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Weekly Announcements 2/22/2012

1. Social Event at Little Kings:  Pizza and Cross-Country Bicyclists
2. ACCA and BikeAthens enter partnership
3. BRP volunteer opportunities
4. ACC Bicycle Route Plan meeting
5. Weekly Read:  track RASRâs cross country travels
6. Down the Road and Elsewhere in Athens

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1. Social Event:  Pizza and Cross-Country Bicyclists

Meet us at Little Kings this Thursday, February 23 for some Pizza and a
chance to meet 4 Cross-Country Cyclists traveling through Athens.  From
6-9pm, you can meet these four women riding cross country from Key West,
FL to San Francisco, CA.  Two sisters, a mom, and one close friend are
making their way across America on 2 wheels to benefit bicycle safety
advocacy efforts.

Dubbed "Ride America for Safe Routes" (RASR), their ride traverses 13
southern states and 20 major cities, logging over 5,000 miles.  RASRâs
mission is to raise $50,000 for the Leagueâs Bike Friendly America program
and for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs in local communities.  If
youâd like to ride with them into our out of town Thursday afternoon or
Friday late morning, contact volunteermanager [at] bikeathens.com
http://www.rideforsaferoutes.com

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2. ACCA and BikeAthens enter Partnership

BikeAthens has entered a partnership with the Athens Community Council on
Aging (ACCA)!  Together, we will work towards making the transportation
network within Athens safer and more accessible.  The ACCA is already
planning to host many BikeAthens bike safety classes.  Also, ACCA
contributed to the Athens Complete Streets Policy, incorporating great
urban design guides meant for all populations of pedestrians and transit
users!  And this Spring a Group Ride will have their final destination be
a fun movie night at the ACCA.  Saturday, March 10, 11-3:30pm, weâll
celebrate Railroad Days at their facility.  Also known as A Celebration
for Athens Transportation Day, weâll be talking up transportation safety
and commuter routes.
www.facebook.com/events/177581709009536/?ref=nf

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3. 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.  Come volunteer with us!  New
volunteers are best on Wednesdays.  No skills necessary - we have plenty
of volunteer jobs for all levels of experience.  Just be willing to get
your hands dirty.

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, go to www.bikeathens.com/programs/brp

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4. ACC Bicycle Route Plan Meeting

If youâd like to learn about ACCâs current efforts at improving bicycle
connectivity and infrastructure, come to the meeting Wednesday, March 7th,
2012, 7 - 9pm.  Youâll here from David Clark, Director of Transportation
and Public Works and Anna Gore, BikeAthens board member and UGA MEPD
candidate.  The presentations will include a summary of the ACC bicycle
route survey, planning conclusions drawn from public input and research,
and a draft of the Southeast Athens Bicycle Route Plan.  Meet at the
Planning Auditorium at 120 West Dougherty Street.

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5. Weekly Read:  Track RASRâs cross country travels

Follow the blog of the Ride America for Safe Routes crew!  See the many
people theyâve met along the way.  While theyâve encountered many trials
and tribulations, theyâve equally experienced many joys of riding. 
Waiting on a train has been a welcome stall in their 70 mile daily
journeys.
http://www.rideforsaferoutes.com/

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6. Down the Road and Elsewhere in Athens:

Athens-Savannah Training Ride, February 25th
The Savannah Kickoff Ride/Bear Creek Boogie is a 40 mile ride, planned for
this Saturday.  Led by Ken Sherman, it leaves at 10am from Kenney Ridge
Community off Tallassee Road in Athens.  Post-ride snacks and refreshments
provided by the Foundation for Excellence

Railroad Days, A Celebration of Athens Transportation, March 10
Join the Athens Community Council on Aging as they host their annual 5k
fundraising event on this beautiful spring Saturday in March, 11-3:30pm.
There will be plenty of fun for the entire family.  Titled Athens
Transportation, come learn about the history of the Athens Railroad, bike
paths around town, bike safety, and getting around on âThe Busâ.
http://www.facebook.com/ACCAging?sk=app_2309869772

Ticket to Ride, March 24
The annual Athens-Maxeys training ride for Savannah has joined forces with
Firefly Trail, Inc. to become the March 24th Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride.
 Check it out and "join" on Facebook now:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/270153363044570/  This is the inaugural
bike ride/tour to build support and awareness of the Firefly Trail.   Come
explore the route of the proposed rail-to-trail project along roads
through the scenic countryside and usually within a few yards of the
historic Georgia Railroad corridor where the trail will be installed.
FREE, open to all, and fully supported with SAG stations and refreshments
at the depot and whistle stops. Many distances - from 15 to 80 miles - are
available.  Sponsored by Ken's Promotions and ALL donations benefit
Firefly Trail Inc.  More details soon...

Georgia Rides to the Capital, March 27.
Join Georgians from across the state as they embark on a ride to the
stateâs capital for an event to bring awareness to the needs of Georgiaâs
cycling community.  Starts at 8am.  More details soon.
http://www.facebook.com/events/164103777029506/

For bike rides of various distances and abilities around the Athens area,
visit:
www.athensgabicycling.com
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