Consists of digitized documents related to the immigration of Emma Obendoerfer to Canada from the Soviet Union following World War 2, as well as the bicycle she brought with her. Includes digitized images of immigration documents and photos, and a Microsoft Word document written by the donor that tells her story. Donation courtesy of Peter Obendoerfer.

Consists of various reports and studies on Winnipeg cycling and cycling infrastructure conducted by the City of Winnipeg and others, as well as two issues of the “Active and Green” newsletter from 2007. Donation courtesy of Erik Dickson of the City of Winnipeg Public Works Department, Transportation Division.

Permission from authors is required for any use other than private reference.

Consists of a PDF compiling scanned photographs and other information related to Pearl Franz (née Debooy), a member of an all girls cycling club at St. Mary’s Academy in the 1970s. Donation courtesy of Pearl Franz.

Consists of posters, pamphlets, and other promotional material from the W.R.E.N.C.H. and other Winnipeg cycling organizations, an article from Urban History Review about cycling in Winnipeg, and a promotional video for Natural Cycle Courier. Donation courtesy of Jon Benson.

Consist of scans of newspaper and magazine articles about local and competition cycling. Donation courtesy of Neil Grover.

Consists of a curatorial essay about an art installation at the University of Manitoba, articles about cycling, particularly at the University of Manitoba, and photos of the 2010 Winnipeg Folk Festival Bike Ride to Site. Donation courtesy of Anna Weier.

Consists of digitized “Alleycat” posters, advertising bike messenger races, which were started in 1996 by the Winnipeg Bike Messenger Association, as well as digitized pamphlets for the Bike Dump. Donation courtesy of Glenn MacAulay.

Consists of a PDF flyer made by and advertising Olympia Cycle and Ski on Henderson Highway. The flyer also allowed customers to vote on a new name for the store, which became Bikes and Beyond in 2004. Donation courtesy of Katherine White.

Consists of various material related to Bike to Future, including instutituinal records (minutes, reports, planning documents), promotional material, and photos of events, particularly of Bike to the Future’s early years (2006-2007). Donation courtesy of Kevin Miller.

Consist of promotional material (posters, screen prints, and pamphlets) for various cycling organizations and events, particularly the Bike Dump and the W.R.E.N.C.H,, and photos of an earn-a-bike program run by the W.R.E.N.C.H. for a fifth grade class at George V School in November, 2011. Donation courtesy of Geoffrey Heath.

Consists of a digitized copy of an Offence Notice received by Jacob Carson during a Critical Mass bike ride on May 6, 2006. Donation courtesy of Jacob Carson.

Consists of minutes, reports, and other records related to Bike to the Future, Bike to Work Day, and Bike Winnipeg. Donation courtesy of Jeremy Hull.

Consists of a digital copy of a poster and a pamphlet for the Bike Dump. Donation courtesy of Macho Philipovich.

Consists of three protest songs by “A Critical Mass Choir” recorded in June, 2006. Donation courtesy of Patrick Krawec.

A Critical Mass Choir – “You Ride Your Bike!” (1:10)

Lyrics: Patrick Krawec, Ian La Rue, Tara Norberg
Music: “You Sing a Song” Ella Jenkins c.1966 (River Bend Music, Inc., N.Y., ASCAO)
Patrick Krawec – ukulele & vocals, Ian La Rue – ukulele and vocals, Tara Norberg – kazoo and vocals

A Critical Mass Choir – “Will You Step On My Head?” (3:37)

Lyrics: Patrick Krawec, Ian La Rue, Tara Norberg
Music: Patrick Krawec, Ian La Rue, Tara Norberg
Patrick Krawec – banjo & vocals, Ian La Rue – guitar & vocals, Tara Norberg – vocals

A Critical Mass Choir – “Frank Talk About Policing” (2:15)

Lyrics: Patrick Krawec, Ian La Rue, Tara Norberg
Music: trad.
Patrick Krawec – banjo & vocals, Ian La Rue – guitar & vocals, Tara Norberg – vocals

Consists of various material related to the organizations Critical Mass and Bike to the Future. The Bike to the Future material consists primarily of emails, meeting minutes, reports, and photographs from 2006-2007. Critical Mass material consists primarily of email, articles, photographs, and material related to the police response to Critical Mass bike rides in May, 2006. Series also consists of a photograph of World Naked Bike Ride in 2008. Donation courtesy of Buck Doyle.

Consists of material related to Critical Mass bike rides on May 3 and 26, 2006, including pamphlets and hand-outs, press coverage, as well as photographs and a DVD video related to the events and the response of police.

Consists of photographs of a “Ghost Bike” that was painted white and locked to a railing in the Exchange District to honour Dave Brophy, an Indigenous environmental and cycling activist who died in 2007. Donation courtesy of Sarah Fox.

Consists of digital photographs, institutional records, media releases, reports, and other material related to Bike to Work Day and Bike Week from 2008-2022.

Consists of a short promotional video for Bike Valet Winnipeg, a subsidiary of Bike to the Future that parks and watches over bicycles for attendees of festivals and concerts. Donation courtesy of Stephanie Chow.