Comments (0) South Philly Neighborhood Bike Works is in the running for a $25,000 grant through Pepsi Refresh.
The link to vote is here: http://pep.si/aqpKUB. You can vote once a day for the month of August. Pass the word on, it only takes one click of the mouse for us to get as many votes as possible!!
We are pleased to report that the Ride of Dreams, our 4-day, 240-mile ride to Harrisburg and back, is a great success so far! Our riders are due back in Philadelphia this afternoon, and just a reminder: you are all invited to join us in welcoming them home!
The Ride of Dreams Welcome Back Party is this afternoon, Tuesday, July 20th, 2:30-5:00pm at the Carriage House at the University of Pennsylvania, 3907 Spruce Street. Please note the change in time! There will be food, drink, and much celebration.
Chester Neighborhood Bike Works is starting the Cash Flow Club, a new program for Chester Earn-a-Bike graduates that are particularly interested in bike repair. Graduates fix and tune bikes to sell, learning economics of sales and money management, and earning a portion of the profits. Many residents around Chester and Swarthmore often ask us to purchase bikes, while our Earn-a-Bike graduates were looking for something to do over the summer besides Saturday Drop-Ins, so we thought why not make them both work together?
Visit the Chester NBW website for more information on the Cash Flow Club.
The Ride of Dreams riders, including eight members of the NBW Youth Racing Team, will assemble at NBW headquarters for a send-off ceremony at 8:15 am, on Saturday, July 17, at 3916 Locust Walk. Everyone is invited to join us in bidding them farewell.
But the real party will be held when they return! Come to the Ride of Dreams Welcome Home Party, Tuesday, July 20th, from 2:30pm-5:00pm, at the Carriage House, 3907 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA 19104.
Remember all those months back, when you or a friend of yours wanted to donate a bike or a bike part to NBW South Philly and you got told “Oh, sorry, we don’t have a place to put it”. Well, now we do, at 508 S. 5th Street, one block north of South , left hand side.
We have a nice sized basement for us to store your donated items that we can then redistribute back into the Philly bike community. So, drop us a line and we’ll find a nice safe home for that old bike that’s taking up your space.
thanks,
NBW SouthPhilly
PS We also have our nifty Outlaw Print Co tshirts now for sale at the shop, so come by and get them while their hot.
Join the NBW Youth Racing Team and fellow cyclists before they embark on 240-mile Ride of Dreams!
When: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Ben Franklin Room in Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
The Ride of Dreams kicks off on Saturday, July 17. This event is an opportunity for the racing team and their families to meet fellow cyclists and supporters before the riders leave on their 4-day, 240-mile ride from Philadelphia to Harrisburg and back.
There will be a special presentation given by David Sylvester, a Philadelphia-based cyclist and long-time supporter of NBW who has ridden across continents to to raise money for people and foundations who need it the most. David is the founder of Contribute2, a charitable organization established to inspire and motivate people all over the world to do something to make the world a better place. He will be sharing his incredible experiences with us.
On July 2, ride your bike to the Arden Theatre, enjoy valet bike parking, and see Sunday in the Park with George at a discount. For bicyclers only, they’re offering a Tandem Discount - Tickets are 2 for 1. And if your bicycle is just for one, tickets are ½ priced! Arden Theatre Company is located in Old City at 40 North 2nd Street. See here for more info and to order tickets: Bike to Theatre Night.
Valet bike parking will be provided by Neighborhood Bike Works! Stop by and say hi.
It’s hot, hot summer in Philly again, and we are looking for a couple air conditioner donations for our 40th st and Haddington shops! This is really important to keep our shops cool — and keep kids in our Summer Camp and summer classes comfortable and happy!
If you have an air conditioner you don’t need anymore, or if you know of someone who has one, please contact Timothy at 215-386-0316 or timothy [at] neighborhoodbikeworks.org.
If you don’t have an air conditioner but still want to donate, remember that we always need bicycles, bike parts, snacks for kids’ classes and office supplies!
We are thrilled to announce that The Finish Line Youth Foundation has awarded Neighborhood Bike Works a $5,000.00 grant to support our 2010 Summer Cycling Day Camp. This grant will help provide scholarships to youth attending our Summer Camp, further our mission to provide opportunities to youth through bicycling. This is the second year Finish Line has supported NBW’s Summer Camp. Thank you to Finish Line Youth Foundation for your dedicated support!
The Build Your Own Bike class for adults starts Sunday, June 6, at 2pm. It will meet for four Sunday afternoons from 2-6pm, on June 6, 13, 20, and 27. This class will lead you step-by-step through building your own bike. Bring your own bike frame and parts or purchase them from our selection of used frames and used & new parts. This class is open to all adults ages 18 and up, and it will be held at our 3916 Locust headquarters.
Register for the Build Your Own Bike class here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/110159 or email repairclass@neighborhoodbikeworks.org. The fee for the class is $100. Feel free to email or call the office (215-386-0316) with any questions!
The next Adult Bike Repair class starts Monday, June 7 at 6:30pm. The fee for the class is $80 and it meets for four consecutive Mondays in June from 6:30-9:00pm - June 7, 14, 21 and 28. It is also held at our 3916 Locust shop.
Register for the Adult Bike Repair class here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/112391.
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