Volume 2, Issue 5 – March 07, 2003

“A Newsletter Published by Bike Pittsburgh to establish Pittsburgh as a city that is increasingly safe, accessible, and friendly to bicycle transportation.”

In This Issue:

* NEW Volunteer Section
* Spring Membership Rally Contest
* Ride Leaders Needed!
* Upcoming Rides & Events
* Pitt Stops

NEW VOLUNTEER SECTION

There is a NEW section of the Bike Pittsburgh website where you can get all of our latest Volunteer needs! Go to the “Volunteer” section of the Bike Pittsburgh website.

We hope that you’ll take a look and see if there is something there for you! Be sure to take a look at the “Ride Leaders”, “Free Ride”, “Pedal Pittsburgh”, and “Bike To Work Week” opportunities.

SPRING MEMBERSHIP RALLY CONTEST

We want to add 150 new Full Members to our ranks by June 1st, and we’re hoping that you’ll help us. We’ve devised a very simple contest; the Full Member who gets the most new Full Members to join us will receive a nice messenger/commuter bag with a copy of “Breaking Away” – the classic Bike Movie – on DVD. Full details on the contest are available right on the Bike Pittsburgh Home Page. Just click on the image of the Membership Card for full details.

Here are some good reasons to join Bike Pittsburgh as a Full Member:

* High membership numbers attract attention and give us credibility – there is strength in numbers.

* We are working hard to improve cycling amenities and infrastructure – our recent Sprout Grant for sculpted bike racks is a good example.

* We serve as a hub for all things “bicycle” in the Pittsburgh Region – we are member-driven and cyclist-focused – the $12 minimum contribution for Full Membership helps us to not only maintain, but grow our list of services.

* The $12 minimum contribution for Full Membership is fully tax deductible – we are Western Pennsylvania’s only cycling advocacy 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

RIDE LEADERS NEEDED!

Bike Pittsburgh and The Western Pennsylvania Field Institute (www.wpfi.org) have co-sponsored dozens of Urban and Rails to Trails rides from Spring to Fall. We’re looking for volunteers to help us lead these rides! Over the next couple of months, we’ll be leading “Training Rides” just about every weekend. The purpose of the Training Rides is to familiarize ourselves with the best trails and cycling that the Pittsburgh Region has to offer, while teaching leadership skills and ride safety. Become a Bike Ambassador! For more information contact Sean Brady at the Western Pennsylvania Field Institute at: (412) 255-0564 or via email at: (sbrady@wpfi.org) or email us at: (volunteer@bike-pgh.org). A complete list of the Training Rides can be found in both the “Volunteer” section and “Events & Activities” section of the Bike Pittsburgh website.

See you there!

UPCOMING RIDES & EVENTS

March 8th – Spring Ride Leader Training Series – VOLUNTEER!

This event is jointly sponsored by Bike Pittsburgh and The Western Pennsylvania Field Institute (www.wpfi.org). We’re training Ride Leaders for our May through October riding season, and hope that you’ll want to join us! The purpose of the training rides is to familiarize ourselves with the best trails and cycling that the Pittsburgh Region has to offer, while teaching leadership skills and ride safety.

The ride on this day will cover: Northside Parks Tour – West, Roberto Clemente, Allegheny Riverfront, Riverview (15 miles & hills)

For more information, or to sign up, contact either Sean Brady (sbrady@wpfi.org) – Telephone (412) 255-0564 or (volunteer@bike-pgh.org).

Meeting: 12:00pm at North Side Giant Eagle Next To Allegheny Commons

March 16th – Trail Maintenance, Moraine State Park

This event is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG). Get involved! We will be filling in the new boulder trail with gravel, so shovels and wheelbarrows are very helpful. Other tools such as saws and rakes will be needed.

Contact: David Biber, (412) 761-7973, or Nancy Trun, (412) 363-2696.

Event Day: Sunday, March 16th
Event Location: Moraine State Park, Mountain Bike Trailhead
Event Time: 9:30am
Cost: $FREE

March 16th – Spring Ride Leader Training Series – VOLUNTEER!

This event is jointly sponsored by Bike Pittsburgh and The Western Pennsylvania Field Institute (www.wpfi.org). We’re training Ride Leaders for our May through October riding season, and hope that you’ll want to join us! The purpose of the training rides is to familiarize ourselves with the best trails and cycling that the Pittsburgh Region has to offer, while teaching leadership skills and ride safety.

The ride on this day will cover: Montour Trail – Enlow to McDonald Trestle (20 miles round trip)

For more information, or to sign up, contact either Sean Brady (sbrady@wpfi.org) – Telephone (412) 255-0564 or (volunteer@bike-pgh.org).

March 22nd – Trail Maintenance for Mountain Bikers

This event is sponsored by The Western Pennsylvania Field Institute (www.wpfi.org). Learn how to properly maintain sustainable trails that will weather heavy use by bikers, hikers, and equestrians. Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG) will serve as Crew Leaders. Come prepared to get dirty while having fun and learning. Phone: (412) 255-0564.

Event Day: Saturday, March 22nd
Event Location: Moraine State Park
Event Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $FREE

March 23rd – Spring Ride Leader Training Series – VOLUNTEER!

This event is jointly sponsored by Bike Pittsburgh and The Western Pennsylvania Field Institute (www.wpfi.org). We’re training Ride Leaders for our May through October riding season, and hope that you’ll want to join us! The purpose of the training rides is to familiarize ourselves with the best trails and cycling that the Pittsburgh Region has to offer, while teaching leadership skills and ride safety.

The ride on this day will cover: Butler-Freeport Trail (30 miles)

For more information, or to sign up, contact either Sean Brady (sbrady@wpfi.org) – Telephone (412) 255-0564 or (volunteer@bike-pgh.org).

March 29th – Spring Ride Leader Training Series – VOLUNTEER!

This event is jointly sponsored by Bike Pittsburgh and The Western Pennsylvania Field Institute (www.wpfi.org). We’re training Ride Leaders for our May through October riding season, and hope that you’ll want to join us! The purpose of the training rides is to familiarize ourselves with the best trails and cycling that the Pittsburgh Region has to offer, while teaching leadership skills and ride safety.

The ride on this day will cover: Armstrong Trail (30 miles)

For more information, or to sign up, contact either Sean Brady (sbrady@wpfi.org) – Telephone (412) 255-0564 or (volunteer@bike-pgh.org).

PITT STOPS

This section of The Bike Pittsburgh Leader is dedicated to identifying local establishments that have made a committment to cyclists.

This Issue’s Pitt Stop is: West Liberty Cycles in Dormont. This is a Full Service bike shop for all types of cyclists, and just one of many fine Bike Shops in the Pittsburgh Region.

Address: 2693 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Phone: (412) 343-4230
Email: bikes@westlibertycycles.com
Web: http://www.westlibertycycles.com

Post the miles that you ride on the Bike Pittsburgh website in the “Community & Classifieds” area! Just send us your monthly mileage, and if you want your name to be available as an email link to:

miles@bike-pgh.org

Bike Pittsburgh is Western Pennsylvania’s only cycling advocacy, awareness, and safety organization. We rely on your support of our activies and initiatives. You can help us to continually transform the Pittsburgh Region into a better place to cycle by becoming a Full Member for only $12 per year. With your tax-deductible Membership Donation you will receive a Membership Card good for discounts with participating organizations that share Bike Pittsburgh’s vision, priority invitations and/or discounts to special Bike Pittsburgh-sponsored events, and the satisfaction that you really are helping to make a difference for all of us. For complete details, go to the Bike Pittsburgh website and click on the Become A Member! section.

Yeah, we changed the name of the newsletter again… Third time is the charm. Thanks for all of your input!

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