Build confidence on two wheels with this pilot cycling program! Enjoy beginner-friendly riding lessons for kids and adults, learn essential maintenance skills and get help with simple repairs with our community bike repair clinic.
1:00pm–2:00pm Junior Lessons,
2:30pm–3:30pm Adult Lessons,
3:30pm–4:30pm Bike Repair Clinic
This fall, bring your bike to The Bentway for three weekends of free cycling programs designed to help you ride, maintain and enjoy your bike with confidence.
Each Sunday, from October 18 to November 1, Ecomotion and Fix Coffee + Bikes, in partnership with the Bentway, will offer cycling lessons for kids and adults, plus a drop-in community bike support program where you can learn basic maintenance skills and get help with simple repairs.
This free programming is being offered as a pilot project, and we welcome participant feedback as we look to develop future programming. Take our survey here.
Learn to Bike
1:00pm–2:00pm | Junior Lessons
2:30pm–3:30pm | Adult Lessons
Registration required
Whether you’re learning to ride for the first time or looking to build your confidence on two wheels, these free sessions offer practical coaching for riders of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Children aged 16 and under must be actively supervised by an adult at all times.
Register here
Bike Repair Clinic
3:30pm–4:30pm
Drop-in, no need to register!
Learn what it takes to keep your bike safe, comfortable, and ready to ride! During this weekly drop-in hour, our experienced bike mechanics will be on hand to share practical tips and guidance for caring for your bike. Join us to learn how to tackle common repairs, including fixing flat tires and basic brake and gear adjustments.
Please note that this program is intended for basic skill-sharing; more complex repairs will be directed to visit Fix Coffee + Bikes at their Gladstone location.
What to expect:
This is not a cumulative series; each lesson is a standalone session. You can join anytime in the season for a one-off lesson or book a few to get more practice.
All participants must sign a waiver before taking part in the program. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Important safety instructions will be provided at the beginning of the session, and any registrants arriving 15 minutes after the start time may not be able to join.
Participants are welcome to bring their own gear. There are only 6 bikes available within the program; register ahead of time to secure your spot.
Bike at your own risk. All participants supplying their own gear and safety equipment are responsible for ensuring their equipment is in good working order and fits properly ahead of their lesson.
details
Date
Sundays, October 18, 25, November 1, 2026. 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location
The Bentway Skate Trail, Fort York Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cost/Ticket
Register here!
Venue address: 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto. Published location details list differing postal codes (M5V 1A9 / M5V 3K9); the postal code is unconfirmed.
Children aged 10 and under must be actively supervised by an adult at all times.
This program is free to attend. If you are able, please consider supporting the work we do by adding a donation. The recommended minimum for this program is $10.
This event is free to attend.
Sunday, October 18
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Bentway · 250 Fort York Boulevard
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