Interested in meeting other bikers at McGill? Check out these clubs that offer bike repair services, group rides, and good times.
The Flat Bike Collective
Where: Downtown Campus, in the University Centre 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.
Get Involved: Find the opening hours on The Flat’s website and email theflat.bikecollective [at] gmail.com to sign-up to volunteer.
Mac Bike Club
Where: Macdonald Campus, in front of Stewart Athletics
What: This club holds weekly drop-in repair sessions to help tune up your bike. Additionally, Mac Bike Club runs various group bike rides throughout the semester.
Get involved: Follow the MBC on Instagram @macbikeclub or join the WhatsApp group to find out about upcoming events.
McGill Cycling Team
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.
Get Involved: Follow @mcgillcycling on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about the club and join the forum on their website. Email mcgillcycling [at] gmail.com with questions.
McGill Outdoors Club
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 MOC House in Prévost, QC.
Get Involved: Join the Listserv and Slack to find information about trips and weekly meetings. Email cycling [at] mcgilloutdoorsclub.ca with questions or route suggestions.
