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We still need Volunteers for Saturday's Tour de Fat

Submitted by Laura Scagno on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 09:34

 

We still need a few more volunteers for next Saturday's Tour de Fat. Volunteers receive a cool T-Shirt and some cold beer (provided you are of legal drinking age).

We need a couple of H2O Technicians. Shift A is 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Shift B is from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. H2O techs work the water station and fill water jugs behind each stage. Work the early shift and you can enjoy the fun and music. Work the later shift and you will be around to help shut down when the New Belgium staff needs help breaking down the venue and disposing of all remaining beverages. 

We also still need volunteers for the Tear Down Crew from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Just what it sounds like - you can enjoy the festival and then get to work to help close it down or just show up to help before you head off to watch the UT/Baylor football game. The big benefit is that once we shut down the venue to the public there are only volunteers left to help finish off whatever ice cold beer didn't get consumed.

Review position and sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4FAAAA2DA57-2012
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“Tour de Fat” Still Needs a Car-for-Bike Swapper

Submitted by Laura Scagno on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 09:14

 

 

 

Ft. Collins, CO, October 15, 2012 – Tour de Fat, New Belgium Brewing’s traveling celebration of all things bicycle, is still looking for a car-for-bike swapper for its Austin finale on Saturday, October 20 at the West End of Fiesta Garden. A highlight of Tour de Fat is the annual car-for-bike swap, where one person will hand over his or her car keys and commit to one year of living car-free. This year, the swapper will choose a local bike shop to help turn a $2,250 budget into an ultimate car-replacement commuter bike. Vehicles for Charity will auction the car, with proceeds benefitting local cycling organizations.

To submit a swapper application, go to the New Belgium Tour de Fat Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TourDeFat), click on events and your city of choice, and upload a video. Applicants may also submit letters about why New Belgium should select them by emailing: trademycarforabike@newbelgium.com.

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It looks good for tomorrow at Muleshoe - unless we get lots of overnight rain.

Submitted by Laura Scagno on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 18:48

Please note that we meet at the end of TRAMELL Rd., not Tatum (what I originally posted).

We are expecting about 60 riders. With ACL and the UT game going on we are a little short of our regular ride leaders so if you are willing to lead a group, please let us know.

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PSA: Watch for tree down on Log Loop

Submitted by Laura Scagno on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 19:52

PSA: Walnut Creek tree down

Tree down across the trail on the inner log loop near the beginning.
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8/19 RIDE CANCELLED

Submitted by Laura Scagno on Sun, 08/19/2012 - 08:02

Sunday 8/19/12 Sunday All Level Ride at Walnut Creek CANCELLED due to the rain. See you next week.

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Sharing a message from Jenny Abraham and Jake Carsten Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew

Submitted by Laura Scagno on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 19:29

Hey all!

Thank you so much for taking part in the events this weekend! We were so pleased that everyone took time out on Friday afternoon to attend our Better Living Through Trails presentation.

And thanks to all who came out to the Saturday trail building school and put time in at the Walnut Creek trails reclaiming the eroded fall line section and cutting in the new section of trail. We had a blast working with all of you and hope you are pleased with your handiwork.

Please check out our blog post about the weekend, along with pictures on Flickr!. If you have a sec, please post up a comment on the blog.

Please review the attached document titledTCC Follow Up Resources for plans to build your own rock sling, web links to tool and material resources, sign and map resources, and a link to our public Google Documents folder with a PDF copy of the Better Living Through Trails presentation and a variety of documents discussing the economic benefits of outdoor recreation and bicycling.

For anyone interested in potentially contracting with our professional trail building team, you can contact Chris Bernhardt (Director of Consulting Services) at chris.bernhardt@imba.com or 503-913-9623.

Please let us know if we can be of assistance.

Cheers!

Jenny Abraham and Jake Carsten
Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew
512-743-7517
jakeandjenny@imba.com

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Cranksgiving is rolling!

Submitted by Laura Scagno on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 10:18

Sorry for delay in posting. Limited access. Yes rained at Pace Bend but Cranksgiving is on. May be some re-routing but about 70 riders on site. Feel free to come out later but we're rolling!

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Now Buy or Renew your ARR Membership through our website!

Submitted by Laura Scagno on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 14:03

Click on the MEMBERSHIP Tab above and pay for your membership through our Pay Pal account!

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Bicycle Sports Shop's Beginner Mountain Bike Ride Series

Submitted by Laura Scagno on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 17:00

 

THERE'S STILL (3) THREE RIDES LEFT IN THE BICYCLE SPORT SHOPS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE SERIES!

Our good friends at Bicycle Sport Shop have been hosting Beginner Mountain Bike Rides for several months. There are still a few rides lieft in the series so act now and RSVP for the next events before all the slots are filled! You can register online on their website.  http://bicyclesportshop.com/events/special-events-rides-pg1496.htm

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Monkey Wrench grand opening sale, and party.

Submitted by Laura Scagno on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 16:00

Monkey Wrench grand opening sale, and party.

5555 N Lamar suite L145 78751

The sale runs 8/12 - 9/12 we are opened M-F 10-6, Sat 10-2 contact info 1-512-467-2453 or info@MWBicycles.com

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