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It's all about loving where you are at! Starting this month we have a new series of articles about the equipment we love. Seasonally appropriate and up first - nordic skates.
What gets you outside walking, riding, skating or skiing? Whether you need to tune up your bike, or have bike skills and a passion to share them, and with events from Wintervale to the Cross-Vermont Trail's Ride for the Bridge, this month's newsletter has lots of ideas to get you moving. And don't forget to tell us when you do!
Emily, Executive Director, Local Motion
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Nordic Skating on Wild Ice, an Interview with Charlene Wallace
by Mary Catherine Graziano, Outreach and Education Manager
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I had never heard the term "wild ice" before I sat down with Charlene to talk about her Nordic Skates. Heck, before I met Charlene, I had never even heard of Nordic Skates!
Vermonters fall into two rough categories: people who live here for the winter, and people who live here despite the winter. For those of you in the second category: I'm so sorry. I promise it will get warm again.
If you are one of those who looks forward to snow and ice, maybe you have looked out at the wide expanse of ice on your local lake, and dreamed of skating on it. From the water's edge, it is a different story. This is un-Zamboni'd ice. This is wild ice. And this is where Nordic Skates come into their own........
[Read the full story here]
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Go Vermont!
Over 1,000 Vermonters Provide Input on the Statewide On-Road Bicycle Plan!
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Congratulations, you created a mountain of paperwork (virtually at least!).
More then 1,000 people heeded the call by Local Motion and partners to answer a critical question asked by VTRANS: "Where do you ride today, and where do you want to ride?"
Consultants hired by VTRANS, RSG and Alta Planning + Design with outreach and technical support from Local Motion, are now working away to compile comments and input from people across Vermont, from Brattleboro to Newport and from St. Johnsbury to Burlington.
So what happens next?
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TODAY (Friday, 2/20)! BTV Mall Community Planning Workshop
 Live or work or play in Burlington? There is a huge opportunity to create a healthier, more walkable and prosperous downtown, and we need YOUR input!
In order to help turn this vision into reality, the City is creating a public-private partnership with the new owner of the mall to implement the community goals outlined in planBTV and to provide a predictable path forward for the Burlington Town Center redevelopment project.
Workshops are TODAY! Located just past L.L. Bean in the Burlington town Center Mall (Upper Level)
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Everyday Bicycling Trainers Needed (from all corners of our fair state)
 | | Spread the word that bicycling is for everyone as a Local Motion Everyday Bicycling trainer |
Are you a veteran everyday bicyclist? Local Motion is looking for folks who live in all regions of Vermont to lead our Everyday Bicycling Workshops.
Do you have biking skills? Great stories? Fantastic presentation abilities? Have a dream of inspiring people to travel on two wheels? Of course you do!
Contact marycatherine@localmotion.org to throw your hat (helmet?) into the ring!
Questions? Want to host an Everyday Bicycling Workshop at your workplace? Contact marycatherine@localmotion.org to schedule a FREE workshop!
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Spring is around the corner; are you and your bike ready?
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Bike Recycle Vermont is offering two introductory bicycle mechanics classes starting next week. Sign up now!
Femmechanics is a mechanics class for women and all female-identifying people. Students receive instruction on the system of the bicycle and common repairs. The class is three consecutive Wednesday evenings and is taught by Old Spokes Home mechanic Veronica Wheeler. See a full description, upcoming dates, and sign up here.
In Bicycle Mechanics 101, students receive instruction on the systems and parts of the bicycle and will practice common repairs on Bike Recycle program bikes. The class is a series of seven consecutive two-hour classes. There is a Thursday evening series and a Friday morning series. See a full description, upcoming dates, and sign-up here.
All tuition fees support Bike Recycle Vermont's work to provide affordable transportation and skills training to low-income Vermonters.
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If Finance is Your Thing, You Could Join the Local Motion Team!
Local Motion is looking for a part-time Finance Manager to lead and manage the finances for our $900,000 non-profit. Responsibilities include financial reporting, cash flow management, budget development, supervising our bookkeeper, a role on the management team, and liaison with the Board of Director's Finance Committee.
Click here for full job description and application information.
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Upcoming Events
When:Sunday, 2/22 10a-2p.
Where: Intervale Center
282 Intervale Rd, Burlington
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Enjoy 3 miles of groomed XC ski trails, free equipment rentals, warm drinks, and family fun!
[Read more here]
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When:Sunday, 3/8
Where: First in Fitness, Montpelier, VT
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A fun, group indoor cycling event and fundraiser for the Cross Vermont Trail. All participants receive a (rare) Cross Vt Trail technical t-shirt, and all donations raised help build the Bridge!
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Bike Path Phase 1b Public Meeting
When:Tuesday, 3/10 5:30p
Where: 645 Pine Street Conference Room, Burlington
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Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, joined by VHB, will share proposed bike path concepts and improvements at the March PRW Commission meeting.
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Vermontivate
When:Monday, 3/23 through Saturday, 5/2
Where: Everywhere in VT
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Vermontivate! is a game that brings fun and creativity to the vital work of addressing climate change and building sustainable communities.
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Muddy Onion Spring Dirt Road Classic
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When:Sunday, 4/26
Where: Montpelier, VT
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Chocolate covered bacon, Maple Syrup, after-ride BBQ and beverages make this Gravel Grinder a no brainer. Proceeds go to MAMBA Montpelier Area Mountain Bike Association.
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