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Weekly Announcements 3/22/2012

1. Upcoming volunteer opportunities...
2. Ticket to Ride
3. BRP Spring Bike Sale, April 1
4. BRP volunteer opportunities
5. Weekly Read:  Demand-based Parking Fees in SF
6. 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.
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 this Saturday

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.athensgabicycling.com/content/firefly-trail-ride-ticket-ride
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/270153363044570/

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3. 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...
http://www.facebook.com/events/407629602597424/

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4. 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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5. Weekly Read:  Demand-based Parking Fees in San Francisco

http://www.transalt.org/newsroom/media/2908

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6. Down the Road and Elsewhere in Athens:

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/

Group Ride and Social!, Friday, April 6

Spring is here, and so is the 2012 BikeAthens Group Ride season! Join us
Friday, April 6th for the first ride of the year!  This monthâs Group Ride
will take you from City Hall, through UGAâs campus to 5 points, then on a
fun stretch down Milledge Avenue to Prince, ending at Little Kings. A lot
has happened to make bicycling easier on-campus since our last Group Ride,
and this ride will take you through some of the highlights. Athens first
contra-flow bicycle lane on Sanford Drive & the cityâs new bike lane on
Pulaski are among them!  Group Rides are meant for each and every cyclist
in the community, and are a great way to network among your two-wheeled
friends & to see the town at a leisurely pace.  Join us for either, or
both of these!...
*6-7PM Group Ride, starting at City Hall (Downtown Athens, on the corner
of Washington Street and College Avenue).  Bring your helmet, some water,
and your friends!
*7-9PM BikeAthens Social at Little Kings (223 West Hancock Ave, Athens)
**BikeAthens Members get $3 pints at the Social! 
http://www.facebook.com/events/413709435311773/
http://bikeathens.com/uncategorized/april-6th-group-ride-and-social-celebrating-new-bike-lanes/

Greenfest Awards Ceremony, April 20
http://www.athensgreenfest.com/GreenFest_Award_Ceremony.php

Traffic Safety for Cyclists course, May 3
Come register for this course offered by BikeAthens at the Athens
Community Council on Aging.  Come learn about traffic laws in Georgia,
bike lane positioning, safety checks, crash avoidance techniques, and how
to ride in a group.  Fast-paced and fun, from 5 - 6:30pm.
http://www.huntcal.com/cgi/calview.cgi/acca135/center?vm=r&yr=2012&m=5

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, alongside a other talks about infill development;
tour participants 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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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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