Conquer the Cold
You CAN do green commutes in the winter. GetDowntown will show you how.
Current Conquer the Cold 2011-2012 Events and Resources
- Winter Bike Commuting Events and Activities
- Blog Posts from Winter Commuters
- Winter Commuting Snack Breaks at your worksite with Hot Cocoa and Prizes
- Other Discounts and Promotions
- Other Winter Commuting Resources
Winter Bike Commuting Events and Activities
Wheels in Motion Winter Commuter Challenge (Dec 21-March 20): Local Bike Shop Wheels in Motion runs a Winter Commuter Challenge for cyclists from Dec 21, 2011-March 20, 2012. You can enter your miles on their site and see how you compare to others. Also, there will be prizes involved!Common Cycle Weekly Workshops (7-9:30pm every Weds. at Outdoor Adventures, 336 Hill Street): Anyone and everyone is invited to stop by during these open workshop hours to bring their bike for a quick repair and to ask questions about winter cycling.
Blog posts from Winter Commuters
- Jane Allen, City of Ann Arbor
- Walking year round and no I don't need to see a psychologist.
- Winter clothing-ignoring fashion for in favor of practicality
- The joys and sorrows of winter walking--an analysis
- Monica Patel, Ecology Center
- Beth Andersen, Ann Arbor District Library
- S. George, Downtown Employee
- Dan B, UM and Michigan Theater Employee
- Getting downtown by bike, bus and ski
- Staying warm while biking to work
- Biking vs. riding the bus with a slight bias
- Damn Arbor
Winter Commuting Snack Breaks for Downtown Ann Arbor Employees (October-February)
Invite GetDowntown to your worksite to give your employees the resources they need to extend their green commutes. We'll cover what to wear, online resources, and other nifty stuff. Free prizes, snacks and fun included! Email info@getdowntown.org to schedule a snack break. Click here to learn more.
Other Discounts and Promotions
- Show your go!pass for 20% off all winter commuting accessories at Wheels in Motion (November 7-11 only).
- A coupon for 20% off and one item at Moosejaw on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor (November 7-11 only) is in our Winter Commuting Guide
- A coupon for 15% off any triple sized drink at Sweetwaters (expires 2/29/12) is in our Winter Commuting Guide
Other Winter Commuting Resources
Twitter TipsFollow @getdowntown and #conquerthecold on Twitter, and use the hashtag #conquerthecold to post your winter commuting hints and tips.
Winter Commuting Guide
Look for getDowntown Winter Commuting Kits throughout town and at the getDowntown Office (518 E. Washington). The Commuting Guides include some great resources to help you extend your winter commute as well as some great coupons for hot drinks at Sweetwater's Coffee and Tea and discounts at Moosejaw. Click here to request a Commuting Guide from getDowntown.
Winter Commuting Resources from getDowntown
- Winter Commuting blog posts from the getDowntown Blog
- Winter Bike Commuting Basics Series: Hints and Tips from Those Who Know
- getDowntown's Guide to Winter Bike Commuting
- getDowntown's Guide to Winter Commuting (including biking and walking)
- Winter Clothing: Ignoring fashion in favor of practicality
- Common Cycle's Winter Cycling Resources
- Winter Cycling Resources from Wheels In Motion Bike Shop
- Damn Arbor's Post on Biking in a Winter Wonderland
Past Conquer the Cold Events
Essay Contest: How will you Conquer the Cold?
The Essay Contest is now closed. Click here to meet our winner!Send us a 150 word essay and you could win big! Grand prize is a winter commuting shopping spree at Moosejaw in downtown Ann Arbor ($500 value).
Essay Subject: How will you conquer the cold during the winter months?
Grand Prize: Winter Commuting Shopping Spree at Moosejaw. Other prizes include $5 Main Street Area Gift Certificates and more!
To be eligible to participate in the Conquer the Cold essay contest, you must have a current go!pass and must be someone looking to extend your green commute into the winter months. Essays due by Saturday, November 12th, 2011.
Submit your essay to info@getdowntown.org. Include your go!pass number and name with your submission.
