July 20, 2004 – The discount registration rates are in effect until July 31. Delegate fees go up $50 (US) in August. Day rates at $200 are also available. Some of the conference program highlights can be found at at:

www.bikewalk.org/PWPB2004/pwpb_snapshot.pdf

BC Ferries competition wraps up: BC Ferries has closed a bike rack competition to equip two classes of ferries – one for the big routes and another for the smaller vessels serving cycling destinations on the Gulf Islands. Ferries and CBWS will begin reviewing submissions received. Winning designs will be unveiled at the conference. Prizes by BC Ferries and Norco Performance Bicycles (www.norco.com).

Visit www.bcferries.com for more info.

Canadian caucus: Canadian delegates will have an opportunity to gather Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada will also sponsor a reception to give you time to network.

For more information email johnluton@shaw.ca