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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.
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.
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 | 4 hours of hands-on bicycle safety instruction for 10 children |
| $250 donation | 1 adult attending the Bicycle League Instructor Certification (Premier nationally recognized integrated bicycle education program) |
| $500 donation | 10 hours (5 clinic sessions) of hands-on bicycle safety instruction for 10 children |
