Overview
Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.— John F. Kennedy
The pandemic has seen a substantial rise in people using bicycles and the City of Montreal has accelerated accompanying infrastructure in order to promote this advantageous way of getting around.
Bicycling is cheap, solves traffic, parking and urban spatial problems, produces no emissions and allows the cyclist to enjoy the benefits of a healthy active lifestyle simply by going to work. Furthermore, it is reliable and, if you live less than 8 kilometers away, it could take you a similar amount of time as would transit or driving.
And did we mention it is just plain FUN?
Check out what is waiting for you on campus and around the city to make your ride as convenient and comfortable as possible.
Promotions
BIXI
For Everyone – Students & Employees
10% off a BIXI seasonal pass!
How to benefit from the reduced rate of $89 (regular price $99)
If you are a new member:
- Go to the Bixi Dawson College Group page
- Enter your promo code: BIXI2024DAWSON
- Complete the form
If you are already a member:
- Go to your BIXI Space
- Click on “Renew”
- Click on “Check your eligibility” under “Group discount”
- Select your group
- Enter your promo code: BIXI2024DAWSON
- Complete the form
For more information, visit the BIXI site.
*Discount available for groups until May 31st. The price listed doesn’t include taxes.
BIXI’s are everywhere in central Montreal. Consult their map.
Dawson College’s Guaranteed return home
Are you worried about getting back home in an emergency, in case of a weather change or if you have a mechanical issue? Dawson will fund a taxi ride home for any regular cyclist up to $50. Some conditions apply. Please send your information and a copy of the taxi invoice to sustainability@dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
Resources on Campus
Bike racks are available at several spots around campus:
- In front of the 2E entrance
- In front of the Sherbrooke street entrance
- On the North side of the “D” wing
- On the South side of the “D” wing
- Near the Theatre entrance
*More bike racks will be added to the re-designed de Maisonneuve entrance in the Fall of 2021
BIXI stations
- Sherbrooke and Atwater
- Atwater and Ste-Catherine
- DeMaisonneuve and Greene
Covered bicycle parking is available free of charge in the Alexis Nihon parking lot across the street from the Dawson Daycare entrance.
A “Bici-Borne,” (a bicycle fixing station with a pump and basic tools) is available at the end of the bike racks outside of the 2E entrance. http://biciborne.com/en/
Route Finder
Route planning support
Concerned about finding a good route that suits both your fitness level and your comfort in traffic?
Find the best map for you:
Riding with Confidence – Support & Tips
Not sure how to get started? Do you have concerns about equipment, clothing, sweating, weather, theft or anything else that is stopping you from riding?
Consult this guide produced by Vélo-Québec , which may address some of these common concerns and shows you how to deal with them so that you may reap the rewards of a daily bicycle ride.
