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Winter cycling animations from Russia.
by Anders Swanson 20 Nov '15

20 Nov '15

In honour of the weather I heard you are having back home, here are twelve brand new beautiful animations, gathered during a contest promoted via Winter Bike to Work Day last February. For young and old alike. Priceless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gXfvWV8X_E&list=PLNgwumIqzLRT2vSEMPYsy1FrI… A couple weeks ago I received this You Tube channel link in a message from colleagues in Moscow who were very excited to share it - now I see why. I just now sat down to watch them. Just one of the many really cool things being shared with us at facebook.com/winterbiketoworkday and twitter.com/winterbike2work P.S. This year, the international event will let kids biking to school participate. We also have some really special stuff planned for the mechanically inclined. The date for this year's event is Friday, February 12, 2016. Get ready. Cheers, Anders

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CINEMATHEQUE PRESENTS great new doc filmed around the world: BIKES VS CARS Opening Friday Nov 20 at 9 pm
by Beth McKechnie 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

*Bikes Vs Cars* *“A terrific new picture…brilliantly draws you in…compelling.” * *Greg Klymkiw * *"Entertaining...great fun."* *-Georgia Straight* *[image: bikes vs cars.jpg]* *Directed by Fredrik Gertten* *2015, Sweden, 90 min* *Fri Nov. 20 at 9 pm* *Sat, Nov 21 at *3 pm & 9 pm * *Sun Nov 22 at 7 pm* *Thu Nov 26 at 7 pm * *Sat Nov 28 at 9 pm* *Sun Nov 29 at 7 pm* *Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St. * **Panel to follow Sat/Nov. 21st 3 pm screening about issues related to the film: * *Moderated by Curt Hull Featuring: * *Mark Cohoe – *a long time cycling advocate and Executive Director of Bike Winnipeg since 2012*.* *Janice Lukes – *Janice has been advocating for improved walking and cycling infrastructure in Winnipeg since 2001. *Andrea Tetrault *– author of the cycling blog “Winnipeg CycleChick”, which explores the intricate nooks and crannies of cycling culture. *Erik Dickson – *Active Transportation Specialist. He has been involved with the protected bike lane on Assiniboine Avenue*.* In Winnipeg there is a heated debate about the role of bicycles and car traffic in the city's future. This timely new film follows several individuals around the world as they fight to create change for the biking community. We meet Aline at Sao Paulo’s Ciclofaxia, the weekly Sunday ride where one lane of Paulista Avenue is opened for bikes only. Aline is an inspirational person in the city’s bicycle movement, who tries to focus on the positive aspects of being a cyclist. But that can be difficult in a city where one bicyclist is killed every four days. And in Toronto, where Mayor Rob Ford once stripped away the city’s bike lanes in his battle to win the “war on cars,” we watch as members of the Urban Repair Squad infiltrate the streets at night, using spray paint and stencils to replace them. From bike activists in Sao Paulo and Los Angeles, fighting for safe bike lanes, to the City of Copenhagen, where forty percent commute by bike daily, *Bikes vs Cars* looks at both the struggle for bicyclists in a society dominated by cars, and the revolutionary changes that could take place if more cities moved away from car-centric models. "A terrific new picture infused with activist cinema..brilliantly draws you in...a compelling tale." *-Greg Klymkiw* *Sponsored by Natural Cycle *

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Plain Bicycle
by Beth McKechnie 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Always wanted a genuine Dutch bike? Well, now you can! *Plain Bicycle: What is the goal? * To find enough interested people to fill one shipping container with refurbished “plain” Dutch bicycles to bring back to Canada. If it works, repeat as necessary/desired. *Why? *There is something simple and beautiful about a Dutch bicycle. It is embodied with a sense of civilization and freedom. It goes hand-in-hand with a bike-friendly city. In other words, the purpose of the project is to foster a shared understanding of what everyday cycling means, what it looks like and to help simplify the discussion around what “bicycle culture” really is. Cycling is for everyone. It is to mark a beginning. It is a toast to the bicycle infrastructure being built in Winnipeg and all across North America. Get the details and order your refurbished Dutch bike here <http://plainbicycle.org/theplan/>. *Thanks to Anders Swanson for this creative i**nitiative*.

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Webinar slides: Bike Boxes
by Beth McKechnie 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

For those who were not able to hear today's APBP webinar on Bike Boxes from the Portland experience, here is the slide deck. I think there is enough information within the slides to make it a worthwhile read even without the recording. Next webinar: *Wed, Dec 16th | The Best Guides and Manuals You've Never Heard Of* More details to be circulated closer to the date. cheers, Beth -- *Beth McKechnie* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca/> <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave | (204) 925-3772 | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>. Donate at CanadaHelps.org <http://canadahelps.org/> <http://canadahelps.org/>

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Alternate Swedish delivery system
by ian_toal＠mymts.net 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

Interesting way of getting goods to downtown businesses. http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/nov/18/innovative-delivery-system-tr… Ian

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Webinar Reminder: Bike Boxes - Wed, Nov 18, 2-3pm, EcoCentre
by Beth McKechnie 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

** Friendly reminder regarding tomorrow's webinar ** Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar, *Bike Boxes*. The webinar viewing takes place in the EcoCentre boardroom (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) and will be followed by group discussion of local applications. RSVPs appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! cheers, Beth p.s. On a related (prairie) sidenote, Saskatoon recently introduced a bike box in conjunction with a no right turn on red for a protected bike lane. * * * * * *Bike BoxesWednesday, November 18 | 2-3pm CST* Bike boxes are increasingly common; how are they applied in practice? The experience of Portland, Oregon, frames a discussion focused on engineering, evaluation and safety. Learn about the layout and physical elements of a bike box, their benefits and potential risks, and the current status of bike boxes in the MUTCD. In addition, the session includes information on traffic signal detection in bike boxes, the application of bike boxes to solve other problems, and a discussion of research conducted at Portland State University related to crash history. *Speaker*: - Peter Koonce, PE, Signals and Street Lighting Manager, Portland Bureau of Transportation

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Distance makes the difference
by Beth McKechnie 13 Nov '15

13 Nov '15

Giving someone physical space doesn’t mean you’re a prude, it means you understand social consideration. You wouldn’t rest and arm on your buddy’s shoulder while you’re both at the urinal, so why would you crowd a cyclist while passing on a street (hopefully on a straight road with a safe break in traffic). The Tasmanian Department of State Growth raised this question (or variations of it, if we’re being honest), and addressed the issue with a humorous short commercial. http://momentummag.com/distance-makes-difference/

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AT Webinar: Bike Boxes - Wed, Nov 18, 2-3pm
by Jessie Klassen 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Green Action Centre and Bike Winnipeg invite you to join us for a local viewing of the following APBP webinar, *Bike Boxes*. The webinar viewing takes place in the EcoCentre boardroom (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave) and will be followed by group discussion of local applications. RSVPs appreciated but not necessary. Hope to see you then! Thanks, Jessie *Bike BoxesWednesday, November 18 | 2-3pm central* Bike boxes are increasingly common; how are they applied in practice? The experience of Portland, Oregon, frames a discussion focused on engineering, evaluation and safety. Learn about the layout and physical elements of a bike box, their benefits and potential risks, and the current status of bike boxes in the MUTCD. In addition, the session includes information on traffic signal detection in bike boxes, the application of bike boxes to solve other problems, and a discussion of research conducted at Portland State University related to crash history. *Speaker*: - Peter Koonce, PE, Signals and Street Lighting Manager, Portland Bureau of Transportation *Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options <http://greenactioncentre.ca/>Green Action Centre <http://www.greenactioncentre.ca> | Find us here <http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/ecocentre-directions-and-travel-options/> 3rd floor, 303 Portage Avenue* | *(204) 925-3772 Green Action Centre is your non-profit hub for greener living. Support our work by becoming a member <http://greenactioncentre.ca/support/become-a-member/>

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FW: Wrench Fundraiser
by Dave Elmore 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

Please share widely. Let’s support this important group and the great work that they do. The Wrench & The Good Will Social Club Present: LIVE BAND KARAOKE! Tuesday, November 24th, 2015 The Good Will, 625 Portage Avenue Song sign up at 7pm, show starts at 8pm $10 advance & at the door https://www.facebook.com/events/853859594734888/ You've always known you were a rock star, now prove it! It's your turn in the spotlight. Be the leader of our live karaoke band Featuring members of Boats, Slow Spirit, and Conduct Forget boring midi backing tracks and rock out with a real band Ticket proceeds support <https://www.facebook.com/The-Wrench-272671616114244/> The Wrench (The Winnipeg Repair Education 'n' Cycling Hub) Help support educational bike programs in Winnipeg! Pop up bike repair shop within the bar so you can learn to fix your bike while you party! About <https://www.facebook.com/The-Wrench-272671616114244/> The Wrench: We envision a city where everyone is empowered to experience their community by bicycle. The WRENCH’s mission is to create stronger, healthier communities by removing barriers to building, repairing and maintaining bicycles – with a focus on educating youth. The WRENCH is a registered charity. We make bicycles and cycling accessible to the public by: -Providing programming, education and resources for community members, groups and organizations -Supporting and promoting bicycle use in the Winnipeg -Supporting new and existing community bike shops <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewrench.ca%2F&h=UAQGc1YkP&…> www.thewrench.ca

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Winnipeg-Groningen connection
by Beth McKechnie 10 Nov '15

10 Nov '15

In the AT community, we tend to think of the Dutch city of Groningen as the "The World's Cycling City <https://vimeo.com/76207227>" (video) and "the city where bikes rule the road". But it turns out that Winnipeg has a very personal connection with Groningen. An interesting read for Remembrance Day. * * * * * Lest We ForgetBrothers, and brothers in arms91-year-old veteran recounts 1944 battle that claimed sibling's life http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/special/lestweforget/brothers-and-brothers… STEINBACH -- Over lunch, Stan Butterworth, 91, pulled out a black-and-white photo -- smaller than a business card, the way photos once were -- of him and his older brother, Fred. It was taken during a lighter moment while serving Canada in the Second World War. They had just finished latrine duty and were hamming it up for a photo outside the latrine they'd just cleaned. [image: Photo of brothers Fred (right) and Stan Butterworth during the Second World War.] <http://media.winnipegfreepress.com/images/FRED_1943-1945__2__20237699.jpg> SUPPLIED PHOTO Photo of brothers Fred (right) and Stan Butterworth during the Second World War. It was one of the last photos of them together. Fred Butterworth was gunner in the lead tank of the lead squadron entering the Dutch city of Groningen in fall 1944. Brothers Fred, 22, and Stan, 20, from Winnipeg, had joined the military together, trained together, shipped overseas together and were both gunners in the Fort Garry Horse regiment. But when it came to being deployed, the Canadian military had a policy of splitting up family members so an entire family couldn't be killed in one assault. So Fred was in B Squadron, and Butterworth was in A Squadron. There were 60 tanks to a squadron. Fred's tank rumbled through the occupied city of Groningen, with row houses on one side and a sports field on the other. It was a nervous time: no one knew where the enemy was hiding. Suddenly, a German soldier jumped from between the buildings, raised a bazooka to his shoulder and shot straight into the tank's turret where the gunner, Fred, was stationed. "A Sherman tank is not a heavy tank and doesn't have the armoured protection a lot of other tanks have," Butterworth explained. Fred was killed almost instantly. The tank veered towards the buildings and crashed. Fred's last act was to somehow fire the tank's cannon, shooting into the buildings and setting them ablaze. Butterworth told the story while in Steinbach last week to visit some collectors of military vehicles. Rob Fast and Harold Kihn both have an impressive array of restored military equipment. Butterworth was particularly interested in Kihn's Sherman tank, one of only three in Canada still running, a near-replica of the one he fought in. The Free Press tagged along to plumb Butterworth's memories. Of the three other men in that tank in Groningen, the crew commander was badly wounded and the tank operator was slightly wounded; the driver climbed out of the tank and into the burning buildings, only to be captured. His capture lasted only a few days. It was a four-day battle. Canadian troops successfully liberated Groningen, but at a cost of 43 Canadian lives. Groningen was part of the Battle of the Scheldt Estuary. Allied soldiers were advancing quickly into Europe but running out of supplies. A contingent of mostly Canadian troops was assigned to clear the German-controlled Scheldt Estuary, which blocked the port of Antwerp. The battle lasted two months, with Canadians making up half of the 12,873 Allied casualties, but the Allies prevailed. Butterworth wrote his parents shortly after his brother's death. "It was a difficult letter to write," he said. "I told them just what happened, the fact that he didn't suffer and he was buried, and the Dutch people had placed a lot of flowers on his grave." This is where the term "soldiering on" comes from, because that's what Butterworth did. "Just carry on," he said, when asked how he managed. "I was a member of a crew. The war was not over. We had to go on from there." Butterworth was part of the final push that ended the war. From February to May 1945, he lived out of a Sherman tank like the one stored in Harold Kihn's garage in Steinbach. The quarters were so cramped they always bumped into each other. At night, they slept outside beneath the tank. One of Butterworth's two sons is named after Fred, and Butterworth has been back to the Bergen op Zoom Cemetery in the Netherlands four times to visit his brother's grave. Groningen, a city of about 200,000, hasn't forgotten. In 2012, a film crew arrived in Winnipeg to shoot a documentary about Butterworth's brother. It's part of an exhaustive record of those who sacrificed, compiled by a government agency called the War and Resistance Centre of Groningen. The crew spent five days in Winnipeg, then flew Butterworth to Groningen for a week. The cover of the DVD, of which Butterworth has a copy, is embossed with a photo of the brothers when they were two and four years old. Butterworth most recently visited Groningen last summer, again as the city's guest, for a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation. He may be 91, but he doesn't look, act or move like someone his age. Seven members of his family, including grandchildren, accompanied him. Butterworth stayed for more than a month in Groningen, with his meals and accommodations paid for. He greatly appreciates how the Dutch people remember and honour the sacrifice of Canadian troops. Some cities have named streets after the hometowns of soldiers, including Winnipegstraat in Doetinchem, and Torontostraat in Rotterdam. Butterworth will be part of the Remembrance Day ceremonies of the Fort Garry Horse at the McGregor Armoury Wednesday. bill.redekop(a)freepress.mb.ca *Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition November 10, 2015 A6*

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