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Date: Sunday, September 9, 2012
Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm
WHAT CICLOVIA IS ALL ABOUT
In its fourth year, the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, in conjuction with many stakeholders and sponsors, will put on this FREE eco-friendly, healthy-lifestyles festival and active transportation initiative that will see the north side of Broadway closed from Osborne to Donald Street. This festival area is a highlight in what will be a network of car-free streets from Assiniboine Park all the way to the Forks on Sunday, September 9!
Route Map
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ has planned the following components for Ciclovia:
BROADWAY SITE PLAN
Click on the locations below for more information
Memorial Park
Memorial Bld
Block 1 Broadway
Block 2 Broadway
Kennedy
Block 3 Broadway
Edmonton St
Block 4 Broadway
Carlton St
Block 5 Broadway
Hargrave St
Block 6 Broadway
Block 7 - 10 Broadway
Off-Site Activities
1. MEMORIAL PARK
- Taste of Downtown Winnipeg Wine & Cheese Festival
Sip cabernets and chardonnays during this wine and cheese event. Tasting tickets $1.00 ea. Free entrance
- Community Displays
Learn more about programs offered and issues being addressed by local community groups.
- Bike Valet
Park your bike, stroller or skateboard for free in a monitored area.
2. MEMORIAL BLVD (btwn Broadway & York Ave)
- Kids’ Activities
Bring out the whole family to enjoy bouncers, buskers, crafts, activities and much more!
- Animal Rest Area
Give your pup a break and let them cool down in a tented area with food and water for them to enjoy.
- Community Displays
Street Café it back and enjoy a nice place setting while you take in music and other activities nearby.
- Music & Cardio on Stage
Enjoy live music followed by fitness classes each hour of the day.
Memorial Stage Schedule (TBA)
11:00am
11:45
12:30
1:15
2:00
2:45
3:30
4:15
5:00
3. BLOCK 1 BROADWAY (btwn Osborne St & Memorial Blvd)
- First Aid Tent
- Lost Child Tent
- Information Tent
Need a little more info about the event? Come stop by at one of our info tents located at Memorial Blvd at Broadway and at Hargrave St. at Broadway.
- Water Tank
Fill your water blottle here
- Community Displays
Busk Stop: Enjoy casual music at various busking locations on the street.
4. BLOCK 2 BROADWAY (btwn Memorial Blvd & Kennedy St)
- Sreet Games and Activities
- Live Art Zone
Show off your creative skills and be part of making a large mural. Also, get a sneak peak of local artists' work and displays that will be showcased throughout the entire weekend!
- Artisan Market
Purchase arts and crafts in this artisan market district.
5. KENNEDY (btwn Broadway St & York Ave.)
- Artisan Market
Purchase arts and crafts in this artisan market district.
- Garage Sale
Bring in any gently used items and materials to sell at the downtown garage sale!
- Stage Seminars
Sit down and enjoy book readings, cooking demos and seminars on eco-initiatives taking place on stage. book the adjoining tent for a meeting /conference of your choice for FREE!
6. BLOCK 3 BROADWAY (btwn Kennedy St & Edmonton St)
- Artisans' Market
Purchase Arts and crafts in this Artisan market district.
- Farmers' Market
Purchase fresh fruit, veggies, baked goods and more in this farmers market district.
7. EDMONTON ST. (btwn Broadway and York Ave)
- Farmers' Market
Purchase fresh fruit, veggies, baked goods and more in this farmers market district.
- Food Vendors
Purchase food at an array of on-street food vendors.
- Bistro Seating Area
Pick up a bite to eat and relax and enjoy some music, activites, and shop the Artisans and Farmers Market near by. .
8. BLOCK 4 BROADWAY (btwn Edmonton St & Carlton St)
- Farmers' Market
Purchase fresh fruit, veggies, baked goods and more in this farmers market district.
- Street Activities and Activities
- Bistro Seating Area
9. CARLTON ST. (btwn Broadway and York Ave)
- Music & Cardio on Stage, including Spin Classes
Carlton Stage Schedule (TBA)
11:00am
11:45
12:30
1:15
2:00
2:45
3:30
4:15
5:00
- Street Games and Activities
10. BLOCK 5 BROADWAY (btwn Carlton St & Hargrave St)
- RBC Blue Water & Environmental Displays/Activities
Check out local eco-initiatives, including RBC’s water conservation program. Make a pledge to use less water on our water wall!
Downtown RBC Blue Water Information and Facts HERE
- Community Displays
Learn more about programs offered and issues being addressed by local community groups.
- Chill Zone
Enjoy Yoga, Tai Chi, Massages and more in a green setting!
- Information Tent
Need a little more info about the event? Come stop by at one of our info tents located on Memorial Blvd at Broadway, as well as at Hargrave St. at Broadway.
11. HARGRAVE ST. (btwn Broadway & York Ave)
- Bike Zone, including a Bike Show
Enjoy taking in antique, strange or fancy bikes at a Bike Show. Get your bike tuned up and check out bike gear and biking seminars.
- Bike Polo
Take in a bike polo tournament that runs all day!
- Sharing the Road
Manitoba Public Insurance invites you to visit its cycling information booth, drive a pedal-car on an obstacle course and experience "fatal vision" goggles.
- Bike Drop Off
Drop off any unused bikes and/or bike parts to donate.
- Bistro Seating Area
12. BLOCK 6 BROADWAY (btwn Hargrave St & Donald St)
- Roller Derby (11:00AM - 2:00PM)
- Soap Box Derby (2:00PM - 6:00PM)
A non-motorized car race that is fuelled by creativity and competitive fun. Teams build their own uniquely designed cars that are man-powered to compete against other soap box racing teams.
More info Below.
- Bistro Seating Area
Relax and cool off with four blocks of open space and seating area to have a picnic, bike around, and hang out with family and friends under the sun!
13. BLOCK 7 - 10 BROADWAY (btwn Smith St & Main St)
- Enjoy riding or walking along these 4 blocks of less busy and car-free portion of Broadway
- Bistro Seating Area
Relax and cool off with four blocks of open space and seating area to have a picnic, bike around, and hang out with family and friends under the sun!
18. OFF-SITE CICLOVIA ACTIVITES
- Dalnavert Museum and Activity Centre
Activities Enjoy a picnic, Blue Grass music and croquet on the lawn at Dalnavert, 61 Carlton St.
- Tweed Ride
Ride from the Assiniboine Park Pavilion to Broadway on a heritage bike in your knickers, caps and argyle (departure at 2:00pm).
- And More!
Second aceartinc. Soapbox Derby at Ciclovia
The next big sports coup to hit the Peg after the Jets’ return- the city’s first annual Soapbox Derby!
Build a car or borrow something with wheels that someone can sit inside and is people-powered then race it down Broadway!
In conjunction with the race, we will be holding a raffle with over $1000 worth of goodies!
This is a fundraiser for your favourite artist-run centre, aceartinc., to help with our relocation and programming costs.
WHEN: 2-6pm, Sunday,September 9, 2012
WHERE: Broadway, between Hargrave Street and Donald Street as part of Ciclovia and ManyFest
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOAPBOX DERBY RACE
1) Complete the registration form and sign the waiver.
ace soap box waiver
derby registration form
derby_rules
2) Pay the entry fee of $50 by August 18th 2012, either by dropping into Ace with cash or cheque, or mailing a cheque to:
aceartinc.
2nd floor, 290 McDermot Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T2
Don’t forget to include the signed waiver and application form!
3) Consult and adhere to the guidelines and Rules of Entry. You can complete
these steps and find more information online or see us in person…
Last year, the Artist-Run Centre known as aceartinc. revolutionized the automotive racing scene in Winnipeg by holding the first annual Soap Box Derby as part of Ciclovia during Manyfest 2011. This wildly successful event – featuring ten racing teams, hundreds of spectators, and a few death-defying stunts – was a fundraiser for aceartinc., so that we could continue to support and champion some of this country’s best contemporary artists and cultural producers.
Now, the Derby Monster has reared its glorious head again. For the second time, aceartinc. will blow your minds (and your wheels) with the greatest homemade-car-racing event the city has ever jumped out the way of.
Prior to the Derby there will be a parade and a launch/dance party.
The Soap Box Derby Parade will take place on the evening of Saturday 8th September between 7-9pm and is part of the Ciclovia Procession of Light. The parade will last about half an hour and will go up and down Broadway (starting and ending in Memorial Park) – we are encouraging all teams to participate and put lights on their fine machines. We will provide secure storage for the vehicles until the derby the next day.
The Rock-a-Betty Rug Cut Launch Party, will take place on Saturday 8th night at aceart. Team members get in half price, $2.50
The Derby itself is on Sunday 9th September
Cars and teams gather between 2 and 2:30pm
Car inspection will take place at 2:30pm
Racing starts at 3pm
Racing will be concluded by 4:30pm
Prize-giving will take place at 4:45pm
Are you interested in registering a team for the derby? click 2012 Derby Registration Package
http://www.aceart.org/fundraising | (204) 944-9763 | 2-290 McDermot Ave, Wpg
TAKE PART IN CICLOVIA
DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE FUN ON SUNDAY?
Some of the programming that shapes Ciclovia requires specific arrangements. The Downtown BIZ has taken care of these arrangements. But some of the layout of Ciclovia has been left open to various community groups to bring their creative ideas and energy to the table. We are hoping to have you take part! What you do is up to you! And it’s FREE!
Here are some of the program areas you can sign up for:
• Community Displays
• Bike Zone and the Bike Show
• Live Art Making
• RBC Blue Water & Environmental Displays/Activities
• Street Activities/Games/Tournaments
• Downtown Garage Sale
• Lit Processional
• Stage Seminars
• Other
NEW IN 2012 - LIT PROCESSIONAL including BIKE PARADE
On Saturday, Sept. 8, as a Kick off to Ciclovia and part of the ongoing Lights on Broadway event, bring out your bike and decorate it with light or come out on goot and carry a lit candle down Broadway and be a part of the procession of light (starting at Memorial Park, from 9:30pm - 10:30pm). Prozes will be awarded for the best lit bike/object/indivudal. Winners will be announced at the event (details will be announced soon).
For more information and to sign up as a participant of the processional
CLICK HERE
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Come promote yourself and your services to the thousands of people travelling the Ciclovia route through to the Broadway strip and help promote alternative transportation and active & green living! It’s a chance for you to march to the beat of active people who engage in cycling, walking, running, blading and beyond as a natural part of their everyday healthy lifestyle!
SIGN UP HERE
PLEASE FILL OUT THE PARTICIPATION FORM BY:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012
Please note that Ciclovia/Manyfest cannot provide volunteers. you are REQUIRED to have a MINIMUM OF 1 PERSON manning your table during the 11:00am - 6:00pm evernt period on Sunday (and 4:00pm - 12:00pm on Saturday). If you need power for your activity, please notify us ahead of time and we'll try to make arrangements. No generators allowed please!
If you are interested in participating as a FOOD VENDOR, ARTISAN MARKET, FARMERS' MARKET VENDOR OR ENTERTAINER please reference the Manyfest page on the website or contact Rose at rose@downtownwinnipegbiz.com for a different form.
FIND OUT MORE
Join us at one of our Ciclovia Committee meetings to learn more about Ciclovia and to share your ideas on how you might participate in the event.
Future 2012 meetings will be held at the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ at 426 Portage Ave on:
If you have questions related to community participation at Ciclovia, please call Rose Dominguez, Downtown BIZ Project Assistant, at 958-4636 or email at rose@downtownwinnipegbiz.com
Title Sponsor:
Download the Blue Water Project Water tips and Facts here!
Take To the Streets
Winnipeg first Canadian city to stage Ciclovia (2009 article)
Check out photos from the event!
We took to the streets in a big way Winnipeg! On Sunday, September 13 from 8am until 6pm, the entire north side of Broadway was closed to motorized vehicles from Main to Osborne connecting Assiniboine Park to The Forks for Ciclovia.
What's Ciclovia?
Ciclovia, meaning “bike way,” began in Bogotá, Colombia, where every Sunday major roads are blocked off and millions of people fill them running, walking, biking while enjoying free outdoor fitness classes like yoga and aerobics.
Ciclovia events have been held all over the world, but have yet to hit Canadian streets until now. Although talks exist for a Vancouver Ciclovia, Winnipeg was the first!
Numerous organizations are hoping to make this a regular event in Winnipeg, and hosted this pilot project to gauge public interest.
 The event featured a hay maze, a farmers’ market, street vendors, a kids’ zone, buskers, horse drawn wagons, outdoor fitness classes and other non-motorized fun. The band Oh My Darling wraped up the event with a special concert at The Forks’ Oodena Circle (pictured at right) at 4pm. The goal was to promote physical activity, community building and the environmental benefits of using non-motorized forms of transportation.
Partners:
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Click here to see information
on ManyFest for 2012
Other events this weekend:
10 +10 Road Race
Lights on Broadway
Big Dance on Broadway
Taste of Downtown
It's all part of Manyfest!
Visit www.manyfest.ca
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PARTICIPATE IN CICLOVIA
Come promote yourself and your services to the thousands of people travelling the Ciclovia route through to the Broadway strip and help promote alternative transportation and active & green living!
***SIGN UP HERE***
PLEASE FILL OUT THE PARTICIPATION FORM BY:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012
Some of the layout of Ciclovia has been left open to various community groups to bring their creative ideas and energy to the table. We are hoping to have you take part! What you do is up to you! And it’s FREE!
Here are some of the program areas you can sign up for:
•Community Displays
•Bike Zone and the Bike Show
•Live Art Making
•RBC Blue Water & Environmental Displays/Activities
•Street Activities/Games/Tournaments
•Downtown Garage Sale
•Lit Processional
•Stage Seminars
•Other
If you have questions related to community participation at Ciclovia, please call Rose Dominguez, Downtown BIZ Project Assistant, at 958-4636 or email at rose@downtownwinnipegbiz.com
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