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Are you finding your unique adventure this summer?
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?
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
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
One week to Sprockids Registration
Dear Sprockids, What were your favourite skills you learned last year? I got much better at cornering last fall when I signed up for a course with Charlotte and can’t wait to help us all take tighter turns faster! There are 5 Sprockids classes this spring, Saturday’s (NE Winnipeg destinations) at 9:00am, 10:30am & 12:00pm;… Continue reading One week to Sprockids Registration
Letter to Sprockids – ready for 2019
Good morning Sprockids,We are less than 2 weeks away from registration opening for Sprockids. It’s nice to know on a day when the temperature hits -31C that in 3 months we will be pedaling and enjoying the sights and sounds of Spring. Going into our 3rd year of Sprockids I’m excited to see our program… Continue reading Letter to Sprockids – ready for 2019
What is a good neighbour?
On Tuesday December 11, the East Kildonan-Transcona Community Committee met to hear the arguments for and against a 6 story, 110 unit apartment to be built at the corner of London and Kimberly. Both residents and the developer had reached out to the community and had done some community consultations. I was impressed that both… Continue reading What is a good neighbour?