Human Powered Move for Boise Bike Project

The following is from one of our favorite local grassroots startups, the Boise Bike Project:

Building Fund Goal $20,000 | Received $17,320

460 bicycles fixed and donated to the community in need, so far.

Boise Bicycle Project Special Announcement

June 18^th 2009

We Got the Building!

As you know, we have been in the process of signing a 5-year lease with an option to purchase on a new Building. Well we got it! The new building is on 1027 Lusk St. and is literally 100 yards from the Greenbelt and Ann Morrison Park.

The Grand Opening will be on Saturday July 11^th 11-6pm.

Human Powered Bike Move- Saturday June 27^th 11-5pm.

We have over 250 bicycles that need to be moved to the new shop, and why haul ‘em over when we could ride ‘em? On June 27th, all humans are invited to participate in the Human Powered Bike Move. In a about an 1 hour everyone should be able to ride two bikes to the new shop, and enjoy a couple of nice strolls on the Greenbelt on the way back. We’re trying to get at least 100 people to help out, so grab your bikes, bike trailers, and all your friends and join us for a nice little .9 mile ride/walk.

***Plus all Human Powered participants can get $10 off any level of BBP Membership.

http://boisebicycleproject.org/Membership.html,

Meet at BBP’s old shop (6th and Front St) anytime from 11am - 5pm. Helmets are strongly encouraged for all bike transporters.

Truck and Trailer Move- Friday June 26^th

We wish we had enough “utility cycles” to haul everything (tool benches, shelves, tables) over, but alas we do not. So we need help from anyone with trucks or trailers that can help with some of the big stuff. We will be moving non-bicycle transportable stuff all day on Friday We’ll still give you the membership discounts from the Human powered move.

If you can help please email us so we can get all of the times setup.

New Shop needs

Funding. We still need some funding for the big move, our largest need is some industrial strength shelving like the stuff you see at Home Depot for multi-level bike storage. There is some at Pacific Recycling that we’re trying to raise $300 for. This is a special price they offered us for the good things we do. You can help raise the money by becoming a BBP member (see above link).

Recycling containers and other large durable non-cardboard boxes. In about a month all of Boise will be getting new trash containers, BBP needs your old plastic recycling containers for storing and transporting parts.

Heavy Duty Shelving

Lumber 2x4s and 2x6s

Heavy Duty Wall Hooks

Shop Times

This Saturday (12-4pm) is the last regular shop time, then we will move to the schedule below.

June 22^nd Monday 6-8pm –prep for the move

June 24^th Wednesday 6-8pm –prep for the move

June 26^th Friday all day Truck and Trailer Move. Email for time

June 27^th Saturday 11-5pm- Human Powered Bike Move.

*July 10^th Friday 7pm -Members New Shop Party / Potluck

*July 11^th 11-6pm -1027 Lusk Shop Grand Opening

* more details coming in the July 1st Newsletter.

Thanks in advance for all the help, and please email or check the updated website if you have any question, comments, or recommendations.

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Thanks,

Jimmy Hallyburton
Director of Operations
Boise Bicycle Project
www.boisebicycleproject.org