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A newsletter for a not-for-profit organization focused on changing lives from the seat of a bike.
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VIEWS
I was amongst a group of nine students;
all from very different backgrounds but
in the end we came together as family with
a passion for biking. Representing seven
cultures, six countries and four continents,
we rode for 450 km in Northern Argentina
and once it was done we felt like we could
conquer the world.
P1 / ARGENTINA
A first hand account of a life-changing bicycle adven-ture, submitted by Two Wheel View participant, Gloria Nyokabi.
P2 / EARN A BIKE
More kids in Calgary are building community, learn-ing and growing while earn-ing pedal power.
P3 / FAST PITCH
Two Wheel View continues to gain recognition in the local non-profit sector for its social innovation.
P4 / TEN WAYS TO HELP
Tired of the clutter in your garage? Wondering how to make a difference? Thinking about getting into shape? We can help!
It’s truly amazing how a group of strangers can come together and in just a small amount of time become a family.
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Reflections of ArgentinaRecently Two Wheel View hosted a trip
to Argentina and I was very fortunate
to be invited and experience all the
wonderful aspects of that trip.
>> CONT. PAGE TWO
2012 DECEMBER EDITION
On the first and second day, we explored
the city of Salta and it was truly splendid.
Trying out new food, listening to new music,
learning a new language; an experience
which I wouldn’t have gotten if it wasn’t
for Two Wheel View.
I got a chance to experience new cultures
and learned Castellano and Tagalog while
I taught them Swahilli.
A month ago I was getting ready for the trip
and it was going to be my first time travelling
all by myself and the second time travelling
on a plane other than when I came to Canada.
www.twowheelview.org
Two Wheel View has been lucky to receive support from the following groups and individuals:
Anonymous Foundation; Barry, Lyle and their friends and family who supported the student bike
trip in Argentina; Cenovus Energy; City of Calgary FCSS; Corpen Group; Femmes of Frames -
Madeleine and Alyssa; FGL Sports; Minerva Foundation; Out of House Solutions; Red Rock Camps;
Rotary Club of Calgary Fish Creek; Samantha Sedlowsky; Social Venture Partners; Sunalta School
4th Grade Recycling Club; Trico Foundation.
Reflections of ArgentinaWe got the opportunity to explore Cafayate
and Taffi de valle as well.
While in Cafayate we got to be a part of
the commemoration of the town founders.
We also had a chance to get amazing hand-
crafted souvenirs to give to our families.
To be honest I wasn’t one of the strongest
people while riding my bike but my group’s
encouragement and compassion motivated
me to keep going. It’s truly amazing how
a group of strangers can come together
and in just a small amount of time become
a family. Nothing is impossible.
Two Wheel View offers great possibilities
for people who could never dream of
travelling. Argentina has a lot to offer,
warm and wonderful people, amazing
landscapes that just draws your breath
away and remarkable food. The empanadas
are to die for, and come on, its Argentina
you guys - warm weather YAY! This
experience boosted my self-confidence
and proved that everything is possible.
I highly recommend going on the next
trip if you have the chance. by Gloria Nyokabi 2012 Argentina Trip Participant
Our Earn-a-Bike Program was very successful in the 2011-2012 school year with 103 bikes earned in 14 communities and we are on track for another great program year in 2012-2013.
In our first session this year (September to November) we were proud to work with the communities of MacEwan, Midnapore, McKenzie and Radisson where 36 Earn-a-Bike participants received bicycles for their participation in our program.
For those who may be unfamiliar with this program, Earn-a-Bike uses the bike as a tool to develop leadership and teamwork skills as well as bike mechanic capabilities in youth ages 11-17. Each week participants come to program where they receive a healthy snack, play games and discuss daily lessons in both character (community, leadership, self-esteem) and bike
mechanics (fixing a tire, gear adjustments, chains, brakes etc). They have the opportunity to use tools and disassemble and reassemble bikes every week.
Youth who attend all eight of the sessions earn a recycled bicycle of their own, along with a brand new lock and helmet to keep them and their bike safe.
We are looking forward to working with groups like the Liberian Association of Southern Alberta, the Autism and Aspergers Friendship Society, Sherwood School, Forest Lawn Library and the communities of Applewood and Glenbrook during the next school year.
A sincere thank you goes out to the Good Life Community Bike Shop for collecting bikes, repairing bike donations and for assisting us in facilitating these amazing programs.
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Argentina Summer 2012 Expedition Participants
supporters, believers, friends, funders, difference makers
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It’s 2:30 am, the early hours of the morning.
The Two Wheel View cycle tour finishes their
day with a ride off the coastal ferry and a
14km spin to home base, a sports hall called
Storrehallen. Coasting along the bike path
after climbing up and over a steep harbour
bridge we see locals on their bikes and
several people out walking their dogs! Where
are we? Far above the Artic Circle, Norway.
24 hours of light – and plenty to fill it.
Last July I co-led the All-ages Two Wheel
View bike tour/cultural adventure. While
exhilarating in itself, the biking is just a piece
of the action. Every day holds a unique oppor-
tunity to engage with the people of this north-
ern land. A grandmother hosts a tremendous
farm brunch spread, a friend explains the cod
industry through a taste-and-learn field trip,
wood burning hot tubs massage our muscles
until the dash into the frigid water of the fjord
rudely awakens them. Each night brings new
insight – a hunting lodge, a room to rent on a
tiny farm, sleeping under a net on an indoor
soccer pitch.
To encapsulate my experience I must just
simply say, “Take the opportunity to go and
join the Two Wheel View Norway tour yourself!”
SUMMER IN NORWAY BY TANYA MCFERRIN
FAST PITCH
For the third year in a row Two Wheel View hosted our
fall Impact Event September 30th, a showcase of our
summer expedition programs. We were treated to great
presentations from Tanya McFerrin and Sophie and
Thomas Cleplef who went on the Norway Expedition
and trip leader Jackie Mann and participant Jakarta Mackie
who rode their way through the Northern part of Argentina.
We were pleased to have other past participants there to
show support for Two Wheel View as well: Monika Kang,
Cindy Couch, Megan Flamand, Safi and Abdullah Cheema,
Roland Yong, Gregory Gray, Christina Smith, Maureen
Keough and trip leaders Jackie Mann and Jonny Barrett.
IMPACT event
>> READ MORE ABOUT OUR WORK AT WWW.TWOWHEELVIEW.ORG
Fast Pitch: How do you pitch your passion in 180 seconds?
Two Wheel View was fortunate to participate in Canada’s first Social Innovation Fast Pitch November 5 at the Boyce Theatre at Stampede Park. The challenge was to craft a three-minute pitch encompassing your organization’s mission, programs, the difference you are making in the community and your request for support. With help from three enthusiastic volunteer coaches from Calgary’s corporate sector, we made it through to the finals to compete against seven other Calgary Area charities. While we didn’t win the prize money, there were no losers, as it was a great chance to improve our communication skills, promote Two Wheel View, learn about some very inspirational Calgary organizations and create some promising new partnerships.
A BIG thank you to Social Venture Partners and the Trico Foundation for hosting the event and to our great coaches, Katharine Zhang and Tyler Murray from Walsh LLP and Jolene Ondrik from Eye on Culture.
Learning how to patch a tire is one of the most important parts of Earn-a-Bike
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Fundraising Bike Trip, Argentina March 3-15, 2013
1. Volunteer to help at an Earn-a-Bike program
2. Pay it forward and donate your old bike at the Good Life Community Bike Shop
3. Train the future by sponsoring an Earn-a-Bike program in your community
4. Host an expedition recruitment presentation at your school or community hall
5. Join our Two Wheel View Facebook Page and Twitter and spread the word
6. Encourage success by volunteering to assist a youth with their fundraising goal
7. Participate in and tell your friends about our annual Vehicle for Change Fundraiser in the spring
8. Sign up for one of our adult rides and raise funds for a youth
9. Empower a youth by donating to Two Wheel View on our website
10. Share our vision of changing more kids’ lives by the seat of a bike!
TEN WAYSTO SUPPORT US
Volunteer Opportunities Two Wheel View depends on the hard
work of volunteers to help us change kids’
lives from the seat of a bike. To date, our
volunteer force of 40 individuals have
contributed over 450 hours to TWV.
We are always looking for additional
volunteers to join us achieving our goal
of working with over 2000 youth in our
Earn-a-Bike program and taking over
350 youth on bicycle expeditions over
the next 5 years. Some of our biggest
needs include volunteers to help coordi-
nate our annual spring Vehicle for Change
Fundraiser, volunteers to work with our
Earn-a-Bike program after school, office
admin assistance and trip recruitment
volunteers. Most of these projects have
flexible hours and we welcome assistance
from youth volunteers too! If you
or someone you know is interested in
helping please contact Laura at admin@
twowheelview.org for more information.
Argentina Fall 2012 Expedition Participants on top of the world!
The Two Wheel View Fundraising Bike Trip is a unique international travel experience and a great way to help support a local charity.
Join Rick McFerrin, founder of Two Wheel View, in Argentina for the ride of a lifetime. Challenge yourself, change the way you think about yourself and the world, and provide sponsorship dollars for young people from your home town to participate in Two Wheel View expedition programs in Canada and abroad.
Apply online at www.twowheelview.org or by contacting Rick McFerrin (403-870-7433 or [email protected]). Application deadline is December 31 or until trip is full!
JOIN THE RIDE
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