It's Bike to Work Week. Did you know that in Kelowna we are giving away 5 bikes this week as one of the many prizes and incentives for folks to get on their bikes and head to work/school?

If you're interested in getting more information for Bike to Work Week or you want to be registered to potentially win one of their prizes start by going to www.smartTRIPS.ca/events

Here is a video from the Bike to Work Week kick off event that was held yesterday outside the RCA. A number of city councilors and Mayor Walter Gray also joined in the festivities as attendees enjoyed a free breakfast and bike tune up from various sponsors.


 

If you're interested in attending some of the other celebration stations this week here is the list of stations:

On another slightly related topic, I was out at Chief Tomat Elementary School yesterday and we were recording a song called "Sollution for Pollution" that the students in the class wrote last month. I found the timing a bit uncanny, so I wanted to share one of the verses that they wrote for the song:




About smartTRIPS:

smartTRIPS is the Central Okanagan’s new active transportation education program. The goal is to encourage all Central Okanagan residents to be healthy and active by reducing drive-alone trips. By biking, walking, riding transit, carpooling and other smart transportation options, we benefit the community through better health, cleaner air and a healthier environment. Together we can improve the quality of life for everyone in the Central Okanagan.

smartTRIPS is a regional partnership between the City of Kelowna, Regional District of Central Okanagan and District of West Kelowna.