[Bike to the Future] Bike to Work Day launch, Commuter Challenge, more

[Bike to the Future]

Hello Bike to the Future members and supporters. This newsletter contains the following items:

1. June Monthly Meeting (this coming Tuesday)
2. Bike to Work Day (the launch is tomorrow -- Friday June 10)
3. Commuter Challenge -- June 5 to 11 (this week)
4. BttF Office Administrator / Bicycle Valet Winnipeg Executive Director
5. BttF's Safety & Education page
6. MPI's Safer Roads public consultation & survey
7. BttF membership
 
Kevin Miller
Bike to the Future, Co-Chair
biketothefuture.org
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June Monthly Meeting (this coming Tuesday)

Our June Monthly Meeting is on Tuesday June 14 at 5:30 PM at the Sport for Life Centre.

Our May Monthly Meeting minutes have been posted at biketothefuture.org/about/meetings.
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Bike to Work Day (the launch is tomorrow -- Friday June 10)

Friday, June 24, 2011 is the 4th annual Bike to Work Day in Winnipeg.

• Register to ride.
• Get Involved: Volunteer, Host a Bike Pit Stop, Become a sponsor, Plan an event.

The Bike to Work Day launch is on Friday June 10 at City Hall at 11:00 AM, followed by a bike maintenance clinic by Natural Cycle at The Forks at noon.

biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org
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Commuter Challenge -- June 5 to 11 (this week)

This week is the 12th annual Commuter Challenge. It's not too late to register to participate, and if you've already registered, please remember to register your commuting kilometres.

Complete info, including links to register your participation and register your commuting kilometres  
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BttF Office Administrator / Bicycle Valet Winnipeg Executive Director

Bike to the Future is pleased to announce that Rosanne Ritchot has been hired as our part-time Office Administrator and as the Executive Director for Bicycle Valet Winnipeg.

Rosanne will be working variable hours from our virtual office.

To contact Rosanne:

• Bike to the Future
  
• Bicycle Valet Winnipeg

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BttF's Safety & Education page

Bike to the Future has a number of resources on our Safety & Education page in the Cyclists' Resources section of our website, including a recently-added Bike Safety Training tool from CAA.

biketothefuture.org/commuter-cyclists-resources/safety-education
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MPI's Safer Roads public consultation & survey

Manitoba Public Insurance has begun public consultations on the role it should play as a public auto insurer in promoting and ensuring road safety. BttF thinks MPI has an important role to play in improving road safety for cyclists.

There is a survey on MPI's website that asks for feedback (until June 30). Some questions ask whether MPI should be investing in safe cycling. We ask that you fill out the survey.
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BttF membership

Members of Bike to the Future agree with our mission and vision and support it. We are a volunteer-based, incorporated, non-profit organization that is only as strong as our membership.

Many Bike to the Future memberships are due for renewal.

Please show your support for our work by becoming a member or renewing your membership.

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