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Free Bike Repair at the Anacostia Library

Volunteers from The Bike House, Gearin' Up Bicycles, Phoenix Bikes, and Velocity Coop will provide free bike repair services outside of the Anacostia Library on Saturday, June 9 and June 23 at noon. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association will also provide advice and connect bicyclists with resources. All ages and bikes are welcome.
 
These programs are made possible with support from DDOT Vision Zero, the DC Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Anacostia Neighborhood Library. See all events for Adults

Met Branch Trail Cleanup Januaury 15th

You are cordially invited to the 3rd annual cleanup of the Metropolitan Branch Trail for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan 15th hosted by Carlos Rosario School and Washington Area Bicyclist Association.

We will meet at Carlos Rosario School (the 514 V St NE Sonia Gutierrez campus) on the trail at *9am on January 15th* and spread out from there to remove invasive vines and trash, and uncover the Change Gear mural on the trail.

When: January 15th 2018, 9 am - 11am
Where: 514 V St NE, Washington DC

All tools, gloves and coffee will be provided. Please wear weather appropriate clothing - sturdy long pants and closed toed boots are encouraged. More details and signup here
<http://org.salsalabs.com/o/451/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=100281>
(so we buy enough coffee!).

Help build bikes for unaccompanied refugee children

The Lutheran Social Services refugee program located in Petworth is in possession of around 30 kids Huffy bikes that need assembly and trouble shooting.  The bikes need things like brake adjustments, pedals installed, tubes patched or replaced.

 

Once assembled and QCed, the bikes can go to refugee kids.  They need 4-6 people to help for about 2 - 3 hours to get it done. If you'd like to help, they're going to be working this Wednesday night 5/24 at 6pm. Contact whandsfield@georgetowndc.com to let him know you're available.

 

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSS/NCA)

4406 Georgia Ave NW

Washington, DC 20011

NPS Trail Maintenance Project at Oxon Cove

The Earth Conservation Corps has organized a pair of Trail Maintenance days at Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm in Maryland. One was last Friday, but the other is this upcoming Friday, March 31, 2017 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. 6411 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Contact Nate Ogle, [email protected]

Bicycling for Good - Alexandria Food Rescue

Here's a chance to stop using your bicycle for purely evil purposes like making everyone late for work, nearly causing crashes by not wearing a helmet and giving WashingtonDame the vapors by rolling through stop signs. 

Bike for Good: Food Rescue Using Bicycles at Old Town Farmers’ Market

The goal for this program is to redistribute donated fresh, locally grown food (primarily fruit and vegetables) from the Alexandria Old Town Farmer’s Market on the last Saturday of the month using bicycles to pantries that serve hungry, homeless, and at-risk residents in Alexandria.  The program will help to:

• Increase access to locally grown and healthy food to low-income residents in the City;
• Reduce food waste to Alexandria landfills;
• Transport food with minimal environmental impact, reduce traffic and CO2 emissions
• Increase awareness of bicycling as a viable mode of transportation; and
• Be a catalyst for positive change in the community.  

The Old Town Farmers' Market is looking for dedicated and experienced bicyclist volunteers who are willing to distribute the fresh produce to food pantries and shelters in the Alexandria area once per month (last Saturday of the month) from May through October 2015.  

Looking at the website, I think they mean 2016. If not you're going to have to pedal fast enough to time travel, which comes with its own problems. There is more information, including how to sign up, at the website.

Volunteer with Bike Arlington at the Arlington County Fair!

From Bike Arlignton

We're looking for local biking all-stars to help encourage and educate folks attending the Arlington County Fair. AND this year there is a parade. And who doesn't love a bike parade?

It's an amazing opportunity for us to talk to a lot of different people, and we need your help to make it happen. Over 50,000 folks attended last year!

We're going to have maps, class information, a photo booth with silly props and a lot of other goodies that we need your help with at our table.

So let's get the fun started! Sign up here.

The fair is August 5-9 and even if you don't volunteer there is much for cyclists there

Rides, funnel cake and pig races are almost upon us again this year at the Arlington County Fair! Once again BikeArlington is sponsoring the complimentary Bike Valet (located on the tennis courts) so that you and your family can get the best parking spot at the fair. There is no public parking and the shuttle service now costs $2, so that makes biking one of the best options for getting there! And like always, ride your bike to the Fair, come to the BikeArlington tent (Friday-Sunday) and show us your helmet and receive a free prize!
 

Bike Valet Hours:

8/7 - 2pm - 9pm
8/8 - 10am - 11pm
8/9 - 11am - 7pm

We are also recruiting revelers for the first ever Arlington County Fair Parade. That's right. We can make it a BIKE PARADE. How awesome is that? The theme is "Summer Nights and Lights" so please affix every light you have to your bike and let's get this party started!

National Trails Day is June 6

Next Saturday is National Trails Day. There are a few events, mostly targeted at hiking trails, going on in the area according to the website; but if anyone knows of events on local bike trails please leave them in the comments. Surely one of the bike shops is organizing a ride or a clean-up or a Hunger-Games style battle to death.

Downtown BID looking for BTWD Volunteers

Please help us make Bike to Work Day a success!  Volunteers are needed for the Downtown DC pit stop.

Date: Friday, May 15

Location: Freedom Plaza, 14^th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW (near the Metro Center and Federal Triangle Metro stations)

Time: 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM

 

Volunteers are needed for the following tasks:

-Handing out t-shirts

-Handing out food

-Unloading and setting up boxes of t-shirts, produce, and water bottles

-Handing out free tickets for drawings of donated items to attendees

 

We ask that volunteers be flexible and willing to help out as needed!  If you’re not comfortable with your assignment, please don’t hesitate to speak with the Volunteer Coordinator for reassignment at any time.

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.  No flip flops.  Volunteers will receive a free Bike to Work Day t-shirt, as well as coffee and snacks.

Contact [email protected] if you’re interested in helping out!  Thank you!

Northern Virginia Tour de Cure 2015 seeking volunteers

What:

Tour de Cure is a challenging cycling event that allows both the avid and recreational cyclist to raise money for diabetes research, advocacy, and information programs. 1,600 cyclists in the national capital area participate as part of a team or individually. All funds raised support the American Diabetes Association in our mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Last year, our Northern Virginia Tour de Cure participants raised close to $650,000!

Why Volunteer:

Make a personal impact on the community, especially on those living with diabetes. Volunteers are often the glue that holds a community together. As a Tour de Cure volunteer, you are guaranteed to make new friends, expand your professional network, and boost your social skills. Not to mention the event is a lot of fun with giveaways from vendors, free lunch, free breakfast, free t-shirt, etc...

When: Volunteer Sunday June 7, Anytime from 2:00pm-6:00pm

What Volunteers will do:

Tasks vary on what time of day you arrive. Volunteer duties range from set up, clean up, greeters, registration, routes markers, food servers, bike marshals, SAG drivers, cheerleaders (perfect for kids and boy/girl scouts), crossing guards, rest stop/water stop supervisors, first aid and more.

Where Ride starts:

Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St, Reston VA 20190, ride goes along W&OD trail through Purcellville VA to Marshal, VA. We need volunteers to cover the geographical spectrum of the ride.

Who to Contact: [email protected] or call 202-331-8303 Ext. 4537

Email for Details!!!!!

Gearin' Up Bicycles is looking for board members

Here is your chance to get involved with Gearin' Up Bicycles in Washington D.C.!

We are seeking additions members for the Board of Directors, and we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter. Know someone who may be interested? Please pass this along! Details about the position can be found below. 


Gearin’ Up Bicycles provides access to quality used bicycles in Washington D.C. through used bicycle sales and youth outreach programs. We sell refurbished donated used bicycles and provide employment opportunities for young adults in underserved communities. In addition, Gearin' Up Bicycles partners with local youth organizations to provide Earn-A-Bike programs. 
 
Gearin’ Up is growing in all ways -- the number of projects we're working on, volunteer opportunities, and more.
 
The Board Selection Committee of the Gearin’ Up Bicycles is currently seeking applications from prospective Board Members who are passionate about providing greater access to bicycles while providing opportunities to Washington D.C.
 
As a Board Member you will be responsible for three areas:

1. Governance (strategy, planning, fiduciary responsibilities)
2. Involvement in programs/committees that raise awareness and support for Gearin’ Up.
3. Development (raising funds, community awareness and recruiting quality volunteers)

 
Minimum Requirements:

• proven experience as a volunteer and fundraiser
• interest and ability to be an ambassador for the Gearin’ Up
• a commitment to the Gearin’ Up, including time and flexibility to help grow the Gearin’ Up
• a board donation and/or a fundraising commitment
• practical skills/experience in at least one of the following areas: finance and accounting, non-profit law, PR, marketing, creative/design, project management, business management, urban planning, government, transportation or policy
• attendance at monthly Board meetings, Gearin’ Up special events and committee/project meetings 

Time Commitment:
Board meetings are usually one hour every month or every other month. Initial meetings will be held at a central location, and subsequent meetings will be held by telephone. We ask for an additional 2-5 hours/month to work on specific tasks or projects. We ask Board Members to serve for at least 1 year with a strong preference for 2 years of service.
 
 
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in serving on the Board of Gearin’ Up to [email protected].