Spring has sprung and next week is all about active and sustainable transportation. The College will be celebrating by participating in the Commuter Challenge (June 4-11), hosting a Bike to Work Day Pit Stop (June 5), and leading a group ride from NDC to Sargent Sundae for ice cream (June 8).

The Commuter Challenge is a friendly workplace competition to encourage active and sustainable travel. This event encourages people to use sustainable transportation during the week for their mental and physical health, to minimize their impact on the environment and for workplaces to demonstrate commitment to environmental sustainability. During the pandemic, the challenge was expanded to include recreational activities outside of commuting. This year, the challenge will be focusing on commuting once again.

Any kilometers travelled using active and/or sustainable modes of transportation that are related to your daily commutes qualify. That could include your bike ride, walk or roll to work/school, taking transit, carpooling or even telecommuting (your commute isn’t producing any carbon emissions if you’re working/schooling from home!).

Participating is easy! First, register using the RRC Polytech link then, either daily or at the end of the week log your KMs travelled. Anyone who logs their sustainable KMs during Commuter Challenge 2023 is eligible to win one of dozens of prizes, including:

Grand Prize: Two Any-Day passes to Winnipeg Folk Festival 2023
Grand Prize: Two night stay at Wild Skies Resort
Grand Prize: FREE Bus Pass for a Year with Winnipeg Transit

For extra incentive, all RRC Polytech participants will also be eligible to win a bonus prize of a $100 gift certificate for Jane’s restaurant!

Bike to Work Day

On Monday, June 5 the College will be hosting a Bike to Work Day pit stop from 6:30-9 AM at the foot bridge at Omand’s Creek. Stop by to grab a coffee or a snack, get a quick tune-up and meet some fellow RRC Polytech bike enthusiasts.

Bike to Work Day kicks off the tenth annual Bike Week Winnipeg, a whole week celebrating bikes and anyone who rides them in our fair city. Check out their events page for group rides, workshops, leisure and cultural events that encourage all Winnipeggers to get on their bikes and ride.

Our own Campus Well Being team is organizing a special ride to Sargent Sundae on June 8 at noon leaving from NDC. Bring your bike to the Notre Dame Campus bus loop at 12pm to join a special lunch hour ride from noon to 1:30pm. Please register so they know whom to expect. Remember to bring your helmet, some water, and money to buy ice cream. Contact Kristi, Recreation and Wellness Coordinator with questions. Subscribe or visit the Campus Well-Being blog for ongoing event and activities information.