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Get Ready!
Out 7th Annual BikeFest is Almost Here!
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Over 60 Events in 10 days makes this the biggest BikeFest yet!
We are excited to present the 7th Annual BikeFest Calendar of Events. We're happy to report that the local bike riding community came up with a variety of creative and fun events this year.
Some of the annual BikeFest events are back, like the popular Thick Bikes Ride to the World Pinball Championships, the Women's Mountain Bike Ride, and a variety of Flock of Cycles Rides.
Pittsburgh Filmmakers will be hosting an outdoor screening of the classic Kevin Bacon messenger-flick, Quicksilver, on the PCA Lawn at Fifth and Shady (film will move under the tent in the event of rain).
There are some fun new events as well including a Cycling and Yoga Ride, a Northshore Public Art Tour, Tree Pittsburgh's Tree Ride, a Zombie Ride, and a Batman-themed ride to the movie set that will be in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Check out the amazing BikeFest 2011 Online Calendar of Events We'll have a printable pdf of the calendar available very soon.
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The BikeFest Kickoff Fundraiser Party: August 12th
|  Don't miss one of Pittsburgh's best parties - Friday, August 12 Our Annual Fundraiser is better than ever!
Don't miss our BikeFest Kick-off Fundraiser Party - One of the best parties of the year! DJs Buscrates, Edgar Um and Pandemic Pete are spinning tunes followed by the live dance beats of Lungs Face Feet!
We'll have a raffle, a photo booth, beverages (both alcoholic and non), and an amazing silent auction! As always, we'll have tons of swag for the raffle and to bid on in the silent auction, from bicycle-themed art to bikes, pampered bike tours, gift certificates to some of the best restaurants in town and more!
THE VIP PARTY 6-8PM Join the our esteemed BikeFest host committee early for fantastic food and drinks to help us raise some serious funds for our mission. Kevin Sousa of Salt of the Earth fame and Pittsburgh Magazine's 2011 Chef of the Year, is back to cater this special VIP event! For $100 per ticket, you can attend VIP Party and help stimulate Pittsburgh's bicycle infrastructure in a meaningful way.
 Included with the VIP Ticket is: one BikePGH Membership, admission to the BikeFest Party VIP event + Main Event, Drink tickets, and Raffle Tickets, and food by Kevin Sousa.
The Main Event 8pm-12am
After the VIP event, the main event will shift into gear with DJs spinning tunes, raffles, a photo booth, beverages (both alcoholic and non), and an amazing silent auction.
Raffle and Silent Auction
As always, there will be tons of swag raffled off and available to bid on in the silent auction. It looks like we have five bicycles, an amazing bicycle vacation from Trek Travel, and lots of other goodies from local and national businesses. Stay tuned, we'll be sending the full list of prizes and auction items out early next week.
Where
Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(Ride a bike! There will be tons of indoor bike parking.)
Beat the long lines into the party.... Buy your tickets online today! PS - Be sure to take advantage of our online-only BikeFest Membership or Renewal discount. Purchase a ticket to the party and save on your annual membership dues. You will be prompted during checkout.
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Meet Becca Susman - BikePGH's newest team member
|  New Membership and Outreach Coordinator
We just hired our fourth staff member, Becca Susman. Becca will be handling all of the Member services and is tasked with making your membership experience even better! She will also be responsible for outreach to new communities and coordinating volunteers.
Becca is an avid cyclist who first got a taste of the Pittsburgh hills in 2003. Another casualty of the PGH boomerang, she commuted by bike in several cities before cycling back to attend grad school. Biking the new paths and lanes with her friends helped her to find a home in the cycling community. Now holding a Masters in Social work with a concentration in Community Organizing and Social Administration, she is thrilled to be able to work with the community that has given her so much.
Click here to meet the whole BikePGH team. While we're at it, click here to meet our Board of Directors as well! |
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Car Free Calculator, raffle prizes and you
| We reached 3,000,000 calories burned, which means prizes!
 Congratulations go to Dave Kir, the winner of our Car Free Calculator 3,000,000 Calorie winner. Find out Dave's story and about his recent trip to France to climb the mountains of the Tour de France.
We have some great raffle prize milestones ahead. The only way to win is to participate in the calculator, so be sure to sign up.
3,000 Walking Miles Prize - Let's bring attention to people loyally logging their walking miles. We have 2,618 walking miles logged so far. You can only win if you've logged walking miles.
400 people signed up for the calculator We're at 320. When we reach 400, a winner will be picked. Sure, we have our work cut out for us, but this is Pittsburgh, we're a no nonsense hardworking town. Help spread the word! Car Free Calculator - track your miles today |
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BikePGH In the News
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|  We've been all over the news recently. Check out our latest mentions
Click here to see all of BikePGH in the News |
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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| Make a difference with your time and volunteer for BikePGH
- Week of August 8: We need people to ride around town to post small flyers for the upcoming BikeFest photo contest. Email brett@onlyinpgh.com if interested
- Thursday, August 18, 10am-2pm: Tabling for BikePGH at the Market Square Farmer's Market. Email rebecca@bike-pgh.org
- Sunday, August 28, 11am-5pm: Tabling for BikePGH at the 7th Annual Tomato and Garlic Festival @ Phipps Conservatory. Email rebecca@bike-pgh.org if interested
- Ongoing: Data Entry, preferably in the daytime hours. Email eric@bike-pgh.org if interested
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Not a member of BikePGH? Join TODAY!
| |  Help us continue our momentum into 2011. If you're not a member, please join now. If you're already a member please consider making an additional contribution to ensure our success in the new year. Your support is essential to continue improving the city for bikes.
When you donate, you:
- Add your voice to one of the fastest growing and most transformative organizations in Pittsburgh with nearly 1,500 current dues-paying members
- Get discounts on things like tickets to BikeFest!
- Receive an invitation to Bike Pittsburgh's annual membership meeting, special events and promotions
- Demonstrate your support for our mission and vision
- Join the fun and exciting bicycling community in Pittsburgh
- Receive a receipt for a tax-deduction
- Receive discounts from dozens of local bike shops and businesses that support a bicycle-friendly Pittsburgh
Please donate today and make sure that we will be here working on your behalf for years to come!
 Not a member of BikePGH? Join today! Membership is our most important source of income, and we need you to add your voice! BikePGH works to protect cyclist's rights and promote the vision of making Pittsburgh a safer and more enjoyable place to live and to ride. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
 Already a member and wish to make and additional contribution? Every little bit helps. Whether it's for purchasing bike racks, engineering bike lanes, printing the Pittsburgh Bike Map, or simply helping us pay our internet bill, you can be sure that we put your donation to good use. Make an ADDED DONATION to help make the change that you want to see.
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Cycling Calendar of Events
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| All Things Cycling in the Greater Pittsburgh Region!
Here are some of the upcoming highlights:
All Summer: Free Ride's Bicycle Mechanic's Classes See Free Ride's website for details
Fri Aug 5, 11:30pm: Midnight Flock Dippy the Dinosaur, Carnegie Library, Oakland Sat Aug 6, 7:30am: National Veterans Games Handcycle Race Cheer on the competitors, Convention Center
Mon Aug 8, 6pm: Trek of Pittsburgh Group Ride Beginner/Intermediate. Meet at Robinson Township Store
Tues Aug 9, 6pm: East End Starbucks Group Ride Experienced. 25-45+ miles. Meet at the Starbucks in the East Side.
Tues Aug 9, 6pm: Team Decaf Tuesdays Ride Beginner/Intermediate. Meet at Tazza D'Oro Cafe, Highland Park
Wed Aug 10, 6:30: Wednesdays at the OTB Ride Beginner Friendly. Meet at OTB Cafe, South Side
August 12-21: 2011 BikeFest 7th Annual Celebration of all things cycling. All over Pittsburgh. See website for details
Fri Aug 12, 6pm-12am: BikeFest Kickoff Fundraiser Party BikePGH's Annual Fundrasier. Pittsburgh Opera, Strip District.
Click on the button below for complete info on these as well as other events
If you have a bike event or ride you'd like to submit, let us know about it.
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Bike Pittsburgh gratefully acknowledges the
Richard King Mellon Foundation, Heinz Endowments, The Sprout Fund, The Benter Foundation, The Alliance for Biking & Walking and our members for their generous support.
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