A bicycle learning program by and for women created by Vélo Québec to make cycling accessible to women who have never had the opportunity to learn and thus allow them to discover the joys of cycling, both as a leisure activity and as a mode of transportation.
To provide a safe and accessible space for women to learn and practice cycling.
This program promotes gender equity by enabling women to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to ride a bike and increase their sense of confidence.
In recent years, Quebec initiatives such as Jalon and Femmes et mobilité have highlighted the fact that women have a mobility deficit compared to men.
According to the État du vélo 2020, 62% of men cycle in Québec compared to 47% of women, a disparity that tends to increase with age. Note also that women represent only 34% of cyclists in Canada (Radio-Canada, 2019).
Toutes à vélo takes place in a fun, supportive environment, without pressure or competition. The program is offered in two parts that aim to break down the following barriers: “I don’t know how to ride a bike (part 1)” and “I know how to pedal, but I don’t feel confident enough to go out on the street (part 2)”. These two components are offered simultaneously to allow participants to move from one group to the other and to respect the rhythm of each participant.
This program is :
* The closed environnement is usually a schoolyard located at a good distance from the street.
Introduction to cycling in a closed environment using the draisienne method. This technique facilitates learning by focusing first on developing a sense of balance on a bike without pedals.
Development of motor skills in a closed environment, then cycling on the road. A great way for women to learn about cycling in their own environment.
Registration for the 2022 season is not officially open. We invite you to fill out a form to let us know if you are interested in participating so that we can inform you of the next dates and locations of activities.
Bilingual Form (French/English)
With their precious advice and encouragement, the Toutes à vélo guides are essential pillars in providing participants with a reassuring and positive cycling experience. In addition to ensuring that the activities run smoothly and that everyone is safe, they adapt to the pace of the participants so that they can experience this introduction to cycling in a fun and supportive manner.
Required profile :
“It’s a very rewarding program, it gives people the chance to overcome their fears and achieve their goals. It’s never too late to do right.”
“I am very satisfied, the program is wonderful and it has allowed me to be totally independent on the bike.”
“After the seven sessions, I consider myself a real cyclist! A mental shift I didn’t think was possible anymore.”
“I was able to ride my bicycle, before I couldn’t hold my balance. For me that’s a giant step!”
– Participants of the pilot project held in the summer of 2021
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