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Newsletter #13- Happy Spring?

Apr3rd
2013 Leave a Comment Saskatoon Cycles Written by Saskatoon Cycles

Happy April from Saskatoon Cycles

Cathy_WattsWatts with Bikes
(A Message from Our Chair)

 We have started off 2013 with a great leap. Edwards School of Business has accepted our proposal and we have two fantastic students working on a project for us. Welcome to Nena Fyke and Spencer Chilliak who have embraced the project with great enthusiasm and competence. They will be developing a strategic plan to help focus our energies on making Saskatoon a safe cycling city for all ages. We look forward to a report from them by the end of April.

Another project, proposed by our member Dr Dan Fuller will study cycling collisions from a database of incidents in Saskatoon. We interviewed four candidates in the Masters of Public Health program, and we welcome Anna Chen. This project will run from May through July. Saskatoon Cycles volunteers will be needed to help with Charlie and Cathy“on the ground” research required to analyze the collisions. Contact Dr Dan Fuller

We have written several grants to support these projects and to help un-funded groups use the bike valet for their events.

We are off to another great cycling season.

Cathy Watts
Saskatoon Cycles Chair

Do You Know Someone Who Would Like to Learn to Cycle But is Really Scared to Try?

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Ice Cycle 2013 videos

Mar30th
2013 Leave a Comment Saskatoon Cycles Written by Saskatoon Cycles

We have some talented people who ride bikes and are interested in having other people ride bikes.

At least two of those talented video making folks took part in the Ice Cycle 2013 event we held in February. Here are there videos.

Flavio Ishi created this one.

 Candice Kloebe did this one as a project for her University course on families that cycle.

And then on a much less technologically advanced note, I took Arlin’s stop action photos of the Bike Parade and set them to a little music. You can point yourself out as you go by.  ;-)

Bike Fun, Events, Winter Cycling

Leading the Way Youth Summit on Sustainable Transportation

Feb23rd
2013 Leave a Comment Saskatoon Cycles Written by Saskatoon Cycles

If you are 18 – 28 years old with a keen interest in transit and sustainable transportation, apply to be a delegate at the Leading the Way Youth Summit on Sustainable Transportation taking place May 10-12, 2013 in Calgary. This regional youth summit event is presented by the Prairies and Territories Chapter and the BC Committee of the Canadian Urban Transit Association and hosted locally by Calgary Transit.

Delegates will have the opportunity to learn, share ideas, network, and explore career paths with like-minded peers and professionals in transit and related industries. Inspiring speakers, sessions on best practices in transit and sustainable transportation, a career fair and social activities round out this weekend summit.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! Accommodation, travel and meals are provided for delegates who are selected. Application deadline is Friday March 1, 2013. Apply early, space is limited.

To find out more about the event or to put in your application, go to
Leading the Way Youth Summit.

To find out what exciting things are happening in Calgary in regards to walking, cycling, transit, TOD and why you should apply to the youth summit please check out our YouTube video.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us by email at
questions@leadingthewayyouthsummit.com

Events

Minutes – 2013.02.14

Feb14th
2013 Leave a Comment Saskatoon Cycles Written by Saskatoon Cycles

AGENDA – SASKATOON CYCLES
February 14, 2013 6:30 pm
Building in alley behind Community Clinic
455 2nd Ave North

Attendance: Brett Suwinski, Gord Holtslander, Leesa Schultes, Caitlin Taylor , Ted Popel, Cathy Watts, Nathan Russ, Nina Fyke and Spencer Chilliak (ESB)

Regrets: Eric Lefol, Kamil Rodowski, Rod McLaren, Tania Hercun, Keven Fontaine

Minutes: Hilary Gough

 1. Call to Order: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY (treats): 6:33 p.m.

2. Welcome to Nena Fyke and Spencer Chilliak (Edwards School of Business students)

2. Approval of Agenda: Gord/Ted – passed

3. Approval of Previous Minutes January 10, 2013

- Clarification re: joining STA

- Approval of adjusted minutes: Gord/Caitlin – approved

4. Appointment of Keven Fontaine as Board member: Caitlin/Nathan – approved

 Reports:

1. Chairperson’s Report (sent out as an attachment)

- Eric and Tania will be working with the ESB students

- Public Health proposal – Dan and Cathy

- Grants – MEC application has been started by Rod – continued by Eric; Brett has made an SGI application; Leesa has worked on City one – will pass it off to Tania; Gov. Student Jobs – not applicable; Community Initiative Fund – will likely be eligible, Cathy will be in contact with Marcel Petit at CNYC;

- Outreach has met – will compile a paper of best practices for cycling – Ingrid Larsen, Peter Galon and Cathy Watts will gather info.

- T-shirts – Helen will be making another order of 92 shirts – will cost $1,385.40

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Open House on the design for the “Old City Yards”

Jan25th
2013 Leave a Comment Saskatoon Cycles Written by Saskatoon Cycles

Encouraging best practices – here’s an opportunity!

As you already know, the city has hired Perkins & Wills, a Vancouver consulting firm, to design a new city plan for (Mayor Atchison’s wish) up to 15,000 people on the “Old City Yards” in Downtown Saskatoon.

This new city plan will set the tone for whether we’ll have a walkable and bikeable city centre. Regarding this new city plan, there will be a come-and-go Open House, with a presentation at fixed times, this coming

  • Saturday (January 26) at the Farmers Market (actually in Ideas Inc. next door) from 8:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., see

As many people from Saskatoon Cycles as possible may want to attend this and future open houses to keep themselves up-to-date and comment on the on-going planning process.

For those who are unsure what “little details” make a GREAT city for pedestrians and cyclists, take a look at Jan Gehl’s excellent book, Cities for People, now available at the Saskatoon Public Library. The book goes into the details that need to be taken care of in a walkable and bikeable city. The book is an eye opener!

To reserve it at the library:

  • Gehl, Jan (2010): Cities for People [SPL call#: SPL: 307.1216 GEHL]

To purchase a copy for yourself from Amazon.ca:

Events

The World is Coming to Ice-Cycle 2013!

Jan18th
2013 Leave a Comment Saskatoon Cycles Written by Saskatoon Cycles

The Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) is a year-long exchange program which brings young adults from over 20 countries to volunteer full-time across Canada. IVEPers live with local host families. They get to know their communities and form close bonds with the other participants. Every February MCC gathers all participants for a mid-year-conference.  This year, 43 participants from 23 different countries, are being hosted in Saskatoon February 6th-13th. 

Participants will spend their week involved in educational sessions.  They will also participate in local attractions like curling, Shekinah retreat centre, Wanuskewin, and… MCC Saskatchewan is thrilled to partner with Ice-Cycle this year!

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Minutes – 2013.01.10

Jan10th
2013 Leave a Comment Saskatoon Cycles Written by Saskatoon Cycles

MINUTES
SASKATOON CYCLES
January 10, 2013 6:30 pm
455 2nd Ave North

Present: Tanya, Cathy, Gord, Caitlin, Rod, Ingrid, Rod, Eric, Leesa, Brett

1. Call to Order: Cathy

2. Approval of Agenda:
Gord, Caitlin – passed

3. Approval of Previous Minutes December 13, 2012:
Rod, Leesa – passed

4. New Board Member = Caitlin
Leesa, Gord – passed

Reports:
1. Chairperson’s Report (sent out as an attachment)
- Consulting proposal (Eric and Gord) – will be considered by 15 Jan
- Discussion – $1500-$1500 + $500-$1000 expenses as total cost if the proposal is accepted. It cost nothing to submit though

- MEC needs Saskatoon Cycles to be a member
- Motion for SC to become a member
Eric and Gord – passed

- TD Bank Group funding available only to registered Canadian Charities
- Saskatoon Community Foundation – also needs registered Canadian Charities
- Cathy suggests that if SC joins the Saskatchewan Trails Association (STA) as a member ($50 cost), there can be a charitable receipt given to donors (hold money for
- maybe if SC becomes a member, the charitable receipts can be done through Sask Trails Association (take the donations and done through
- Motion to become a member of STA
Gord and Rod

Sask Culture, Sask Sports and Saskatoon Community Funding as future potential fundraising applications

Banners – “Saskatooncycles.org” AND “Free Bike Parking” banners for this summer
Other parts of report
Inmotion newsletter – included information about Ice Cycle
Public Health Student Proposal
Public session to talk about the cycling Guide

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Ice Cycle 2013 – February 10, 12 pm

Jan7th
2013 2 Comments Saskatoon Cycles Written by Saskatoon Cycles

IceCycle-rider-logo2013′s Coolest (and Coldest) Bike Parade

Download the 2013 poster

Download the 2013 poster

Ice Cycle 2013 runs from the Saskatoon Farmer’s Market. We’ll have a free winter cycling workshop, tons of door prizes thanks to Saskatoon’s greatest businesses, live music and the “coldest bicycle parade on earth!” at 1:30 pm.

  • 12:00 pm Winter Cycling Workshop
  • 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Cycling Costume Contest with prizes for:
    • Best Costume
    • Best Group Costume
    • Best Cargo Bike or Trailer
  • 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Winter Cycling Parade
  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Live Music and Door Prizes inside the Farmer’s Market
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TWEED RIDE Saskatoon 2013

Dec15th
2012 1 Comment Saskatoon Cycles Written by Saskatoon Cycles

A metropolitan bicycle ride with style!

Saskatoon – October 6, 2013 starting at 2:00 pm.

This ride originally started in London, England in 2009 and is now being held around the world. For more information, go to The Tweed Report.

You might think this is a bit early to be letting you know, but trust us, it’s not!

 TWEEDtweed ride pic RIDE Saskatoon
Sunday, October 6, 2013

2:30 pm – meet-up at the Band Shelter in Kiwanis Park (south of the Bessborough). Enjoy a leisurely and sociable cycle with friends old and new. Rational dress and natural fibres (wool) are encouraged. Tweed riding is sweeping the continent. We invite bicycle lovers, fashionistas, historians, steampunks, environmentalists, and everyone else who enjoys a spirited afternoon of riding and a hot cup of tea to join in on a day of adventure in Saskatoon.

The self-guided route will be between 5 and 10 km long. Riders are welcome to join in or drop out at any point. There will prizes awarded for most marvelous moustache, most dapper chap, most dashing dame, and the tweediest! Socializing and libations at a Saskatoon pub will follow. The goal is to have a fun, relaxing day of cycling, making friends and enjoying non-motorized transport.

Contacts:
Ted Popel, 715.8899
Sharon Elder, 978.1636
tweed@saskatooncycles.org

 

Please vote on October 24th!

Oct16th
2012 Leave a Comment Saskatoon Cycles Written by Saskatoon Cycles

Saskatoon Cycles communication to membership
Object: Civic election, October 24th 2012

Saskatoon Cycles encourages its members to vote on October 24th. Polls show that federal and provincial elections attract more voters; however, of the 3 levels of governments, decisions made at City Hall have the greatest effect on our everyday lives.

Two of Saskatoon’s mayoral candidates’ election platforms outline different visions of ‘a progressive Saskatoon’. Incumbent Don Atchison’s platform presents plans for increasing road infrastructure to improve motor vehicle flow and increase population density in the downtown core.

Tom Wolf’s platform includes:

  • a detailed strategy to maintain road infrastructure,
  • while also improving transportation for people with limited personal mobility;
  • a complete street network encompassing walking, cycling, public transportation and car use;
  •  and more practical public transit services.

Saskatoon Cycles welcomes initiatives that encourage decreased use of motor vehicles and improved connectivity across the city, with more efficient public transportation, safer pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure for all ages, and a more active population. The Saskatoon Cycles Board reviewed the mayoral candidates’ platforms and conclude that Tom Wolf’s vision of a holistic approach to transportation infrastructure, including cycling and walking, is most in-line with the vision that Saskatoon Cycles strives to achieve.

YOUR voice is very important to decide on the shape of our fast-growing city. Saskatoon is now at a turning point between a small Prairie-town and a truly progressive and diverse city, and every vote counts.

Please put your mark on the best vision.

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