START TIME

Just a reminder to all PVC'ers...

New start time is 9:00 am, not 8:30 like in '07.

This gives everyone a little extra time to get to Notre Dame, have some breakfast, relax and prepare for the day ahead.

New Start Location for PVC

There is a new starting location for the PVC ride this year. Entering the town of Notre Dame de Lourdes you will turn west on Avenue Notre Dame and on your left you will see the local high school. Please turn left into the school/arena parking lot to park your vehicles. Entry in to the school will be through the glass double doors to the east of the gymnasium doors on the west side of the building. Follow the signs!!

Reg Fee Increase

Just so everyone is aware, the registration fees go up to $40.00 on May 14th for the Biking to the Viking ride! Get in now at $30.00 while you still can!!

ITEM FOR SALE

For Sale:
Bicycle Carrier - Swagman XP 4-Bike 2" Receiver Rack Fits Class III Hitch
3 years old, in good condition.
New: $259 ($290 incl. tax)
Asking: $150
See Photo HERE
If interested, call Robert at 946-7303 or 832-1071

PVC Top Fundraisers Inching Closer!

The latest batch of participants set to break the Top Fundraiser level are coming in strong!

Paul Dupasquier $840.00

Daniel Sonmor $795.00

Michael Finlayson $686.00

Jorden Brooks $463.99

Claudette Blais $285.00

Keep it coming! Anyone who reaches the $1000 mark is invited to the RONA Top Fundraiser Reception being held at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre right inside the Morden Rec Centre!!

Life List Entries

Hey PVC'ers!! Now is your chance to do something you have only ever dreamed of!

Introducing the

PVC Life List Challenge!

Don't waste time, send your entries in now. Tell us something thats on your life list, something that you want to do but never thought you'd be able to, nothing's too huge, nothing's too small, it could be anything at all! EMAIL me and you just might be chosen! We are granting wishes at the dinner in Morden. Don't miss this opportunity!

BIKE EXPO! BE THERE!

Hey everyone! Interested in an upgrade? Looking to buy second hand? Just want to see whats new in cycling? Then come on down to the first annual BIKE EXPO being put on by the Tribalistic Triathlon Team!

DATE AND TIME: April 13, 12:30 - 3:00
ADMISSION: Just $2.00!
LOCATION: Sir John Franklin Community Club (corner of Lanark and Corydon)
EXHIBITS: Manitoba Cycling Association, Tribalistic Triathlon Team, local races, local bike shops and more!
FOR SALE: Shop for great deals at exhibitor booths and in the bike corral!
CONTACT: For more information contact bikeexpo@tribalistic.ca

And of course, the RONA MS Bike Tour will be there taking registrations and holding a draw! Don't miss out!!

Pinnie Colors

Want to know how to get a colored pinnie for next year? Just be in the top ten this year and its all yours! When you are riding along the highway and you come up to someone with a yellow pinnie, congratulate them on their fundraising success. Ask them how they did it. Share your stories and successes. Then keep your eyes open for the red pinnie'd rider. They were last years numero uno top fundraiser. Give him a congrats, ride together for awhile (single file please), gain some fabulous knowledge for next years fundraising and soon you too will be proudly wearing a colored pinnie!

Super 8 Motel

If anyone has booked themselves in to the Super 8 in Morden for Saturday May 31 and didn't say they were with the bike tour, please give ther Super 8 a call. You are potentially missing out on the discounted rate set especially for bike tour participants!

Call 204-822-2003 today to let them know you are a bike tour cyclist!

Saving Money

If you have more than one person involved in the bike tour living at the same address, please note that only one newsletter will be mailed to that address. It is intended to be shared with all participants residing at the specified address. It is a super way to save money on postage.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Tell all your friends! We are looking for volunteers for the PVC! If you know anyone who would be willing to give of their time, we will find the perfect job for them!

Please email Candace, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, and she will get back to you right away. Without volunteers our events could not happen.

Volunteers can sign up as part of a team and even collect pledges. Earn prizes and help your team at the same time!

PVC Gearing Up

Newsletters are being sent out this week!! Watch your mail for all of the new and exciting stuff happening in the 2008 PVC!

CURRENT TOP FUNDRAISERS!

Here are the current top fundraisers from the PVC and the Biking to the Viking rides:

PVC - Lise Deleurme $200.00

BttV - Stan Lipnowski $1548.00

CONGRATULATIONS and keep up the hard work!!

Woodcock Cycle Movie Night

Come one come all to the annual Woodcock Cycle Movie Night!

Who: Anyone who loves to ride a bike
When: Tuesday March 18, doors open at 6, movie starts at 7:30

Where: Park Theatre on Osborne

Why: To remind us about all things two-wheeled and motorless!

What: "Detour de France", a movie about the in's and out's of the tour de france

How (much): $10.00 at Woodcock Cycle or at the door of the Park

Don't miss it! Light snacks will be available and the famous Park Theatre Cafe will be open and ready to serve. Come early, mingle, check out the booths and get ready for a great show!

New Jersey and Shorts Design!

Here it is!! The new 2008 $1000 Club jersey and shorts that you all work so hard to get! Haven't recieved one yet? All you have to do is hand in $1000 in fundraising dollars by the bike tour and ta-da, its yours!!