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MassBike Update December 2, 2004
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Win a Free Gekko Folding Bike and Help MassBike!Here is your chance to make a special year-end, tax-deductible contribution to MassBike and enter to win a gorgeous new Gekko Folding Bike with custom-fitted carrying case! Current MassBike members who make a special gift of $25 or more by December 22nd will be entered in a drawing to win the folding bike. Not a MassBike member? Join at the $50 level or above by December 22nd and you'll also be entered to win. Many thanks for this donation go to Robert Fine and Community Bicycle Supply (496 Tremont Street in Boston's South End).
Click here to make your tax-deductible contribution!
MassBike is the Perfect Holiday GiftShopping for a cyclist this year? A MassBike membership, or stylish MassBike t-shirt, makes the perfect gift. In addition to supporting cycling advocacy, membership has clear benefits for even the casual cyclist, including 10% discounts at most bike shops across the state; 10% off at more than 20 B&Bs; a Zipcar driving credit; and a 10% car insurance discount. You can call us at 617-542-2453 or email us to order t-shirts ($15 apiece, including postage), and we will ship them right away.You can purchase a gift membership by clicking here. Advertise in the MassBike Newsletter; What Stories Would You Like to See?You may have recently received our new and improved print newsletter, The MassCyclist. This beautiful redesign is thanks to longtime MassCyclist Editor Jack Johnson of Arlington. We'd love your feedback on what you think of the newsletter, what kinds of stories you'd like to see in it--and if you'd be interested in writing for us. If you or your company would like to advertise in the MassCyclist--a great way to support MassBike and reach 2,000 of the state's most dedicated bicyclists--please email us and we will send you information about our affordable rates. We'd love to have you in the next issue!You can find the MassCyclist online by clicking here. Join the 8th Annual Ciclismo Classico Jingle Ride!Ciclismo Classico, an Arlington-based company which runs cycling touring vacations, will host their 8th annual holiday bicycle parade, the Jingle Ride, on Sunday, December 12. The ride features over 50 cyclists who dress up in Christmas costumes, decorate their bikes with lights, tinsel and ride en masse from Arlington Center through Harvard Square, along the Charles River Bike Path and through some of Boston's most charming and decorated city streets. Meet at 11:00 a.m. at Carberry's Bakery, 600 Mass Ave., Arlington. This year's proceeds will benefit the Massachusetts Red Ribbon Ride, which helps non-profit organizations working to fight HIV/AIDS. The suggested donation is $15 per rider and checks should be payable to Mass Red Ribbon Ride/AAC. To register, call Ciclismo Classico at 781-646-3377 between 9:00am and 5:00 pm, or email them.Want to Start a Bike Advisory Committee? Check out MassBike's How-To Guidebook!If you are a member of a Bike Advisory Committee or want to start one in your community, we hope that MassBike\222s new 80 page Bike Advisory Committee Guidebook will be of assistance to you. It contains information about all aspects of local bike advocacy, and the funds for this project were generously provided by the Charles River Wheelmen.Click here to download a copy of the MassBike Bike Advisory Committee Guide. Voting for New Board MembersMassBike members: your year-end ballots, which request that you cast a vote for new members of our Board of Directors, are in the mail. The Board would also like to slightly amend language in our Constitution, which members are asked to vote upon. Please check your mailbox for details! Your response is requested by December 22nd. Also, if you have a MassBike family membership, you have been sent one ballot (to save paper), but we ask that your family simply mark the ballot twice and we will register your votes. Click here to find out more about the candidates.Job Available with Mass Red Ribbon RideThe Mass Red Ribbon Ride is hiring a Ride Outreach Coordinator who will promote the success of the event by developing, coordinating and implementing a wide range of outreach, recruitment and retention activities; supporting the riders to be successful; assisting with logistics as needed. Prior experience conducting outreach/recruitment for mass participatory events, and personal experience as a cyclist in charity rides is helpful.Email resume and cover letter. Sign up for MassBike's Email ListDo you want to be in the loop about cycling advocacy and events in Massachusetts? Our messages are sent twice a month and include updates on legislation, bike activities in Massachusetts, and the cycling community in our state.Join MassBike NowNot a member of MassBike? You can change that by clicking here. |