Variety’s Bike Camp
Variety’s Bike Camp unlocks independence, builds confidence, and fosters inclusion, allowing children with disabilities to share the joy of riding alongside friends and family.
About Bike Camp
With the use of customized adapted equipment, trained professionals, and over 160 volunteers, approximately 80% of riders living with a disability will learn to independently ride a 2-wheel bike, the remaining 20% make tremendous progress towards that goal! Our Bike Camp in Winnipeg has become the largest of its kind in North America.
Many children living with a disability are unable to ride a two-wheel bike. For example, recent research shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle.
Parents may have tried to support and teach them in doing so but lack the specialized equipment and training to support them in this skill building process. Children may feel excluded and embarrassed because they are unable to ride a bike with their friends and family. By giving these children, the opportunity to learn the necessary skills, Bike Camp increases the rates of participation, opportunity and independence for children living with a disability.
Bike Camp consists of five 75-minute bike-riding sessions per day, Monday to Friday each week, with eight riders per session. When families register for week 1 or week 2, you can choose your preferred session time. A parent or guardian is required to stay with their rider during camp session.
WHEN
Registration opens on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Bike Camp Week 1: June 28 – July 3
Bike Camp Week 2: July 6 – July 10
Location: Transcona East End Arena – 517 Pandora Ave East, Winnipeg
Requirements for Participation:
- To ensure the safety of our riders there are certain criteria that all riders must meet to be eligible to attend the Variety Bike Camp program.
- In order to participate children must meet the following criteria….
- Living with a disability
- At least 8 years old when camp starts
- Able to walk without assistive device
- Able to side step swiftly to both sides
- Minimum inseam of 20” (please measure from floor while wearing sneakers)
- Willing and able to wear a properly fitted bike helmet at all times when on a bicycle at the start of camp
- Maximum weight of 220 lbs
- Able to attend the same 75-minute session for all 5 days of camp
- Open to residents of Manitoba only
Bike Camp Registration
Bike Camp runs for two exciting weeks, and each child may register for one week only.
Week 1: June 28 – July 3
👉 Register for Week 1 (June 28 – July 3)
Week 2: July 6 – July 10
👉 Register for Week 2 (July 6 – July 10)
Spots are limited and fill quickly, so we encourage early registration to secure your child’s place.
We can’t wait to ride with you this summer!
For any inquiries, you can contact our office at 204-982-1050 or click the button below.