A program for learning to ride a bike by and for women created by Vélo Québec to make cycling accessible to women who have never had the opportunity to learn, enabling them to discover the joys of cycling, both as a leisure activity and as a mode of transport.
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 they need to ride a bike, and increase their sense of confidence.
In recent years, Quebec initiatives such as Milestone, Women and mobility, La Lancée have highlighted the fact that women are less mobile than men.
According to the’State of the bike 2020, In Quebec, 62 % of men cycle compared to 47 % of women, a disparity that tends to increase with age. It should also be noted that women represent only 34 % of cyclists in Canada (Radio-Canada, 2019).
Toutes à vélo takes place in a fun, self-help environment, without pressure or competition. The program is offered in two parts, with the aim of breaking 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 enable participants to move from one group to the other and respect each other's pace.
The program is :
* A space like a schoolyard set well back 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.
Perfecting motor skills in a closed environment, then cycling on the road. A great way for women to familiarize themselves with cycling in their own environment.
We invite you to complete this form to express your interest in participating. Please note that registration for the 2025 season is now closed. We will contact you in March 2026 for the Spring 2026 season.
Bilingual Form (French/English)
With their invaluable 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 participants' pace so that they can experience this introduction to cycling in a fun and supportive way.
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«It's a really rewarding program, giving people the chance to overcome their fears and achieve their goals. It's never too late to do the right thing.»
«I'm very satisfied, the program is magnificent and it's enabled me to be totally autonomous on the bike.»
«After the seven sessions, I consider myself a real cyclist! A mental shift I no longer thought possible.»
«I've been able to ride my bike, before I couldn't even balance. That's a giant step for me!»
- Participants in the pilot project to be held in summer 2021
Direction régionale de santé publique de Montréal from
CIUSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
Toutes à vélo receives financial support from
There's no age limit to cycling! Vélo Québec offers children and adults alike an effective method for learning to ride without pedals. It's a 5-step process.
Vélo Québec offers self-service tools to help children learn all they need to get around safely in their own environment.
