They are coming from far and wide, propelled by leg-power alone.

Winnipeg’s first annual bike-to-work day is in full swing today, with more than 2,000 cyclists registered, said organizer Ron Brown.

The riding-fest aims to promote cycling as a viable transportation alternative to cars.

At The Forks market, cyclists parked their bikes with a valet and enjoyed a pancake breakfast to the sounds of a string quintet. Twelve “energy stations” are also greeting cyclists at other points across the city, distributing T-shirts and counting the number of cyclists coming through.

“It’ll take people out of their cars and make them see how easy it is to bike to work,” said Wilderness Supply employee Katrina Rosen. The company’s entire workforce is registered for the event.