Testimonials

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What do graduates of Vie Cycle workshops have to say about their experience? Check out the responses below.
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"Being in a room with other [people] that looked like me helped me feel comfortable making mistakes or asking silly questions. We'd laugh together and there just felt like a sense of friendship in the air.
It makes me so happy to see someone I met at the workshops when I'm [out] riding and wave 'hi!' It's almost like a rolling alumni club."
​-Catarina, May 2017

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"I was much more comfortable in a women's only course. It felt like a community building event [that was] supportive, ego-less and focused, as it was a minority group for a minority group.
I have a lot more confidence and awareness of the road rules and my rights and I feel empowered. Women on bikes is a thing! And we are a group, a strong group. (And wearing a skirt while cycling is not only OK but recommended!)"
-Bridget, May 2017

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​"The course was fun, funny, relaxed, welcoming. It made me more interested in fixing things myself. I felt safe to ask questions and try new things, and didn't feel "whakama" (ashamed) about asking questions."
​-Kath, May 2017

​"I learnt so much!  How to carry out a safety check, how to adjust, tighten and change brake and gear cables, plus lots more I'm sure! I feel much more confident when carrying out general maintenance on my bike (eg. oiling chain, tightening cables), and now I know whether my brakes are working adequately!
It was such a safe feeling environment where it was ok to not know anything and ask questions."
​-Micheline, May 2017

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​"I love biking but lack the knowledge of bike mechanics. My bike had been feeling unsafe and I could not figure out why and Sylvie immediately knew what needed to be adjusted. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable, but she also guided me through the process and made sure I was hands on as well. I can’t imagine how much I would learn during a full workshop with her when I learned so much in just five minutes!"
​-Norma, February 2018

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