October 31, 2005
BTA is looking for volunteers
The BTA reports that their kids programs are going well, but they're in need of adult volunteers.
From Anna Scalera:
Bicycle Safety Education programs offered by the BTA are in full gear and we need adult Ride Leaders to join students on the street. Programs are being run with 4th and 5th grade students in three more schools this fall. Ride Leaders chaperone a group of 4-6 students within the larger class Community Ride. All students will have received six to nine hours of training prior to the ride, so your role will be to remind them of bicycle safety tips and etiquette on the street. Community Rides start and end at the school and are led by an experienced instructor. Bring your bike and join the fun! To sign up for a ride, or for a brief orientation prior to your first ride, please contact Anna.
Email: anna@bta4bikes.org
www.bta4bikes.org
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October 29, 2005
REI Awards Community Cycling Center
On Saturday, October 22nd, REI presented the Community Cycling Center with their largest award presented to only six organizations nation wide. The award honored Tom Ralley, a Community Cycling Center volunteer who has really gone the extra mile in assisting with and expanding the CCC's Bike Safety Club.
Tom Ralley is on the right
The Bike Safety Club offers children a safe, supportive after school environment to learn and grow while they gain bike safety skills. Tom, the husband of the Lent Elementary principal Linda Ralley, had been volunteering with the program at Lent Elementary, but when he learned that many kids couldn't make it to the club or had so much enthusiasm they wanted to come more often, Tom decided to do more. Tom offered to come in on his own another day a week and start an annex club.
Tom is one of six volunteers chosen among thousands of applicants nation wide. CCC was awarded $20,000 at a special REI kick-off party. The party celebrated the Holiday Bike Drive, CCC's seasonal program to provide reconditioned bikes and helmets to 1,000 deserving children. REI hosted bike collections and volunteer work parties at all their local locations.
For more information on the CCC, check out their website at www.CommunityCyclingCenter.org.
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October 28, 2005
Veloshop Cyclocross
Yes, summer is over and gone are the glorious days of sunny rides and evening races, but Cyclocross is just picking up steam. Maybe you don't know a lot about 'cross, but soon you will. In fact, it's pretty much sweeping the nation, though it's definitely hottest here in Portland. USA Cycling declared Portland one of the " 'cross craziest cities" (along with Tacoma) and the Nationals (this year in Maine) reported registration at a record pace - a full seven weeks before the event.
What have you been doing on Sundays if you haven't been out to the 'cross races? These races are jam-packed with action: gravel, mud, switch backs, barricades to leap over - all sorts of good obstacles! Take a glimpse at some of our shots. We haven't made it out to all the races (sadly), but we have gotten to some. Check out our pictures from the Veloshop-sponsored Cyclocross at Portland International Raceway. Not as muddy as we would have liked...
IF YOU GO:
* Wear your boots (like good old fashioned rubber boots - it's the thing to do)
* Be prepared to get muddy
* Bring a cow bell (to cheer on the riders)
* Get ready for the action
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