January 10, 2026 - Winnipeg cyclists are calling on the city to maintain bike infrastructure and ensure the safety of those who bike during winters reports City News.
Winter riders say they face daily challenges on the road and in many cases, cyclists have no other way, but to share lane with vehicles which makes many cyclists uneasy.
“Currently cyclists, but also pedestrians are almost treated like (second-class) citizens. The snow from 141 Wellington Crescent got cleaned onto the biking lane and I don’t see anyone fixing that,” said Linda Van De Laar, a nurse who commutes by bike.
Winnipeg has a network of over 400 kilometres of cycling infrastructure, including multi-use paths and protected bike lanes.
A similar situation recently arose in Guelph where the city’s mayor reversed the city council’s decision not to clear bike lanes in winter.
Read the full report here.
