Vacation or staycation? What are you doing to explore the places you want to visit this summer? Ever thought of hiring a local expert to show you the places not in the tourist guides? Enter: AirBnB Experiences . A way to connect with local experts who can show you a uniquely good time in their… Continue reading Are you finding your unique adventure this summer?
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Bike to work day – Transcona to City Hall via Elmwood
Here's a big thank you to Team Awesome (which included my daughters) who cycled the 14 km route from Downtown Transcona through Elmwood and on to City Hall. Councillor Shawn Nason was our mascot and definitely showed his passion for bringing positive growth to the NE of Winnipeg. Thanks to the Pit Stop Volunteers -… Continue reading Bike to work day – Transcona to City Hall via Elmwood
2 Days until Bike to Work Day
Or Day 4 in getting ready to ride your bike again Signup HERE to join me and other local community leaders, including Councillor Shawn Nason, for a ride on Bike To Work Day - Monday June 17. I like adventure, finding new places and experiencing new things. But, when starting to ride a new place… Continue reading 2 Days until Bike to Work Day
5 Days until Bike to Work Day
or Day 3 of getting ready to ride again... No one wants to crash or fall off their bike, but there are other pieces of cycling equipment that will help you more often that your helmet will. What are these? Gloves and eyewear. Gloves don't just keep our hands warm - though they can do… Continue reading 5 Days until Bike to Work Day
6 Day Countdown to Bike to Work Day
or Day 2 of getting ready to ride again. How much air should I have in my tires? Can I blow up my tire? How can I avoid flat tires? Air. The invisible ally that keeps you riding fast and with traction. Too much and you loose traction. Too little and you'll get more flats.… Continue reading 6 Day Countdown to Bike to Work Day
7 Day Countdown to Bike to Work Day
Day 1 of getting ready to Ride you Bike to Work
Sprockids SUNDAY ride locations
DateLocation NameLocation AddressLocation URLApr 28LaBarrier ParkLaBarrier Parkhttps://goo.gl/maps/HzgEoSCwEn2U9Dyy9May 5Canadian Mennonite University (south parking lot)CMU South Parking lothttps://goo.gl/maps/eNSXhUUbM7XjkhL99May 12St Norbert Farmers MarketNoel Ritchot Schoolhttps://goo.gl/maps/N6k1viKnmBUmRwqt5May 19Long Weekend - No Group RideMay 26Ft. Whyte AliveCabella’s Parking lothttps://goo.gl/maps/KhyUURy4DagoRd5n6Jun 2Whittier ParkRue St. Joesephhttps://goo.gl/maps/grfHuWP4JjMzFWFg6Jun 9Qualico Family Centre - Assiniboine Parkhttps://goo.gl/maps/q3x2bnX2uY9yZ5sp6https://goo.gl/maps/q3x2bnX2uY9yZ5sp6Jun 16LaBarrier ParkLaBarrier Parkhttps://goo.gl/maps/wV6DEpjxwL5Bmiua7Jun 23Ft. Whyte AliveCabella’s Parking lothttps://goo.gl/maps/KhyUURy4DagoRd5n6
Sprockids SATURDAY ride locations
DateLocation NameLocation AddressLocation URLApr 27Harbourview Park - Parking Lot near Golf Course823 Springfield Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2C 2Z2https://goo.gl/maps/x3WLFyotGkGU7cia9May 4Birds Hill Park – Burr Oak TrailBurr Oak Self-Guiding Trail, Springfield https://goo.gl/maps/N4MsnKRaRCFS42HH8May 11Whittier Park – Parking lot near Fort GibraltarRue St. Joesephhttps://goo.gl/maps/AzUoV1RmccKy6ncK8May 18Long Weekend - No Group RideDiscover new trailsMay 25Harbourview Park - Parking Lot near Golf Course823… Continue reading Sprockids SATURDAY ride locations
My child is refusing to learn to ride their bike
My son is 9 and refuses to ride a bike. We really want to get him riding this summer and so do you have any tips on how to get him the confidence to ride and is signing him up for a learn to ride program a possibility? Thanks. This is a tough thing and… Continue reading My child is refusing to learn to ride their bike
Respect in Sport: a course for coaches
Hi coaches,This is a short video to help you get started on your respect in sport course. I found it very helpful and I’m looking forward to us all planned out of the same playbook in the spring when we start our rides. This will make you a better coach (or your money back). It’s… Continue reading Respect in Sport: a course for coaches