Patty Wiens

Patty Wiens, the energetic Bike Mayor of Winnipeg, Canada, passionately advocates for better cycling infrastructure. She shares how her community rallies for safer streets in a car-centric environment. Patty discusses the impact of Winnipeg's extreme climate on biking and highlights social issues interconnected with cycling, such as homelessness and racial tensions. She also addresses the troubling rise in traffic violence, sharing a poignant story about the tragic death of Indigenous woman Tammy Bateman, urging for change and awareness.