PositiveSpin

positivespin@lists.positivespin.org

208 discussions

Final Opening of 2024 — Celebrate the Winter Solstice With Us!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Don't Miss Our Final Opening of the Year -- This Saturday, Dec 21st! Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Positive Spin! Join us this Saturday, December 21st, from 10 am to 3 pm for our Final Opening of 2024. Find affordable refurbished bikes and be part of a mission that's truly making a difference. Every purchase supports Positive Spin's efforts to get more people on bikes, more often. This year, we gave away more bikes than we sold -- a milestone worth celebrating! Come discover a new bike, learn repair skills, and help spread bike joy in our community. We'll be closed for the rest of 2024 and reopen on January 7th, 2025. Don't miss your last chance to snag a bike before the new year rolls in! Come for the bikes, stay for the joy. We can't wait to see you there! With gratitude, Jonathan Rosenbaum

1 0

Support Positive Spin Riders on Sept 28th & Join Us for Free Bike Repairs!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 24 Sep '24

24 Sep '24

Dear Friends of Positive Spin, This September 28th marks a special opportunity to give back to the community! Three of our dedicated volunteers--Julia Miller, Scott Brylow (Team Mars), and Coby Sovel--are riding in the MRTCentury to raise essential funds to keep our incredible rail trail system maintained and thriving. The rail trail has given so much to Morgantown, and now it's time for us to give back. While they're out riding to support this vital cause, Positive Spin will also be on the ground at the Huntington Bank parking lot (just around the corner from our shop) from 2-5pm providing free bicycle repairs at "The Take Care Event," hosted by Mountaineer Food Bank and Huntington Bank. This event, honoring Hunger Action Month, is a fantastic way to connect with local resources, food pantries, and nonprofits while enjoying some free services! Our riders--Julia, Scott, and Coby on Saturday, and Jonathan Rosenbaum on Thursday, October 3rd--are riding to ensure the rail trail remains a cherished asset for everyone. Many of the bikes we sell at Positive Spin are ridden on the rail trail, and the funds raised will help protect this vital resource for years to come. Here's where we need your help: If you've ever enjoyed the rail trail or benefited from our efforts at Positive Spin, we encourage you to sponsor one or more of our riders. Even a $5 donation from every subscriber would make a significant difference--covering over 25% of the fundraiser's goal! We've already contributed 12.5% of the total fundraising effort, but there's more to be done. Remember, every donation helps keep both our shop and the rail trail rolling. Sponsor Our Riders: * Julia Miller's Fundraiser [1] * Scott Brylow's Fundraiser (Team Mars) [2] * Coby Sovel's Fundraiser [3] * Jonathan Rosenbaum's Fundraiser [4] Training for this century ride has been a rewarding and inspiring journey for all of us, and we hope to see more of you joining the ride next year. Let's make this event one to remember--together we can sustain the rail trail that gives us so much. Thank you for your continued support! Warm regards, Jonathan Rosenbaum Manager, Positive Spin Links: ------ [1] https://go.rallyup.com/mrtcentury/m/3d8024 [2] https://go.rallyup.com/mrtcentury/m/teammars [3] https://go.rallyup.com/mrtcentury/m/734725 [4] https://go.rallyup.com/mrtcentury/m/39bde5

1 0

Saturday Sale at Positive Spin
by Julia Miller 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

Hi everyone! If you've been looking to shop the Spin's collection of bikes, parts, and accessories but haven't been able to attend on Tuesdays, we have great news! This Saturday, June 29th 10:00-2:00, Positive Spin will be open for shopping. We hope to see you there! When: June 29th, 10:00-2:00 Where: Our shop at 1216 University Ave. What: Shopping the Spin's collection (please no bike donations at this time) If you're looking to shop for yourself, it's a great time to test ride your new bike and ensure a great fit. If you're shopping for someone else, please come with their height or (ideally) their inseam length. More on how to measure inseam here <https://positivespin.org/#shop>. If you want to shop our selection before you arrive, visit https://shop.positivespin.org/bikes. Our event flyer is also attached if you want to share it with others. See you Saturday! Julia (with Positive Spin)

1 0

Reminder: Kid’s bike sale Saturday
by Julia Miller 14 Dec '23

14 Dec '23

Hi everyone! We realized some of our mailing list may not have received our invitation, so we wanted to share this again to ensure everyone knows about our Saturday children’s bike sale! We invite you to a children's holiday Bike Sale this *Saturday, 11-4pm *at our shop at 1216 University Ave. in Morgantown! We will have a wide selection of like-new and gently used children's bikes available for very affordable prices. We have wheel sizes 12"-24" in a variety of colors and styles for the young rider in your life! We are also accepting monetary donations to provide bikes to children in the foster care system in partnership with CASA of Marion County. Please see our flyer below for more details about this event. Hope to see you there! Best, The volunteer team at Positive Spin

1 0

Kids Bike Sale Saturday at Positive Spin!
by Julia Miller 13 Dec '23

13 Dec '23

Hi everyone! We here at Positive Spin are excited to invite you to a children's holiday Bike Sale this *Saturday, 11-4pm *at our shop at 1216 University Ave. in Morgantown! We will have a wise selection of like-new and gently used children's bikes available for very affordable prices. We have wheel sizes 12"-24" in a variety of colors and styles for the young rider in your life! Please see our flyer below for more details about this event. Hope to see you there! Best, The volunteer team at Positive Spin [image: image.png]

1 0

Bike Conference - B!B!E! 2022 Is here/Está aquí
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 10 Nov '22

10 Nov '22

Bike!Bike! International, historically, has been an in-person event for community bicycle projects with both workshops and a lot of cool bike rides. In 2021, the first virtual Bike!Bike!Everywhere! was held due to a combination of factors: the pandemic, and the reality that traveling long distances wasn't always practical for participants or good for the environment (if you weren't riding your bike to the event). The second ever B!B!E! is being held this week, and since anyone can attend, I am sending out this invite. Even if you can't attend the live event, all the workshops should be recorded, and archived - https://archive.org/details/@bikebikeeverywhere I'll be facilitating this workshop at 3pm on Saturday: https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/South2022/workshops/92241/ Shout out - if you want to experience a community bike ride similar to the rides held at Bike!Bike! events, there is an opportunity tonight to experience one hosted by Motown Social Rides (Bike Morgantown) - https://www.facebook.com/events/695869781880429/ [1] -Jonathan -------- Original Message -------- English/Español (abajo) Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2022 [2] is here. * Check out the Workshop Schedule [3] ( https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022_Workshop_S… ) * Visit the Discord Chat [4] ( https://discord.gg/yHhSdsnDuJ [4] ) and try to log in NOW - some people have difficulty signing in to Discord, so please try it and let us know if you have problems. Please forward this final invitation to other community bike organizations. What: Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 is the online version of the annual Bike!Bike! - a conference for community bike organizations. It is an international get-together where people share experiences and ideas about community bike projects. When: Friday, Nov. 11 ~ Sunday, Nov. 13 Where: Online. Zoom for audio/video meetings [3] and Discord for text chat [4]. (Please try Discord ASAP and let us know if you have problems) Who: Everyone who is involved with or interested in community/non-profit bike projects is invited. We have live interpretation in English and Spanish for audio/video sessions. Why: You love bike-related things. You love community. You love communities of bike people. You don't want to travel (pandemic, environmentalism, expense). You want to be a part of a community of community bike people. Donate to support simultaneous interpretation [5] See you soon! ------------------------------------------------------ Bike!Bike! ¡En todas partes! 2022 [2] esta aqui. * Mira el Programa de Talleres [3] * Visita la sala de chat Discord [4] Por favor, reenvía esta invitación a otras organizaciones ciclistas y talleres comunitarios que conozcas. ¿Qué es? ¡Bike!Bike! ¡Dondequiera! ¡2022 es la versión en línea de la conferencia anual ¡Bike!Bike! - una conferencia para organizaciones ciclistas y talleres comunitarios. Se trata de un encuentro internacional en el que se comparten experiencias e ideas sobre proyectos comunitarios en bicicleta. ¿Cuándo? Del viernes 11 al domingo 13 de noviembre. ¿Dónde? En línea. Zoom para las reuniones de audio/vídeo [3] y Discord para el chat de texto [4]. ¿Quién puede inscribirse? Cualquier persona que este interesada en proyectos comunitarios/sin ánimo de lucro en bicicleta. Tenemos previsto contar con interpretación simulatanea en inglés y español para las sesiones de audio y vídeo. ¿Por qué? Te gustan las cosas relacionadas con la bicicleta. Te gusta la comunidad ciclista. No quieres viajar (pandemia, ecologismo, gastos). Quieres formar parte de una comunidad de gente ciclista. Dona para apoyar intérpretes simultánexs [5] ¡Nos vemos pronto! Links: ------ [1] https://www.facebook.com/events/695869781880429/ [2] https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022 [3] https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022_Workshop_S… [4] https://discord.gg/yHhSdsnDuJ [5] https://opencollective.com/bikebike-everywhere/donate?amount=30

1 0

Closed on Oct 4, but you can still Shop!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 01 Oct '22

01 Oct '22

Hi, Positive Spin will be closed this Tuesday, October 4. The last time we were closed was Thanksgiving week 2021, and the last time we sent out an email to this list was November 19, 2021 .. talking about a low traffic email list! We will be open again on the 11th from 5pm - 10pm. However, opened or closed, you can now shop for a refurbished bike anytime at the Spin. This Spring we implemented a new inventory system application. Historically, we had a showroom in which people could walk around to browse, however, it was a confusing system with many issues, which included putting constraints on our storage capacity. Since implementing the new inventory system, the showroom has become a warehouse. You can still enter the facility to look for parts (masks required), but bike browsing is now handled electronically. We encourage you to conveniently begin your shopping experience before visiting, simply by emailing info(a)positivespin.org or messaging us at https://facebook.com/positivespinwv . Here is what we need to know from you or other people you are representing: * What type of bike are you looking for or what application (commuting, hybrid, rail trail, mountain biking, etc.) do you want to use the bike for. * What is your height and/or leg length (inseam) measured from the floor standing up without wearing shoes to the location where you would be sitting. Check out https://bikesizechart.com/ for alternative instructions. * Kids bikes can be sized by age/height/inseam * BMX bikes can only be sized by height * All other types of bikes are sized by height and/or inseam After we receive your inquiry, we will get back to you with matching bikes looking for new homes, then you can come visit the bikes at the shop on our Tuesday openings. Get out and bike anywhere, anytime, for any reason! -Jonathan

1 0

T-Week Schedule - Monday 5pm - 10pm
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

Hi! Thanksgiving Week Schedule: Rather than our regular Tuesday opening, Positive Spin is open this Monday, November 22, 5pm - 10pm. I should note, this is the first email list posting since June 8, 2020! Happy holidays! -Jonathan

1 0

Open Again! With Some Restrictions
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Jun '20

08 Jun '20

Positive Spin will be open again on Tuesdays, 5pm - 9pm, but with a new spin. Phone 304-933-2633 (304-WEE-CODE) when you arrive. Only one patron at at time will be allowed into the shop for a 15 minutes slot, or until the next person arrives. Masks and social distancing are required at all times. Repair help for your bike (repair stand time) will not be offered on Tuesdays. Donations: * High priority: hand sanitizer, bottles of liquid soap, paper towels, wipes, isopropyl alcohol (good option for disinfecting bikes), or other disinfectants, and masks to donate to our patrons. * Smaller items are accepted: parts, wheels, rims, tires, frames, tools, pumps, shoes, helmets, lights, bells, mirrors, clothing, racks, bike bags, etc. * Bikes - only by arrangement: Since we closed early March, our aisles are crowded with bikes that normally would have found new homes during early to mid Spring. We are committed to giving bikes a new life, but for everyone's safety, we will only accept bike donations at the shop that we have given permission for you to bring over, otherwise, we encourage you to patiently hold on to such bikes. Volunteering: We will allow up to 3 volunteer mechanics in the repair room at a time. Please schedule your time slot ahead of time, limit tool sharing, and disinfect tools you have used when you are finished. Community Repair Help: While not offered during our regular Tuesday openings, we are exploring offering pre-arranged individual sessions. In practice, hands-off repair help has always been the expected norm at our shop, although it has not been strictly practiced. Now when you learn a new skill or solve a new problem with guidance from community volunteers, the major difference will be that masked mentors will utilize verbal instruction while maintaining at least a 6 foot distance from their masked apprentices. Sign-in: For your safety, we will sign you in. Note: Because this is all new to us, our new protocols may evolve over time, so watch for new updates. -Jonathan

1 0

Shop Closed
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Positive Spin shall remain closed until further notice due to the coronavirus emergency. However .. BICYCLING remains open; Positive Spin encourages you to go outside on fun bike rides! Everyone stay safe, we look forward to seeing ya'll when we open up again. -Jonathan

1 0

Jump to page:

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

PositiveSpin