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Premier Sponsor
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Thank you Switchback for helping to repair the Island Line Trail and relaunch Bike Ferry service.
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Want better places to walk, bike & run?
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Be represented. Join today for a chance to win a fitted, custom-painted $3,000 Budnitz Bicycleor a Burton Snowboard! 2013 Membership Goal: 1,200 Households Current Members: 975 |
"Bike-In" Movies
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In years past, Local Motion organized Bike to the Sunset Drive-In adventures, but now ArtsRiot is hosting "Bike-In Movies" in BTV's South End! Join the fun:
Click image above for full schedule.
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Mtn Bike Pro Night @ Breakwaters
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Meet the top mountain bikers in the country at Breakwaters in Burlington on Fri Aug 2 -- including our own local legend Lea Davison who competed in the Olympics. It's part of the Specialized Catamount Classic this August 3 & 4. For the first time ever in this national race series, the women will get the top billing and will enjoy larger cash prizes. Way to go Vermont! |
Bike Recycle Designs @ BTV Farmers Mkt
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Belts from tires. Earrings from innertubes. Bracelets from spokes. Find unique wearable art and great gifts at our BTV Art Market booth -- next to the Farmer's Market.
Want to learn? You can make cool items from bike parts! Join us at Make Stuff Nights -- Wednesdays @ 6-9pm at Bike Recycle!
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Event Bike Parking Ramps Up for Summer Festivals
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Volunteer Profile: Robbie Stanley
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Our 400+ volunteers rock our world. Robbie, of Charlotte VT, is one of our behind the scenes event organizers and office task masters. She's currently helping to organize our Annual Party for Sept. Thanks Robbie! Want to join our volunteer team? Click here! |
Trailside Center Open
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Amtrak to demo bike accommodations on Vermonter
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Thanks to Amtrak, VTrans, Rep Welch's office, VRAN and the VT Bike/Pedestrian Coalition for supporting bike access.
For details, or to participate in the demo, contact nancy@vtbikeped.org.
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Has America Passed Peak Driving?
| Here's an excerpt and a chart from an intriguing June 30 NYT article:
"Americans are buying fewer cars, driving less and getting fewer licenses as each year goes by" |
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VT Mtn Bike Fest: July 13 and 14
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Thanks to our friends at VMBA for putting on such a great event! Facebook |
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Thank You Chapin for a Great 14 Years!
It's hard to imagine, but our founding Executive Director Chapin Spencer is moving on to a great opportunity...outside of Local Motion.
Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger appointed Chapin to be the next Director of the Department of Public Works. Chapin's last day at Local Motion will be August 2nd.
"It has been an fabulous opportunity to help build this fun, dynamic and effective movement," remarked Chapin. "Hands down, the best part of the job was getting to work with thousands of passionate people to forge a common vision of an active, healthy and vibrant Vermont."
"Local Motion will continue to build on the legacy Chapin has fostered," said Board President Peter Zamore. "Local Motion has a solid board, a professional staff and a fabulous base of members and volunteers. The great work will most certainly continue."
SHARE YOUR THANKS ON FACEBOOK: Take a moment to share a memory of how you and Chapin have worked together to make our region a better place to walk, bike, run and xc ski.
LOOKING FOR A NEW LEADER: We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate Executive Director to lead the organization in its next phase. Click here to view the Executive Director job posting. Review of applications begins July 15.
THANK YOU FOR CHAPIN @ ANNUAL PARTY: As part of our Annual Party in mid-September, we'll make sure to celebrate Chapin's contributions. We hope you will be able to join us! More details in the August Walk 'n Roll News.
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Ferry's Return Celebrated, Volunteers Needed!
On June 15th, 'Big Fix' honorary co-chairs Bill & Carole Hauke and Gov Howard Dean officially re-opened the Bike Ferry after its two-year flood-induced hiatus. Watch the 7 Days' Stuck in Vermont video of the event here.
 Special July 4th Weekend Service!
We'll be running Thursday July 4th through Sunday July 8th 10am to 6pm. Use the ferry to get to South Hero's July 4th parade!
Please volunteer! We must fill 350 shifts for deckhands and greeters to make this service possible. Go to Volunteer Spot to sign-up!
Thank you to VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations for being the ferry's lead sponsor for the past 5 years!
Thanks also to our many public partners including the Town of Colchester, Town of South Hero, City of Burlington, VTrans, VT Fish & Wildlife, NRPC, CCRPC, and the LC Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Islands Bike Tour to Benefit Local Motion
 MUCH MORE THAN A BIKE TOUR FOOD | FARMS | WINE | ART When: Sat. July 13, 2013, 9am-4pm
Where: Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero
The Islands Bike Tour offers cyclists of all levels the opportunity to explore the Champlain Islands during a leisurely (and spectacular) 10 or 25-mile ride with stops at farms, art studios, food venues, and vineyards. $35 adult, $20 youth. Finish your ride with a free massage and wine tasting. Click here to register of for more info.  Take the Bike Ferry to the Tour! We'll open the Causeway Bike Ferry an hour early (9am) for tour participants who want to bike up to the event!
Thanks to Chris Howell and Vermont Farm Tours for making this event a benefit for Local Motion every year! |
Join in these free introductory rides offered by Local Motion and the Green Mountain Bike Club.
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Annie teaches how to fix a flat in June's Women's Bike Clinic
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We'll start at Oakledge Park and tour the beautiful South Burlington Bike Path network. Includes taking in the view at Overlook Park and a stop at the The Mill Market & Deli on Dorset St. for snacks. Park in Oakledge Park for $6, or park on Flynn Avenue and ride into the park. This is a two hour tour. Where: Oakledge Park, Burlington. Meet at the first pavilion, by the entry booth, at 8:45am. Leaders: Becca, Barbara & Pat. Click here for more information. Ride Local Motion's Bike Ferry, then to S. Hero. Start at Colchester's Airport Park (on Colchester Point Rd). Ride the Colchester Causeway to the cut, cross on the Bike Ferry, go to the snack stand (creemees!) at Allenholm Farm on South Street, return. Bring money for ferry fare-- $8 round trip/ $6 round trip for Local Motion members. Two and a half to three hours. Where: Park at Airport Park and meet at the historic yellow Colchester Schoolhouse by the left (west) end of the parking lot at 8:45am. Leaders: Barbara, Pat, & Rachel. Click here for more information. |
BTV Bike Party! Friday, July 26, 7:30pm
4th Friday every month 'til October
Along with our friends at the Burlington Walk / Bike Council, we are getting cycling enthusiasts of all levels and ages out together for a themed ride at night, wearing costumes and pedaling to the beat of some great music. If you so happened to spot Superman, Cruella De Vil, Wonder Woman, and a guy wearing a muscle onesie among other caped and masked heroes and villains, and feel like you missed out, never fear! While we're having fun, we're also helping newer riders learn how to ride confidently and safely on the road. Join us again (or for the first time) Friday July 26th for the Glow Ride. For route updates check out burlingtonbikeparty.org or friend us on Facebook.
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We Can Fix It!
Thanks to our Americorps Hannah Ohlson for organizing this series.
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Good Design for South Burlington's Infill Road
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After a year of planning, meetings and negotiations, the City of South Burlington is advancing a plan for Market Street that includes wide sidewalks, a continuous bike path and street furniture. Review the plans here.Connecting Hinesburg Road and Dorset Street, Market Street is the center of South Burlington's bold plan to create a walkable, bikable, mixed-use city center. The City Council will be reviewing this plan at an August meeting. SB residents -- share your ideas for a vibrant center and make sure to thank the Council for their walk/bike vision. Meeting details will be posted here. |
Getting Every Body Moving
Everybody should be able to enjoy an active life, regardless of their abilities.
To make this happen, Local Motion is partnering with VT Adaptive Ski and Sports and RAD Innovations to provide adaptive bikes to residents and visitors alike.
On June 1, we were happy to host a VT Adaptive Ski & Sports adaptive cycling event at our Trailside Center. 
Now, RAD Innovations has generously made a number of adaptive cycles available at our Trailside Center. David and Anja Black of RAD Innovations moved their cycling company from Oregon to VT last year, following a number of other relocations including Budnitz Bicycles and Terry Bicycles. |
Cycles and Flowers at Bike Recycle Vermont!
 In early June, two customers-turned-volunteers came to the Bike Recycle Vermont (BRV) staff with an idea -- an artistic entry for Bike Recycle Vermont's stark front door.
Using bike parts and twine, they created a trellis for morning glory flowers, which they planted below.
The volunteers stop by to water the flowers most mornings before Bike Recycle staff even arrive for work!
Much of Bike Recycle's mission is fulfilled through volunteers fixing bikes -- but we're also delighted by the unconventional ways that volunteers contribute to the shop, like bringing together flowers and bicycles!
Want to make jewelry from bike parts? 'Make Stuff Nights' Weds, 6-9pm
Want to fix bikes? 'Bike Jams' Third Saturday of every month, 10am-1pm
Want to learn other ways to help? Check out our volunteer page. Contact BRV manager Dan Hock with any questions dan@localmotion.org. |
Bike Challenge Update: Vermont's Still On Top
The 2nd annual National Bike Challenge is underway and Vermonters are again proving that we love to bike.
Vermonters are logging more trips and more miles per capita than anywhere else in the country...and we intend to keep it that way. So pedal on Vermont!
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Happy July 4th Weekend!
Have an active holiday weekend! Thanks to Andy Singer for providing these great comics to bike/pedestrian groups like us. |
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Happy Trails!
Local Motion 2013 Crew: Amy, Brian, Chapin, Charlene, Dan, Don, Hannah, Jason, Kevin, Leslye, Lou, Marion, Mary Catherine, Phil, Stu and Thomas.
Summer Interns: Alex, Daniel, Gavin, Lex, Sammie, Sierra. |
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