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Bike parking volunteers needed for Sunset Celebration Weekend
May 15, 2013Join Sunset editors, celebrity chefs such as Fabio Viviani and Susan Feniger, and renowned experts in Menlo Park for Sunset Celebration Weekend 2013 as they share tips, tastings, demonstrations, and inspiration that show off “why we love the West.”
Those who arrive to the event by bike get free valet bike parking plus $1 off the general admission price. Cycling is a very popular way... read the whole note.
Bike parking volunteers needed for Tour de Cure
May 14, 2013The Silicon Valley Tour de Cure is a fundraising cycling event taking place in Palo Alto to benefit the American Diabetes Association. They are expecting over 1,500 riders who will need a place to park their bikes while they relax after the ride.
We need many volunteers! Volunteer bike parking shifts are a couple hours and include a FREE lunch at the event from the America Diabetes... read the whole note.
REI Cycle Fest
Apr 16, 2013Discover how easy and enjoyable it can be to spend more time on your bike! Stop by REI Mountain View for a fun afternoon of cycling for the whole family. Whether you are new to cycling or already enjoy it, come get inspired to get out and ride with comfort and confidence. Visit vendor booths and attend bike clinics throughout the day, and learn lots of useful riding tips and more from their... read the whole note.
Calling all bike parking volunteers for Maker Faire
Apr 03, 2013Maker Faire is a gigantic exhibition of do-it-yourself crafting, building, and exploring in San Mateo. Those who arrive to the Faire by bike get free valet bike parking plus a patch and you don't have to park out in the boonies. Cycling is a very popular way to get to the Faire. SVBC has been providing valet bike parking for the last few years, and 2013 will be no exception.
We need... read the whole note.
Chili Party and Volunteer Cook-off (or something like that)
Mar 22, 2013We all had a lovely time last night at our first-ever Volunteer Party and Chili Cook-off. There was chili (which was exceptional), there was cornbread (which was fantastic), and there was a gaggle of SVBC volunteers (who are also exceptional and fantastic). We staff members did our best to emulate our volunteers' typical grace under fire as we parked bikes and took on tabling duties.
Download the Bike to Work Day poster and help us spread the word!
Mar 20, 2013Our 2013 Bike to Work Day poster is ready to be seen and help spread the word about Bike to Work Day! Download a copy and hang it on your cubicle wall, above the water cooler, in the break room, around campus, at a parking lot, in the elevator, over the sink, or on your living room wall… anywhere and everywhere will do. Be creative. And feel free to post pictures if you're proud of your... read the whole note.
Come join the Bike to Work Day envelope stuffing party!
Mar 20, 2013We would like to get information about Bike to Work Day out to local businesses and government agencies and need your help to make this happen. We are hosting an envelope stuffing party, which means that we need to stuff marketing collateral, like posters, the Team Bike Challenge, and other great information into envelopes that will then be mailed to our community supporters.
We'll... read the whole note.
SVBC Membership & Event Committee Meeting
Mar 14, 2013The Membership & Event Committee makes recommendations that help the Board of Directors and the Executive Director increase the number of members and members' level of engagement in SVBC. Members are the lifeblood of SVBC - help us grow our movement! Your creative ideas and passion for bike riding are needed to build a stronger SVBC.
The committee meets on the second Tuesday evening... read the whole note.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange workday
Mar 13, 2013The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition helps needy families and individuals through our Bicycle Exchange, which repairs used bicycles and donates them to our partner community service organizations. Our warehouse and workshop is fully outfitted with storage, repair stands and tools for year-round operation. All we need is you!
The Bicycle Exchange meets on selected Saturdays throughout... read the whole note.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange workday
Mar 13, 2013The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition helps needy families and individuals through our Bicycle Exchange, which repairs used bicycles and donates them to our partner community service organizations. Our warehouse and workshop is fully outfitted with storage, repair stands and tools for year-round operation. All we need is you!
The Bicycle Exchange meets on selected Saturdays throughout... read the whole note.