WINTER BIKE WEEK
Winter Bike Week 2022 is a week-long series of community-led events that celebrate, educate, and empower accessible people-powered modes for getting around town and winter activity now and into the future.
EVENTS
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed at all Winter Bike Week events. Masks are required & social distancing will be enforced.
Wednesday, February 2

WINTER WALK-BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
Anytime
Anywhere
WINTER WALK-BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY
Minnesota Safe Routes to School
Whether it’s walking to school for in-person classes or exploring your neighborhood with family, we hope you will get out and enjoy this wonderful, wintry season! Click below to register and receive fun ideas and downloadable materials to enjoy!
Winter Walk Bike to School Day | Minnesota Safe Routes to School (state.mn.us)
Friday, February 4

TRANSIT EQUITY DAY
Anytime
Anywhere
Transit Equity Day
A national day of action to commemorate the birthday of Rosa Parks, and to advocate for accessible, reliable, and affordable transit powered by renewable energy and to declare transit equity as a civil right.
Friday, February 4

BREAKING TRAIL DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Emily Ford sets out with a borrowed sled dog to become the first woman and person of color to thru-hike the 1200 mile Ice Age Trail in winter. As the journey tests their endurance, the duo embraces the unexpected kindness of a stranger. The screening will include a bonus interview with Emily Ford.
$10
Saturday, February 5

OUT AND ABOUT
11 a.m.
Hike will be held in Superior, WI.
OUT AND ABOUT
A welcoming and accessible winter hike geared towards the LGBTQia+ community.
Hosted by Janelle Sickels – St. Luke’s LGBTQ+ Workgroup.
Saturday, February 5

COLD FRONT
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bayfront
COLD FRONT
Duluth’s Cold Front Event. Celebrate the best of winter fun!
Hosted by Duluth Parks & Recreation at Bayfront. See https://coldfrontduluth.com for details.
Saturday, February 5

BIKES AND BITES TOUR
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Zeitgeist Restaurant, Bent Paddle, Bayfront
BIKES & BITES TOUR
February 5th 1-4pm: The Bites & Bikes Tour will bring riders on Duluth’s bikeways to three stops on a family-friendly ride through the heart of Duluth! Gather at Zeitgeist for registration, bike mechanic on site for quick tune-ups, snacks/hot drinks from the recently re-opened Zeitgeist Restaurant and some winter biking 101. We then bike to Bent Paddle for snacks and games, and end at Bayfront to enjoy the winter fun activities at Cold Front. Bike decoration and festive lights encouraged!
Registration Required
This bike ride is led by Shawna Mullen and James Gittemeier in partnership with Zeitgeist, Bent Paddle and Duluth Park and Recreation’s Cold Front.
Ticket Price $6.
Please contact Andrea at Andrea@Zeitgeistarts.com with the number of youth joining you. YOUTH ARE FREE, however, advance notice is required to guarantee enough food and beverage for all.
Sunday, February 6

WINTER BLISS: DRESSING FOR SAFETY AND COMFORT IN WINTER
2 p.m.
Virtual
WINTER BLISS: DRESSING FOR SAFETY AND COMFORT IN WINTER
There’s no need to be cold and miserable all winter long! Whether you play indoors or out, we’ve got tips, tricks and hacks to keep you warm and cozy when the temps start falling!
Hosted virtually on zoom by Julie O’Connor. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83404935693
Month of February

SAINT LOUIS RIVER ALLIANCE VIRTUAL EVENT
Photo credit: Michael Anderson
SAINT LOUIS RIVER ALLIANCE VIRTUAL EVENT
Tuesday, February 8

EMBRACING WINTER: RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
6 p.m.
Virtual
EMBRACING WINTER: RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
This presentation will discuss different ways to stay active outdoors during Duluth’s colder months, as well as highlight various winter recreation programs offered by Duluth Parks & Recreation.
Hosted virtually on zoom by Sam Werle of Duluth Parks and Recreation.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81640524518
Wednesday, February 9

MIND-BODY PRACTICES FOR WINTER BIKING
6:30 p.m.
Virtual and in-person: Cina Hall 102, University of Minnesota, Duluth
MIND-BODY PRACTICES FOR WINTER BIKING
Mind-Body Trauma Care Lab will guide a session exploring mind-body practices and mindful movements to cultivate warmth and connection on and off your bike—or whatever your mode of winter transportation may be. Props will be available. Drop-in any time.
Held in-person and online.
In-person: Cina Hall 102, University of Minnesota, Duluth (Free parking is available at select coin meters after 5 p.m. and in surrounding neighborhoods, although time limits may apply. For more information, see UMD Parking Options and City of Duluth On-Street Parking webpages).
Online: Register for the Zoom webinar at https://z.umn.edu/WBW-MBTC
Hosted by Viann Nguyen-Feng & Mariah Ravet of the Mind-Body Trauma Care Lab, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Friday, February 11

WINTER BIKE TO WORK DAY
Anytime
Anywhere
WINTER BIKE TO WORK DAY
Join us – and cyclists around the world to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day! The annual event encourages cyclists to brave the elements and ride to work on their bikes.
Friday, February 11

WINTER IMPROV SHOW
10:30 p.m.
Zeitgeist Teatro
WINTER IMPROV SHOW
Renegade will perform winter-themed improv in front of a live audience. Unscripted, loud, raunchy, late-night fun!
Hosted by Renegade Improv at Zeitgeist’s Teatro.
Saturday, February 12

DULUTH ARTS AND HISTORY WALKING TOURS
1:00 p.m.
Memorial Park, Gichi-Ode’ Akiing Park
DULUTH ARTS AND HISTORY WALKING TOURS
Local historian Heidi Bakk-Hanson will discuss the history of the Duluth lynchings which claimed the lives of 3 black men, Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Issac McGhie. Learn about the history of this tragic and grim event and the creation of the first ever memorial to victims of lynching. Participants will then join mural artist Moira Villiard to walk through the new Chief Buffalo murals painted by Indigenous artists and community members this summer in Gichi-Ode’ Akiing Park. Learn about the significance of Chief Buffalo, the historical and contemporary life of the Anishinabe people, and the stories and artistic process behind the murals. Tour will meet at Zeitgeist and walk from there.
February 1 -14

LOVE IN LINCOLN PARK
Lincoln Park Business District
Love in Lincoln Park
Love In Lincoln Park is an opportunity to explore the Lincoln Park Business District and see all of the great things it has to offer. It features events like the Lincoln Park Winter Wander that encourages you to get out, get active, and enjoy winter while strolling Lincoln Park, LOVE THAT BINGO!, Lights On! With Love, as well as being the location for the light projections. Check out Love in Lincoln Park for more information! (ecolibrium3.org)
Hosted by Ecolibrium3
February 10 – 14

LINCOLN PARK LIGHT PROJECTION
6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park Business District
Lincoln Park Light Projection
The Duluth Public Art Commission is hosting light projections of animated art in Lincoln Park’s Craft District. The locations are on the East side wall of Aerostich (8 S 18th Ave W.) and the West wall Duluth Children’s Museum (2125 W Superior St.) and will be running nightly from February 10th-14th. Swing by on your bike to see the projections and support local businesses within the Lincoln Park Craft District. Artists include Kimberly Baerg, Ryuta Nakajima and Aya Kawaguchi.
All Winter Bike Week

WBW RESTAURANT SPECIALS @ ZIETGEIST
Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar
Mulled Wine Drink Special
All Winter Bike Week

YMCA FREE SERVICES FOR WBW PARTICIPANTS
Business Hours
Duluth YMCA
All Winter Bike Week

BAYFRONT ICE SKATING
Bayfront Ice Rink
Bayfront Ice Skating
Weeklong Activity: Bayfront skating will be open every day of the week from 3-7 Monday thru Friday. Ice skates are available for free rental, and the Family Warming Center is also open during these hours.
RESOURCES
A list of educational resources around active transportation, with a focus on safety, equity, and accessibility.
Staying Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Duluth Parks & Rec Winter Equipment Rentals
Continental Ski & Bike’s Basic Bike Fix Videos
Great Lakes Aquarium Otter Slide Fundraiser
Our fight for disability rights — and why we’re not done yet
NRPA Infographics on Parks & Health
Improving Systems to Achieve Equitable Park Access