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We are halfway done the Challenge!
This past week has been a busy one at Shifting Gears HQ! We hosted our first bike maintenance workshop at B!KE, where participants learned the A(air), B(brakes), C(chain)'s of bike care and we've been at the Peterborough Regional Farmer's Market, offering program info, free bike checks, good chats and free swag! It's been amazing to get back out into the community and meet some of you, face-to-face.
If you're looking to catch us out in the wild, find us here:
Fixing a Flat Workshop, Thursday May 26th at B!KE (293 George street) from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. A dreaded bike problem that doesn't have to be so intimidating! Join a mechanic instructor and learn how easy it can be to get rolling again. Bring your bike or come without, just sign up here to reserve your spot.
Peterborough Regional Farmer's Market Pop-Up, Saturday May 28th in Peterborough Square Courtyard from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Come drop by our booth in the square, to say hi! We are partnering with B!KE to offer some free A, B, C bike checks, answer questions about active and sustainable travel and give away free smiles (and swag!)
But for the part you've all been waiting for...PRIZE WINNERS BELOW
This week as a community we:
--> Logged 1,534 active and sustainable trips!
-->Walked the distance from Peterborough to N.Y.C and BACK!
--> Cycled from Peterborough to VICTORIA B.C
Cheers to our Week One draw prize winners,
+ Emily Spicer, BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada
+ Jennifer Jordens, Community Member
+ Donna Gertridge, Ministry of Natural Resources
+ Kathryn Bahun, Otonabee Valley PS
And, to our BONUS prize winners (because, why not)
+ Tori Silvera, Wild Rock Outfitters
+ Sasha Istvan, BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada
+ Scott Adams, Birch Bark Media
+Julia Ledgard, Community Member
Be on the look out later this week for your chance to track trips for Week Three. Still need to register? Register here for Shifting Gears 2022!
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Fixing A Flat Workshop 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday May 26th, at B!KE (293 George St N)
Roll away elated, not deflated, with this new bike maintenance skill! Sign up today, to join us with a mechanic instructor and get some hands on experience fixing one of the most common (and often intimidating!) bike maintenance problems. come with or without a bike but ready to roll up your sleeves!
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Green Street is Shifting their Gears!
Angie, Verne and the team at Green Street have been logging trips this month! As a business that sells and repairs electric bicycles, they have always been focused on sustainable transportation choices. For some advice on the Challenge, Angie says: "The act of "shifting gears" is a process. It doesn't happen all at once. Try not to focus on the month as a whole. Take it one trip at a time. And if you miss a couple, don't sweat it! tomorrow is another day with another opportunity to hop on your bike or lace up the sneakers." Thank you Green Street for Shifting your Gears this season!
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(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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