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That’ll Never Work Here
Patty Wiens brings her inspiring story to the page with as much life and zest as she does in person. It’s impossible to read her improbable journey of finding her passion for cycling and her voice for change without getting drawn into her vortex of positive energy and hope. After reading this book you may wind up thinking, “Hey, maybe I can do this too.” — Tom Babin, author of Frostbike and founder of the YouTube channel, Shifter
After 32 years of living in the sprawling winter city of Winnipeg and, like most Winnipeggers, relying on her personal vehicle to get around, Brazillian-Canadian Patty Wiens took a fateful bike ride one winter day. After that experience, Patty embraced cycling year-round, uncovering a wealth of unexpected benefits. Inspired by these experiences, she becomes a passionate advocate for safer streets and more transportation options for everyone. And before she knew it, she was named her city’s first Bicycle Mayor.
Patty dreams of using active transportation as a tool to make Winnipeg a more equitable and safer city for all. With her global experience and open mind, she challenges the idea that what works elsewhere in the world could never work here. So jump on the bicyclewagon– she could use your help!
That’ll Never Work Here is part of The City Project, a series edited by Emma and Michel Durand-Wood.
Patty Wiens brings her inspiring story to the page with as much life and zest as she does in person Its impossible to read her improbable journey of finding her passion for cycling and her voice for change without getting drawn into her vortex of positive energy and hope After reading this book you may wind up thinking Hey maybe I can do this too Tom Babin author of Frostbike and founder of the YouTube channelShifterNIMBY arguments against bike infrastructure boil down to some form of that cant happen here or safe streets are inconvenient Pattys writing and her life as a Winnipeg bike commuter answer loud and clear if I can do it so can you Nick Richert Bike Talk Original HostClear and actionable information born out of firsthand experience cycling through life and creating change Tom Flood Principal Rovelo CreativeFor Wiens this infrastructure is tantamount to supporting social equity She cites lower costs associated with biking improved mental health and access to different parts of the city that may be out of reach for those who do not own vehicles In holding conversations with people from different communities in researching her new book and for her podcast Thats Her Problem Wiens also observes that having a robust active transportation network also increases social access for women Thatll Never Work Here pedals into bookstores peddling winter cycling tips Classic 107 FM
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Dimensions:
126 Pages
130gr.3in5in * 7in
Published:
October 28, 2025
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ISBN:
9781773371399
Book Subjects:
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development
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