Re: Digest for wnbr_2012@googlegroups.com - 1 Message in 1 Topic

[benjamin barber]

You know who would really love a bike wash, the folks at obra who do
the cyclocross races!

On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 8:37 AM, <wnbr...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
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> Bikini Bike Wash--TOMORROW! [1 Update]
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> Bikini Bike Wash--TOMORROW!
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> meghan sinnott <meghan....@gmail.com> Aug 16 10:56PM -0700
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> Hey, all!
>
> The Bikini Bike Wash is tomorrow.
>
> Halley was the Volunteer Coordinator, but she's too ill to do it--so you get
> ME!
>
> The Bikini Bike Wash is tomorrow from 4-8pm. Please come as early as
> you can manage.
>
> Bring your bathing suit, your smile, and something to keep you... hydrated.
>
> Aaron from A Better Cycle will show up around 4:30pm to show people
> how to REALLY clean bikes (properly).
>
> We'll have at least 3 levels of clean--
> fully penetrating lube - complete wash $20
> rim job -just washing the wheels $10
> quick n dirty - spritz and go $5
>
> We've already gotten one request (by Ethan Jewett) to offer to clean
> someones' bike while the rider is still on it... ...
>
> We'll need people to stand on the sidewalk with signs, wash bikes, dry
> bikes, lube chains, do minor bike maintenance (if that's their thing),
> take money, and smile. We'll all probably do all of these things at
> some point.
>
> If you have a specialty skill--like you are a MADDDD LUBE EXPERT or
> loooooooooooooooove to pump tires---bring your favorite tool and skill
> to share.
>
> We'll have lube and rags and water and soap.
>
> And--WHY are we raising money? Because it costs almost $3,000 to host
> a FREE bike ride.
>
> Here's the cost brake down from last year's event:
>
> Lease $600.
>
> Fire Permit 250.
>
> Noise Permit 75.
>
> Security 700.
>
> Porta Potties 550.
>
> Artwork 200.
>
> Entertainment 200.
> -----------------------------------
> Total $2575.
>
> There are going to be fun booths (like BIKEASAURUS!), a maintenance
> stand, and MAYBE EVEN CLEVER CYCLE'S BICYCLE TUB. Crank My Chain
> might even be there filming the event.
>
> The Bikini Bike Wash started at the Clown House. The tradition was
> picked up by the Irondelles who did rad stuff with the event. Now
> it's OURS!
>
> LET'S ROCK IT.
>
> If you have questions, my cell phone number is 971.533.5235.
>
> Thank you so much for volunteering (if you have) and see you tomorrow!
>
>
> Meghan Sinnott
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