e-News: May 7, 2008
CONTENTS
1. Upcoming Seminars
2. 50KM Training Deadline – May 18th
3. The BIG Meeting – June 11th, 7:00 PM
4. From the PWA Office
5. How To Save Your Butt
6. Looking for the online discussion board?
7. Team “PWA Friends For Life” at the Pride & Remembrance Run
1. Upcoming Seminars
Bike Maintenance & Repair
Date
May 7th & May 14th, 7:00 PM
Location
Velotique, 1592 Queen St. East (just west of Coxwell)
Topics include flat tire repair, tube replacement, and basic bicycle maintenance, tuning and cleaning.
Orientation Session for New Participants
Date
Thursday, May 22nd, 8:00 – 9:30 PM
Location
TBD
This information seminar is a great way for new and prospective riders and crew to find out more about this awesome event.
Hands on Tire Changing Clinic
Date
Tuesday, May 27th, 7pm
Location
Metropolitan Community Church, 115 Simpson Avenue
We will be holding a "hands on" tire changing clinic on Tuesday, May 27th at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto (MCCT). The church is located at 115 Simpson Ave (off Gerrard, one block east of Broadview). The clinic will give you the chance to learn how to fix a flat by actually doing it yourself. Experienced riders will be on hand to provide guidance. You will be required to bring your bike, or at least one of the wheels, to the seminar.
Riders will also be able to answer your general questions about basic bike maintenance, what equipment to purchase, cycling gear and what essentials you should carry with you on the training rides and on the Rally itself.
To register for any of the above seminars, send your name and phone number to
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2. 50KM Training Deadline – May 18th
All Riders must complete a 50KM training ride by Sunday May 18th. If you have not been attending the Bike Rally-organized training rides, please ensure you follow up with your Team Leaders on your training progress.
3. The BIG Meeting – June 11th, 7:00 PM
Do you have questions about the ride? Wondering what REALLY happens the week of July 29th? Want to meet the Steering Committee and fellow participants? Then this meeting is NOT TO BE MISSED. As one of the few opportunities to bring Crew and Riders together before the Bike Rally, attendance at this meeting is highly recommended for all 2007 Bike Rally Participants. Come out and find out what the bins you keep hearing about actually look like, get information about camping, get a sense of the route, what happens in Kingston…and more!
More details to follow.....
4. From the PWA Office
Staff Update
Murray Jose, Executive Director of the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation, has the following announcement:
It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce the staff support recently hired for the 2008 Friends for Life Bike Rally. The team this year will be led by Jenni Willes, Bike Rally Coordinator with her peer Len Tooley, Bike Rally Assistant being full backup and partner. We also hope to have 2 summer students providing additional support. In addition, Pam Beavis, Director of Development & Communications will be fully involved supporting and monitoring the team and brining her senior event management experience to the table.
Jenni Willes joins us with exceptional education including a Graduate Certificate in Event Management and strong experience in Fundraising Event management. Len has extensive experience working within the HIV community and brings strong event management experience including a staff coordinating role for the Youth Pavilion at the 2006 International AIDS Conference.
Please join me in welcoming these two talented individuals to our team!
PRIAPE – 15th Anniversary Sale and PWA Fundraiser on May 11th
Please join us on Sunday, May 11th at PRIAPE’s new location at 501 Church Street. In honor of their 15th anniversary, PRIAPE will be donating 15% of sales on May 11th to the Bike Rally in support of the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation. Come out and say hello to some of your fellow Bike Rally Riders, who will be donating their sweat as they ride stationary bikes!
5. How To Save Your Butt
As you get used to being in the saddle for longer periods of time, it’s inevitable that you’ll experience some soreness where the sun don't shine. However, wearing a good-quality pair of cycling shorts, riding a suitable saddle and making sure your bike is fit properly can make the difference between tears of joy and pain. Click here to read more....
6. Looking for the online discussion board?
Whether you....
- have questions about cycling and the event
- want to share stories with other participants
- can give some helpful advice...
Check out the Bike Rally's discussion board on our Facebook Page. You'll need a Facebook account to check out the site.
Riders and crew can use the online discussion board to track their progress, plan training rides, swap gear, share safety tips, and much, much more...
Check it out today!
7. Team “PWA Friends For Life” at the Pride & Remembrance Run
The most outrageous run of the year is just around the corner and you can be part of it. Join Team PWA Friends For Life by running or walking with us in the Pride and Remembrance Run on Saturday June 28. There is no fundraising required to participate with Team PWA Friends For Life.
This is an excellent way to meet and mingle with your Friends For Life colleagues from all 20 BR Teams. We’ll all be wearing our Bike Rally jerseys so there’s no way you’ll be able to miss us. And once the last person has crossed the Finish Line, we’ll be gathering at the After Party located at Jarvis Collegiate to watch the underwear fashion show.
Register on Team “PWA Friends For Life” today at www.priderun.org. We are looking for a Team Captain, so if you are interested, please contact Co-chair Stefanie McQuaid at
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