Thanks to the REI - Conshohocken store and Charles Kline, REI Outreach Specialist-Conshohocken, for hosting riders from the Norristown and Philadelphia Neighborhood Bike Works this past Sunday, August 22nd.
REI staff provided a comprehensive tour of the REI bike shop, store floor, and gave useful insight into the skills REI requires in potential employees and their bike mechanics specifically. The satisfying breakfast they provided put a cherry on the top of a fruitful morning.
This was another successful event in our productive relationship with REI.
Rep. Rosita Youngblood with Andy Dyson, Leland Mayne, David Bevacqua and NBW Youth
Rosita C. Youngblood, State Representative for Philadelphia County and member of the Children & Youth committee, visited Neighborhood Bike Works on Tuesday, August 17th. She learned all about Neighborhood Bike Works’ programs from the NBW Racing Team.
We would like to thank her for her time and support.
John McDevitt of KYW Newsradio got to see first-hand the kids of Summer Camp Session Two in action during a hub lesson. He spoke with Alison Scheiderer who explained the format of Summer Camp. The kids worked on their bikes and learned about proper nutrition. McDevitt was able to see the zeal of the campers as he spoke with Eric Walker, an NBW participant of four years. The full story can be found at: http://kyw.cbslocal.com/2010/07/21/west-phila-bike-camp-has-kids-building-their-own
Gran Fondo” means “Big Ride” in Italian. Gran Fondos are long distance, mass-participation cycling events – not races – that have become immensely popular in Italy. Participation is open to recreational and competitive amateur cyclists, and tens of thousands of riders of all abilities participate.
A Gran Fondo is coming to Philadelphia on August 8th and NBW will be offering free valet bicycle parking at the expo after the ride. The expo and bike corral will be located near Memorial Hall. Youth workers will be parking the bikes but extra hands are needed at the ride and expo. Click here to see a full list of volunteer opportunities. The ride will begin at 7am and the first riders should be back by 9am. Bike parking will open at 9am and close at 5:30pm. The expo will begin around 10:30am.
To learn more about this exciting event, visit the Philly Gran Fondo website.
To volunteer, send an email to volunteers@neighborhoodbikeworks.org.
Are you looking for a way to stay active during these hot summer months? Enjoy the cool breeze against your face from riding a bike! What’s that? You don’t have a bike? Well, for only $30 and up, you could be the proud owner of a bike from Neighborhood Bike Works!!
We will be having weekly bike sales every Friday during June and July from 2-6pm. Our bike sale is held at 3916 Locust Walk, located on the University of Pennsylvania campus. Our bicycles are reasonably priced, and by purchasing a bicycle you are supporting our investment in the lives of our local youth.
Biking is not only a healthy alternative method of travel, it also saves money, and most importantly is fun! So come visit us during the bike sale, and bike away on your most recent great decision.
If you have been looking for a way to get out to enjoy the sunshine, today is your day! Neighborhood Bike Works is holding a bike sale today from 2-6pm on Locust Walk in front of St. Mary’s Church (3916 Locust Walk).
Our bicycles start at only $30 and up!!! We also will be offering newer bikes that have been worked on and refurbished by our youth. No matter what you’re looking for, we have something for everybody!
We hope to see you there, but come early…they’ll go fast.
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