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* | * Taking a page from Banff/Canmore, the proposal is to provide tires for participants, as well as 5 bikes for a few lucky participants (Keith to build up), as well as some upcycled pogeys (Keith), also some lights and fenders up to 10 sets based on needs, and 5 winter cycling skirts/kilts from local business JJ Wool, a great way to keep thighs warm. The idea is to remove barriers to women and other communities cycling. Also a mentorship program pairing participants with a mentor in their neighborhood, who would meet with the novice cyclist at onset of winter conditions and help them through their first few rides. Also to partner with Let's Bike There, YEG Bike Coalition, and Fancy Womens Bike Ride on some event rides. Would also like to offer 4h shop time to participants (Nov to Feb) for winter upgrades/repairs. All funds will come from existing outstanding grants, only the shop time would have to come from BE. The administrative time would be done by Sarah, in coordination with the shop managers. Coreen reflects that this sounds like a great plan-- could the shop time be charged to the grant? Sarah thinks maybe not, the CoE person wants the majority to still go to studded tires as originally granted. Coreen would like notice if other supplies like fenders are required in the shops. | ||
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