[*BCM*] MassBike October Update

[Dorie Clark]

MassBike October Update



Harpoon Social: Thursday, Oct. 6 in Boston



Please join us for the final MassBike Harpoon Brewery social of 2005! We’ll
be meeting up on Thursday, October 6 from 5:30—7:30 p.m. at Harpoon’s HQ,
306 North Avenue, South Boston Waterfront (near Harborlights/Bank of
American Pavilion). A donation of $5-$10 is requested, and you’ll be treated
to free Harpoon beer and goodies from the Blue Frog Bakery in Jamaica Plain.
This event is co-sponsored by our friends at WalkBoston, the Livable Streets
Alliance, and the New England Mountain Bike Association.





Click here for directions to Harpoon

http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/brewery/boston/directions/index.htm



MassBike’s Final Bicycling Skills Class of 2005: Arlington, Oct. 14 and 15

Want to improve your cycling skills before the winter? Now’s the time!
Register now for our final bicycling skills course of the year, in Arlington
on Friday, Oct. 14 from 6:00--9:00 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 15 from 8:30
a.m.—4:00 p.m. The evening session is free and open to all; just make sure
to RSVP to bikeinfo at massbike.org. The Saturday class costs $40 for MassBike
members and $50 for others (some additional discounts may apply). Please
note that our October Natick class is sold out.

Click here to learn more about the class and register

http://www.massbike.org/skills/classes.htm

Kevin J. Pecor Memorial Foundation Fundraiser—Sunday, Oct. 2 in Chicopee

Kevin Pecor was a 16 year-old bicyclist who was killed when he was hit by a
driver with a suspended license. Our Pioneer Valley chapter has worked
closely with Kevin’s mother, Sheila, to raise awareness about safety issues
on the road. Kevin’s Memorial Foundation is having a fundraiser on Sunday,
Oct. 2 from 5:00—9:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Chicopee.  Tickets
are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. To reserve tickets, email
Sheila.Pecor at GMail.com . The event features food, live music, raffles, a
cash bar, and a live auction. Also, please contact your legislator and ask
them to support the Kevin J. Pecor Act, House Bill 669/Senate Bill 857,
which would allow driving on a suspended license to be considered as
evidence of negligence as it pertains to vehicular manslaughter.

To find out who your legislator is, click here

http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php

Bike Night Set for Monday, Nov. 14—Silent Auction (and Cash) Donations
Needed!



This year’s 6th Annual Bike Night Celebration is taking place on Monday,
November 14 at Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge. This benefit raises crucial
funds that help MassBike’s bike advocacy work throughout the year, and will
feature a fun silent auction including items such as a free tour and tasting
for up to 80 people at Harpoon Brewery, a private ride with professional
mountain biker Sara Bresnick of Team Ford, an autographed Greg LeMond
poster, and more. We also want to thank our generous business supporters
including Jason and Fischer; Landry's Bicycles; Redbones BBQ; Quad Cycles;
Seth Yurdin, Esq; Belmont/Ace Wheelworks; and Continental Resources.



Do you or your company offer products or services that you are able to
donate? Do you have new biking equipment or gear you haven’t used that you’d
like to pass along? Perhaps a vacation home where others could stay for a
weekend? Email vance at massbike.org to make your tax-deductible donation.



If you plan to attend Bike Night, please save time by purchasing your
tickets in advance online. We would also be so grateful if you would
strongly consider donating to our 2005 Bike Night Pledge Drive to help raise
the funds needed to support bike advocacy.



To find out more, buy your tickets, and make a donation, click here

http://www.massbike.org/news/bikenight.htm



MassBike Needs an Officemate Starting January 1



Would you or your company like to share office space with MassBike? We’re
looking for a small organization or professional with whom to share office
space. We are located at 20 Park Plaza, in a prime location just a block
from the Public Garden and Arlington T stop. The rent is $600/month for
approximately 350 square feet. If you have 1-4 employees, this would be
perfect. Heat/AC/utilities are included. Lease runs Jan. 1, 2006—August 31,
2006 with possibility of extension. Please contact Dorie at 617-542-2453 or
bikexec at massbike.org.



Are Your Co-Workers Worried About High Gas Prices? Have MassBike Host a
Workplace Bike Commuter Class



If your friends and co-workers are worried about gas prices, now may be a
great chance to convert them to bike commuters. 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 others have learned: MassBike lunchtime
commuter workshops are a great way to spread the word about cycling to work!
We can even provide special tips for commuting in the fall and winter. For
more information on cost and logistics, please email bikexec at massbike.org.





Upcoming Events: “Human Powered Vehicle Rally” on October 8 in Hatfield;
State Bike/Ped Conference on Oct. 19 in Boston

Intrigued by the idea of  “human powered vehicle rally”? A 30 mile group
ride followed by a bike expo will take place in Hatfield on Saturday, Oct.
8. Find out more at www.velomobiles.net.



“Moving Together,” the state bicycle/pedestrian conference, is happening on
Wednesday, Oct. 19 in Boston. Come learn about bike/ped programs in the
state and participate in workshops, including one on building grassroots
bicycle and pedestrian advocacy, co-presented by MassBike and WalkBoston.



To learn more or register, click here



http://www.ecs.umass.edu/baystate_roads//MT2005/



Special MassBike Member Benefits from MassBike Business Partners—Brass
Lantern Inn and Patty Adelsberger, Licensed Acupuncturist





New MassBike Business Partner Patty Adelsberger, a Licensed Acupuncturist in
Davis/Porter Square, is now offering 15% discounts to MassBike members. She’
s also offering two free acupressure home care workshops on October 9th and
30th, from 1-3 pm (registration is limited). This is an opportunity to learn
the location and actions of acupuncture points that are helpful for
addressing common ailments. For more information, call (617) 331-6324 or
visit www.qipathways.com.



Nantucket’s Brass Lantern Inn, a MassBike Business Partner, is donating a
three-night stay for two for the Bike Night silent auction, so make sure to
come to Bike Night to place your bid! Want to check out the B&B beforehand?
Bring your bike to this downtown Nantucket location; October rates range
from $109 - $149 per night, double occupancy.  After October 17, these rates
also apply to weekends.  Rates in November are even lower - $75 - 145 -
excluding the Thanksgiving Holiday.  All rooms have private baths, TV,
phone, robes, and free wireless Internet access. A substantial Continental
breakfast (they make their own granola and yogurt) is included as well as
fresh-baked cookies and tea in the afternoon.



Find out more and make reservations here

http://www.brasslanternnantucket.com





Make Your Voice Heard on the 20 Year State Transportation Plan—Final
Meetings



MassBike has been working hard to get bicyclists’ concerns into the state’s
20 Year Transportation Plan, but nothing helps make that a reality like
state officials hearing directly from concerned cyclists. You have four more
chances to speak out about the importance of bicycling and why the state
should make it a priority:



Thursday, October 6, 2005--Bristol Community College, Jackson Arts Center
(Room H209):  777 Elsbree Street, Fall River



Tuesday, October 11, 2005--Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Intermodal
Center (2nd floor): 1 Columbus Avenue, Pittsfield



Thursday, October 13, 2005--Leominster City Hall:  25 West Street (1st floor
auditorium), Leominster



Tuesday, October 18, 2005--Lynn City Hall, City Council Chamber:  3 City
Hall Square, Lynn



Each of these meetings features both daytime (3:00 p.m.) and evening (6:00
p.m.) sessions with a presentation from state staff and a chance to share
your views.



Cambridge Update: Seeking Bike Committee Members, and Bike Ride on Oct. 2



The City of Cambridge is looking for people who enjoy bicycling to join its
Bicycle Committee.  The committee works on a variety of issues and reviews
major development and roadway plans from a cyclist perspective. Committee
applicants should be enthusiastic cyclists who live in Cambridge, can attend
monthly meetings, and are willing to work on projects. The Bicycle Committee
meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To apply
for this two-year appointment, send a letter by October 22, 2005 describing
your interest in pedestrian or bicycle issues and the kinds of projects or
issues you would like to work on to randers at cambridgema.gov.



The Cambridge Bicycle Committee is organizing a 16 mile “Bow Tie” bike ride
around the city on Sunday, Oct. 2 (with a 6 mile option for kids/families),
celebrating the fact that the city of Cambridge is shaped like a bow tie.
This will be a gorgeous autumn ride, at an easy pace on mostly level
terrain. Both bike rides meet at 10:15am at Cambridge Common and depart at
10:30am. Rain date: Sunday October 9th, with same departure time.



Click here for more information:

http://www.cambridgebikes.org
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