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Sponsor of Local Motion's 2012 Bike Commuter Clinics
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Burlington Resident Rides for Affordable Housing
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Upcoming Events
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| From Our Blog |
Local Motion Pushes Bike Agenda in DC
Last week, six Vermonters attended the 2012 National Bike Summit in Washington DC to advocate for better ... It is hard to imagine, but Burlington is losing one of our most passionate and skilled bike advocates to the sunny skies of California ...
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For helping reprint the Parents' Guide to Safe Bicycling Essentials
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Gain More Confidence on Your Bike
 Become a more confident bicyclist -- whether on city streets or the rural roads of Vermont! Traffic Skills 101 -- taught by David Jacobowitz and Robert Schermer -- will teach you the solid basics that will keep you comfortable on the road: bike maintenance; cycling equipment and clothing; avoiding crashes and hazards; and riding etiquette and enjoyment.
The four-part class begins on Tuesday evening, May 1st at South Burlington High School, for ages 14 and above. Read more ...
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We're excited to launch our 2012 Travel Talk Series with a presentation by Paul  Demers -- an active Pedals for Progress participant and avid bicycle traveler.
Paul will take us on a 1000km tour of the mountains and beaches of northern Chile. The event -- which is free and open to the public -- will be held at Maglianero on Thursday, April 12th at 5:30. Come join us!
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Bike Round-Up at EMS Club Days
 Attention all bike-wranglers: Bike Recycle Vermont needs your help!
On Friday, April 13th and Saturday, April 14th, we'll be rounding up bikes at EMS Club Days, in support of our low-cost bike program. If you have an unused bike to donate, you can bring it to the EMS Dorset Street location - where we'll round it up for refurbishing and redistrubution to low- and no-income Vermonters. Read more ...
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VerMontreal 2012: Win Your Trip!
 Attention travel junkies: Register for the 8th annual VerMontreal Bike Tour and YOU COULD WIN YOUR TRIP FOR FREE! But don't delay; spaces are filling fast on both the 3- and 4-day versions. Click here for more information on how to register!
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The reco rd lake flooding of 2011 caused extensive damage to the Burlington Bike Path, the Colchester Causeway Park and the Allen Point Access Area in South Hero. Since then, trail managers have been working hard to repair and reopen the 13-mile trail -- something that's near and dear to our hearts.
In partnership with Local Motion and other stakeholders, these trail managers have set up Friends of the Island Line Trail to coordinate private fundraising, public education and planning activities.
During the 2012 season, sections of the Island Line Trail will be closed for repairs. Read more for details on closures...
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Walk & Roll to School on May 2nd!
Join us in celebrating Vermont's inaugural Walk and Roll to School Day! This day -- which complements International Walk to School Day, held  ever y October -- is a great way to encourage positive changes in community culture, and to create environments that are more inviting for everyone, young and old.
Families, this is a great way to support your children in becoming more active; and helping their school to encourage walking and biking.
Schools, click here to participate in this fun event.
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Parents, DPW team up for kids' safety
 Dismayed by recent - and frightening - accidents at the corner of North Union and Pearl Streets in Burlington, parent Meghan O'Rourke decided to act.
Despite the axoim that "you can't fight City Hall," Meghan found nothing but cooperative spirit when she approached Burlington's Department of Public Works with a special request. Read more ... |
2012 Walk/Bike Summit a Success!
On Saturday, March 31, we had the pleasure of co-hosting the 2012 Walk/Bike Summit with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commis sion (CCRPC). From all accounts, the event was a successful one, with approximately 120 attendees on a warm, sunny spring morning. Jeff Olson, from Alta Planning + Design -- a premier bicycle/pedestrian planning and engineering firm -- was an excellent keynote speaker who warmed to local issues and his audiences beautifully. We also had the pleasure of hosting Kartik Sribarra, from Rails to Trails Conservancy, who presented a workshop about funding and politics at the national level. Read more... |
Relax With a Chair Massage
 That's right: You can get a free chair massage, just for being a friend of Bike Recycle Vermont!
For the next two Fridays, Lauren Dube -- a student at Touchstone Healing Arts -- is offering this service to the BRV family.
Recipients will enjoy a fully-clothed, 20-minute chair massage. All you need to do is sign up for a time slot! Read more ...
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FAHC Seeks Input on Community Health
One of the many reasons we advocate for better walking and biking facilities is because of the positive effects they have on personal and public health -- something Fletcher Allen and other communit y health partners are also concerned about.
To that end, Fletcher Allen is conducting a Community Health Assessment -- and this is your chance to share your thoughts. Participating in this survey should only take 10 minutes, and is much appreciated!
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Job Opportunity: Trailside Center Staff
 Help us promote people-powered transportation and recreation in the Greater Burlington area!
Local Motion seeks cycling enthusiasts to serve as seasonal staff at our Trailside Center on the Burlington bike path from mid-May - mid-October. You'll help run the bicycle rental operation, provide cycling advice and trail assistance to customers and bike path users, and perform routine bicycle maintenance and repairs on our bicycle rental fleet.
Our waterfront Trailside Center is a fun, fast-paced place to work! Read more ...
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Volunteer Happenings
May is an exciting time here in Burlington, because it launches 31 full days of bike-related activities in and around town. From bike swaps to skills training courses; from fun family rides to commuter challenges; Bike & Walk Month promises lots of fun ways for volunteers to get involved! If you'd like to participate in planning or running any of these, or other, events, please email Charlene Wallace or call her at (802) 861-2700 x103. You can also view a complete listing of all of our volunteer opportunities, which we update regularly. |
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Happy Trails!
Local Motion 2012 Crew: Brian, Chapin, Charlene, Christine, Dan, Don, Jane, Jason, Kevin, Leslye, Lou, Marion and Mary Catherine |
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