the next build-a-bike-a-thon for the IRC is february 13th at 2754 snowdrop over there in city heights. probably between 1 and 4 pm like last time. this is a good way to get acquainted with all the parts of a bike, even if you have no experience, all the while helping local refugees get around town. you can bring your own tools, but if you it might be a good idea to mark them just in case.
also, starting in two weeks (actually, like 11 days now i guess) we're going to start operating out of the south east farmers market! so come on out to help, if you live in the area and need help drop in, and just in general spread the word.
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
more updates!
a few hours ago a few a few motivated youths gathered together to talk about the future of bikes del pueblo. this is a little bit of what we worked out:
we are mere inches away from having our own spot. keep tuned for further updates on that
every third sunday of every second month we will be fixing up bikes for the irc. see calendar for dates
next month (february) we will start up the monthly bike rides every second saturday from the farmers market
january 23rd is the edible bike ride, which will leave from downtown and tour different local food hot spots before winding up at trolley barn park, where some bikes del pueblo hot shots will give a schpeel and demo
a two part city-wide tour of all the coops and collective houses in san diego is in the planning. so far we expect to split the rides up so that we can cover mid-city neighborhoods west of the 805 in the first ride then the second ride go east of the 805 into south east san diego
we may be included in a grant that will supply us with some new tools.
we are mere inches away from having our own spot. keep tuned for further updates on that
every third sunday of every second month we will be fixing up bikes for the irc. see calendar for dates
next month (february) we will start up the monthly bike rides every second saturday from the farmers market
january 23rd is the edible bike ride, which will leave from downtown and tour different local food hot spots before winding up at trolley barn park, where some bikes del pueblo hot shots will give a schpeel and demo
a two part city-wide tour of all the coops and collective houses in san diego is in the planning. so far we expect to split the rides up so that we can cover mid-city neighborhoods west of the 805 in the first ride then the second ride go east of the 805 into south east san diego
we may be included in a grant that will supply us with some new tools.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
bike drive recap
bdp was mentioned in the irc's own blog:
IRC had a successful bike drive on Sunday, October 31st at the Velodrome Swap Meet!
We were able to gather more than 20 unused bicycles and numerous bicycle parts throughout the day. IRC clients will receive the bicycle after they participate in a safety training course presented by the San Diego Bicycle Coalition.
We are also looking to spend a weekend refurbishing old bikes to distribute. If you are interested in donating unused bicycle or participating in building used bikes, please email Hong.Tran@theirc.org for more information.
Lastly, thank you San Diego Velodrome for hosting IRC at their event, Ken Egby from Bikes del Pueblo for coming out to help with the drive, and San Diego Bicycle Coalition for presenting the bicycle safety classes!
We were able to gather more than 20 unused bicycles and numerous bicycle parts throughout the day. IRC clients will receive the bicycle after they participate in a safety training course presented by the San Diego Bicycle Coalition.
We are also looking to spend a weekend refurbishing old bikes to distribute. If you are interested in donating unused bicycle or participating in building used bikes, please email Hong.Tran@theirc.org for more information.
Lastly, thank you San Diego Velodrome for hosting IRC at their event, Ken Egby from Bikes del Pueblo for coming out to help with the drive, and San Diego Bicycle Coalition for presenting the bicycle safety classes!
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