Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Office Of Energy And Sustainability

Recently we got an email from a member of the Office of Energy and Sustainability asking us to link their site to ours. I love when we can come together, internet or otherwise, and proceed on to one common goal. So now if you visit our Links page you will see a new link to the Office of Energy and Sustainability‘s site as well as a link for Broadway Bicycle Co.

Being the one man web crawler that I am this meant I had to check out their site. I found an interesting page detailing things people can do right now to affect change to help the environment. One item in particular caught my eye:

Walk or bike

Transportation accounts for more than 20% of our greenhouse gas emissions. Walking or biking eliminates transportation-related emissions and helps you keep healthy, too! If you must drive, commit to driving as few miles as possible and always keep your car well-maintained (this includes making sure your tires are adequately inflated).”

So I hope this is not the last we hear from this office, and I hope we can collaborate in the future.

Written by Chris Belsole

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Albany Bike Rescue News and Notes

We owe thanks to:

  • LL Bean for hosting ABR and giving us the bike trade-ins during their annual bike sale May 13 to 15, 2011.
  • Stewart’s Shops for donating money to ABR for the purchase of a limited number of children’s helmets and locks.
  • PAL of Albany NY for hosting the kids bicycle rodeo on May 21, 2011 at the boat launch of the Corning Preserve. It was a huge success complete with bicycle roads skills and safety course, games, helmet giveaway, games and food.
  • Grand St Community Arts for their Spring Fair at which ABR had a repair stand and educational materials.
  • And finally many thanks to the ABR volunteers who participated in all of these events.
Written by Mary Lou Gilliam

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This And Next Week In Bike Month May 22nd – 28th, May 29th – June 4th

May 22nd – 28th

What: East Greenbush Community Enhancement Workshop
When: May 23 Mon. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Town Hall, East Greenbush, NY
 
What: Tune Up Your Bike Night
When: May 24 Tue. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: 15 Trinity Place, Albany
 
What: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet
When: May 25 Wed. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY
 
What: ABC Community Bicycle Ride #3
When: May 25 Wed. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Albany Soldiers and Sailors Memorial – Washington Park
 
What: ABC Public Meeting
When: May 26 Thurs. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Chapel and Cultural Center, LaSalle School, 391 Western Ave, Albany, NY
 
What: Critical Mass (Community Bicycle Ride)
When: May 27 Thurs. 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Albany Soldiers and Sailors Memorial – Washington Park
 
What: Troy Bike Rescue FundraiserABC Public Meeting
When: May 28 Sat. 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: The Sanctuary for Independent Media, 3361 6th Avenue in North Troy, New York
Comments: Troy Bike Rescue is having a fundraiser at the Sanctuary for Independent Media and we would love for you to be there.  We would also love for you to take a moment to invite any friends who would like to support our work by forwarding this email or spreading the word.
 
What: Bike Month Alley Cat – Bike to China Charity
When: May 28 Sat. 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Albany Soldiers and Sailors Memorial – Washington Park
 

May 29th – June 4th

What: Movie Night #4
When: May 30 Mon. 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Upstate Artists Guild, 247 Lark St.
 
What: Tune Up Your Bike Night
When: May 31 Tue. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: 15 Trinity Place, Albany
 
What: Albany 1st Friday Bike Ride
When: June 3 Fri. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, Washington Park, Albany, NY
 
What: ABC Camping Trip
When: June 3-6 Fri. – Sun. 
Where: Thompsons Lake State Park 1
Written by Chris Belsole

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Their NYC Biking Stories

I came across a running series on StreetFilms today that caught my eye. I love how NYC gets all of this attention in terms of bicycling, and I hope it continues to grow in strength and popularity. In that spirit here is a group of films made from stories of the different riders in NYC.

Sarinya Srisakul

Kimberly White

Marcus Woollen

Lucette Gilbert

This is certainly not the end of the series. So keep an eye out for the last two videos.

Written by Chris Belsole

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Volunteer For Tour De Cure

We all, I assume, like to help people once in a while. It makes you feel good, and it helps people in need. Well here’s your chance. We got an email in our inbox recently that might peak your mechanical interest.

“I am a volunteer with the Diabete’s Associations “Tour de Cure” bike event. I am writing because we are in desperate need of some volunteers for our event. I am specifically looking for people who could help for a few hours with some bike repair on the routes. The ADA has cars, drivers and HAM radio operators, but we still need some people with basic bike mechanic skills. If anyone in your organization would be willing to help, it would be greatly appreciated. You contact me at bpierce@nycap.rr.com .  The event is Sunday, June 5th, at Saratoga High School. Thank you.”

Written by Chris Belsole

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