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.
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.
New2Wheels
Where: Workshops start and end on the Downtown Campus.
What: New2Wheels student facilitators host workshops and bike lane bike tours for McGillians who feel uncomfortable biking in the city. The workshop covers bike safety and route planning, and facilitators can answer any questions about biking in Montreal. Bikes and helmets are provided for free, funded by the Sustainability Projects Fund. Experience riding a bike is required.
Get Involved: Follow @New2Wheels on Instagram to learn about upcoming event and look for information in student ListServs and the Sustainability Newsletter.
