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Did you know that :

  • 20% of Quebec cyclists use their bikes as an occasional means of transportation?

  • 6% of them use it as their main means of transportation? On the island of Montreal, this proportion climbs to 14%
  Tons of advantages

  • In the city, bikes are faster than cars for distances under 5 kilometres. It’s no wonder courier companies use bike messengers.

  • Bikes are cheaper! On average, bikes cost $200 per year for maintenance and accessories.

  • You don't need to look for parking.

  • Bikes don't pollute.

  • Bike-riding is an excellent form of exercise.

  • You can enjoy the view as you pedal your way to work.


  Smart safety tips

  • Wear a helmet when riding your bike in order to reduce the risk of injuries. Head injuries account for 60% of all cycling deaths.

  • Obey traffic regulations to the same degree as if you were driving a car. More than 70% of accidents involving bicycles are caused by the cyclist negligence.

  • Lock your bike properly. Make sure that your wheel and frame are properly secured to the bike rack.

  • Stay visible when riding at night. Wear coloured or reflective clothing and equip your bike with reflectors and lights (white in the front, red in the back), this is mandatory.

  • Use bike paths whenever possible. Your ride will be safer and a lot more fun.

  • Keep your bike in good condition: tires properly inflated, handlebars and seat at the right height for a safer, more comfortable ride.




  Bicycle itineraries

Discover downtown Montreal over lunch! Enjoy relaxing bike rides on several routes!

Itinerary 1 : Cité du Havre Park
Itinerary 2 : Useful but pleasant
Itinerary 3 : Ride and relax
Itinerary 4 : Towards new horizons


  Bike & Ride

Do you live too far from work to ride your bike all the way? You can take your bike with you on the metro or the commuter train, or you can leave it at the park-and-ride lot.



  Take a cab

Did you know you can take your bike when you take a cab? Over a hundred of the city’s taxis are equipped with bike racks and can help you out in case of mishap or bad weather. An additional fee of 3.00$ per bicycle will be charged to your fare.

  • Diamond Taxi Montréal: (514) 273-6331
  • Union Taxi Longueuil: (450) 679 6262
  • Coop Taxi Laval: (450) 688-8700
  • Montreal West Taxi Coop: (514) 636-6666


  BIXI self-serve bicycles

For getting around in the city, going to work or just for fun, think BIXI! There are more than 5,000 of these self-serve bikes in the heart of Montreal.

Montrealers also have the option of borrowing a bicycle in a BIXI station, going where they want to go and then returning the bicycle to any other BIXI station they want.

The second implementation phase covers the Ville-Marie, Plateau Mont-Royal, Côte-des-Neiges/Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Mercier/Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Villeray/Saint-Michel Parc-Extension, Outremont et Rosemont- La Petite-Patrie boroughs with 400 BIXI stations.

For the location and number of BIXI bicycles in circulation, consult the station map.


  Electric bike

If you'd rather mount inclines without tiring out, you may want to look into an electric bike . It allows to zoom along effortlessly at up to 30 kilometres an hour.

Electric bicycles are already very popular as an urban transportation solution in Asia and Europe.

If you want to be on the cutting edge of transportation, get ready for a whole new experience!

Smart Commuting Montreal is offering two electric bicycle models of the company BionX in its offer of self-serve bikes!



Tons of advantages

Smart safety tips

Bicycle itineraries

Bike & Ride

Take a cab

BIXI self-serve bicycles

Electric bike