<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">
<HTML><HEAD>
<META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1">
<META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2523" name=GENERATOR></HEAD>
<BODY>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Come to the MassBike-MetroBoston Kickoff
Meeting<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"
/><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<DIV
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.75pt solid">
<P
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><FONT
size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Would you like to get
involved with bicycling advocacy at a local level? We’re starting a
MassBike-MetroBoston chapter and would love for you to help get things off the
ground. The meeting will take place on </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Wednesday, January 26th from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. We will define the vision and geographic scope for the chapter, brainstorm
issues to be addressed, and lay out next steps. The meeting will be held
at University Lutheran Church, 66 Winthrop Street in Harvard Square, Cambridge
(modern brick building past Pinocchio’s pizza; ring the front doorbell at the
main entrance). If you are interested in taking part in this exciting
initiative, we encourage you to RSVP or just show up! For RSVPs,
questions, or more detailed directions contact Chris Porter (cporter@camsys.com,
617-354-3751). Please email <A
href="mailto:bikexec@massbike.org">bikexec@massbike.org</A> if you’d like to
help put up flyers for this event at bike shops or other places around town.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Click here to find out more about starting a MassBike
chapter<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><A
href="http://www.massbike.org/groups/chapfaq.htm"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>http://www.massbike.org/groups/chapfaq.htm</FONT></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Sign Up Now for MassBike’s Cycling Skills Class: March 16
and 20<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Would you like to learn how to ride more confidently in
traffic? <SPAN style="COLOR: black">MassBike's Cycling Skills Class will teach
beginning and intermediate cyclists the skills necessary to ride safely in
traffic. This course will build confidence and teach important safety skills and
tips for commuting. The class meets in Boston with an off-bike learning session
on Wednesday, March 16 from 5:30—8:30 p.m., and an on-bike skills training on
Sunday, March 20 from 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. The cost of the course, taught by
League Cycling Instructor and former Boston “bike czar” Paul Schimek, is $50 for
members of MassBike, Charles River Wheelmen, and participants in the Mass Red
Ribbon Ride. The regular cost for others is $60. ***Please note that if you plan
to take the “League Cycling Instructor” training course from April 15-17 and
have not completed your “Road I” course, this will be your only opportunity to
do so.***</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">For
more information and to register, click here<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><A
href="http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1198371"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"
size=3>http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1198371</FONT></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<DIV
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.75pt solid">
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Get
Involved in Pioneer Valley MassBike Advocacy<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<DIV
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.75pt solid">
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><FONT
size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">MassBike-Pioneer Valley is looking for new
members and energy. Help cycling in Western Mass, build your resume, and have
fun! Particular needs include a Norwottuck Rail-Trail representative from
Northampton; a <SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Pioneer Valley Planning
Commission Joint Transportation representative/attendee; an education officer;
newsletter writing; and meeting with legislators. If you’d like to get involved,
please email James at <A
href="mailto:james@earth.ast.smith.edu">james@earth.ast.smith.edu</A>.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Interested in Eastern Mass Regional Planning? MetroFuture Citizens
Seminar on January 27th</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>The Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s MetroFuture project is creating
planning tools <BR>to help communities understand the consequences of their
choices, and the tradeoffs of <BR>different approaches. MetroFuture will
forecast how the region will grow if "business as usual" continues, and we will
enlist residents and experts to create "alternative futures" based on the
visions we have heard over the past year. Now is the time to get involved-come
find out how you can help make a "Greater Boston Region." Join featured speaker
Mayor Tom Menino of Boston on Thursday, January 27 at the South Boston
Convention and Exhibition Center. The event runs from 8:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. For
more information or to register, call Lauren at 617-552-0904.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>You can also find out more by clicking here</FONT></P>
<DIV
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.75pt solid">
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><STRONG><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>http://</FONT><A href="http://www.bc.edu/cga"
target=_blank><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>www.bc.edu/cga
</FONT></A></STRONG></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Pro Cycles in Wakefield is Closing</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<DIV
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 0.75pt solid">
<P class=MsoNormal
style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Pro
Cycles in Wakefield is closing its doors on Jan 29th. Inventory, fixtures,
shop tools and equipment is available for sale until that date. Anyone
interested should call Brian at Pro Cycles (781) 246-8858 or stop by the store
at 669 Main Street, Wakefield.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Join MassBike</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>If you’re reading this and you’re not a MassBike member—please join!
We’re the leading bicycling advocacy group in Massachusetts, making change on a
daily basis to help cyclists across the state. If you enjoy riding on the
Minuteman Path, cycling to work, bringing your bike on the T, or just having
fun, MassBike has been instrumental over the past 28 years in making that
possible. Please join today and make us even stronger.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><BR><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Click here to sign up</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A
href="http://www.active.com/donations/campaign_public.cfm?key=massbike"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"
size=3>http://www.active.com/donations/campaign_public.cfm?key=massbike</FONT></A></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></FONT></FONT></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>