Washington County Bikes!
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Commuting Classes
WashCo BTC is partnering with the City of Hillsboro to support the Intermodal Transit Facility (ITF) in downtown Hillsboro. We’ll kick off this partnership with a commuting skills class — just in time for the superb riding weather of summer. If you would like to commute by bike, or are just learning, this class will teach you the basics of commuting by bicycle. Choosing a bike, how to pick a route, clothing tips for any weather, riding at night, etc. This course will take up to 3 hours- 2 classroom hours and one on the bike, so please bring your bike and helmet. Click here to learn more.
Beer for Bikes Raises over $500
Despite rainy weather, the Beer for Bikes event at Ringo’s Bar & Grill in Beaverton drew an enthusiastic crowd ready to lift a few pints for a good cause. We gave away over $1400 in raffle prizes and raised $500 for the WashCo BTC mission to promote bicycle transportation, protect bicyclists’ rights and improve bicycling conditions throughout Washington County, Oregon through education, advocacy and community.
We thank our patrons and our prize donors including: Pedal Nation, Providence Bridge Pedal, Dion Vineyard, Renaissance Wine Shop Orenco Station, Tao Of Clean, Hillsboro Yoga, Hillsboro Aquatic Center, and Pedigreen Safety Clothing for this successful event!
Intel Volunteers at the WashCo BTC
On Tuesday, a gaggle of volunteers from Intel descended on WashCo BTC’s new 3rd St office to help with a number of tasks. While some picked up tools to help tear down and repair donated bikes, others attacked stacks of paperwork, reviewing our mailing list and even calling members with thanks and renewal reminders. Our organization would not be where it is today without volunteers. Thank you all for contributing whatever time and skills you are able to!
Intel Volunteers huddle to get their work assignments at the Third Street shop.
Our retail shop has a new on-line home
Looking for the location, hours, or more information about our Community Bicycling Center and retail shop? You can now find it here: http://www.washcocbc.org. Bookmark it and check back frequently for updates on sales and specials. The website you are currently reading will continue to report on our efforts to further bicycle education and advocacy in Washington County.
Our wish list: Kids’ Bikes
Has your spring cleaning turned up any 20- or 24- inch bikes that your family has outgrown? We can use them! We use a fleet of refurbished bikes for our BLAST (Bringing Leadership, Arts & Sports Together) program, which teaches children safe cycling skills in local schools. Donated bikes don’t need to be in perfect working order; we’ll fix them up. Please contact our shop manager at tim@washcobtc.org to arrange your tax-deductible donation.
2012 Tour de Parks
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The 5th Annual Tour de Parks will be held Saturday, July 21, 2012 in partnership with Celebrate Hillsboro! We can’t wait to see you at this fun family-friendly ride or on the 62 mile “Le Grande Tour.” Learn more or sign up at www.tourdeparks.com. |
Got Membership?
Do you know how far your money will go with WashCo BTC?
| $10 donation | 1 new helmet donated to a child in need and educational bicycle safety packet for youth |
| $25 donation | 2 new helmets for children and educational bicycle safety packet for youth |
| $50 donation | 2 hours of hands-on bicycle safety instruction for 10 children |
| $75 donation | 1 youth bicycle + youth helmet |
| $100 donation | Supports 3 kids in a Life Rider Class providing hands-on bicycle safety instruction |
| $250 donation | Supports 7 kids in a Life Rider Class |
| $500 donation | Supports 14 kids in a Life Rider Class |
