Volume 1, Issue 13 - October 04, 2002

Volume 1, Issue 13 – October 04, 2002

“A Newsletter Published by Bike Pittsburgh, Inc. to Promote Bicycle Safety and Awareness.”

In This Issue:

* New Bike Pittsburgh Website
* Become A Full Member!
* Recycling Bikes With Free Ride
* October Events
* Pittsburgh Transportation Survey

NEW BIKE PITTSBURGH WEBSITE

We’ve been continually updating our website and adding new information over the past eight months. Recently, we added several new sections and improved readability of existing sections. If you haven’t been out to the site lately, take a moment and stop by ~ let us know what you think. Simply point your web browser to: http://www.Bike-Pgh.org

BECOME A FULL MEMBER!

Chances are, if you’re reading this newsletter, you’ve been out to the Bike Pittsburgh, Inc. site and liked what you saw. Please consider becoming a Full Member with Bike Pittsburgh, Inc. Your support will help us to achieve our goal of making Pittsburgh a better, safer place to bike.

Bike Pittsburgh, Inc. now offers two levels of Membership – Associate Membership, and Full Membership. The fact that you’re on our mailing list indicates that you’re already an Associate Member. Associate Members will continue to receive The Spokesman – Bike Pittsburgh’s email newsletter, and will have full access to the Bike Pittsburgh, Inc. website.

Full Membership tells us that you’re committed to our mission! Just like Public Television or Public Radio, Bike Pittsburgh, Inc. relies in part on your contributions to help us carry out programs designed to make Pittsburgh a better, safer place to bike. We ask that you consider making a contribution of $12 (renews annually) – this is the minimum amount required to become a Full Member. Of course, contributions smaller (or larger!) than $12 are gratefully accepted. (Contributions less than $12 are not eligible for Full Membership). In return for your contribution, Full Members will receive the following benefits in addition The Spokesman:

* The right to vote in Board elections and on decisions put out to the Membership by Bike Pittsburgh, Inc.’s Board of Directors.
* A Membership Card (we’re working with local merchants to offer extra perks for card-carrying Members). We’ll be publishing an initial list on the site and through The Spokesman, shortly.
* A letter acknowledging your gift to Bike Pittsburgh, Inc.
* The satisfaction of knowing that your contribution will be put to work.

Your contribution will go towards funding activities such as promoting “Share The Road” campaigns, distribution of free bicycle helmets, or purchase of public bike racks or bike lockers. Simply visit the www.Bike-Pgh.org website and click on the Become A Member! section for Membership Form and contribution instructions.

Bike Pittsburgh, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, will be applying for recognition as a tax exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Recognition of 501(c)(3) status by the IRS is generally retroactive to the date the organization was formed, which means that contributions made prior to recognition of 501(c)(3) status will be considered tax deductible upon recognition of such status.

RECYCLING BIKES WITH FREE RIDE

Free Ride is a recycled bike program where people can come and learn how to fix bikes, do bicycle maintainance, and work to earn a bike or bike parts. The Free Ride program aims to actively challenge car culture by promoting bikes as a wonderful form of transportation. Bike tinkerers of all levels are welcome to attend the open shop days on Sundays from 1:30pm to 5:00pm. Donations of bikes, tools, bike parts or money are gladly accepted.

Free Ride Bike Repair Classes:

* Tuesday, October 8th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm there will be a class on how your gears work: shifting and derailleurs.
* Tuesday, October 15th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm the class will be a spokesmeeting: basic truing of your wheel.

Classes are by donation of bikes, tools, bike parts or money. Free Ride is located at 724 Wood Street, Wilkinsburg (next to the Mr. Roboto Project). For more information, please call: (412) 247-9639.

OCTOBER EVENTS

It’s Fall! Get out and experience the turning of the leaves on a bike! Below is a partial listing of some of the cool things you can do on a bike in the Pittsburgh area through the end of October. For a complete listing (through November), go to the Events & Activities section of www.Bike-Pgh.org. You’ll find activities, rides, races, and more to keep you biking will into late Fall!

October 8th – Free Ride Bike Repair Class

On Tuesday October 8th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm there will be a class on how your gears work: shifting and derailleurs.

Classes are by donation of bikes, tools, bike parts or money. Free Ride is located at 724 Wood Street, Wilkinsburg (next to the Mr. Roboto Project). For more information, please call: (412) 247-9639.

Event Day: Tuesday, October 8th
Event Location: 724 Wood Street, Wilkinsburg
Event Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $FREE

October 12th – The 2002 Big Bicycle Flea Market

There is a Bike-only Flea Market out at the Lehigh Valley Velodrome on Saturday, October 12th. It’s about 5 hours from Pittsburgh but is truly worth the drive. It’s hard to describe how big and cool this thing is…the entire infield of the velodrome plus some of the perimeter is filled with vendors…mostly bike shops doing closeout but also some pro/semi-pro riders selling pro deal stuff. For complete information on this event, visit: (http://www.lvvelo.org/fleamkt.htm).

Event Day: Saturday, October 12th
Event Location: Lehigh Valley Velodrome, Breiningsville, PA 18031
Event Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $5.00 adults, Kids 12 and under FREE

October 12th – Spokes & Splash – Canoeing & Biking

This event is sponsored by The Western Pennsylvania Field Institute (www.wpfi.org). For a full day of recreation, we’ll bike down the Youghiogheny River Trail until lunchtime. Then after a trail-side meal, we’ll canoe a gorgeous stretch of the Youghiogheny River. Participants can choose to both bike and canoe, or just join us for the morning bike ride. Canoes and lunch provided. Bike rentals are available. For more information, visit (http://www.wpfi.org/activities-wpfi.htm#start) or call (412) 255-0564.

Event Day: Saturday, October 12th
Event Location: Youghiogheny River and Rail to Trails, Layton (Perryopolis)
Event Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Cost: $35 Members, $40 Non-Members, $15 Kids

October 12th – Fall Foilage Urban Trail Ride

This event is sponsored by The Western Pennsylvania Field Institute (www.wpfi.org). Pittsburgh has bike trails along all three rivers–really!–but it takes a knowledgeable guide to connect them smoothly. You can expect a great tour of the city and its riverfronts with plenty of interesting stops along the way. Bring a daypack, water and lunch. For more information, visit (http://www.wpfi.org/activities-wpfi.htm#start) or call (412) 255-0564.

Event Day: Saturday, October 12th
Event Location: Washington’s Landing – Park in the first lot on the left
Event Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $10 members, $12 non-members, Kids $5

October 15th – Free Ride Bike Repair Class

On Tuesday, October 15th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm the class will be a spokesmeeting: basic truing of your wheel.

Classes are by donation of bikes, tools, bike parts or money. Free Ride is located at 724 Wood Street, Wilkinsburg (next to the Mr. Roboto Project). For more information, please call: (412) 247-9639.

Event Day: Tuesday, October 8th
Event Location: 724 Wood Street, Wilkinsburg
Event Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $FREE

October 19th – Bike Trip: Butler-Freeport Trail

This event is sponsored by The Western Pennsylvania Field Institute (www.wpfi.org). Explore the old stagecoach route between Freeport and Butler, just to the north of Pittsburgh. Highlights include wooded valleys, views of Buffalo Creek and remains of brick kilns. For more information, visit (http://www.wpfi.org/activities-wpfi.htm#start) or call (412) 255-0564.

Event Day: Saturday, October 19th
Event Location: Butler Freeport Trail
Event Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $5 ~ Bike Rentals Extra

October 20th – Mountain Bike Maintenance

This event is sponsored by The Western Pennsylvania Field Institute (www.wpfi.org). In this clinic, you’ll learn the tools and the techniques for basic bike maintenance such as changing tires, patching inner tubes, adjusting brakes and gears, fixing broken chains, and keeping the bike clean, lubed and ready for your next ride. If time allows, advanced maintenance of spokes, wheels, hubs and suspension will be covered. After our bikes are tweaked and tuned, we’ll head out for a great ride through Boyce Park. Participants will be able to choose from Beginner and Intermediate rides. For more information, visit (http://www.wpfi.org/activities-wpfi.htm#start) or call (412) 255-0564.

Event Day: Sunday, October 20th
Event Location: Boyce Park, Silver Beaver Pavilion
Event Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $10 members, $12 non-members

October 22nd – Full Moon Urban Bike Trail Tour

Event Day: Tuesday, October 22nd
Event Location: Washington’s Landing – Park in the first lot on the left
Event Time: 7:00am – 9:30pm
Cost: $10 members, $12 non-members, Kids $5

PITTSBURGH TRANSPORTATION SURVEY

Pittsburgh City Councilman William Peduto has commissioned an online Transportation Survey. Although it is not comprehensive, it is fairly short with ample opportunities to voice your opinion on transportation and transportation needs here in the Pittsburgh Region.

“My name is Khari Mosley, Guyasuta Fellow on Public Policy for City-Councilman William Peduto.

I have been commissioned by Pittsburgh City Councilman William Peduto to develop a long-range transit vision based on research and the recommendations of young adults in the Pittsburgh region.

The intent of this survey is to collect information from the opinions of young adults on transportation in the Pittsburgh region. Your results will be part of a presentation given before Pittsburgh City Council in the fall of 2002. It is very important to get your feedback on this matter so that a progressive voice is heard echoing up and down the hallowed halls of the City-County Building. I hope you enjoy this survey.

Thanks and PLEASE FORWARD,”

The survey can be found at:

http://www.insitefulsurveys.com/index.asp?a=s_2079-14

Khari Mosley
Guyasuta Fellow
(412) 725-6878
illosopher@hotmail.com
oraefo@hotmail.com

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Volume 1, Issue 13 – October 04, 2002

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