THANK YOU to the folks who helped out on Saturday by working on dozens
of kids' mountain bikes used in BTA's Bicycle Safety Education and
Pedal Power programs. We set up shop in a basement-storage space where
our bike fleets live during the non-teaching months. Volunteers from
diverse bike/mechanical backgrounds including Bike Gallery, PSU Bike
Cooperative, OBRA, bike-commuting, and Horizon Air (yes, a jet
mechanic) helped by checking the bikes over for loose bolts and
adjusting brakes, gears and hubs. We tuned-up about 60 bikes and had a
fun time conversing and getting to know each other. Three mechanics'
sons were present to help with the test riding, bike shuffling and even
some wrenching.

If you're mechanically adept and missed the fun, not to worry. We have
another 60 bikes that need tuning! Mark your calendars for Saturday,
August 19th for the second round. Drop-in between 9:00 and 4:00 to
help out. For location and other information, drop me a line-

Cheers,
Anna Scalera
Youth Programs Coordinator
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
503-226-0676 ext. 19