SHIFTbikes

12/25/2014

Hey Atlantans and abroad, non-profit collective in the west end WeCycle got robbed this Christmas. Let's show them we are a community and stick together to make Atlanta a more cycle friendly city! Atlanta Bicycle Coalition Sopo Bicycle Cooperative Bike Alpharetta Bike Emory Epic Bikes Inc.Bike Atlanta Bike GT Intown Bicycles Roswell Bicycles Bicycle Times Ride OUT Georgia Heels on Wheels

Around 4:00am on Christmas Eve, the WeCycle Atlanta bike shop was broken into. Computers, office equipment, merchandise, tools, and a big screen TV used for workshops and presentations were stolen. WeCycle is a bicycle co-op that is committed to making access to bicycles and repair affordable, an

02/05/2013

Congratulations,
We kicked so much butt. :D

Monday Feb 4,
The Atlanta City Council APPROVED 2.5 million dollars for 15 miles of bike lane construction in much needed areas throughout Atlanta!

This year, 2013, marks the Largest Bike Improvement this city has ever experienced and they did it with your help! 354 Individuals were documented in City Hall as public support from just this one petition, and who knows how many more people called and emailed the council on their own. Plus all the members and leadership of Atlanta Bicycle Coaltion attending and speaking at both council meetings, encouraging our city officials to permit the use of reserve-bonds to make these projected bike paths a reality.

To see a map of the current bike paths and 2013 bike path projects, visit:
http://www.atlantabike.org/2.5millionforbikeprojects

There are several great (*FREE*:) Monthly rides coming if you want to get involved in the community:
WRITE THEM DOWN N POST-IT TO YOUR FRIDGE!

- The TearDown Ride: Monthly - 1st Sunday @ 2:00 PM ----> 80 Mayson Ave (Connecting Food Not Bombs and the Really Really Free Market)
- Mobile Social: Monthly - 2nd Friday @ 6:00 PM: ----> Woodruff Park
- ABC Fun Ride: Monthly - 3rd Sunday @ 10:30 AM ----> Little Five Villiage Coffee
- Critical Mass: Monthly - 4th Friday @ 6:00 PM ----> Woodruff Park
- Full Moon Ride: Monthly - Every Full Moon @ 12:00 AM ----> Java Lords in Little Five

Also, once it gets warm again, SOPO is hosting their yearly Bicycle scavenger hunt
Broken Hearts and Bicycle Parts 9: March 8-10
for more info:
http://www.facebook.com/events/473266782711644/?group_id=0

And ABC is hosting their annual Blinkie Awards, nominating all of Atlanta's Favorite Bike Shops, Businesses and Neighborhoods.
Blinkie Awards: Fri February 8
for more info:
http://www.facebook.com/events/378733162217876/?fref=ts

Lets show Atlanta that we can lead a better path, and that two wheels are more equal than four. ;)
Thank you guys n gals,
Lets grab some friends n make some friends!

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n then some.
Jonah, SHIFTbikes

01/25/2013

Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is Hiring 2 part-time passionate bike advocates!
Also, There is a big bill in the City Council providing 2.5 million dollars for bike paths in the city of Atlanta. Email or Call your councilmember to tell them you support this bill!

This is how community and government communicate!

On January 30, the Atlanta City Council Finance Committee will consider spending $2.47 Million on bicycle projects in 2013. For just one year of funding, this would have a big impact, adding 15 miles of high quality bicycle infrastructure to our city - in just one year. This means we need to take a...

01/25/2013

2.5 millions of dollars for bike paths in Atlanta.
Atlanta city council is voting on this January 30.
what do you think about them apples?

12/26/2012

"Like" if you think this is a good idea.

We turn used aluminum into sweet, Made-in-USA bikes that are the ultimate expression of green cred and the coolest rides on the road.

11/30/2012

A photo series dedicated to female cyclists in all their beauty and strength.

11/29/2012

"I'm happy to bike along with anyone who wants to try biking to work, the grocery store, the park, the coffee shop, just for a joyride, learn what the best/safest/most enjoyable bike routes are etc. It's a standing offer, and I can even loan you Tijuana the Public Bike as well as a spare helmet, lock, and lights. Maybe even gloves, if I can find my 2nd pair (has anyone borrowed them?) So holler at me if you're down." - Piard

http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2012/11/friendly-guide-bicycle-transportation/3909/

This new book is full of good advice, delivered in plain English without getting all preachy or judgy.

11/28/2012

Who's Streets?

11/28/2012

11/28/2012

November 25th - Williamsburg - Times-up.org organized an 18 mile ride out to the Rockaways to deliver supplies via bike, with the help of Occupy Sandy, who secured 15 aluminum trailers and all of the supplies

check out this NYC radical environmental group's new project:
http://times-up.org/index.php?page=time-s-up-1000-dutch-style-bikes-program

11/28/2012

This just in -- Boston, MA: Lobsters take back the streets!