Free coffee, treats and tune-ups greet healthy commuters in Winnipeg

Winnipeggers who shunned their vehicles in favour of a green commute on Wednesday were being rewarded with treats and a chance to win prizes.

The Green Action Centre hostedtwoClean Air Day events as part of National Environmental Week and the annual Commuter Challenge.

• On theOsborneStreet Bridge, atAssiniboineAvenue, from6:30 a.m.until 9 a.m.
• AtAssiniboinePark's Lyric Theatre from10 a.m. until2:30 p.m.

Members on the bridge handedout free coffee and donuts for anyonechoosing a green commute cycling, skateboarding, in-line skating, walking, running.

Freebicycle tune-ups were also offered to anyone pedaling their way to work.

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Clean Air Day on the Bridge is our way of celebratingManitobanswho choose ways tocommute that are better for people and the planet," a news release from the Green Action Centre said.

CommuterChallenge participants are encouraged to logtheir kilometres throughout the week for a chance to win prizes.

Each participant to registerat least one green commute throughout the challenge from June 4 10 is eligible.

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The event at the Lyric Theatre is expected to draw 500 students from across Winnipeg to wrapup Bike to School Month.

"The event is a fun filled day for all schools that includes exciting stations, interactive demonstrations and ends the day with a bike parade around Assiniboine Park," the Green Action Centre news release states.