[Bike to the Future] May news, events, your input, volunteer opportunities

[Bike to the Future]

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

 1. May Monthly Meeting minutes / June Monthly Meeting
 2. Commuter Cycling Skills course
 3. Osborne Bridge during its rehabilitation
 4. International Trails Day -- Saturday June 4
 5. Commuter Challenge -- June 5 to 11
 6. Pathway improvements -- your input is needed
 7. MPI's Safer Roads public consultation & survey
 8. Volunteer Work Party Days at The WREnCH
 9. Winnipeg Cycling Map 2011
10. CAA Manitoba launches Bike Assist service and Watch For Bikes! campaign
11. Volunteers wanted: Bike to Work Day
12. Volunteers wanted: Bicycle Valet Winnipeg
13. BttF's City Committee
14. BttF membership
 
Kevin Miller
Bike to the Future, Co-Chair
biketothefuture.org
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May Monthly Meeting minutes / June Monthly Meeting

Our May Monthly Meeting minutes have been posted.

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

Agenda
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Commuter Cycling Skills course

The second of the two City Cycling: Commuter Cycling Skills courses in the City of Winnipeg's Leisure Guide is on Sunday May 29. Bike to the Future will pay for 50% of the course registration fee for its members to attend a course.

Course details

The first course on Saturday May 14 was full.
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Osborne Bridge during its rehabilitation

The Winnipeg Police Service ticketed cyclists riding on the sidewalk on Osborne Bridge on May 10, and you are probably aware of transportation problems around the bridge.

Our website has lots to read about this, including our suggestions about what should be done for cycling during the construction: biketothefuture.org

• See the Local Media item dated May 11.
• See the Latest News item dated May 21.

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International Trails Day -- Saturday June 4

Info
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Commuter Challenge -- June 5 to 11

This annual event challenges workplaces in a friendly competition to find active and green ways to commute to work. Individuals can walk, bike, take a bus, or carpool, and increase their physical activity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Complete info about the 12th annual Commuter Challenge
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Pathway improvements -- your input is needed

The City's Operating Budget has an item for maintenance of existing multi-use pathways. Specific repairs and spot improvements are prioritized by the City's Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC).

More info and how you can submit repair and improvement suggestions
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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. Some questions ask whether MPI should be investing in safe cycling. We ask that you fill out the survey.
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Volunteer Work Party Days at The WREnCH

The WREnCH (Winnipeg Repair Education and Cycling Hub) is a partnership between community groups, individuals who are passionate about cycling, and the City of Winnipeg.

They are in the final stages of setting up their workshop and office, so they are hosting some drop-in Volunteer Work Party Days.

Info
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Winnipeg Cycling Map 2011

Printing and distribution of the map has been delayed, but it will happen within the next two weeks.

The news item on our website, which contains info about the 2011 map, will be updated when the map is distributed.
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CAA Manitoba launches Bike Assist service and Watch For Bikes! campaign

Complete info
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Volunteers wanted: Bike to Work Day

Bike to Work Day needs many volunteers to ensure a successful well-run event on Friday June 24.

Volunteer form

If you need more info, please contact the Bike to Work Day Event Coordinator.
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Volunteers wanted: Bicycle Valet Winnipeg

Red River Ex

Bicycle Valet Winnipeg has been contracted to provide services at Red River Exhibition Park on both Saturdays of the Ex (June 18 and 25), and is looking for volunteers to staff the bicycle valet at two locations:  Kapyong Barracks (Park & Ride location) and Red River Exhibition Park.  There will be a shuttle back and forth, so if you are volunteering at Red River Exhibition Park, you may park your bicycle at the Park & Ride location.

Kidsfest

Bicycle Valet Winnipeg has been contracted to provide services for Kidsfest at The Forks from Thursday June 9 to Sunday June 12, including Kidstock on Saturday from 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and is looking for volunteers to staff the bicycle valet.

Other events

• Air Force Run at 17 Wing on Sunday May 29
• Ellice Street Festival on Saturday June 4
  
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers games on Thursday June 23, Friday July 8, Thursday July 14
  
• Canada Day at The Forks on Friday July 1
• MEC Bike Fest at The Forks on Saturday July 16
  

If you are interested in helping with any of these Bicycle Valet Winnipeg events (or future events), please contact Bicycle Valet Winnipeg.
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BttF's City Committee

Bike to the Future's City Committee is always looking for volunteers. The City Committee is in the very early stages of embarking on a city-wide active transportation network strategy. If you're interested in becoming involved, please contact us.
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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-run, 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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