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Weekly Announcements 8/19/2011

1. Bike Sale at BRP next Sunday, August 28th
2. Volunteer requested for Commuter Assistance Day tomorrow
3. BRP seeking ~600 sq feet temporary storage space
4. BRP Volunteer Opportunities
5. Weekly Read:  TSPLOST projects and links
6. Down the Road
7. Elsewhere on the bike scene
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BRP Bike Sale

The next BRP Bike Sale is Sunday, August 28th at the BRP Shop, 1 - 4pm. 
We'll have about 20 bikes in all for sale.  There is something for 
everyone, including road, mountain, cruisers, commuters, and hybrids for
sale!  Tell your friends and come on down to the Chase Street Warehouses!
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Commuter Assistance Day volunteer requested

Come help as a volunteer at the BikeAthens' table at the Athens Farmerâs
Market on August 19th (tomorrow)!  We still have an 8-10am shift
available.  Spread the word about BikeAthensâ programs, help commuters
figure out how to navigate around town, or demonstrate basic bike
maintenance.  Youâll be matched with a more seasoned volunteer, so donât
be shy!  Contact admin [at] bikeathens.com
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BRP is looking for temporary storage space

During our transition to the new BRP shop, we need warehouse/garage space
to store some bikes. Storage is needed starting in mid-September for a few
months while we get situated. We're looking for 500-800 sq feet to store
bikes, racks, and parts. If you know of a free or inexpensive space,
please email Richard at richardshoe [at] gmail.com
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BRP Volunteer Opportunities

BRP workdays are held Mondays & Wednesdays from 6-8 PM and Sundays from
2-4:30 PM at the Chase St. warehouses. Volunteers need not have any
knowledge of bicycle maintenance; just be willing to get their hands dirty
repairing, tuning up, cleaning, and outfitting bikes. Feel free to bring
your own repair stands and tools although it is not necessary that you
have these items to participate.

BikeAthens' Bicycle Recycling program, a cooperative venture with local
social support agencies, distributes reconditioned bikes to individuals in
the Athens community who are underserved by private and public
transportation. We rely exclusively on volunteers to recondition the
bikes.  For more info:  brp [at] bikeathens.com
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TSPLOST projects and links:

Our regional, constrained TSPLOST project list:
http://www.it3.ga.gov/Documents/DraftInvestmentList/Northeast-DraftConstrainedList.pdf

Other projects not mentioned in last week's announcements:   Tallassee
Road bike lanes/sidewalks and Oconee St. Park and Ride Lot.

Project descriptions:
http://www.it3.ga.gov/Documents/DraftInvestmentList/Northeast-DraftConstrainedListReport.pdf
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Down the Road:

Athens Clarke Heritage Foundation talk, August 29
Mark C. McDonald, president and CEO of the Georgia Trust for Historic
Preservation, will discuss a topic important to many Athenians, âHistoric
Preservation and Sustainability.â  Heâll explore the environmental
benefits of historic preservation and how they relate to land use, urban
planning, and green building.  At the Melting Point,: mix, mingle and eat
at 6:00 p.m. Lecture at 6:30 p.m. and FREE to the public. 
http://www.achfonline.org/

Next Group Ride Friday, September 2 at Tate Center
Join us at the next Group Ride starting at UGA's Tate Center at 6 PM. 
This month, we will show you a great ride through campus, totalling ~5
miles.  We'll stop at Little Kings Shuffle Club for the end-of-ride social
downtown.  If you want to return to Tate Center instead, then we'll send a
guide to lead the way.  Come for the ride, the social hour afterwards
(where BikeAthens members can expect a discount!), or both!

Ga Bike Summit, October 7-9
Join bike advocates from across the state for:  cLips of Faith film
festival Friday, conference Saturday, and rides Sunday. Follow the link
for registration and event details.  Please pass this along to your
elected officials, colleagues, friends, and family who support safer
bicycling conditions in Georgia.
http://georgiabikes.org/index.php/events/38-bikesummit/50-2011bikesummit

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Elsewhere on the bike scene

For various bike rides around the Athens area, visit:
www.athensgabicycling.com

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BikeAthens appreciates your continued support towards its mission of
improving transportation options in Athens-Clarke County. Get more info,
join, renew your membership, or volunteer at at www.bikeathens.com
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- BikeAthens appreciates your continued support towards its mission of 
improving transportation options in Athens-Clarke County. Get more info,join, 
renew your membership, or volunteer at at www.bikeathens.com

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