Here is what we are on tap for this year:

• April 25, - Road - Bruxelles Spring Classic - Bruxelles, MB
• May 2, MTB Cup #1 - Grand Beach
• May 12, MTB - WNS #1 - Bur Oak
• June 9, MTB - WNS #2 - Bur Oak
• June 23, MTB - WNS #3 - Bur Oak
• July 4, MTB - Reach Beach Enduro - Grand Beach
• July 7, MTB - WNS #4 - Bur Oak
• July 21, MTB - WNS #5 - Bur Oak
• Aug 4, MTB - WNS #6 - Bur Oak
• Sept 12, Cross - Belgian Supercross - Belgian Club
• Oct 16, Cross - St.Malo, MB

There are actually more races to come, we just need to figure out some of the details before we publish them. There is going to be a little planning session on Thursday, Feb 4, 8:30 at the Belgian Club, on the agenda for that evening:

1. Races

• Spring Classic - April 25th
• Grand Beach MTB (MCA Cup #1) - May 2
• Reach the Beach - July 4th
• Belgian Supercross - Sept 12th
• St Malo - Oct 16
• 4X and Springhill Downhill?

2. Trail Building

• Bur Oak
• Spring Hill
• Grand Beach

3. Bingo
4. AGM
5. Club Rides

Hi All,

I’m heading off to the Arrowhead race this weekend and being the techno whiz that I am I will be laying down a footprint with my new Spot gps. I am planning on doing the 135 miles ( last year I took 26 1/2 hrs ) and then having a good break at the finish and then riding back up the course to the halfway checkpoint. Being old and hopefully wise, I’ll probably need another break at that point. I’m then planning to turn and head back to the finish although I might be dazed and confused by then so we’ll have to see which way I end up going.

I’m sending you this link and explanation as I’m sure to need some good Karma and having friends watch over me will help. ( it will also make it very hard for me to bail out as I’ll know that people are watching. I’m hoping to do the Iditabike in the future and it is 350 miles. I thought that would seem more attainable if I have done a 270 mile ride as compared to 135.

To follow my progress just click on this link and it will take you to my site. If this doesn’t work, copy and paste it onto your browser. By the way, the race doesn’t start till Monday February 1st at 7 am.

Lindsay

Due to the weather on Monday, January 25th, we have rescheduled the Women’s Mountain Bike Committee Meeting to Thursday, January 28th at 8pm.

Please email Jane Braun to let her know if you are attending.

Meeting location

Public Consultations for AT Infrastructure

In December 2009, Winnipeg City Council approved $20.4 million in capital funding to support an extensive active transportation network throughout the city. The funding comes from the three levels of government. This active transportation program involves the creation of 35 projects that range from multi-use pathways to bike boulevards. It is critical that the infrastructure is built to the highest standards possible, and that it is built for everyone to access.

5 public consultation drop-in sessions have been scheduled during the next 11 days. Bike to the Future will be formally submitting input, but it is vital that the City receives as much public input from cyclists as possible. We’ve been assured the input will be heard.

• Fort Rouge / River Heights routes: Saturday January 30th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Earl Grey Community Centre, 360 Cockburn Street North
• Yellow Ribbon Trail connection to the east: Tuesday February 2nd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Silver Heights Community Centre, 2080 Ness Ave
• Sherbrook / Maryland South: Wednesday February 3rd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Westminster United Church, Maryland St and Westminster Ave
• Sherbrook / Maryland North: Thursday February 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at St Matthews Anglican Church, Maryland St and St. Matthews Ave
• Berry / Ferry: Thursday February 4th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bourkevale Community Centre, 100 Ferry Road

More info is at http://biketothefuture.org <http://biketothefuture.org/>  under Upcoming Events.

More public consultation drop-in sessions will be announced in the very near future, so please check http://biketothefuture.org <http://biketothefuture.org/>  for updates.

Background: $20million of active transportation infrastructure will be built in Winnipeg in 2010 <http://biketothefuture.org/design-for-the-future/20m-at-in-2010>

The documentary Race Across the Sky, the story of the Leadville Trail 100 bike race featuring Dave Wiens and guy named Lance is coming to Silver City on  Wednesday, January 27th. Tickets can be bought here.

If you like the policy and planning stuff…

Walking & Cycling Success: Perspectives from communities who are ‘building it right’

As Manitoba positions to spend unprecedented funding on walking and cycling routes - please join us to hear perspectives from Quebec and Minneapolis communities who are ‘building it right’.

Monday January 25th, 2010
The Forks Food Court area, The Forks

6:30 pm:   Registration & refreshments - limited seating.
7:00 pm:   Opening remarks from the Government of Canada, Province of Manitoba and City of Winnipeg
RSVP:      BuildingItRight@mts.net   Limited seating

Visionary visual presentation by Anders Swanson, visual artist, global cycling advocate & recipient of Manitoba Eco-Networks’ Environmental Award 2009.

Province of Quebec: Celebrating 40 years of building 4,000+ km of bikeways in the Province Marc Jolicouer: Marc Jolicoeur has been research coordinator at Vélo Québec since 1995. Author of the Technical Handbook of Bikeway Design, he has served on numerous committees on bikeway safety and standards. He also coordinates technical support for the development of the Route Verte bicycle network. A professional engineer, he has been involved in transportation for over 15 years. An avid cyclist since childhood, he is a regular bicycle commuter in Montréal.

Minneapolis, Minnesota: Recognized as one of the top 5 cycling cities in the U.S.A Jay Walljasper: Jay Walljasper, author of the Great Neighborhood Book, chronicles stories from around the world about how citizens and public officials are rolling up their sleeves to improve their communities.  A year-round bike commuter in Minneapolis, he is an authority on livable communities and sustainable transportation initiatives.  He is a senior fellow at Project for Public Spaces, a New York-based organization; a contributing editor at National Geographic Traveler magazine; and editor of OnTheCommons.org. As a social observer, he has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, National Public Radio and the Toronto Star.

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Organized & sponsored by:
Province of Manitoba     www.gov.mb.ca
The Forks    www.theforks.com
Winnipeg Trails Association    www.WinnipegTrails.ca
One Green City   www.OneGreenCity.com

Supporting Sponsors:
City of Winnipeg      www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/MajorProjects/ActiveTransportation/
The Centre for Sustainable Transportation    www.centreforsustainabletransportation.org
Bike to the Future   www.biketothefuture.org
Prairie Pathfinders Walking Club   www.prairiepathfinders.mb.ca
Resource Conservation Manitoba    www.resourceconservation.mb.ca
Manitoba Cycling Association    www.cycling.mb.ca

Refreshment Sponsors:
Marr Consulting
Stantec