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Bike Clubs and Community

Interested in meeting other bikers at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï? Check out these clubs that offer bike repair services, group rides, and good times.ÌýÌý

The Flat Bike CollectiveÌýÌý

Where: Downtown Campus, in the basement (next to Gerts Bar).

What: This group of student volunteers will help fix your bike free of charge. They also sell bike parts, and volunteers can advise you on building a bike from scratch or revamping an old bike. The workshop is open multiple days a week on a first-come, first-served basis. The collective hosts several maintenance classes each semester.ÌýÌý

Get Involved: Find the opening hours on The Flat’s and email theflat.bikecollective [at] gmail.com to sign-up to volunteer.Ìý

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ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Cycling TeamÌý

Where: Rides typically start near the Downtown Campus.

What: The cycling team organizes group rides around Montreal, and members compete in races in Canada and the US. There are group rides for beginner (30km/h or less), intermediate, and advanced bikers on a variety of routes.ÌýÌý

Get Involved: Follow on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about the club and join the on their website. Email mcgillcycling [at] gmail.com with questions.ÌýÌý

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ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Outdoors ClubÌý

Where: Trips mainly leave near the Downtown Campus.

What: The MOC runs many different adventure trips, including bike trips in the Fall semester. The routes change each year and vary in length, but at least one goes to the in Prévost, QC.Ìý

Get Involved: Join the to find information about trips and weekly meetings. Email cycling [at] mcgilloutdoorsclub.ca with questions or route suggestions.ÌýÌý

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New2Wheels

Where: Workshops start and end on the Downtown Campus.

What: New2WheelsÌýstudent facilitatorsÌýhost workshops and bike lane bike tours forÌýºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹ÏiansÌýwho feel uncomfortable biking in the city.ÌýThe workshop covers bike safetyÌýandÌýroute planning, andÌýfacilitators can answer anyÌýquestions about biking in Montreal.ÌýÌýBikes and helmets are provided for free, funded by the Sustainability Projects Fund.ÌýExperience riding a bike isÌýrequired.

Get Involved: Follow on InstagramÌýto learn about upcomingÌýeventÌýand look for informationÌýinÌýstudentÌýListServsÌýandÌýthe Sustainability Newsletter.ÌýÌý

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