*My apologies - I sent an old 'winter' link! Here is the link to a much more summery edition of Active & Green. *

*http://tinyurl.com/z2lxnt6 http://tinyurl.com/z2lxnt6*

*Jessie*

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On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 12:00 PM, Jessie Klassen < jessie@greenactioncentre.ca> wrote:

Check out our latest issue of Active & Green. Please share with your networks: http://tinyurl.com/gkuv99g

If you'd like to subscribe or see back issues, here you go http://greenactioncentre.ca/content/active-green/.

thanks! Jessie

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=6676ed8c28&e=05cc55fba3 *Commuter Challenge*

http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=e854ca76c9&e=05cc55fba3 Throw down the gauntlet this year and challenge another company http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=f3cbce8d22&e=05cc55fba3 in your sector to outdo each other. If you're the Commuter Challenge coordinator at your workplace, don't miss the orientation http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=6072104787&e=05cc55fba3 (and delicious lunch) on May 18. Sign up for a free session on tools and tips http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=787c4fd45e&e=05cc55fba3 to help your co-workers switch to an active or green commute. Find some inspiration or add your story to the Commuters of Manitoba http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=d81114d06f&e=05cc55fba3. Everyone is invited to join us for the launch http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=4ff551d0db&e=05cc55fba3 on June 1.

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Is your workplace located in downtown Winnipeg http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=d6adaa5aef&e=05cc55fba3? If so, nominate a co-worker http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=e008528500&e=05cc55fba3 who normally drives to be awarded a 5-day bus pass during the Commuter Challenge! Nomination forms http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=c4abe718f1&e=05cc55fba3 due by May 27.

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*Portage shares and repairs bikes*

http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=a93843c211&e=05cc55fba3 Portage la Prairie is a bustling place for bikes these days. From their shared bike program to a new community bike repair shop (thanks to CMHA http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=0b63f54e55&e=05cc55fba3 and modelled after the WRENCH http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=7c6a94cc16&e=05cc55fba3) to Bike Week plans, there's lots happening on two wheels. Keep up to date http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=7810e6e58b&e=05cc55fba3.

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*Weirdly interesting*

Finally, a detailed graphic on how to wear a bicycle helmet http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=d4731be1cc&e=05cc55fba3! And who'd have thought you'd find the history of cycling http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=3dc1176f9e&e=05cc55fba3 on cigarette cards (seriously)? Put that in your pipe, tobacco companies. Have you ever tried to draw a bike from memory? It ain't easy. And even harder to ride http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=bb29aec2ec&e=05cc55fba3.

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*Upcoming events*

Bike to School Month http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=804087aa0f&e=05cc55fba3 May 9 - June 8

Commuter Challenge: Workplace Coordinators' Orientation Session http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=7eb8eed5ca&e=05cc55fba3 May 18, Noon-1pm

Transportation Talks: Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=1f405bc17f&e=05cc55fba3 May 19, Noon-1pm

MPI Cycling Champion training http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=71e6cd96b5&e=05cc55fba3 May 27 or June 18

Commuting Ambassador Training I: Tools & Resources http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=3abac2178e&e=05cc55fba3 May 30, 1-4pm

Winnipeg Trails Association: International Trails Day http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=2e52f45fd9&e=05cc55fba3 June 4

Commuter Challenge http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=35a46d76f8&e=05cc55fba3 Plus #BusisBetter June 5-11

Clean Air Day at The Bridge http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=a3ccc4241d&e=05cc55fba3 June 8

Transportation Talks: Winnipeg's Transportation Master Plan Update http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=1fc77ddae3&e=05cc55fba3 June 16, Noon-1pm

The WRENCH: City Riding Workshop http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=fe04a4f9db&e=05cc55fba3 June 18, 12:30-2pm

Bike Week Winnipeg http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=0486604db9&e=05cc55fba3 Bike Week Portage la Prairie http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=2a9fa2ad73&e=05cc55fba3 June 18-24

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*It's the cycling edition... Worldwide bike campout *

If you like camping, why not try camping by bike! Take part in Swift's worldwide bike campout http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=ff87c492bf&e=05cc55fba3 on June 25 & 26. I will be attempting the bike ride from Winnipeg to Birds Hill, this time with my husband and 2 boys. Find tips on family camping by bike http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=9934613375&e=05cc55fba3 and bike routes to Birds Hill http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=7e452e5e05&e=05cc55fba3 on our blog.

*Summer is here. Bike!*

http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=11109ab078&e=05cc55fba3 Seeing Green Action Centre's beautiful Bike! video from a few year's ago makes me excited for the summer season ahead. Why not enjoy http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=e9949229c9&e=05cc55fba3the video http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=5a3c105e65&e=05cc55fba3 one more time and share it with your friends.

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*DIY projects for your bike *

http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=b3957bbde7&e=05cc55fba3 Whether you need to transport your guitar http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=720e1ba9c5&e=05cc55fba3 or your dog http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=c04761b451&e=05cc55fba3 by bike, or simply want to turn your favourite bag into a pannier http://greenactioncentre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=af15a2f9f91ef9a183a3f55cc&id=726e94b587&e=05cc55fba3, there's a DIY project waiting for you.

*A better way to go*

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