MassBike Mega Update

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Get Your Bike Night Ticket By May 31!       Did you know you can support better biking around the state, and have a great time doing it? Don’t miss the swankiest bike party of the year –  ticket sales for “Bike Night: From The Bikeway To The Runway” close on Friday, May 31! All proceeds support our advocacy and education programs. Tickets will not be available at the door.   WHAT: An incredible evening of food, drink, and entertainment, bike gear, bike clothing, and bike people (Due to the generous support of the Westin Hotel and other sponsors, this is a $150 value for only $85, or $80 for members!)   WHERE: The elegant Westin Boston Waterfront in the Seaport District   WHEN: Friday, June 7, 2013, 6:30-9:00pm But that’s not all:   BONUS #1: Live models walking the runway wearing the latest in bike fashion from Craft, Primal, Hincapie, Sweet Spot Skirts, Club Ride Apparel, Ibex and many more   BONUS #2: Incredible raffle and silent auction prizes from Pedro’s, Duvine Adventures, Rudy Project, Top of the Hub, the Red Sox and dozens more!   BONUS #3: Stay overnight at the Westin at a deep discount, take a leisurely ride sponsored by Green Line Velo, and visit the Boston Cycling and Health Expo, all at the Westin!   BONUS #4: All proceeds support MassBike’s advocacy and education programs, like the  Massachusetts Bike/Walk Summit, the  Bikeable Communities Program, and  child safety education Time is running out – get your ticket right now!    MassBike Launches the 2013 National Bike Challenge in MA   MassBike is happy to present the   National Bike Challenge in Massachusetts. We are joining the other 50 states and the District of Columbia in this national contest to see which state can bike the most. The National Bike Challenge is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists in partnership with Kimberly-Clark. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to keep the momentum of the MassCommute Bicycle Challenge through the end of September.   Register today!   The challenge is a very exciting opportunity for the Bay State! We have seen an explosion of interest in bicycling across the state, and this is our opportunity to show the rest of the country what a bunch of bike-nuts we really are. Don’t be ashamed of that 100-mile bike ride you did the other day just for fun – log it!   There are also a number of prizes available to win for those who consistently track rides lasting more than one mile each day. The more you bike, the better your chance of winning (and the better the prizes) will be!   For a step-by-step process for registering for the National Bike Challenge, click here. That page shows you how to register for Endomondo (the website the drives the Challenge) and how to create teams within your workplace or school. You can also register as an individual. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]. Tell Us Why You Support MassBike For the last 36 years, MassBike has been working hard topromote a bicycle-friendly environment  and help make bicycling better in Massachusetts. We represent over 3,000 cyclists across the state who see bicycling as a solution for the traffic, health and environmental challenges we face in our community. We couldn’t do it alone. MassBike depends on supporters like you to continue our work making bicycling a healthy and more sustainable means of transportation and recreation.   We’d love to hear why you support MassBike to feature it on our website and at events. Please take a moment to tell us: Your name (first name and last initial) Occupation (optional) Your home town How long you have been supporting MassBike, or how many hours you have volunteered Why you supported MassBike Email this to [email protected], extra points for attaching asmiling head shot. Thanks much in advance – as usual, we couldn’t do it without you! Bay State Bike Week Pictures, Flyers & More!     We have wrapped up another successful Bay State Bike Week. With 175 events across the state and an estimated 13,000 participants, this was a hugely successful year. We had events from the Cape to the Berkshires ranging from bike breakfasts to races and rodeos to film screenings.   What we need are pictures, flyers, and any other media you can send our way to post on our social media and the next newsletter! Please send any thing to[email protected]. Also let us know any photo credits or captions to add.   Read more here…. MassBike is Hiring!     We are excited to announce two great job opportunities: a part-time Bike Safety Instructor for the Boston area and a Project Coordinator based in Springfield, Massachusetts. If you or anyone you know would be interested in either of these positions, please send in an application. We are expecting to close the hiring process within a few weeks, so you’ll need to act quickly.   Bike Safety Instructor Our Instructors deliver the bike safety education for our Education Program. We currently have four instructors located around the state, but are looking for an additional instructor for the Boston Metro area. The key to this position is having a flexible schedule, as many of the classes we teach are during the day, though occasionally on nights or weekends. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and are intimately familiar with bicyclist issues. Time commitment will only rarely exceed 20 hours per month. To see the job description, click here.   Project Coordinator We are searching for a top-notch candidate to help the City of Springfield build its bicycle and pedestrian network. The Project Coordinator is a full-time position based in Springfield that will work closely with staff from the City and from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. An ideal candidate would have a Master’s Degree or two to four years of experience doing related work. Spanish language skills and familiarity with or residency in Springfield a HUGE plus. To see the job description, click here.   Read more here… Up Coming Volunteer Opportunities   We know that volunteers make up a huge part of our success, so we want to make volunteering with us even better. Anyone who volunteers ten hours of their time will automatically earn a MassBike membership! Learn more about Membership Benefits.   To RSVP, email [email protected]   Monday, June 3: 4:30pm – 7pm & 7pm – 10pm – Bike Valet parking for Redbones annual bike party – At Redbones Barbecue, 55 Chester st, Somerville, MA 02144   Please join us at Redbones for bike valet parking, and of course great food and generous raffle prizes. This is a great event which raises money for MassBike & NEMBA.   Friday, June 7: 5:30pm-7:30pm – Bike Night Fashion Show – At the Westin Boston Waterfront, 425 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210   Coming to the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel on Friday, June 7th is MassBike’s Bike Night!  This suave soiree benefits MassBike and funds our numerous cycling advocacy and education programs.  We are looking for a handful of volunteers for the night to help with our bike valet service and guest check-in.  Bike valet volunteers will be needed from 5:30 to 9:30pm and our guest check-in volunteers will be needed from 5:30 to 7:30pm.  As a bonus, all volunteers will have access to purchase tickets for all our raffle prizes and bid on our silent auction items.  Since we greatly value our volunteer support, we will also be throwing a party at The Four’s Restaurant and Sports Bar at a time and date TBD for all those who come to help at Bike Night!  Bike Night is not to be missed so sign up to help today!   Tuesday, June 11: 5:30pm-8pm – MassBike Volunteer Night – At MassBike office, 171 Milk St, Suite 33, Boston, MA 02109 Come join us for free pizza and cold beer (generously provided by Harpoon) at our upcoming volunteer night. We meet every second Tuesday of the month. Volunteer nights are a great opportunity to help your state-wide bicycle advocacy group while having a good time and meeting great people. Volunteers help MassBike send out our monthly membership renewal reminders, prepare membership packets, and help out with other activities as they come up. Be sure to RSVP! To RSVP, email [email protected]

MassBike Calendar Wednesday, May 29 6:00pm, Public Hearing: Allston, City of Boston Traffic Signals – 15 Locations Project Thursday, May 30 7:00pm, Public Hearing: Beverly, Reconstruction of Rte. 1A (Cabot-Rantoul Streets) Friday, May 31 7:30am, Walk/Ride Day Monday, June 3 4:30pm, Bike Valet Parking: Somerville – Redbones Annual Bike Party 5:00pm, Redbones 17th Annual Bike Party & Benefit 7:00pm, Bike Valet Parking: Somerville – Redbones Annual Bike Party Tuesday, June 11 5:30pm, Volunteer Night Saturday, June 22 9:30am, Biking in the City for High Schoolers: Cambridge Members are an essential part of our success and are the driving force behind what we do at MassBike. Not a member yet? Join here. Thank you for your support!   Sincerely, The MassBike Staff

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MassBike Bike Night Fashion Show

from the email, looks like a good time. See their website for more details.

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The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) will celebrate its 35th anniversary in style, with a bicycle fashion show and silent auction focusing on functional, fashionable cycling apparel. Bike Night: “Beyond the Spandex” presented by The Westin Waterfront and MassBike will take place May 3rd, 2012 from 6:30 – 9pm at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston.

This benefit will bring together the cycling community from around the state for a special night of food, fun, and bicycle fashion, all supporting the advocacy and education MassBike has been doing for the past 35 years to support better bicycling in Massachusetts. The event will include a cocktail reception, seated three course dinner, silent auction and raffle, as well as a fashion show showcasing the best in urban bicycle fashion.

As David Watson, Executive Director of MassBike explained, “Bicycling is an increasingly popular transportation choice, and we want to show everyone that biking is a practical, fun, stylish option for all types of people.”

The fashion show will include items from Ibex, Hincapie, Sock Guy, Swrve, Nuu-Muu, REI, Brompton, Rudy Project, Defeet, Geekhouse, Club Ride, EMS, and many more!

Throughout the evening, attendees will have a chance to buy raffle tickets to win one of three urban commuter bicycles from Trek, Specialized and Giant. In addition to the raffle there will be a silent auction with a number of premium items from Bailey Works, Hubway, Sam Adams, Grey Goose Vodka, ZipCar, Road ID, Mavic and more.

Bike Night will be a really special night for the bicycling community – not only will there be wonderful food and entertainment but the event supports the great work MassBike has done for the past 35 years to promote biking as safe, accessible, and fun. From the sponsors and location to food, drinks, and entertainment, this year’s Bike Night is sure to be the bike event that everyone is talking about. Tickets can be purchased online at MassBike.org or by calling 617-542-2453.

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Bike Fashion Show To Support MassBike

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Bike Night 2012 is just around the corner and tickets are now on sale on the MassBike website. Get your friends together and purchase a table (10 Tickets) for $10 off each ticket.

This year at Bike Night, we will be having a fashion show highlighting the best in functional, stylish urban bike fashion. The event will be held May 3^rd, from 6:30-9pm at the Westin Waterfront in Boston. The Westin Waterfront has graciously provided us with a beautiful space that is not only perfectly designed for the fashion show but also boasts exquisite views of historic Boston Harbor. The night will begin at 6:30 with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided by Bacardi and Sam Adams. Each ticket holder will be given two free drink tickets and any additional drinks can be purchased for $5.

After cocktail hour those in attendance will be ushered into the dining room for a seated three-course dinner including salad, entrée, and dessert.  Entrée options will include chicken, beef, or vegetarian.  Dinner will wind down around 8:30 and the night’s entertainment will begin.

The fashion show will focus on clothing that goes “Beyond the Spandex” and will include garments that highlight bicycling as a practical, fun, stylish transportation option for all types of people. This year in the fashion show you will see items from Ibex, Hincapie, ModRobes, Swrve, Nuu-Muu, REI, Brompton, Rudy Project, Defeet, Geekhouse, Club Ride, EMS, and many more!

During the entire evening attendees will have a chance to buy raffle ticket to win one of three urban commuter bicycles from Specialized and Giant. In addition to the raffle there will be a silent auction with a number of premium items from Bailey Works, Hubway, Sam Adams, Grey Goose Vodka, ZipCar, Road ID, Mavic and more.

This should be a really special night for all in attendance – not only will it provide a chance to show your support for MassBike, but it will also provide you with a high-end night of bicycle themed entertainment.  From the sponsors and location to food, drinks, and entertainment, this year’s Bike Night is sure to be the bike event that everyone is talking about. So get your tickets today!

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Two Days to Bike Night 2009: Buy Tickets Now!
Bike Night 2009: A Party to Support Bicycling!

Saturday, April 18, 2009, 5-8pm

Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation
154 Moody Street, Waltham MA 02453 map

Click here for Regular Admission

Give yourself the VIP Package and help MassBike even more

The Event: Join us at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation on Saturday, April 18 from 5 to 8 pm, MassBike’s Bike Night includes a cocktail reception featuring hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, silent and live auctions, bicycling advocacy awards, advocacy and industry displays from geekhouse bikes, Zipcar, Ciclismo Classico, Urban AdvenTours, and more, and live music from The Moving Co. and Jess Baggia. Advance tickets recommended, tickets may not be available at the door. MassBike members save $10!
Food and Drink: Thanks to the generosity of several local businesses, we will have light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with beer provided by Harpoon. Have your appetizer course at Bike Night, then try one of the many great restaurants in Waltham and beyond. Food sponsors include Redbones, Unos, Margaritas, In-A-Pickle, Jake’s Dixie Roadhouse, Grasshopper, Iggy’s, Russo’s, Idylwilde Farm , and Whole Foods.

Live and Silent Auctions: You won’t want to miss this year’s auction!

* A coveted spot in this year’s sold-out Harpoon Brewery to Brewery Ride (B2B)
* A day on the Dutch Bicycle Company’s Conference Bike with your friends
* Ride along “on the beat” with the Cambridge Police Bike Patrol
* Own Sheldon Brown’s mountain bike!
* Cycling get-away packages to Martha’s Vineyard, Northampton, Provincetown
* And much more! Click here for a full auction listing

Bikes, Bikes, and More Bikes: We’ve got the whole museum to ourselves, including the special exhibit “The Wheelmen’s Machine – The Bicycle and its Innovators”, with high-wheelers, classic bikes, and more! Ride your bike to Bike Night and use our free Valet Bike Parking! We’ve even got a group ride from Boston to Bike Night – contact Doug Mink for ride details.

The museum is also easily accessible via the MBTA, and public parking is available. Click here for transportation information

Volunteers Needed: We need people to help out with various Bike Night duties. If you would like to get in for free in exchange for a little old fashioned work, please contact James ([email protected]).

There’s still time to become a Bike Night sponsor! Contact David Watson for sponsorship packages.

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Saturday, April 18, 2009, 5-8pm

Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation
154 Moody Street, Waltham MA 02453 map

PURCHASE TICKETS BY 3/31/09
AND SAVE $10 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE

Click here for Regular Admission
Click here for VIP Package

A cocktail reception featuring hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, silent and live auctions, bicycling advocacy awards, advocacy and industry displays, and live music from The Moving Co. and Jess Baggia. Advance tickets recommended, tickets may not be available at the door.

Your Bike Night ticket includes free admission to the museum, featuring “The Wheelmen’s Machine – The Bicycle and its Innovators”.

Ride your bike to Bike Night and use our free Valet Bike Parking! The museum is also easily accessible via the MBTA, and public parking is available. Click here for transportation information

All proceeds from Bike Night benefit MassBike’s advocacy efforts.

About The Moving Co.
The Moving Co. is a band from the Somerville area that plays a mixture of soul, funk, rock, and hip hop. The band consists of Duncan on vocals, Willie on bass, Jared on guitar, Sam on keys, Max on drums, Ben on saxophone, and John on trumpet and vocals. They are thrilled to play at this year’s MassBike night. Playing a combination of original compositions and classic covers, the Moving Co. just wants you to have a good time and move.

About Jess Baggia
Hailing from southern New Hampshire, Jess Baggia recently moved to Boston with an eye on the local music scene. After a stint as a music journalist for the local publication, Performer Magazine, Baggia has refocused her efforts on her own creative process. 2009 marks the debut of her new EP, “Back in the Game.” Sensual and dyanmic, Baggia has her own take on the singer/songwriter archetype: approachable and yet always organic; it’s the kind of folk-pop music you’d be more than willing to palate.

Interested in supporting MassBike and promoting your Business or Group? Sponsor Bike Night!
Contact David Watson ([email protected]) for more information.
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