Anders Swanson "warmly" invites you to attend a fun event about magical places and making the most of winter.
Lunchtime Monday May 27th
MPI Theatre downtown in City Place (2nd floor, east side, door north of elevators).
12:00 noon - 1:00pm
OR
Evening Thursday May 30th
Winnipeg Free Press Cafe in The Exchange. Arthur @ McDermot.
Doors at 6:00pm.
6:30pm - 8ish.
Both events feature:
- a short film about experiencing and exploring a landscape full of people and bikes and snow.
- "Oulu
and the top winter cycling cities of the world": a short presentation
by Timo Perälä remote from Oulu, Finland. Mr. Perälä is the CEO of
Navico ltd., a small consulting firm specializing in mobility
management. He holds a masters degree in civil engineering (construction
economics) and has completed several studies and projects related to
winter cycling and winter maintenance throughout Finland. Timo directed
the 2013 international winter cycling congress - the only event of its
kind bringing together experts in the field from around the world - and
goes regularly by bike year-round himself (no lycra, just a cruiser).
- Refreshments provided.
Thursday Evening Only
- Panel
discussion: A big-ideas panel featuring Paul Jordan, COO of the Forks,
Councillor Justin Swandel, design whiz Andrea Tetrault and speaker
Timo Perälä. Moderated by Bartley Kives.
- Exciting event announcements.
- Hors d'oeuvres provided. Alcohol available.
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Seating is limited.
RSVPs are appreciated but not required.
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Mark Cohoe
Executive Director
Bike Winnipeg (formerly Bike to the Future)