Ciclismo Classico 2nd Annual Bike Film Fest

Got this in the email, looks like a nice night, and for a good cause.

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Ciclismo Classico 2^nd Annual Bike Film Festival

Transformation through Active Travel

With Special Guests Richard Fries and Nicole Friedman

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 – 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Regent Theatre, Arlington, MA

For more information call 1.800.866.7314

visit http://www.ciclismoclassico.com

Arlington, MA  March 14, 2011   A highlight to this year’s Bike Week, Ciclismo Classico, the world leaders in bicycle vacations, is proud and excited to present its 2^nd annual family-friendly bike film festival to be held on May 18^th at the historic Regent Theatre in Arlington, a block away from the Minuteman Bikeway.  This year, the theme is “Transformation through Bicycle Travel.

In collaboration with the Boston Bike Film Festival held each October, the mission of this festival is to showcase the best bike travel films by professionals, Ciclismo guides and travelers.  There will be refreshments and raffle prizes.  This event is also a fundraiser for the statewide advocacy group, MassBike.

“Because of its total immersion into sensory experiences”, says Ciclismo owner and founder Lauren Hefferon, “bicycle travel with all its colors, sounds, heart-pounding excitement and soulful, personal exhilaration lends itself beautifully to the film medium.”

Last year’s first-place filmmaker, Patria Lanfranchi, now a travel consultant and guide with Ciclismo Classico, is helping to organize this year’s fest.   The winner, selected by Ciclismo panel comprised of guests and staff, will be awarded the Golden Wheel award and a FREE Ciclismo Classico 2012 bicycle tour.  Runner-up prizes will also be awarded.

About Ciclismo Classico

As a specialized boutique bicycle tour operator since 1988, Ciclismo Classico provides the most authentic, unique and exciting vacations in the adventure travel industry. By combining legendary service and rare cultural experiences, the Ciclismo travel experience continues to energize and transform each and every guest. Ciclismo Classico is also a member of Trusted Adventures, www.trustedadventures.com, a consortium of award-winning travel companies matching active individuals, families and groups on nature and culture adventures throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. For more information, visit http://www.ciclismoclassico.com

About Special Guest  Nicole Freedman, Director, Boston Bikes

Nicole Freedman currently works as Director of Bicycle Programs for the City of Boston.  The program is part of Mayor Menino’s vision for healthy, sustainable communities and neighborhoods.  Since the initiative began in 2007, the City has turned around its reputation. Boston has currently the 10^th highest ridership of all major US cities and has recently been recognized as the “Future Best City” by Bicycling Magazine.

Nicole attended MIT before graduating with a degree in Urban Planning from Stanford University in 1994.  Nicole is also a 12 year veteran of the professional cycling world and competed for the US in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sidney.  She currently coaches the MIT men’s and women’s cycling team.Richard Fries

About our MC Richard Fries

With 35 years of experience, Richard Fries is a bicycle evangelist. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., he graduated from the University of South Florida where he started a racing career that would include a stint in Spain. He earned a masters in journalism from Northeastern University and worked as a reporter. He published The Ride Magazine for 14 years and worked as a producer and on-air commentator for the Outdoor Life Network. As as a race announcer he has called the world championships in cyclo-cross and road racing. He has worked as marketing director for Pedro’s USA and the Audi Best Buddies Challenge rides. Having organized six national championships, he presently oversees the Providence Cyclo-Cross Festival. Fries  also serves as a development advisor for Bikes Belong. He lives on a bike path in Lexington, Mass., with his wife and three children.

About Film Fest Director Cat Bryant:

Cat Bryant, a film major in college, moved to Boston for school and stayed for the biking and filmmaking, but also resorted to other ways of making a living.  In 2005, she founded the Boston Bike Film Festival, New England’s only non-profit bike film festival, in conjunction with Hub on Wheels.  The festival now supports other cycling advocacy groups, such as Mass Bike and Bike

About MassBike

The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) promotes a bicycle-friendly environment and encourages bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation.  Mass Bike is located at 171 Milk Street Boston.  (www.massbike.org)

About the Boston Bike Film Festival in October

The Boston Bike Film Festival, held each fall, is a nonprofit promoting the art of the cycling film and is the only non-profit cycling film festival in New England.  Now in its 7^th year, the BBFF supports cycling advocacy groups such as Mass Bike and Bikes Not Bombs.  (www.bostonbikefilmfest.org)

The historic Regent Theatre, built in 1916 and one of the last remaining theatres of its kind, is located at 7 Medford Street, Arlington, Mass.

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Job Listing Update: Bicycle Tour Travel Consultant

posted this a while ago, got sent an update today. Bicycle jobs!

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Bicycle Tour Travel Consultant

Do you like people and making a difference in their lives? Do you dream of a job where you can share your love of cycling with others all day long? Are you articulate, expressive and creative when sharing this passion? Are you curious, solution-oriented, and optimistic? Do you want to work hard with an energetic and talented team that shares your love of cycling and travel? Would you like to participate in regular cycling events and travel where you can promote Ciclismo Classico to other kindred spirits? Do you seek a casual, fun, and hard-working workplace that welcomes your bike on the porch?

If you answered a big YES to these questions, then Ciclismo Classico, the 20-year leader in international bicycle vacations, wants you! Based in Arlington Mass, Ciclismo Classico is seeking a special individual who is passionate about cycling, active travel, and the outdoors.

Qualifications:

You must be passionate about transforming lives through active travel experiences. You live an active lifestyle that comes with this passion – you are an avid biker, runner, and/or cross-country skier. You love the outdoors, being active, and sharing your passion with others. You roll up your sleeves, work hard, and never give up!

Your experience includes:

2 to 5 years of sales experience in the travel industry or related fields
Knowledge of Europe (Italy in particular)
Driving and meeting aggressive sales goals on time
Quickly internalizing vision, mission and customer needs
Developing and promoting new business opportunities
Inspiring top-notch customer service
You should also be:

Comfortable with computers, the internet, and social media
Well-traveled
An exceptional verbal and written communicator
An enthusiastic cyclist
Available to start immediately
Benefits include:

Medical insurance
Casual environment – Bike to work!
Great networking in cycling community
An opportunity to go on a Ciclismo trip
Base salary plus commission
To apply, please email us at [email protected] with your resume and a cover letter with:

How you meet the job requirements
How our company aligns with your personal values, career goals, and dreams
Why you believe cycling is a great way to experience new places
A colorful description of your last GREAT bike ride
Happy Pedaling!

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The 13th Annual Jingle Ride Supports MassBike, RSVP Now!

Found this on the MassBike site, looks pretty cool (har har).

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Join The 13th Annual Jingle Ride & Open House Holiday Celebration brought to you by Ciclismo Classico and MassBike

Two Great Events to Celebrate the Season
If you can’t make it to the ride, please join the party afterwards!

Join Our 13th Holiday Jingle Ride Expected to Be the Biggest & Most Festive Yet

Bring Your Holiday Cheer, Your Friends and Your Bike – Sunday, December 13 This year’s event will benefit MassBike!

THE TRADITION CONTINUES! Don’t miss what has become the most anticipated Ciclismo event of every holiday season, the 13th Annual Jingle Ride.

On what has become our most colorful, cheerful and musical ride of all, donations collected at this year’s ride will benefit The Massachussetts Bicycle Coalition. MassBike promotes a bicycle-friendly environment and encourages bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and advocates for better bicycling across the entire state.

So get out your most festive and warm riding gear and get ready to pedal!

Warm Up at the Post-Ride Party
Please join us at the post-ride party at 3:30pm at Lauren Hefferon’s house for warm and tasty food and drink, celebrating great rides and good friends in with true Ciclismo and Italian hospitality! Please join the party even if you can’t make it to the ride!

THE DETAILS

When Sunday, December 13, 2003 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
10:30 am: Registration
11:00 am: On time departure

What The Jingle Ride is a leisurely and festive 10-to-25 mile round-trip bike ride from Arlington Center to Boston, including the Charles River Bike Path and some of Boston’s most festive streets. We’ll ride into town, have lunch at Quincy Market before spinning back to Arlington via Boston’s historic Public Garden, Newbury Street, and the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge.

Bring your best singing voice, costume, jingle bells and bike decorations!

Starting Point Jam N’ Java, 594 Mass. Ave in Arlington Center (MAP)

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If you would like to meet us in Cambridge or downtown, call 617-640-4837 for time and place. There will be fun prizes for best costume, best decorated bike, and more!

Need a great costume?
Check out Eastern Coast Costumes, 329 Moody Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1-800-924-6836.

We’ll provide free coffee, treats for kids and a repertoire of Christmas Carols to sing. We’ll stop for hot toddies and other goodies along the way. Don’t forget jingle bells for your booties and remember those layers!

Special thanks to our prize sponsors:

Landry’s Bicycles for providing $25 gift certificates
Colavita USA for the Colavita gift basket
Urban AdvenTours for a coveted “I Bike Boston” T-shirt

Please RSVP
To RSVP for Jingle Ride and Post-Ride Celebration: email us here.
To RSVP for the Post-Ride Celebration ONLY: email us here.
Please include your NAME and NUMBER of PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY.

Ride for a Cause
Each year, we ask participants to make a holiday donation to a local non-profit organization. 100% of donations collected will benefit MassBike.

Donations will be collected at the ride’s starting point. Cash and checks are accepted, payable to MassBike. Suggested donation is $25 per rider.

Not yet a MassBike member?
Donate $40 at the ride and a new one-year membership is included. Member benefits include local bike shop discounts of 10% or more, discounts at bike friendly B&Bs, discounted cycling skills classes, and much more! Visit MassBike.org for full member benefits.

I can’t make the ride, but I will make a tax-deductible donation to MassBike.

I can’t make the ride, but I will join the Open House Holiday Celebration at Lauren Hefferon’s home (email name and number of guests).

Open House Holiday Celebration
After an invigorating ride full of holiday spirit, all riders are invited to the home of Lauren Hefferon, Director and Founder of Ciclismo Classico, for a post-ride holiday celebration with lots of munchies and drinks.

Open House Location Lauren’s House, 13 Marathon Street, Arlington. 3:30pm – 5:30pm

See you on Sunday, December 13 at Jam N’ Java in Arlington Center!

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12th Annual Jingle Bell Ride

The Jingle Ride is a leisurely and festive 10-to-25 mile round-trip bike ride from Arlington Center to Boston, including the Charles River Bike Path and some of Boston’s most festive streets. We’ll ride into town, have lunch at Quincy Market before spinning back to Arlington via Boston’s historic Public Garden, Newbury Street, and the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge. Bring your best singing voice, costume, jingle bells and bike decorations! PLUS a reception at founder Lauren Hefferon’s house afterwards!

Meet at Jam n Java in Arlington Center on Sunday Dec 14 @ 10:30.

more info here

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Job Opening A Ciclismo Classico: Travel Consultant

We received this job posting from MassBike supporter Ciclismo Classico in Arlington. If interested, email them directly at [email protected].

Travel Consultant – Sales

Do you dream of a full time career where you can share your love of cycling and travel with others all day long? Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work with others that share your passions for people, the outdoors and travel? Would you like to participate in cycling events where you can meet other kindred spirits? Would you enjoy a free international bicycle tour every year to learn your trade? Do you seek a casual, fun yet hard-working workplace that welcomes your passion for all things cycling.

If you answered yes to these questions then Ciclismo Classico, the 20 year leaders in International Bicycle Vacations based in Arlington, MA wants you and is seeking a special sales professional who is passionate about cycling, active travel and the outdoors.
www.ciclismoclassico.com

Qualifications:

You must be passionate about transforming lives through active travel experiences. You live an active lifestyle that comes with this passion. You have traveled beyond the USA and can easily help people with their unique logistics. The outside (when you are not working) is your place of preference. You are gregarious and you enjoy talking to all kinds of people.

You have a proven track record of:

2 to 5 years of sales experience in the travel industry or related fields
Knowledge of Europe, in particular Italy
Driving and meeting aggressive sales goals on time
Quickly internalizing vision, mission and customer needs
Promoting and developing new business
Inspiring and executing top notch customer service
Collaborator and team player

You should also be:

Adept in Macintosh platform: filemake pro.
Well Traveled
Have excellent communication skills
Experienced cyclist a plus

Benefits:

Medical coverage
Casual environment – Bike to Work!
Great networking in cycling community
Base plus commission

Applicants please e-mail your resume and cover letter to [email protected] describing how you meet the job requirements and how our company is in alignment with your core values, career goals and dreams and how you will become the agent that will bring us to the next level. No calls please.

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