[dc-critmass-list] WABA's EVENT HUB: Bike Friendly Fridays, Four Mile Run Trail Ground Breaking and more!

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BIKE-FRIENDLY FRIDAYS 
October 12 to November 16

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), Commuter Connections, and
the Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID) invite area residents to
start the weekend one day early by enjoying a ride on their bicycle to the
office, to shop, to the movies, or to socialize with friends.

Bike-Friendly Fridays, which will take place between October 12 and November
16, will provide a regular opportunity to enjoy autumn in the city without
the stress of driving. WABA will provide bike commuting ride leaders to help
bicyclists travel from each Ward in DC to the downtown business district on
Friday mornings, and will provide information online to help bicyclists find
bike routes, parking, showers, and other amenities.

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FOUR MILE RUN TRAIL GROUND BREAKING
Saturday, October 20

Join Congressman Jim Moran and the Arlington County Board on Saturday,
October 20th at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the beginning of construction of a
new, multi-use trail linking the popular Washington and Old Dominion and
Four Mile Run Trails. At the event, the League of American Bicyclists will
present Arlington with the Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community Award.

You are also invited to join the Arlington County Bicycle Advisory Committee
for a bike ride to the event. The committee will meet outside of Courthouse
Plaza (2100 Clarendon Blvd.) at 9:00 a.m.  A group ride from South Arlington
to the event will begin at 9:40am at the intersection of South Abingdon and
South 31st.

For more details on the event and the bike ride, please contact Shannon
Whalen McDaniel at ext. 3685 or Myllisa Kennedy at ext. 3152.

GOT LIGHTS!! 
November 2, November 9 

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) and the District Department
of Transportation (DDOT) are pleased to announce their fall "Got Lights?"
bicycle safety and education campaign. Through the financial support of DDOT
and WABA members, WABA will give out 200 free front and rear bike light sets
to help make streets safer for nighttime riders by raising awareness of the
importance of being seen when cycling, especially at night.

Giveaways will take place on Friday, November 2nd from 5pm to 7pm on the
Suntrust Plaza at the corner of 18th St. and Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, DC
and on Friday, November 9th  from 5pm to 7pm at the Shrine of the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church at 3211 Pine St ., Washington, DC.

BIKES FOR BRAINS
Mentors Needed!

 Are you tired of hearing that DC schools are among the lowest-ranking and
most expensive per capita in the nation? Does it make you sad to see the
education gap that separates our neighborhoods? If you ever wanted to mentor
a young person, think about doing it now.

 "Bikes for Brains" is a new program being spearheaded in Ward 1 by ANC
Commissioner Nancy Shia. Participating students from H.D.Cooke Elementary
School will be rewarded with bicycles for working hard to improve their
academic achievement. If you can commit to tutoring these children, not only
in academic subjects, but in cycling wisdom and whatever life skills you
have to share, for at least one semester, two hours per week, you can make a
difference in their lives. 

If you'd like more information about this or would like to volunteer to be a
Bikes for Brains mentor, please email Nancy Shia
<mailto:%20anc1c06 at yahoo.org.> or call 202-234-0383. 

CITY BIKES (ADAMS MORGAN) OFFERS FREE BIKE MECHANICS BASICS CLASSES

November classes begin Thursdays at 6:30 pm at our Champlain Street
location.  Class attendance is first come, first serve.

Nov 1: Basic Maintenance

Nov 8: Derailleur Adjustment

Nov 15: Wheel Truing

Nov 29: Brake Adjustment

No prior experience is necessary.

Questions? Write copperwire at runbox.com

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