233 Henderson Highway, Winnipeg, MB R2L 1M1
Phone: 204-669-5590 Fax: 204-669-5005
Monday - Friday 10-9, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 1-5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Group Rides

Bikes & Beyond is pleased to begin weekly group road and mountain rides! 

The goal of these rides is to be an inclusive and fun experience for all riders involved.  The rides will combine a mixture of rider skill development, fitness and good times.  There will be two groups riding on a weekly basis: one road/pavement focused group and one off road focused group. 

Road Rides - Every Tuesday starting June 4, 2013

Road group rides will be led by Paul Dyck.  Paul, an avid cyclist and triathlete is also a certified personal trainer and owner of Creative Conditioning. He is experienced in  training both  groups and individuals.

Road rides will begin Tuesdays at 6pm from Mountain Bean Coffee Co, 2001 Henderson Hwy.  At the begining of the season we will start with 45 minute to one hour rides and will increase ride time and distance based on riders abillity and day light hours. 

Road ride required equipment: A Road or Performance Hybrid bike in good working condition.

Off Road Rides - Every Wednesday starting May 22, 2013

The off road group rides will be led by John Ford.  John is the race director of the Swamp Donkey Adventure Race Series and an experienced Manitoba Cycling Association Kids of Mud coach. 

Mountain group rides will be run weekly on Wednesdays evenings starting promptly at 6:30pm.  Group rides in the month of May will start from Bikes & Beyond, new ride locations will be announced further into the summer based on participants and their skill level. 

Off Road Ride required equipement: A mountain bike in good working conition

How do I sign up?

There is a $40 registration fee for all riders involved and covers both the road and off road rides.  This fee is to cover the costs of insurance for the season and is non refundable.  This registration fee will be omitted for group ride members who participated in the 2012 group rides. 

On receipt of registration fee, wavier and medical form, new riders will receive a free Bikes & Beyond cycling jersey*

All group riders both new and returning must complete a 2013 Waiver & Medical Form

Required Equipment

1. Helmet

2. Water Bottle or Hydration Pack

3. Spare tube and/or patch kit (for flat tire repair)

4. Pump or CO2 inflator (for flat tire repair)

5. Multitool or allen key set

6. Snack

7. Proper clothing for the conditions

    ie: Rain/wind jacket, arm warmers, helmet liner...

Recommended equipment

1. Gloves

2. Eyewear

3. Rear flashing light

4. Bike shorts

(VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, TRUST ME)

5. Speedometer

*Free jersey promotion has no cash value and is not tranferable to other clothing items or product.  Size selection may be limited toward the end of the season. 

Click here for a list of our group ride locations

Interested in learning more about cycling events in your community? Check out our Manitoba Event Guide.