[*BCM*] MassBike Mid-May Update

[Dorie Clark]

MassBike Mid-May Update



Federal Action Alert: Please Phone/Email Senators Kennedy and Kerry NOW



The U.S. Senate has started debating the federal transportation bill (passed
in March by the House of Representatives). Tomorrow, Iowa Senator Tom Harkin
is expected to introduce a “Complete Streets” amendment to the bill, which
would make it federal law that bicyclists and pedestrians must be
accommodated on streets and highways (due to the work of State Rep. Anne
Paulsen and MassBike, this has been Massachusetts law since 1996, but only
two other states in the country have this provision).



Please call or send an email message to Senator Kennedy and Kerry’s offices
no later than noon tomorrow (Wednesday, May 11) to ask them to support the
“Harkin Amendment to the Surface Transportation Bill.” This amendment deals
with policy changes only and is budget-neutral. You can contact Jay McCarthy
in Senator Kennedy’s office (202-224-4543) or
jay_mccarthy at kennedy.senate.gov and Jamie Hunter in Senator Kerry’s office
(202-224-2742) or jamie_hunter at kerry.senate.gov.



Click here for the full text of the Harkin Amendment



http://www.railtrails.org/whatwedo/policy/harkin_amendment.pdf





Monday, May 16—Redbones Bike Week Kickoff Event



On Monday, May 16, Redbones will host their annual tradition—the kickoff to
Bike Week and a fundraiser for MassBike and NEMBA. The event, outside the
restaurant at 55 Chester St. in Somerville's Davis Square, runs from
5:00-10:00 p.m. and your $15 ticket gets you bike valet parking, a Redbones
sandwich & sides (vegetarian available), a beverage & two raffle tickets.
Bring your friends! The more people attend, the more donations MassBike and
NEMBA will receive to help fund bike advocacy.



Learn more by clicking here



http://www.redbones.com/newsevents.html



Donate to MassBike Now and Enter to Win a Commuter’s Dream Bike!



Landry’s Bicycles and Cannondale are teaming up to help MassBike. From now
until May 31, all donations of $50 or above to MassBike—either sent via mail
or online—will be entered to win a gorgeous new Cannondale Street bike,
donated by Landry's Bicycles of Natick, Westboro, Norwood, and Danvers.
Your donations are tax-deductible! All entries must be received by May 31,
2005. (No purchase is necessary to win; if you are not able to donate $50 or
more to MassBike, please mail us a short letter explaining why you would
like to win the bike and you will be entered in the contest.)


The lucky MassBike winner will receive a gift certificate, good at any
Landry's Bicycle store, for the value of the Cannondale Street bike ($850).
The certificate is also good toward any bike or other merchandise at
Landry's store.



Click here to donate and enter to win your commuter dream bike now!

http://www.active.com/donate/bikemonth





Check MassBike’s Website for Fun Bike Week Events (May 16-22)



In addition to Redbones’ annual kickoff party, Massachusetts’ Bike Week
celebration will feature bike commuter breakfasts and other fun events. For
those in the Longwood Medical Area tonight (Tuesday, May 10) and want to
start their bike celebrations early, come to Longwood Bike Nite for a
special MassBike presentation on safe bike commuting, followed by a panel
discussion of local cycling experts and advocates.



MassBike is also seeking help for our Volunteer Night on Wednesday, May 18
from 5:00-8:30 p.m. We’re located at 20 Park Plaza, Ste. 1028, Boston.
Please RSVP to bikexec at massbike.org. Pizza included!



You can click here to plan your week’s events

http://www.massbike.org/events/bw2005/



MassBike Can Host a Bike Commuter Workshop at Your Office



The summer is just getting started, and if you are interested in promoting
bicycling among your co-workers or employees, this is a great chance.
MassBike offers hour-long lunchtime workshops with tips on the best and
safest ways to commute by bike. Find out what employees of Genzyme, Lincoln
Laboratories, Elkus/Manfredi Architects and more have learned: MassBike
lunchtime commuter workshops are a great way to spread the word about
cycling to work! For more information on cost and logistics, please email
bikexec at massbike.org.



June 2 and 4: Register Now for MassBike Basic Cycling Skills Class for
Adults

MassBike is currently offering a "Bicycling 101" class in partnership with
Landry's Bicycles and the MS Rides. It is geared to adults who are looking
to get back into bicycling, improve basic cycling skills, and/or participate
in a charity ride. This course will teach you how to operate your bicycle
more smoothly (including shifting gears), ride safely on roadways, increase
your pedaling efficiency, climb hills more easily, participate in group ride
events, and more!

The next Bicycling 101 course will be held Thursday, June 2 from 6:30-9:30
p.m. and Saturday, June 4 (rain date Sunday, June 5) from 8:00 a.m.-4:00
p.m. Both classes are offered at the National MS Society offices in Waltham.

Click here to register and for more information

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1226517

Cambridge Police Annual Recovered/Abandoned Property Auction (Includes
Bikes)



The Cambridge Police Department will hold its annual auction of recovered
and/or abandoned property on Saturday May 21, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to noon
at Police Headquarters (basement), 5 Western Avenue. The auction will
include a variety of bicycles.



Click here for an updated list of items to be auctioned

http://www.cambridgepolice.org



Boston-to-Provincetown Ride Seeks Volunteers



It’s nearly time for the 21st annual Boston-to-Provincetown ride, sponsored
by Outriders and held on June 18. This is a one-day, 128 mile ride organized
by gay and lesbian riders and their allies. Volunteers get a free t-shirt
and delicious brunch.



Click here to help out this great event, which is donating $1 per rider to
help MassBike!



http://www.outriders.org/outriders-registration-volunteer-form.pdf


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