Francisco Montero, expert mechanic now with TrySports teaching bike fundamentals / august 2011
A TYPICAL CABA MONTHLY FORUM
January 6, 2012
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CABA MONTHLY FORUM – Tonight ! Tues. Jan.10
January 5, 2012Come schmooze with us
GUEST SPEAKER: Martin Zimmerman, CABA Exec. Director
Topic: Bike Sharing in Europe and USA – Lessons for Charlotte
Many of you know that Martin traveled to Paris, Lyon and Strasbourg in October where he tested the systems and met with key cycling advocates, system representatives and government hosts. Here is your chance to become an expert with your draft beer in hand ! (For past posts enter “bike share” in the Search box.)
LOCATION: Kickstand Burgers -n-Bar (includes vegetarian choices and Fat Tire Ale ) – 1101 Central Avenue at Heath Court a few blocks towards Uptown from Plaza Midwood. We have a relaxed, quiet meeting room to the right of the front entry. Bike parking available ! CLICK: Mapquest.
TIME: 6:30 – 8 p.m. Meet kindred spirits. You don’t have to be a CABA member to participate. Meetings start and end on time.
POST MEETING BIKE RIDE: Bring your lights and helmet. Ride led by CABA member Pamela Murray.
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YEAR END DONATION GOODBY ’11…… HELLO ’12
December 30, 2011![]()
HELP US SET A NEW RECORD
DONATE TO CABA: The clock is ticking. Another year about to begin…
In the past we have offered incentives, like free tail light blinkies, gift certificates, discounts at area bike shops, and even free passes to the Tour de France (just kidding). This time around all we seek is your loyalty and commitment to the cause. According to our polls, that’s the reason the vast majority of folks contribute to CABA. Our donors remain loyal because they know we are working for them, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
We all know the many benefits of cycling – - savings on household expenses (up to $8400 per year according the the American Automobile Assocation), cleaner air, ending oil addiction and auto dependency, trimming couch potato waistlines, supporting a robust economy, …..and just plain fun ! We know it’s about more than just the bike. We know that we are all in this together.
This time around we are asking for a simple one-time donation. If you are already a member (that includes our many corporate and foundation sponsors along with individuals) we ask you take a minute and donate an addtional sum. If you are not a member that’s ok too. (By the way, your donation is tax-deductible.)
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To donate – - simply click the box on the upper right column marked “Donate” and pay whatever amount you prefer by credit card. It’s that easy.
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In case you are wondering just how CABA’s allocating your member dollars, here are some key initiatives we are working on:
- Campaign to make NCDOT owned arterial streets bicycle friendly - making sure “Complete the Streets” guidelines as passed by City Council in 2008 are an NCDOT priority in the Queen City.
- Expand and upgrade the CABA “bike valet” service - at local civic and sporting events to match the level of San Francisco, Washington D.C. and other national trendsetters.
- A marketing campaign -to spread the pro-cycling brand to possibly include T-shirts, jerseys, decals, bike shop promotions, and hi-profile local media coverage.
- A proactive educational program – for novice, casual riders to become dedicated everyday cyclists.
- Keeping federal, state and local transporation funding dollars intact - to generate badly needed jobs in stressful economic times – including funds for bicycling and walking infrastructure.
Your donation can make a HUGE difference….
We invite you to invest in a brighter future.
Support cycling friendly campaigns that are reshaping our community !
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IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON
December 28, 2011cycling is more than just the ride.…
TO CYCLE IS TO INSPIRE AND ENOBLE
- Toleration is the greatest gift of the mind; it requires the same effort of the brain that it takes to balance oneself on a bicycle – Helen Keller
- It is easy to be a holy man on a bike – Mark W. Matson
- Wheel, kindly light, along life’s cycle path. Wheel thou on me! The road is rough, I have discerned Thy Wrath, but wheel me on – Christian Hymn
- Cars are all right on occasion, but they are not moments of grace, as bicycles are – Colman McCarthy / Washington Post Journalist
- If the constellations had been named in the twentieth century, I suppose we would see bicycles – Carl Sagan
- Cycle tracks will abound in Utopia – H.G. Wells
- I ride my bicycle to ride my bicycle – Zen Proverb
- An eye for an eye and the whole world goes blind - Mahatma K. Gandhi
* Best wishes to CABA members and friends for the holidays and the year ahead *
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260 BICYCLES = 1 XMAS TREE
December 22, 2011
Shenyang, China. (ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)
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THE PARTY’S OVER !
December 16, 2011Roll. Roll over. Roll over Beethoven…
Our second annual “thank you” happening …
Thanks everyone for attending on Thursday! Thanks especially to Dan Faris who put this event together and the Common Market Folks for setting us up in the courtyard. Good vibes, good food and good brew !!
For 13 years the Charlotte Area Bicycle Alliance has been hard at work making our community more bicycle friendly through a variety of programs and campaigns. The Beethoven Birthday Blast is our way of showing appreciation for your support and wishing you a joyous holiday season.
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This year we gathered in the courtyard of Common Market. Temperatures were mild.
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