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Week One is (almost) Done! 

↓Click the button below to log your trips↓
 

Evidently, it is Shifting Gears tradition to welcome the month of May with rain showers, and earlier this week did not disappoint! We hope you stayed dry while commuting to work, running errands, or going to sports practice. 

Trip Tracking:
Trips must be entered by Monday at noon!
  • We are currently tracking for Week 1 (May 1st - May 7th)
  • Use the button above or click here, to fill out our online weekly tracker form. 
  • Still need to register? It isn't too late! Register here for Shifting Gears 2022! 
Remember:
1. All trips count! You're welcome to use the tracking tool in the following ways:
  • Track essential trips, including trips for work, shopping, and appointments.
  • Track Work-from-Home trips to record the drive-trips saved.
  • In the event that you're trip chaining (Work-to groceries- to kid pick up, for example), these count as three separate trips!
  • At the bottom of the tracking form, click the toggle to 'send me a copy of my responses' to get a copy of your weekly answers! 
2. Each Thursday in May, you’ll receive the weekly tracker link by email (this one!). Fill it in by Monday at noon to add to your Challenge totals and get entered for prize draws. 

3. We have a printable daily tracking calendar if you want to record daily and keep your trips in one place, ready for your weekly tracking survey.


 
Rack 'n' Roll is filling up!
Participant Courtney shared this: "having biked a few times before, the weight of my backpack (with a computer, books and lunch in it) was my biggest challenge." Equipped with her new rack and pannier, she is excited to make her 9km commute to school a regular habit.
Sign up today to learn how you can bike with more comfort and ease this season. 

 
Sign up for our bike maintenance workshops lead by B!KE!
Learn a host of basic mechanics and ride with confidence in every season!

ABCs of Bike Maintenance: Thursday May 12th, 5:30pm - 7:00pm 
Fixing A Flat: Thursday May 26th, 5:30pm - 7:00pm 
*Click the links and sign up today, space is limited!* 

Register for Shifting Gears today to be eligible!
Shifting Gears Community!
Want to share the Challenge with your friends, family, coworkers?  Follow our hashtag #ShiftingGearsPtbo and repost or share content on your feed. 
Want to join in the fun? Post about how you're tackling the challenge this May and tag us at @PtboGreenUP!


Check out Shifting Gears today to find ways to play!
(Note: Shifting Gears will follow the guidance of Public Health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some photos we use were taken pre-COVID-19.)
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