• July 8 Circuit Race
• July 15 15km Time Trial
• July 18 PGCC Road Race

• July 1 Time Trial
• July 2 Hill Climb
• July 3 Road Race

ATTENTION ALL CYCLISTS!
WE HAVE RECEIVED COMMENTS FROM CONCERNED MOTORISTS REGARDING THE HABITS OF SOME RIDERS WHO USE OTWAY ROAD TO MIWORTH.

WHEN RIDING ON THE ROAD, PLEASE REMEMBER:

• FOLLOW THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACT
• RIDE IN SINGLE FILE
• USE HAND SIGNALS

WE THANK YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WILL TOO!!!

PGCC

Subject: Bike to Work Week Volunteers

Bike to Work Week runs for the first time in Prince George May 11-17, 2009.
http://www.biketowork.ca/princegeorge

The Bike to Work Week committee is looking for volunteers.  Yes, this is what makes the world go round.
I encourage you to find a time slot or two that works best with your schedule and help man a celebration station, lead a ride or just get on your bike.  For all those interested, please contact Jillian at jmerrick@fraserbasin.bc.ca
The spreadsheet is posted on Google docs and it is posted as a completed public document – no need to sign in or gain permission to add your name to the schedule (meaning anyone can volunteer):
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pqYlLjGdic5u_nOdYn1r3HA

More info here.

YES, THIS IS ABOUT BIKING AROUND THE CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE.  VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE CYCLING INPUT!!
Smart Growth on the Ground - CHARRETTE EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 
PUBLIC CHARRETTE EVENTS, MARCH 13TH AND MARCH 15TH, 2009.
PLEASE JOIN US TO GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK!

The charrette will run from May 12-15, 2009. There are two public events during this time - the Mid-Course Review and the Final Presentation. Please join us at these public events to give your feedback to the charrette team!

:: Mid-Course Review:: May 13, 2009 (6:00-8:30pm)
Ramada Prince George, Ballroom (444 George Street).

:: Final Presentation:: May 15, 2009 (6:00-8:30pm)
Ramada Prince George, Ballroom (444 George Street).

Please consider lending your voice to this process by joining us for two public sessions with the charrette team.  On the evening of May 13th, after two days of hard work for the charrette team, the team’s work will be made available for public review and comment.  All comments received at this session will be carefully considered by the charrette team and used to inform their work over the remaining two days.  On the evening of May 15th, the results from the charrette will again be made available for public review and comment.  You are invited to attend these two public sessions, to be held at the Ramada Downtown.  These events are open to all, no RSVP is required. 
Your feedback will be used by the charrette team to inform the development of the sustainable vision being developed for downtown Prince George for 2035.

Project Background:
Smart Growth on the Ground (SGOG) is a project focused on developing a long-range vision for downtown Prince George.  Working in partnership with the City, SGOG has been at work in Prince George since July 2008, holding public workshops in advance of a design charrette to be held in May 2009.  This charrette – a multi-stakeholder planning and design event to craft land use and design directions for the downtown – will result in a Concept Plan document that describes the future vision supported by the Prince George community and will be considered for adoption by the City.
The design charrette, scheduled for May 12-15, is the catalyst of the SGOG project.  The charrette team is comprised of participants who represent the many interests of the community, including such issues as land use, residential and commercial development, alternative transportation, energy, heritage and more.  Participants come from local and regional organizations, the City (staff and Councilors), and the community at large.  Researchers from BC universities will use their work to assist participants with decision-making, and SGOG staff will facilitate the event and bring a design team to illustrate the charrette team’s vision.
If you are interested in learning more about the Smart Growth on the Ground project, I encourage you to view the project website: www.sgog.bc.ca. 

RecOrg Biking

The UNBC RecOrg is organizing a series of events to promote biking as both a recreational event and as a sport. As a means to inform our members and the larger university community as to the benefits of biking as a green activity and means of transportation, we will be organizing a series of workshops and rides over the summer. If you plan on attending any of these activities, please RSVP Michel Bouchard (michel@unbc.ca) or Marlita Whyte (whytem@unbc.ca) . The planned activities include:
 
FRIDAY, MAY 1ST BIKING SOIREE, 7PM, BENTLEY CENTRE, UNBC  
(open to all UNBC faculty, staff, and students)

Open to all, the RECORG will be offering munchies and the Cycling Club will give you the information you need to size and choose the right bicycle for you. We will cut through the jargon and have some bikes, helmets and accessories on location at the Bentley Centre to explain the basics of shopping for a bicycle. This soiree will also give you a chance to meet fellow bicycle enthusiasts and help us plan rides for the coming summer. We will have a representative from the Prince George Cycling Club at the event to answer questions about the club and what all the wonderful work they do around Prince George.
 
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH FAMILY INFO NIGHT, 6PM, LOCATION TBA, UNBC
(open to all UNBC faculty, staff, and students)
The family that bikes together stays together. To encourage all parents (and grandparents, aunts, uncles, kin and non-kin) to take up a healthy recreational activity with their children and shop for teens, we will be offering a workshop on how to buy bikes, carriers and accessories for the entire family. Open to all.
 
 
 
SATURDAY, MAY 23RD BASICS OF BIKE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP, 10AM TO 2PM, LOCATION TBA, UNBC (open to RECORG members only) (to become a member go to http://web.unbc.ca/~recorg and submit an application form to Human Resources or to a current RECORG Executive member)

Having bought, borrowed or rented your new bike, it is important to know the basics of bike maintenance and repairs. We will cover such topics as how to change a bicycle tire in a pinch and how to keep your bike functioning properly and keeping you safe.
 

 
SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH, FREE RIDE THE PIDHERNY.  LEAVING FROM UNBC AT 2PM (open to all UNBC faculty, students, and staff)

We will begin with a short intro to basic techniques and safety for free riding and from UNBC we will head out to the Pidherny trails to explore the hills and trails. This will be a challenging ride suitable for adults and older teens only.
 
 
These four activities are being organized with the help of four local bike shops in Prince George. These are:
 
Cycle Logic, 1443 3rd Ave in Prince George and 337 Reid St in Quesnel
Koops Bike Shop, 1659 Nicholson Street in Prince George
Northern Home Hardware (basement), 1386 3rd Avenue in Prince George
Summerside Sport & Cycle, 1191 1st Ave in Prince George

We encourage you to shop locally. Likewise, we encourage you to become a member of the Prince George Cycling Club, a local NGO working for the betterment of northern British Columbia: http://www.pgcyclingclub.ca

• In partnership with the CCA, and Sport Canada, Cycling BC is participating in developing and implementing an experimental program to enhance the participation of women in organized cycling. The program is targeted to last 6 to 8 weeks and focus primarily on recruiting women age 12-25 who may be interested in competing within one of the Cycling disciplines. With the cooperation of clubs, coaches and interested riders we hope to provide a positive “first race” experience for women who are new to organized cycling. Please review the attached document containing all details regarding financial support, minimum requirements and targeted timeline. If your club is interested in participating please create a proposal with coach information, schedule, location, activities/training event outlines, participant costs and any other pertinent information. Please submit your proposal and any questions to Krista@cyclingbc.net. The first 3 clubs to submit their proposal (meeting all minimum requirements) will be selected and notified by April 16th.

• Check out the Program Discription.

IMBA Club eNews: March 2009

IMBA Offers Resources for Clubs Seeking Economic Stimulus Funding

This winter, President Obama signed into law an economic recovery package that contains funding for bicycle facilities, trails, public land recreation and improvement projects. IMBA urges its affiliated clubs to work in partnership with their local elected officials and land managers to find out what funding is available for mountain bike trails. In particular, this is a crucial opportunity to pitch decision makers on projects that are “shovel ready” (i.e. those awaiting funding, with an existing, land manager-approved start date). Find out more.
Team IMBA Benefits Mean Big Bucks for Clubs

Ever feel like trying to find money for your trail projects is like chasing the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?  Rally your club members to fund-ride for Team IMBA at any race you choose and that pot of gold will come to you!  Thanks to a challenge grant from SRAM, a great deal just got even better. Normally, half of all funds raised by Team IMBA participants go to the local mountain bike club of their choice. Now, for every $500 a participant raises (up to $1000), their local club will receive an additional $500.
Apply for a Recreational Trails Program Achievement Awards -- Deadline April 17

Many IMBA clubs have completed innovative, successful projects funded by the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), making them ideal candidates for the Coalition for Recreational Trails' national RTP Program Acheivement Awards. Each year, CRT recognizes outstanding RTP projects in a variety of categories and presents awards at a banquet in Washington, DC. This is an excellent way to garner greater recognition and support for the work you're doing at a local level. The deadline to apply is April 17.