The Crowbar Hotel Spokers schmooze with the Mayor

I live out in the country. There is a woman who lives on our road, who is an inspiration to many of us who live out there. She rides her bike almost all year, to her job in town, where she works part-time as a care aid in a home for disabled people. In winter, she puts on studded tires; -there is a lot of snow and ice up the Hart in winter… (This lady is in her 70's.)

Like this lady, and some inspirational coworkers, who all put on lots of 2 wheel miles, I want to cut down on driving, and be healthier by cycling more. Because of that, and things I've learned by attending meetings for the Trails Task Force, I signed up as team leader for BTWW.

At the beginning of Bike to Work Week, I was on days off, but I rode into town to represent our team, the "Crowbar Hotel Spokers". I met quite a few fresh air enthusiasts, and joined in on two group rides from the Celebration station, on day one. I rode with Mayor Dan Rogers, city councillors Deborah Munoz and Garth Frizzell; Nicole Leblanc, the president of Prince George Cycling Club. I told them I was representing The Crowbar Hotel Spokers. I told them about the World Police and Fire Games, which happen this summer in Vancouver, that many of our colleagues are in training for. The Mayor was pleased to hear you folks are attending, and that you will be representing our active and diverse northern community.