop is adapted for cyclists of every age and ability. (English/French) 

Discover your City by Bike: Route Planning 

Can I really get THERE by bike? This presentation will help you find out! Through the use of a fun example, you will learn about the different mapping tools available to Ottawa cyclists and how to use them for route planning. We also hope to inspire your next field trip by sharing some bikeable destinations you may not be aware of. This workshop can be adapted to suit specific communities and is intended for people of all ages and cycling abilities. (English/French) 

Family Cycling

Cycling is a fun activity for the whole family! Whether going on a leisure ride or heading to the library, cycling is a great choice for folks of any age. This workshop will cover everything you need to know to make family cycling a success.  We will cover kid-carrying bikes, adaptive cycles for adults, route planning considerations, and real-life tips from someone who’s been there! This workshop is adapted for people of all ages and cycling abilities. (English/French)

Extend your Cycling Season

Delivered by a friendly, experienced cyclist, this workshop will teach you what you need to know to feel comfortable biking year-round. You will learn tips, tricks and tools to extend your cycling season. We will review route planning, techniques, and simple suggestions for winter bike maintenance. The goal of this workshop is to help riders discover the joy of biking throughout the year. (English/French) 

For more information or to make a booking please contact us at:

transport@envirocentre.ca

Ashley Kokelj – Let’s Bike Month Project Lead – (343)-882-3795