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Weekly Announcements 3/14/2012

1. Upcoming volunteer opportunities...
2. Ticket to Ride
3. BRP volunteer opportunities
4. Weekly Read:  Why is Smart Growth good for the Economy?
5. Down the Road and Elsewhere in Athens

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Join, Give, or Volunteer with BikeAthens!

Remember to join or renew your BikeAthens membership here: 
www.bikeathens.com/give.  Or if youâd rather volunteer your time on fun,
exciting, and rewarding projects, events, or local issues, go here: 
www.bikeathens.com/volunteer.

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1. Volunteer for tabling with BikeAthens

Here is our list of upcoming events.  Come help us table, and meet tons of
great people.
Ticket to Ride, Sat, Mar 24:  Anytime between 9:30am-2:30pm
BRP Bike Sale, Sun, Apr 1:  Anytime between 1-4pm
Group Ride (tablers or ride leaders), Fri, Apr 6:  6-7pm
Commuter Assistance Day, Sat, Apr 21:  Anytime between 8am-12pm
Twilight Criterium, Sat, Apr 28:  Anytime between 8am-5pm
If youâd like to volunteer or have any questions, email
volunteermanager [at] bikeathens.com

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2. Ticket to Ride in 2 weeks

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.
 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. 
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/270153363044570/

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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. Weekly Read:  Why is Smart Growth good for the Economy?

http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/economy.html
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5. Down the Road and Elsewhere in Athens:

National Bike Summit, March 20-22
Tuesday through Thursday, March 20-22 in Washington, DC, this is your
opportunity to meet directly with your Congressional representative to
make sure Congress doesnât turn back the clock on decades of hard-fought
progress towards creating a more walkable and bicycle-friendly America. 
Join dozens of volunteers from across the state at this yearâs Summit.
http://georgiabikes.org/index.php/blog/126-national-bike-summit
http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/summit12/

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/

BRP Spring Bike Sale, April 1
Donât be a fool.  Come on down to the BRP shop to find a recycled bicycle,
1-4pm.  These are all in great condition, having passed our 78 point
checklist, multiple test rides, and hipster style check.  No, weâre not
kidding - these are some good looking bicycles.  Road, mountain, hybrid,
and cruiser bikes are available.  Photos coming soon...

ACHFâs Green Bike Tour, May 5
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation has planned a green bike tour of the
historic Cobbham, Boulevard, Normaltown, and Pulaski Heights
neighborhoods.  A BikeAthens representative will speak on transportation
issues unique to Athens.  A few other Athenians will speak about infill
and development, and tour participants are eligible for LEED/AIA
continuing education credits.  More details soon...

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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- 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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