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Weekly Announcements 8/25/2011

1. Bike Sale at BRP this Sunday, August 28th
2. Group Ride next Friday, September 2
3. BRP seeking ~600 sq feet temporary storage space
4. BRP Volunteer Opportunities
5. Weekly Read:  the Dutch and Bikes
6. Down the Road and Elsewhere
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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! 
For photos and pricing on most, visit:
http://www.facebook.com/update_security_info.php?wizard=1#!/media/set/?set=a.10150269286838568.331983.126325948567&type=1
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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, we'll send a
guide to lead the way.  Come for the ride, the social hour afterwards
(beer discounts available!), or both!
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BRP still 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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Weekly Read:  âThe Dutch Way:  Bicycles and Fresh Breadâ

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/31/opinion/sunday/the-dutch-way-bicycles-and-fresh-bread.html?_r=2&src=tp&smid=fb-share
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Down the Road and Elsewhere in Athens:

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/

Transportation Policy Committee Meeting, Wednesday, September 7
This committee of BikeAthens is charged with working with transportation
policy matters within Athens-Clarke County (ACC). Transportation policy
includes issues related to transportation funding mechanisms, mode equity
in funding priorities, and community engagement in the civic process
through which this stuff is planned and built.  5:30pm, Little Kings
Shuffle Club, downtown.  Come be a part of the solution!  Email
policy [at] bikeathens.com for more info.

ACC Sidewalks Forum, Friday, September 16
Attend this public forum to learn and let the city know what you think of
where they will spend FY12 money on sidewalks:  Oglethorpe Avenue, Old
Epps Bridge Road, and 2 sections of Barnett Shoals Road.  Drop by
6:30-7:30pm, at Fire Station #4, Oglethorpe Avenue.
http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/index.aspx?NID=4182

New Belgium cLips of Faith Film Festival, October 7
Keep the date on your radar for an excellent volunteer opportunity! 
Volunteer as a server for New Belgium beer tasting, a barista, or with set
up or take down crew at this awesome Film Festival.  Pay attention to the
BikeAthens website and facebook page for future cLips of Faith volunteer
opportunities.

Ga Bike Summit, October 7-9
Join bike advocates from across the state for:  film festival Friday,
conference Saturday, and rides Sunday. The conference is packed with
sessions on bike safety and funding stats, new bike facility designs,
encouragement and education methods, legislative successes, and law
enforcement issues.  Follow the link for registration and event details,
and pass 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

For bike rides of various distances and abilities 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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