<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font color="#270cff"><font size="6"><span style="font-size: 24px;">Yo bike rider-<b><br>Support Bikes Not Bombs-<br><br>RIDE THE BIKE-A-THON!</b></span></font></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SUNDAY, JUNE 8</span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b><br></b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b><font color="#ff00ff">RIDER PARTY FRIDAY, MAY 9th</font></b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><b>* JOIN THE FUN!</b><span style="font-size: 12px;">
Choose from 15, 25, or 62 mile routes. Great for
distance trainers and racers! Great for regular old bikers! </span></font><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Great for families! </span></font><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Ride at
your own pace with full support: maps, route markings, mechanics, rest
stops, food, and following vehicles. This is the 21st Annual
Bike-A-Thon so we know how to take care of you. Full details at <a href="http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/bat08" target="_blank">www.bikesnotbombs.org/bat08</a>.</span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;">
<font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">* Pre-Registration is now required</span></font></b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">
(details below). Don't wait! Register now, start your fundraising,
and get pre-ride support, activities, and fundraising advice from BNB.
Once you're registered, BNB gives you a rider packet, a pledge sheet,
a coupon, and other goodies. </span></font></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;"><font><b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">* REGISTER BY FRIDAY, MAY 9 and you are invited to</span></font></b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> a
special dinner party here at the BNB Hub, 284 Amory St. in the Brewery,
6 - 8:30pm! It's a special gathering just for registered B.A.T. riders
- complete dinner including vegan pizza, and presentations by Carl Kurz
(founder of BNB) and Jon McCurdy (an amazing volunteer who was last
year's top fundraiser). If you and your friend still haven't registered
by then, come on down to the party and we can register you on the spot!</span></font></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></font></div>
</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>* </b></span></font><b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Prizes for top TEAMS & other categories</span></font></b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">,
including of course, fundraising! And mind-boggling grand prizes:
getaways for two in the woods of Maine, one during the Micro-Brew
Festival, both courtesy of Back Country Excursions: famous MOUNTAIN
BIKE MECCA! </span></font><a href="http://www.bikebackcountry.com/" target="_blank"><font style="color: rgb(25, 7, 241);" color="#1907f1"><u><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">www.bikebackcountry.com</span></font></u></font></a></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">* The after-party for your ride is the GREEN ROOTS FESTIVAL</span></font></b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">-
an outdoor environmental festival with live music (featuring the
Branches Pan Groove Steel Drum Band and more), info tables
(environmental orgs!) with educational workshops, food (free dinner for
riders), and it's open to the public. This will be really fun as well
as educational, and it's in honor of you and your fellow riders!
Keynote speaker is best-selling author </span></font><b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">BILL McKIBBEN</span></font></b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">!</span></font></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">* RIDER MECHANICS NIGHTS</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Thurs May 29, 7-9:30 pm</span></font></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Thurs June 5th, 7-9:30 pm </span></font></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Come
to the BNB Hub for access to bike stands and basic tools so that you
can work on your own bike. You may be able to get some advice from
other folks working on their projects but you should come basically
prepared for what you want to do. We do not sell parts at the Hub so
you'll need to purchase parts in advance at the BNB Bike Shop. If
you're planning an advanced project check it out with us in advance.
This is only for registered riders, and you must SIGN UP IN ADVANCE:
We require sign-up to make sure everyone gets enough stand-time. Please
contact Adam, </span></font><a href="mailto:adam@bikesnotbombs.org" target="_blank"><font style="color: rgb(25, 7, 241);" color="#1907f1"><u><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">adam@bikesnotbombs.org</span></font></u></font></a><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">.
(Note: as always there will be professional mechanics on hand when you
show up Bike-A-Thon morning, who will do basic bike checkups like
tightening brakes, adjusting gear shifting, checking your tire
pressure, etc. But these advance Rider Mechanics nights let you do it
yourself and maybe take on bigger projects.)</span></font></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;">
<font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><font color="#000000"><b>* </b></font><span style="font-weight: bold;"><font color="#000000">TRAINING RIDES FOR DISTANCE OR FOR FAMILIES<span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></font></span></span></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3">-Saturday, May 17</font></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<font face="Helvetica" size="3">-Sunday, June 1</font></div></span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Get
in shape for BNB's Bike-A-Thon on June 8th! All are welcome, come out
for a fun ride. Both routes start at the same place and time but then
go their separate ways. MEET at the BNB HUB: 284 Amory St. Jamaica
Plain - in the Brewery Complex by Ula Cafe, at 10 AM. We'll be the
crowd out in front with the bikes. Bring your own snacks, water, and
helmet (required). Join these joyrides free of charge, but we'll pass
the hat. Urban riding skills required for "Long Ride".</span></font></span></span></font></div><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;" align="justify"><font style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;" face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LONG RIDE</span>: As
the weeks roll on, these rides will build up the miles progressively -
with eyes trained on the 62-mile route! Pace will be moderate and will
adjust to the riders. For May 17th we'll be getting up just over 50
miles, but we hope to include an option for a group to break off and
have a ride in the 30-some mile range. Contact Esther at <a href="mailto:ecervantes@abml.org" target="_blank"><font style="color: rgb(25, 7, 241);" color="#1907f1"><u>ecervantes@abml.org</u></font></a> or 617-983-3665 for more information on routes or to get in on the email group.</font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;" align="justify"><font style="font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;" face="Helvetica" size="3"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">FAMILY RIDE</span>: This
ride stays in parks as much as possible, returning to the start
location. We take an easy pace to make it nice and fun for all
involved. Trailers and trail-a-bikes are certainly welcome, as are
young and/or inexperienced riders. Short miles, good company! We're
gradually increasing towards the goal of 15 miles, which is the length
of the Bike-A-Thon's shortest ride and the one which draws the most
families. Contact ride leader David (parent of two youngsters under 10
who've completed multiple Bike-A-Thons) at <a href="mailto:dweinstein@boston.k12.ma.us" target="_blank"><font style="color: rgb(25, 7, 241);" color="#1907f1"><u>dweinstein@boston.k12.ma.us</u></font></a> for more information.</font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;" align="justify"><br></p><div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">* <font color="#ff00ff">HOW DO I PRE-REGISTER?</font></span></font></b></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">1) If you have a credit card, you can register via internet with a few clicks at </span></font><a href="http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/bat08" target="_blank"><font style="color: rgb(25, 7, 241);" color="#1907f1"><u><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">www.bikesnotbombs.org/bat08</span></font></u></font></a></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">2) With credit card you can call us at 617-522-0222</div><div style="margin: 0px;">3) Come by the BNB HUB: directions at <a href="http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/directions" target="_blank"><font style="color: rgb(25, 7, 241);" color="#1907f1"><u>www.bikesnotbombs.org/directions</u></font></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">4) Come by the BNB Bike Shop: <a href="http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/bikeshop-contact" target="_blank"><font style="color: rgb(25, 7, 241);" color="#1907f1"><u>www.bikesnotbombs.org/bikeshop-contact</u></font></a></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">5) Come to the Rider Party, Friday May 9th 6-8:30 pm, at the BNB Hub at 284 Amory</div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">*
There is a small fee of $20, but it goes towards your fundraising
minimum, which is a modest $150 for adults and $100 for those under 18
(for whom the registration fee is $10). </span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b>* RIDE AS A TEAM</b></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">We encourage you to start a team with friends! You can organize your team through our online registration page at <a href="http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/bat08" target="_blank">www.bikesnotbombs.org/bat08</a> or let Adam know your team name and team members at <a href="mailto:adam@bikesnotbombs.org" target="_blank">adam@bikesnotbombs.org</a> or 617-522-0222.</span></font></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">* BUT I CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE BIKE-A-THON!</span></font></b></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Ok.
Feel free to fundraise anyhow!!! There are several people doing it
already who can't actually ride on June 8. It helps BNB a lot. </span></font></font></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">OR sponsor a youth rider from our programs! Give us a call, mail us a check, or view rider web pages at </span></font><a href="http://www.firstgiving.com/" target="_blank"><font style="color: rgb(25, 7, 241);" color="#1907f1"><u><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">www.firstgiving.com</span></font></u></font></a><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> (many youth have not made pages yet.)</span></font></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br></span></font></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">AND</span></font></b></font></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;"><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">We can use volunteers</span></font></b><font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> to
help get flyers out to many different areas. Let us know what parts of
town you go to and where you can flyer and drop brochures to bring in
more riders! <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; color: rgb(25, 7, 241);" color="#1907f1"><a href="mailto:adam@bikesnotbombs.org" target="_blank"><u><font face="Helvetica" size="3">adam@bikesnotbombs.org</font></u></a></font><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none;"><font face="Helvetica" size="3"> or 617-522-0222</font></font></span></font></font></div>