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May 16, 2010

Bethlehem Center Benefit Ride – May 22

Thanks to William McDonald, CABA member who works at Bethlehem Center and Robin Farina at Uptown Cycles for helping make this ride happen. Bethlehem Center is a non-profit enterprise located near Uptown Charlotte serving a variety of needs for children of lower income families including summer camps, Head Start programs, and a college scholarship fund. The ride will be fully supported with metric and 1/2 metric options and start at Uptown Cycle and go thru West Mecklenburg and Gaston counties . CABA members receive $5 off the entry fee.

CLICK: RideforKids to register.

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THIS WEEK – REI Supports Bike Commuting

May 12, 2010

Community service offering

Compete to receive a prize > Here is how it works: start with a free card you can pick up at either REI store in Charlotte. Document each time you bike to commute or for errands during National Bike to Work Week May 16-22. Give yourself points for biking to work – 10pts or biking anywhere else i.e grocery store, gym etc. – 5pts. After May 22 you come into REI and pick up their prize/s according to how many points you have and are also enter to win a $50 REI gift card. Save money, burn calories, and reduce carbon emissions all at once.

CLICK: Store to find the two Charlotte REI’s.

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TRIPS FOR KIDS MURAL

April 18, 2010

Marathon Finally Completed

Dateline, April 17, Charlotte Observer: “ (The mural) tells the story of Trips for Kids, with images of kids riding and repairing bikes. Both are major components of the (nonprofit) agency’s mission, which gets most of its support from donated bikes. Most are repaired at the center and resold, but several dozens are given away each year to at-risk youths after they complete classes on bike safety and repair….” See also the Trips for Kids icon this page for more info and TFK for full slide show.

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BIKE SHOP OF THE MONTH

April 4, 2010

Inside / Out Sports Charlotte

Inside-Out Sports , Charlotte, opened its doors in April 2007 managed by long time triathlete, runner, and cyclist Bob Nixon, and triathlete, runner, and swimmer Melissa Bell.

Bob Nixon has over 30 years in the cycling and triathlon industry, mechanic to numerous continental professional teams, Ironman mechanic.

Melissa has a masters degree in Exercise Physiology June 2009. She educates customers in all areas of triathlon and its effects on the human body. She is currently the womens 25-29 Lowes Time Trial Record Holder.

Inside-Out Sports Charlotte also has 3 employees who have participated in triathlons over 30 years, two Team RAAM participants, as well as USAT and USCF certified coaches. Come in and let us share our knowledge and passion for cycling and triathlons with you.

Melissa, Bob, Greg and Melinda (Mascot Cerberus on the left)

Inside-Out Sports 1514 South Church Street

in South End

ph: (704) 333-8331

Open Weekdays 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 1pm-5pm

Inside-Outside Sports is a proud Corporate Sponsor of CABA

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MORE FROM DC SUMMIT

March 14, 2010

$4 million bike station !

A spectacular gem is an understatement.

The first bike station on the East Coast – the Bike Transit Center (BCT) paid for by the U.S. Department of Transportation and DDOT, offers secure bike parking, a changing room, lockers, bike rentals, repairs and a small retail shop selling bike accessories. I rented a touring bike there on Monday for a reasonable $35. Friendly staff too.

Located at Union Station with the red line METRO stop on the other side of the big pillar in the photo.

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THANK YOU INSIDE/OUT SPORTS

January 26, 2010

Corporate sponsor year 2010

Special thanks to Bob Nixon and Melissa their generosity. Stay tuned. We will be posting more about their shop specializing in triathlon apparel, accessories, shoes and bikes, and conveniently located on South Church Street in Charlotte’s South End

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NEW TO CHARLOTTE – BIKE TOURS AND RENTALS

November 10, 2009

Meet Dianna Ward and Carol Byrd

Dianna and Carol - "We will guide you in style"

Charlotte NC Tours opened just a few months ago. It is Charlotte’s first locally owned and operated bike and walking tour company located just steps off the LYNX Bland St. stop in the South End. Dianna and Carol are highly knowledgeable and passionate Charlotteans. They have a thor0ugh knowledge and appreciation for the Queen City’s history and her special points of interest (including regional excursions to Yadkin Valley wineries and the Biltmore Estate and elsewhere). Each of the tours (choice of bikes and Sedgeways !) is customized to suit client needs, schedules and size of group. See their website for options and fees.

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BIKE SHOP OF THE MONTH

July 19, 2009

Uptown Cycles

A few blocks west of Bank of America stadium - Chris Sheehan and Robin Farina, both pro level cyclists, teamed up with Chad Andrews of TotalCyclist Training last November to introduce a new take on the neighborhood bike shop…UpTown Cycles – Powered by TotalCyclist.

The new, ultra cool shop offers area cyclist a unique cycling experience by combining a bike shop, a state of the art training facility, and a comfortable coffee shop all under one roof.

UpTown Cycles offers bikes from Cannondale, Electra and Giant. There’s a huge selection of clothing and accessories along with a full service repair facility. No matter what you’re into…riding trails, finish line sprints, or neighborhood cruising…UpTown Cycles – Powered by TotalCyclist offers everything you’ll need. CABA members enjoy 10% off parts, accessories, and labor as well as 5% off new bikes with their CABA membership card.

Uptown Cycles (2) Uptown Cycles powered by Totalcyclist 1432 West Morehead Street Charlotte, NC 28208 ph: (704) 632-7440, Open weekdays 11am-7pm; Sat 10am – 6pm; Sun 12pm – 5pm