Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Single File...Its the LAW!

Here is a little bit of an email we recieved from the RCMP, just reminding us that it is unlawful to ride in any other fashion other than single file on the highway...


Operation in single file
145(6) HTA No person shall operate a bicycle or power-assisted bicycle on a highway beside a moped, mobility vehicle, bicycle or power-assisted bicycle that is operating in the same traffic lane.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Ear Bud Alternative

Many thanks to Andrei, a participant of the Stonewall ride, for bringing this to my attention. There is an alternative to ear buds for musical enjoyment while riding!! A new iPod speaker system has been created just for bikes and he believes they are available in Winnipeg at Winners for approximately $40.00 (this info has not been confirmed).

Check out the new iPod Speaker System HERE!

Latest Info

So, as you will see in the newsletter, you have all spoken and the ride will start at 8 a.m.

If you did not get the email in your inbox, fear not! Simply CLICK HERE and you will be taken right to it!!

Have a great weekend everyone, happy cycling!

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Gearing Up Stonewall to Gimli

In an effort to cut costs and save money, the mailbox I need you to watch for the upcoming Gearing Up Newsletter is your INBOX!! Newsletters will be sent out via an email link. But don't worry if you don't have email. We will snail mail to those with no registered email addresses in our system and will, of course, link to it from here.

Monday, July 7, 2008

Training Ride

Huge thanks to Woodcock Cycle for hosting the first training ride of the year! Join the crew from Woodcock every Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. and head out for a spin.

Who: You!
What: Training ride
Where: Woodcock Cycle Works, 433 St. Mary's Rd (new location)
When: Friday's, 6 pm
Why: To get ready!
Riders can show up anytime after 5 and mingle with fellow riders until 6 when you should be ready to hit the road!!

Call the store for more details at 253-5896

Gearing Up 1

Is currently underway and will be heading your way sooooon!!! Watch your mailboxes for new information, great contests and more!

S2G Top 10 Fundraisers!

With over a month left to fundraise, here are your current TOP TEN!!!!

OVERALL TOP FUNDRIASER
Ian Raap $5785.00
Top 9
Ken Hiebert $2650.00
John Bullied $2608.50
Mickey Hoch $2250.00
Stan Funk $2145.00
Kathleen Darvill $2120.00
Chris Palmer $1677.50
Melissa Tennant $1625.00
Stan Lipnowski $1583.00
Peter Meiklejohn $1532.00

There are 7 other top fundraisers inching ever-closer to the top 10!! Keep going!!

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Gearing Down

Watch your mailboxes for the final newsletter for the PVC for 2008!! Please note that only one newsletter will be sent per household.

A Picture is Worth...

...a brand new bicycle pump courtesy of Woodcock Cycle Works!! Send in photos of how you train for the bike tour and we will choose the best shot and post it right here on the blog! Winner will recieve a tire pump, perfect to bring along on the tour to give our hard working bike repair guys a break!! Simply click on the Enter Now below and email your shots right to me.

ENTER NOW!

Early To Rise...

Ok everyone! Two years ago we started at 8:30, last year we started at 8:00. The PVC started at 9:00. Which will it be?? Please take a moment to vote on the poll to the right and let us know what time on Saturday and Sunday morning you would like to hit the road!!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

The Mystery Box

Dude, what is in there???

Just kiddin' Ron! Keep on riding, see you in August!

Top Fundraisers PVC 2008

A HUGE congratulations goes out to the following people who made it into or well beyond our $1000 Club!!

Maurice
Lachance
$2,440.00

Michael
Finlayson
$1,501.00

Paul
Dupasquier
$1,258.57

Daniel
Sonmor
$1,195.00

Guy
Charriere
$1,183.57

John
Mcleod
$1,183.00

Leanne
Nause
$1,173.00

Ron
Hickey
$1,160.00

Denise
Major
$1,112.50

Peter
Cole

$1,100.00

Claudette
Blais
$1,075.00

Patricia
Birk
$1,050.00

Liliane
Kolly
$1,027.50

Mike
Morrison
$1,025.00

PVC OVERALL Top Fundraiser!

Overall Top Individual Fundraiser
Sheldon Gilchrist

$4000.00

WOW!!!

Monday, June 2, 2008

WOW!!!!!!!!

So how awesome was that????? I hope you all enjoyed the 2008 Pembina Valley Challenge as much as I did!

Saturday brought sun and the perfect kind of wind for a cyclist and Sunday brought the "challenge" back in to the Pembina Valley Challenge!!

Thank you all so much for your hard work in fundraising, your dedication to the cause, and your passion for the ride. It is so evident when we get to spend a whole weekend with you and you make what we do feel so much more important, if thats even possible!!

THANK YOU!!!!!