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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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]

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Party - Thursday 3-5pm
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 23 Dec '19

23 Dec '19

This Thursday, December 26, we shall be open from 3pm - 5pm. Shark Bite Bakery will be providing cupcakes, and this event is open to the public. We look forward to seeing you. The bakery owner, Krista, is the wife of Scott Soderholm who expressed his wish to celebrate his birthday at our location. The Solderhom family is our exemplary biking family whose volunteerism by all three kids and parents has been very useful to our organization! Two of their kids ride Positive Spin bikes with the Morgantown Trail Hawks MTB Team; Scott is a coach with the Hawks, and Krista is in the process of becoming one. Our continuing hope is that more families follow their example. This is our last opening this month. We begin our new season on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 5pm - 9pm. -Jonathan

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December Schedule
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '19

We will be open one more day this month, tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17, 5pm- 9pm. There is a possibility we may have a special opening on December 26, so watch your email. We begin our new season on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 5pm - 9pm. It was certainly an adventure this year, with an unexpected move during February, and then, incredibly, opening up again in early March at our amazing new location. We could not have accomplished this without all your support. Thank-you for contributing to our success this year! -Jonathan

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Friday - 12:30pm - Bicycle/Zero Emission Rally & Bike March
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

Spread the word (fliers attached), and plan to attend Morgantown's first Climate Action Bicycle Rally! What: Bicycle/Zero Emission Rally & Bike March When: Friday, September 20 @ 12:30pm Where: Agricultural Sciences Green Square (in between both WVU Agricultural sciences buildings and the Evansdale Library) Positive Spin has co-sponored with Mountaineers for Green Design [1]. A big thank-you to MFGD for all their work in organizing this event to coincide with the Climate Strike! More Climate Strike events [2] can be found at https://www.wvclimateaction.org [3] . -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] https://www.facebook.com/wvumfgd [2] https://www.wvclimateaction.org/home/submit-your-action [3] https://www.wvclimateaction.org/

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Spin Coins for the Climate Strike!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 13 Sep '19

13 Sep '19

Make it your objective during the Climate Strike from September 20th - 27th to ride your bike as much as possible in place of using fossil fuel powered vehicles. You may earn 16 Spin Coins (worth $16) for each friend you bring into our shop who purchases a bike from us on September 24! Earned Spin Coins may be used in place of cash to earn one used bike and used parts until December 31. Thank-you, for any efforts you take to inspire your friends to ride their bikes more often! * Spin Coins coined by two of our kid volunteers - Audrey and Harold! * Positive Spin is a co-sponsor for WV Climate Action - https://www.wvclimateaction.org/ Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation account for about 29 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making it the largest contributor of U.S. GHG emissions, more that the electric power sector. https://www.epa.gov/transportation-air-pollution-and-climate-change/carbon-…

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Saturday 10am-2pm - Welcome Back WVU Students!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 14 Aug '19

14 Aug '19

Positive Spin welcomes back WVU Students! Sat. 10am - 2pm 1216 University Ave. near Downtown Campus & PRT Walnut Station End of Line Learn about volunteer opportunities to gain hours for the WVU Center for Service and Learning [1] (iServe)! Links: ------ [1] https://iserve.wvu.edu/

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Thursday Opening! Special for NICA Kids - 20% off bikes!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 05 Aug '19

05 Aug '19

On August 8, 5pm - 10pm, the Morgantown Trail Hawks of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) are holding a fundraiser at the downtown Black Bears Burritos to benefit youth mountain biking. Since Positive Spin is only 200 ft away from the event we ARE offering bikes for 20% off the regular price to registered members (middle school to high school) of the program! We have an amazing selection of 26" refurbished bikes from Specialized, Trek and Giant. This is an excellent opportunity to pickup your first or second bike for off-road training, or a nice road bike to cross-train with. Additionally, you can learn more about how to earn service credit hours by participating in our awesome volunteer program.

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Saturday Kids Day Opening!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 18 Jul '19

18 Jul '19

Positive Spin will be open this Saturday (July 20) from 10am - 2pm during Morgantown's famous MedExpress Kids Day 2019. Since our new shop location is right around the corner from the event, we decided to operate out of the comfort of our air-conditioned facility. All mass retailer kids' bikes are reduced to $10 for kids 10 years or younger for this special day! Directions: One of the easiest ways to visit us from High Street is to walk down Chancery Row (the alley street by the Monongalia County Courthouse) to University Avenue, then take a left. Positive Spin is located by the Salvation Army Thrift Store. Alternatively, you may walk down Pleasant Street to University Avenue, and then take a quick right.

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Tonight (Monday) - Volunteer-only Shop opening
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 06 May '19

06 May '19

Volunteer-only shop opening tonight from 6:45pm to at least 11pm. -Jonathan

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Friday, March 15, Shop Opening, 5pm - 7pm!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 14 Mar '19

14 Mar '19

Like the Email Subject says: Friday, March 15, Shop Opening, 5pm - 7pm! -Jonathan

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REOPENING TODAY (TUESDAY) 5-9PM
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

Only 5 weeks since our last opening at our old location, and today we are open again at our new location! It is incredible what a small group of dedicated volunteers can accomplish in the midst of Winter. Come learn more today when we resume normal operations from 5pm - 9pm!

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Participate at the interactive bike map!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 06 Mar '19

06 Mar '19

Friends - please go and submit your comments to the interactive map: http://bikewalkmorgantown.com/ That map is filling up with some great comments. You can see all of the comments and who has added them, and "like" or "dislike" them. It's really interesting to see the patterns of input emerging. Go check it out even if you have commented already and click on the icons to see the comments. Enjoy! Christiaan Abildso

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Sunday fundraiser @ noon
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 02 Mar '19

02 Mar '19

POSITIVE SPIN, MORGANTOWN'S NON-PROFIT BICYCLE COLLECTIVE, IS HOLDING AN IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER (BIKE SALE) THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 3, BEGINNING AT NOON. PURPOSE: To help cover some of our relocation expenses, and to recoup some of our lost funding sustained while we were closed during February. LOCATION: 195 DON KNOTTS BLVD [1]. Our old location next to the MUB Water Treatment Plant. WHEN: Noon. The event will run either until all bikes are purchased, or until 6pm, whichever comes first. BIKE SALE: There are over 60 bikes, all priced at $20 / each. They include about 30 kids bikes in good to excellent condition, and about 30 adult bikes in varying condition from fair to excellent. Monetary donations at the fundraiser are appreciated, too. Looking forward to seeing you all there! _Note: Our 30 day free stand time policy will not apply to any bike purchases at this event._ -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] https://goo.gl/maps/BGVC3xsZqn52

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Moving help wanted Monday @ 5pm
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 17 Feb '19

17 Feb '19

On Monday we will be moving our large furniture - free-standing shelves, toolboxes, etc. McDaniel Towing, who has been so helpful over the years with our larger moving projects (including our 2017 relocation), will be providing a flatbed. We need a few extra folks to help load and unload. If you are available on Monday @ 5pm, please confirm with me at info(a)positivespin.org. Thank-you. -Jonathan

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Lease signed - relocating very soon
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

Yesterday, we signed a lease at our new location, 1216 University Avenue, previously known as Fitness Plus Tae Kwon Do. The most traveled corner in Morgantown, some of our immediate neighbors include Salvation Army, Furnishings For You, 123 Pleasant Street, Black Bear Burritos, Mountain People's Coop, Apothecary Ale House & Cafe and the Morgantown Brewing Company. Easily accessible by the railtrail, PRT, Bus Line, and close-by parking garages, including our own spaces, and a nearby loading dock, and most importantly very bikeable and a walker's paradise [1]. Yay, we are finally part of Main Street Morgantown! Yes, we are excited! We hope to be open by early March. Today will be our last normal opening before embarking on the relocation process, although, we may close the shop briefly to take a quick field trip over to 1216 University around 5 or 6pm. -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] https://www.walkscore.com/score/1216-university-ave-morgantown-wv-26505

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CRITICAL: Looking for a new space immediately!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 07 Jan '19

07 Jan '19

Positive Spin, Morgantown's non-profit bicycle collective, was alerted by their Lessor that their lease is now void and that they have 60 days to vacate by the end of February. The owners of the property decided to sell the property and there is a clause in the lease that gives them the ability to do this in the event of a sale if the lessee is not in the first year of the lease. What this means is that Positive Spin will have to quickly find a place with at least 1700 to 2000 sq ft at no more than $6/sq ft/yr. Positive Spin helps a diverse group of people acquire affordable sustainable transportation, recreation and exercise via bicycles and helps them learn how to maintain their bicycle. If you know about any properties, leads, or solutions, please contact us or email info(a)positivespin.org . -Jonathan

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Open again on January 1: 3-8pm
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 22 Dec '18

22 Dec '18

We are closed Tuesday December 25, but open again January 1, 3-8pm. Thank-you, for helping to make this our best season ever, as we look forward to and even more amazing 2019 season! -Jonathan

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2nd Ladies Night!! Wednesday, December 5th @7pm
by Katie Luckini via PositiveSpin 29 Nov '18

29 Nov '18

Hello all! Positive Spin's 2nd Ladies Night is upon us! WTF (Women Trans and Femmes of all stripes welcome!) For now, we're going to host four Ladies' Night events a year. And our Winter date is right around the corner! Next Wednesday the 5th we will have a fix-a-flat workshop to make sure everyone gets a chance to patch and change a tube. Feel free to bring your own wheel or bike to practice on. Bikers of all experience levels welcome! Bring your questions, experience, wisdom, and even your bike. We can work on anything you want, but our starting point will be fixing a flat on the go. Katie Luckini will be teaching again. Feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns. 304-588-1378. ktluckini(a)hotmail.com. Or reach out to Positive Spin. https://www.facebook.com/events/2341883886039467/ Please sign up at this link so we know what to expect: https://demopad.bikelover.org/p/Womens-Night-Sign-Up Hope to see you there! All the best, Katie

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8am - Giving Tuesday 2018!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 27 Nov '18

27 Nov '18

It is #GivingTuesday 2018 [1]! I am always amazed at the tremendous benefits which Positive Spin delivers to our community by getting more people on bikes more often, but while doing this all on a yearly budget far less than the cost of building just one parking place for a car. Volunteers in our shop play a pivotal role in making this happen, in fact, we have no paid staff. Volunteers repair the donated bikes which find a new life, volunteers help people find the right bikes and parts, volunteers provide consultation and help with repairs, and the list goes on! We can really use your financial help this year because we have a $1,500 funding deficit. The good news is that our funding is near the highest level of the last 6 years, but our operating expenses have gone up at our new location. Consider this, over the last 12 months in our shop, we have delivered $30,615 in value from volunteer hours, but our total expense was only $13,500. What this means is that for every dollar you donate to keep our doors open, you will generate more than $2.25 in value for the community! MATCHING FUNDS FOR GIVING TUESDAY BEGIN TODAY AT 8AM (Tuesday, Nov. 27) which means there is the possibility of doubling your donation, but even if the matching funds run out, the value of any donations we receive will continue to be significant to us, so thank-you ahead of time! At 8am, please visit https://www.facebook.com/donate/487193635101366/ If you prefer not to donate on Facebook, we recommend becoming a subscribed member at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LZJZ43… Paid Membership Benefits (365 days) include free stand time (you can use our tools and repair stand all while getting help from our famous friendly volunteers), and a 10% discount on new and used parts, helmets, used cargo related and car rack purchases. Thank-you, again! -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] https://www.facebook.com/donate/487193635101366/

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Be Grateful!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 18 Nov '18

18 Nov '18

Be grateful! Because this Tuesday (Nov 20), Positive Spin is open from 3pm - 9pm! -Jonathan

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Vote Today and Visit the Spin!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

Yes, we are open on Election Day. If you have not already voted, please VOTE today before visiting the Spin. The shop is open from 3pm - 10pm. There is a nice selection of bikes looking for new homes, and plenty of tasks for volunteers to perform. -Jonathan

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Closed Tuesday - Opened this Friday
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 16 Sep '18

16 Sep '18

We are closed this Tuesday, but open on Friday the 21st from 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM. Regular day and hours resume again on Tuesday the 24th. -Jonathan

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Fwd: Deckers Creek Trail- Utility Work Tomorrow (Wed. Sept 12)- between mile 2 and 3
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Please be aware and spread the word- Thanks, Ella UTILITY WORK ON SECTION OF DECKERS CREEK TRAIL TOMORROW, Wed. Sept. 12 from 8AM-8PM. The rail-trail will remain OPEN but there will be utility work along the trail between mile 2 and mile 3 (Greenbag Road intersection to Eljadid / Carnegie Streets) through Sabraton. Please slow down, be cautious and alert to workers in this area. Posted on- https://www.facebook.com/monrivertrails/ Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Ladies Night! Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance Class
by Katie Luckini via PositiveSpin 07 Aug '18

07 Aug '18

Hello Riders, Spin is debuting our first women's night at the shop with a hands-on bicycle maintenance workshop. Come learn you ABC's...air, brakes and chain basics. Learn to fix a flat, avoid a flat, get back on the road and stay there. The class is free but, as ever, donations are encouraged! Wear something you don't mind getting dirty. Riders and tinkerers of all levels welcome. Workshop will be led by local bike nerd Katie Luckini. There will be limited spaces so registration is required. Future classes may be scheduled if there is enough interest. Please go to our website to register: positivespin.org. We'll accept the first ten to sign up, but please add your name and include your phone and email so we can contact you if spaces become available. Also, so we can tell how much interest there is! Class will be held Thursday, August 30th at 7pm at our 195 Don Knotts location. There will be an optional social ride to the Brew Pub afterwards so be sure to bring a helmet and lights if you plan to join. Feel free to contact Spin or Katie (304-588-1378) if you have any questions. All the best, Katie

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Saturday - Visit us at the Bike Bonanza
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 15 May '18

15 May '18

MAY IS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH, AND BIKE MORGANTOWN WILL BE CELEBRATING WITH SOME EXCITING EVENTS! VISIT OUR SHOP TODAY FROM 2:30PM - 7:30PM TO GET READY. MOTOWN BIKE BONANZA, Join us on May 19th (Rain Date May 20th), from 10am-2pm at Morgantown Mall for Bike Morgantown's first ever Morgantown Bike Bonanza! This is a family friendly event aimed at bicycle education and safety. There will be a bike rodeo for kids with activities to tests skills and teach safety. We encourage you to bring your own bicycles, but there will be bicycles available to borrow if you are unable to bring your own. In addition to the bike rodeo, there will be bicycle demonstrations, bicycle checks, a helmet fitting and free helmets for the first 125 people, and demonstrations and information for many organizations including Positive Spin, Try This! WV, WV Connecting Communities, Erie insurance, MLTA, WVUPD, Westover fire and, Science Behind Cycling, West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League, and others! BIKE TO WORK DAY, MAY 18TH May 18th is Bike to Work Day. Whether you're a regular bicycle commuter, trying out commuting for the first time, or just enjoying a morning bike ride, Bike Morgantown wants to thank you for being part of Morgantown's Bicycle community. A Commuter Energizer Station will be set up at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park (near bus depot) from 8:00am-9:00am. The Grind is providing free coffee and pastries, and several local businesses have provided gift cards for a prize drawing. SOCIAL RIDES Join your fellow Morgantown cyclists for an easy, fun ride around town on May 18th. We will meet at Farmer's market pavilion at 6:00pm. Rides start at 6:30pm. Check the Motown Social Rides facebook page for more information. These rides occur every month.

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Spring Sale - beginning April 17
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

Positive Spin received a large donation (80+ bikes) from the University Town Center Wal-Mart during March. This donation includes a mix of new bikes with mechanical problems, new bikes with a few missing parts, and returns. Our inventory now includes over 200 bikes. Space limitations mean we can't realistically store this many bikes long term while still having a usable workshop. For this reason we will be offering *discounted pricing* on a large number of bikes. Most of the Wal-Mart bikes have been organized and priced, and will be available beginning Tuesday (17th). Discounted bikes are being sold in as is condition. Don't know how to repair a bike? Don't worry! All bikes sold at Positive Spin come with a free month of stand time and guidance from volunteer mechanics. With an hour or two of your time, you will not only save a lot of money ($100 or more in most cases), but also learn valuable new skills. Pricing will be based on condition and will be 25% lower than our normal department store bike prices. 0-1 Repairs needed: $45 (Normal price $60) 2-4 Repairs needed: $30 (Normal price $40) 5+ Repairs needed: $15 (Normal price: $20)

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List is becoming positivespin@positivespin.org
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 14 Feb '18

14 Feb '18

At the end of this week, the address for this email list is changing from positivespin(a)wvcompletestreets.org to positivespin(a)positivespin.org so if you are using a filter, please make the change. Also, below is information about how to unsubscribe from this email list. HOWTO UNSUBSCRIBE We recognize that a percentage of you have moved away from the area, and would like to be removed from this email list, however, recently we have been deluged with requests for removal. We would appreciate that you remove yourself, and only contact me for removal if you run into a real issue. Also, please do not send an email out to the whole list asking for removal; this is bad netiquette, and it will go onto your permanent report card. :) It is actually easy to unsubscribe from this list, and you do not need a password. You may have observed that at the end of every email from this list there is a link: http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/positivespin Click on that link, and on that page go to the very bottom, enter the email address you want to remove, and click on the "unsubscribe or edit options" button. On the next page click on the unsubscribe button. By clicking on the _Unsubscribe_ button, a confirmation message will be emailed to you (assuming it is you). This message will have a link that you should click on to complete the removal process. And that is it! Thank-you for your help in this matter. -Jonathan

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Howto Unsubscribe from this Mailing List
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 18 Jan '18

18 Jan '18

We recognize that a percentage of you have moved away from the area, and would like to be removed from this email list, however, recently we have been deluged with requests for removal. We would appreciate that you remove yourself, and only contact me for removal if you run into a real issue. Also, please do not send an email out to the whole list asking for removal; this is bad netiquette, and it will go onto your permanent report card. :) It is actually easy to unsubscribe from this list, and you do not need a password. You may have observed that at the end of every email from this list there is a link: http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/positivespin Click on that link, and on that page go to the very bottom, enter the email address you want to remove, and click on the "unsubscribe or edit options" button. On the next page click on the unsubscribe button. By clicking on the _Unsubscribe_ button, a confirmation message will be emailed to you (assuming it is you). This message will have a link that you should click on to complete the removal process. And that is it! Thank-you for your help in this matter. -Jonathan

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Time change for Tuesday's shop (Jan 16)
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

We are bumping up shop time to 6-9pm tomorrow (Tuesday, January 16), but we will be back to regular hours next Tuesday (3-7pm). -Jonathan

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Remove me from the mailing list
by Ty Reidenbaugh via PositiveSpin 16 Jan '18

16 Jan '18

Please remove me from the emailing list. Thank you.

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Today - visit our new location
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

Today, explore our comfy new location besides the Morgantown Water Treatment Plant right off Don Knott's Blvd. from 11am until 7pm. Where: 195 Don Knotts Blvd When: Today - December 19 Time: 11am - 7pm -Jonathan

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TONIGHT - Spoky Halloween Night Ride
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 27 Oct '17

27 Oct '17

Tonight, around 7pm there will be an unplanned, unsponsored, informal, impromptu spoky (short-o) Halloween night ride beginning from the vicinity of Positive Spin's new location. Some things to keep in mind .. For night riding in the Morgantown area, the bike should be equipped with a front light and a red reflector on the rear of the bicycle, also a red taillight may be used, which is highly recommended. Helmets are required. Although, there is no plan to stop anywhere, it would be prudent to bring a locking device to secure your bike just in case we do decide to stop somewhere. The temperature should be pleasant during the daytime, however, it will go into the 50's (also pleasant) during the evening so dress accordingly. -Jonathan

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Stolen Bike
by Jennifer Previll via PositiveSpin 20 Oct '17

20 Oct '17

Good afternoon: This is Jennifer Previll. I am informing that my roadbike was stolen sometime last night off my bike rack in Wiles Hill. The bike is Specialized Avita (women's frame), maroon in color, 2 water bottle cages on frame, lots of black electric tape on handlebars where original tape was tearing off. Also, not ordinary peddles, the peddles have toe clips with straps. I had put a report in with Morgantown PD but I cannot find the serial number that I had written down. If seen please call me at 304-282-0218 or call Morgantown PD. Thanks Jennifer Previll

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Re: [Positive Spin] This Saturday - picnic / ride with CRC
by Darlene via PositiveSpin 26 Sep '17

26 Sep '17

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This Saturday - picnic / ride with CRC
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) has invited Positive Spin folk to a ride and picnic this Saturday, September 16 at noon! We will leave from the Wendy's parking lot, our usual CRC starting point, at 12 Noon Saturday. We will plan on going to Masontown, then returning to the Marilla Park.My wife will be holding one of the picnic tables and fire pits. Everyone is invited, if they bring food or drink. (And, if biking a bike and helmet). Around 2:00 PM, if a person is not biking. Kelly Williams Saturday, September 16 at 12:00 NOON Decker's Creek Trail Ride AND Picnic Kelly Williams 304-292-9821 (**) Trail. 22 miles. Meet at the parking lot behind Wendy's in Sabraton (RT 7, East). We will bike up Decker's Creek Trail to the Masontown trailhead, then return back down the trail, to the parking lot. Next, we will proceed over to Marilla Park for a cookout and picnic. Bring food to share, or purchase food somewhere in Sabraton. (NOTE: WVU Football at 12:00 NOON)

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This Saturday - Gigantic Giveaway! 12-4pm and 6-8pm
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 21 Jul '17

21 Jul '17

Positive Spin will be having a gigantic giveaway this Saturday, July 22 in two sessions: 12-4pm and 6-8pm. We are giving away over 300 bikes, a mixture of adult and kids bikes, a few will not need any repairs, most will need repairs, and some a lot of repairs. Also, we will be giving away wheels and other parts. Even if you don't have repair skills, you can always pick something up and bring it back to our new location when we open again, and we can help you learn those skills. We are aiming to open near the beginning of August. The event will be held in the large building (used to be the Morgan Shirt Company warehouse) located behind the skate board park besides the BOPARC Center at 803 E Brockway Ave. [1] - 39°37'36.6"N 79°56'24.6"W Looking forward to seeing you there! -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] http://positivespin.org/content/view/11/12/

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Board Members Wanted
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 29 Jun '17

29 Jun '17

Board Members Wanted Getting the people of Morgantown moving on bikes since 2005 Embrace the fun of bicycles! Help us to educate, encourage, and empower a vibrant and inclusive cycling community through our non-profit bike workshop and related programming. We're looking for a few talented and conscientious board members to lead and strengthen our organization as we transition to our new location on the Caperton Trail in Morgantown. If you can contribute your time, thoughtfulness, and leadership one evening a month, e-mail us to find out whether this volunteer opportunity is right for you: info(a)positivespin.org

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Re: [Positive Spin] good news
by positivespin＠wvcompletestreets.org via PositiveSpin 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

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Re: [Positive Spin] Hours? Location
by Darlene via PositiveSpin 10 Apr '17

10 Apr '17

Yes. I would like too know also. Thanks Darlene Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App -----Original Message----- From: positivespin(a)wvcompletestreets.org To: positivespin(a)wvcompletestreets.org Cc: Sent: 2017-04-08 11:10:58 AM Subject: [Positive Spin] Hours? Location Jonathan, What are the hours for the shop? And did you already relocate? The website is a bit out of date, and I'm not sure. Todd 304–6 85–3146 Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ PositiveSpin mailing list PositiveSpin(a)wvcompletestreets.org http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/positivespin

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Hours? Location
by TODD ENSIGN via PositiveSpin 08 Apr '17

08 Apr '17

Jonathan, What are the hours for the shop? And did you already relocate? The website is a bit out of date, and I'm not sure. Todd 304–6 85–3146 Sent from my iPhone

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25 Mar '17

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Help with the move?
by via PositiveSpin 22 Jan '17

22 Jan '17

Hello, I'm in a long time member my name is Shane McManus, I would like to offer my help with the move I have vans and trucks and box trailers whenever you need help. So please don't hesitate to ask. Where is the new location going to be? Look forward to hearing from you soon let me know again if there's anything I can do to help. Cheers, Shane McManus Sent from my iPhone

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Christmas give away
by Will Ravenscroft via PositiveSpin 14 Dec '16

14 Dec '16

Thanks to the National Guard for picking up most of our bikes this morning. Randy and I also made one trip each with pickup trucks. Events start around around 8:30 tomorrow (Thursday) with a break at noon, food provided by Christian Help. Come on over to the armory at any time to help with the give away share in the Cristmas spirit. Will

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Re: [Positive Spin] Christmas bike donations
by Darlene via PositiveSpin 11 Dec '16

11 Dec '16

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Christmas bike donations
by Will Ravenscroft via PositiveSpin 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Two weeks ago Randy Youst and I delivered 13 bikes to the Rowlesburg elementary school. Ice in Parsons is delaying Saturday's pickup of bikes donated to us from that area. On Monday morning, Dec 12thk, Randy will take around 20 bikes to Kingwood for distribution by school councilors to the 7 schools in Preston county At 3PM on Monday the Morgantown Church of Christ will load approximately 40 bikes to add to gifts they are taking to Clendenin for a Christmas give away. On Wednesday, time not yet extablished, the National Guard will load the rest of the bikes, about 100, for transport to the armory. On Thursday from 8AM to late afternoon, all Spin volunteers are welcome at the armory to help give away those bikes. Food is provided for volunteers, Thanks to everyone for your help in making this possible. We are giving more bikes away this year then ever before and are sending many of them out of our county. Way to go people. Merry Christmas Will

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Opportunity: MPO Plan Update
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Here is your opportunity to positively influence Monongalia's transportation future: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTPUpdate (Community Survey) Public Meeting on October 26 from 4pm to 7pm at the BOPARC Center The following items will be presented for public review and comments: • Our current transportation plan goals and objectives • The status of the project proposed in the current transportation plan • September community survey results • Project ranking criteria • Environmental justice updates • Paper copies of public questionnaire • Planning process outline -Jonathan

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Fall Spectacular Bike Ride - October 23 - Spin with CRC! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 22 Oct '16

22 Oct '16

On Sunday, October 23, we will be spinning again with Country Road Cyclists for our 2nd Fall Spectacular Ride! Everyone is invited. Beginning at 1pm at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, this is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. -Jonathan PS - This ride was spectacular last year.

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bike trade
by Jill Ware via PositiveSpin 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Hi1 When are you guys open? I have a bike to trade. Jill

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Bike trailer available?
by Christiaan Abildso via PositiveSpin 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Jonathan and friends -Do you guys have a trailer I can use for our bike to school days? We're planning to ride every Friday in September and October. Thanks!Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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August 28 - Spin with CRC! Fundraiser! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

Positive Spin wants to remind you about next weekend's extravaganza on Sunday, August 28. Beginning at 1pm at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. Along with the potluck, Matt Marino will be hosting a fundraiser with Mayberry's lawman Barney Fife <https://www.facebook.com/events/511584839032828/> with all proceeds going to Positive Spin. The next Spin with CRC will be the Fall Spectacular Ride/Potluck on October 23 at 1pm. -Jonathan

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We could use your help over the next three days!
by Jonathan Nellis 14 Aug '16

14 Aug '16

Hello everyone, One hundred and eighty WVU students will be volunteering at Positive Spin over the next three days (Sunday - Tuesday). Our small group of regular volunteers could definitely use some help. Volunteer projects will be limited to beginner level tasks. Mechanics skills are not necessary to make a positive contribution! Students will be broken up into six groups of thirty, with one group volunteering each morning beginning at 10 a.m., and a second early each afternoon. We would be grateful if you are able to stop by and help out during any of those times. Thanks! Jonathan Nellis

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Re: [Positive Spin] Thursday (today) 3-9pm - Volunteer-Only shop opening
by Will 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

Check out article in today's dominion post about wvu flood aid. Will Sent on a Samsung Galaxy S®4 <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> </div><div>Date:07/20/2016 10:16 PM (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: Positive Spin <positivespin(a)wvcompletestreets.org> </div><div>Subject: [Positive Spin] Thursday (today) 3-9pm - Volunteer-Only shop opening </div><div> </div>Update for Thursday: We are offering a volunteer-only shop, Thursday (today), July 21 from 3pm - 9pm specifically for the purpose of providing time for volunteers to work on bicycles that we will be sending out to the flood victims in southern West Virginia. Keep posted for additional special openings over the next few days. Please note that these dedicated opening are for volunteers only, and are not for patrons or personal work; this policy will be strictly enforced. However, bicycle related donations for flood victims will be received during this time. -Jonathan

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Thursday (today) 3-9pm - Volunteer-Only shop opening
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

Update for Thursday: We are offering a volunteer-only shop, Thursday (today), July 21 from 3pm - 9pm specifically for the purpose of providing time for volunteers to work on bicycles that we will be sending out to the flood victims in southern West Virginia. Keep posted for additional special openings over the next few days. Please note that these dedicated opening are for volunteers only, and are not for patrons or personal work; this policy will be strictly enforced. However, bicycle related donations for flood victims will be received during this time. -Jonathan

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Today 12:30-5pm - Volunteer-Only shop opening
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

Update: We are offering a volunteer-only shop today from 12:30pm - 5pm *specifically for the purpose of providing time for volunteers to work on bicycles that we will be sending out to the flood victims* in southern West Virginia. Keep posted for additional special openings over the next few days. Please note that these dedicated opening are for volunteers only, and are not for patrons or personal work; this policy will be strictly enforced. However, bicycle related donations for flood victims will be received during this time. -Jonathan

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Today 6-9pm - Volunteer-Only shop opening
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

We are offering a volunteer-only shop tonight from 6pm - 9pm *specifically for the purpose of providing time for volunteers to work on bicycles that we will be sending out to the flood victims* in southern West Virginia. Keep posted for additional special openings over the next few days. Please note that these dedicated opening are for volunteers only, and are not for patrons or personal work; this policy will be strictly enforced. However, bicycle related donations for flood victims will be received during this time. -Jonathan

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Bike Ride - Today - Spin with CRC! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 Jul '16

16 Jul '16

Eventful weekend for Positive Spin!: On Sunday (Today), 1pm, we will bike again on another famous Spin with CRC ride, but instead of heading up Deckers Creek trail, our destination turnaround point will be Point Marion where you can refresh at a grocery store. If you are inspired you can continue to the Cheat Lake hydroelectric plant. This will be a completely flat ride! Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. We will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. Eric wants everyone to know that we have enough mustard. A grill will be available. On Saturday, we were back at the MedExpress Kids Day. This year we had a bike available to be painted which was very popular. Photos will be available at https://facebook.com/groups/positivespin and https://facebook.com/positivespinwv. -Jonathan PS - Next Spin with CRC will be August 28. Along with the potluck, Matt Marino will be hosting a fundraiser with Mayberry's lawman Barney Fife <https://www.facebook.com/events/1096024677114846/> with all proceeds going to Positive Spin. While on the subject, Don Knotts was the actor from Morgantown who portrayed Barney Fife; on July 23 there will be a Don Knotts Statue Unveiling Celebration <http://www.tourmorgantown.com/events/don-knotts-statue-unveiling-celebratio…> at the Metropolitan Theatre.

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Comment at Thursdays Planning Commission - short and long term bicycle storage
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

There is an excellent opportunity to speak on behalf of short and long term bicycle storage facilities during Morgantown's Planning Commission Meeting this Thursday, July 13, at 6:30pm in City Council Chambers. For further information, please review http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/TX16-03_Admin_Bicycle-Storag… . -Jonathan

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Bicycles for Flood Relief
by Jonathan Nellis 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Positive Spin is collecting bicycles for those impacted by flooding is southern West Virginia. If you have an adult or youth bicycle that you would like to donate to this cause, they can be dropped off at our building in Marilla Park ( https://goo.gl/maps/Nf6HvKNzrzw ) within the next two and a half weeks. Don't have a bicycle to give? We are also looking for volunteers to help check, and possibly do minor repairs on donated bicycles. We could also use help transporting bikes to the Charleston area. If you have any questions, we can be reached at 304-276-0213 or info(a)positivespin.org. Jonathan Nellis

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Bicyclists appreciated - 4th of July Parade
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Bicycles lead the Fourth of July Parade! All bicyclists, kids and adults--all ages--please decorate your bikes and meet at the top of High Street near BBT Bank at 4:30pm on the 4th to lead the parade down High Street. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a holiday tradition. A color guard will likely lead the parade and we will be the first group after that. Feel free to contact me with questions. There will not be a bike decorating contest this year. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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Sunday Annual Meeting Details / Spin with CRC
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Jun '16

22 Jun '16

Our 2016 Annual Meeting is this Sunday at Positive Spin. If you plan to bring something for the potluck please send me details so that we can be sure all five food groups (includes desserts) are properly represented. Sunday's weather looks great, so plan to come for an easy spin! *Location:* Ourfacility <http://positivespin.org/home2/content/view/11/12/>in Marilla Park behind the skateboard park *Live music line-up: *It's a Rap/by Popular Demand<https://www.reverbnation.com/itsarapbypopulardemandent/> <http://www.harpingforharmony.org/> *Schedule:* * 1:00pm - Pre-event "Spin with Country Roads Cyclists", an easy bike ride up to Dave's Snack Shack and back. * 4:00pm - Celebration commences - Potluck, meet and greet, listen to music, tour our facility (Grill will be available for potluck) * 5:00pm - Short presentation by CRC about the C&O Canal Adventure Ride they sponsor * 6:00pm - Annual Board Meeting - Chair Report, Approve Directors and the Budget, vote on proposed mission statement. *Additional Information:*info@positivespin.org

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Wanted: New Board Members
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 05 Jun '16

05 Jun '16

If you love what Positive Spin, Morgantown's 501(c)(3) Bicycle Collective, provides to the community, there is now a great opportunity to serve on its governing body. On *June 26*, Positive Spin will hold its Annual Meeting to approve the 2016-2017 Budget and elect Directors. Two Director terms are up for renewal, and there will be five additional vacant spots we would like to fill with enthusiastic people who are capable of committing time at taking Positive Spin to the next level. The 2016-17 season is going to be especially interesting because we will have to relocate to a new facility by July, 2017. Our current operating expense ratio is presenting a challenge so we are searching for people who have business acumen and fund-raising skills. Additionally, our organization would benefit vastly from people with event planning, publicity, and program coordinating skills. If you are considering serving, there is an excellent opportunity to experience our Board in action during our next meeting at *Positive Spin on Monday, June 13, at 5:30pm*. Please contact me if you are interested in attending or would like to be considered as a nominee for the Board at our Annual Meeting. -Jonathan

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Bike riders & shop volunteers needed today
by Will Ravenscroft 29 May '16

29 May '16

I am picking up a load (or two) of bicycles in Fairmont this afternoon so will not be available to staff the shop. If anyone has time please come on down. The ride with Countty Roads Cyclists also starts at 1PM at Spin. Everyone is invited to the 4:30 potluck following the ride. Will

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Bike Ride - Sunday - Spin with CRC! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 May '16

25 May '16

This Sunday, May 29, Memorial Day Weekend, we will be spinning again with Country Road Cyclists like we did last year! Everyone is invited. Beginning at 1pm at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. -Jonathan

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02 May '16

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This Saturday @ 1pm - Logo Design Competition Awards Ceremony!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 09 Apr '16

09 Apr '16

Logo Design Competition Awards Ceremony - April 9, 2016, 1pm Celebrate with Positive Spin as we unveil our three winning logos, and award the winners their prizes! *Location:* Ourfacility <http://positivespin.org/content/view/11/12/>in Marilla Park behind the skateboard park *Schedule:* * 1:00pm - Awards Ceremony * 1:15pm - Mingle, and Enjoy Celebration Cake with Logos *Additional Information:*info@positivespin.org

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Fwd: [rail-trail eNews] Hop on the Swamp Rabbit; 10 Game-Changers; 30 Reasons to Love Trails; and more
by Will Ravenscroft 18 Feb '16

18 Feb '16

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Shop opening???
by Will Ravenscroft 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

The snow is almost here and after 4 hours trying to get home last week on tuesday I do not want risk driving across town today or tomorrow. Therefore I am not planning to open the spin doors on either day. If any other key holders want to open they are braver than me. Will

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Community Health survey for Mon County residents
by Christiaan Abildso 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Friends -Apologies for mass distribution and cross postings, but on my professional side I am part of an assessment of the perceived health needs of Mon County. As such, we are asking residents of Mon County to complete a very brief, 5 minute survey about our community's health needs. This is a tremendous opportunity to guide future investment by Ruby & the Health Department. Much like the many transportation & other plans our local entities put together, our voice is needed to guide these efforts to make Mon County an even greater place to walk, bike, breathe, and live. Information follows. Thanks for considering! Please forward to other lists, including neighborhood associations, children's/adults' sports leagues, etc.Thanks so much!Christiaan-----------Dear Monongalia County citizens: TheWVU School of Public Health (WVU SPH) and the Monongalia County HealthDepartment (MCHD) need your help! Every three years, non-profit hospitalsare required to conduct Community Health Needs Assessments and developimplementation plans for how the health needs of our county residents will bestbe addressed. WVU Hospital is partnering with MCHDand WVU SPH to complete the assessment and develop an improvement plan. These2 groups recognize the importance of hearing from the actual citizensbenefiting from and receiving these services. WVU SPH and MCHD want tointegrate your valuable input and engage the county-wide community in theassessment and planning efforts of this work. Please click on thefollowing link or copy and paste it into your web browser to take the briefsurvey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityhealth_assessment. It will take you approximately5 minutes to complete and your input is highly valuable. This work is all in aneffort to make Monongalia County a healthier place to live, work andplay. For more information you may contact: Jessica Coffman at jecoffman(a)hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-6283. "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Holiday Closing Notice
by Jonathan Nellis 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

Positive Spin will not be open this Friday (25th) and Saturday (26th) so that our volunteers can spend time with their family and friends. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year. Have a nice weekend.

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Re: [Positive Spin] Van for Wednesday
by Will Ravenscroft 14 Dec '15

14 Dec '15

Stephen I will have Positive Spin open around 4:30 so everything will be ready when you get there. Bring any volunteers that want to help. Unloading at the armory takes a little longer than loading but the atmosphere there is great. Extra hands can find lots of work if they want it. I forgot to ask when the Thursday food and toy giveaway will begin when I stopped by earlier today. Anyone that wants to show up for that event is also welcome. Will On Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 2:51 PM, Stephen Patton <pattonclimber(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Will, I won't be able to get the box truck till 4 Wednesday, so I probably > won't be over to positive spin till 4:30. Do you need extra hands to load > bikes? > > Stephen > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 14, 2015, at 8:10 AM, Will Ravenscroft <1128willr(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Stephen > > Traditionally we take the bikes up in the evening but the armory is open > and very busy so we could go just about any time. What would be the best > time foy you and your students? Seeing all the volunteers working hard to > organize the mess is a great educational experience. > > I am available any time. I will call Christian Help to confirm our > delivery when I hear from you. > > The box truck will probably move the bikes in one trip. My pickup will be > there in case more transport is needed. > > Will > > On Sun, Dec 13, 2015 at 9:41 PM, Stephen Patton <pattonclimber(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I meant that we can use the truck, not the van. It's a nice big truck. >> It'll probably take 2-3 trips I'm guessing to get the bikes there. >> >> Stephen Patton >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On Dec 13, 2015, at 7:32 PM, Stephen Patton <pattonclimber(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > >> > Hey will, we can use the van Wednesday to take the bikes over. I can >> drive it. What time should I meet you down there? And I may be able to >> bring one or two of my students as well if that would be helpful. Let me >> know. >> > >> > Stephen >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >

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Wall building
by Will Ravenscroft 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

I am planning to work on the walls for the winter work area today and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday) approximately 11AM to 4PM.if anyone wants to join in. Will

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Wall building
by Will Ravenscroft 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

I am planning to continue working on the new walls tomorrow, Wednesday, startinG around 10AM. The long wall separating the shop room is mostly framed but needs doors and sheething. The other wall will be built using sips panel scraps from Habitat. If you have some time come on down. Will

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Winter Hours Notice
by Jonathan Nellis 14 Nov '15

14 Nov '15

Changing seasons bring with them changing hours. Beginning next weekend (November 14-15), Positive Spin will no longer be open on Sundays. For the time being, Friday and Saturday hours will be staying the same: 1pm - 5pm.

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Logo Design Competition - Deadline December 1
by Jonathan Nellis 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION POSITIVE SPIN MORGANTOWN’S NONPROFIT BICYCLE COLLECTIVE positivespin.org <http://www.positivespin.org> Send Submissions to: contest(a)positivespin.org Details: Positive Spin, a nonprofit community bike shop/collective located in Marilla Park, is in need of a new logo. None of our frequent volunteers have expertise in this area, so we are looking to the community for help. Prizes: 1st Prize - $100.00 2nd Prize - $50.00 3rd Prize - $25.00 What We Are Looking For: It is important that the design be scaleable. It needs to work on everything from business cards and letterheads to shirts and signs. It should render well in both grayscale and color. Simple is probably better for this reason, but as we said, we aren’t the experts. If you think you have an idea that will work, we are open to all ideas. Contact us at info(a)positivespin.org, or stop by our shop. We’re behind the skatepark in Marilla Park and open Friday and Saturday (1-5pm) as long as the weather permits because our facility is not insulated. Format, Size, and Ownership: Please send contest submissions in jpg, png, or pdf format with maximum file size of 5MB. Winners will be required to send their full size design in a non-proprietary format with a vertical resolution of at least 2400 pixels, so that printing can be rendered up to 8 inches at 300 dpi, and up to 32 inches at 75 dpi. Use this formula if you’re not sure: pixels (2400 pixels) divided by resolution (300 dpi) = printable size (8 inches). Winners agree to transfer all rights, title and interest in their design to Positive Spin Incorporated. Who We Are: Our objective is to provide better access to affordable bikes for all people and to empower individuals to perform their own bicycle maintenance. Anyone can walk into Positive Spin, purchase a restored bicycle, work on their own bicycle for free, volunteer to help around the shop, or work on bikes that will be sold or given away to good causes. We have an earn a bike program allowing anyone, regardless of financial situation, to earn a bike in exchange for volunteering. Every holiday, over 100 bikes that have been repaired by volunteers are given away to needy children at Christian Help’s Toy Distribution. During the 2015-16 season we will donating a large number of bicycles to Bikes for the World, a charity that sends bikes to those in need around the world. Deadline: All entries must be submitted by December 1, 2015.

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Fundraiser: Monday 5-8pm @ Evansdale McDonald's Spirit Night
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 Nov '15

06 Nov '15

Hey everybody! Positive Spin and Oxfam America @ WVU are hosting a fundraiser this Monday at Evansdale McDonald's to raise money for Positive Spin's Bikes for the World <http://bikesfortheworld.org> project! The fundraiser (Phase II) is only for a short period of time between 5-8pm in which we are challenged to raise McDonald's sales by 5%; if everyone reading this announcement stops by that will happen! All money raised will go towards paying for shipping donated bikes to areas in need! So treat yourself, and get that special McDonlds item you've been thinking about. Spread the word about the Evansdale McDonald's Spirit Night this Monday, 5-8pm!

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Fundraiser: 5-8pm @ Evansdale McDonald's Spirit Night
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 Nov '15

06 Nov '15

Hey everybody! Positive Spin and Oxfam America @ WVU are hosting a fundraiser at Evansdale McDonald's to raise money for Positive Spin's Bikes for the World <http://bikesfortheworld.org> project! The fundraiser (Phase II) is only for a short period of time between 5-8pm in which we are challenged to raise McDonald's sales by 5%; if everyone reading this announcement stops by that will happen! All money raised will go towards paying for shipping donated bikes to areas in need! So treat yourself, and get that special McDonlds item you've been thinking about. Spread the word!

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Insomnia Cookies Ride
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Jonathan <https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.nellis.3>andJonathan <https://www.facebook.com/gnuser>are getting really excited about the Insomnia aspect of this fundraiser! So, we have arranged an informal ride. Tonight, we will be meeting at the Spin at 11pm, and then heading to the cookie store <https://goo.gl/maps/egbXcGHRqwN2>. Please join us. What is biking with lights? Liking!! Cookies + Biking = No Downside Still not convinced? You can have cookies delivered <https://insomniacookies.com/shopping/shop/0/155646510395/0/delivery> from Insomnia Cookies until 3am. /All money raised will go to covering the cost of shipping and transporting the bikes overseas to areas in need./

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TODAY - Eat cookies to generate funds
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Positive Spin and Oxfam America @ WVU are hosting a fundraiser at Insomnia Cookies <https://insomniacookies.com/shopping/find_store> (at the bottom of University Place at Sunnyside <http://uplace.wvu.edu/>) for Positive Spin's Bikes for the World <http://www.bikesfortheworld.org/> project! If over $3000 dollars in store and online purchases are made between 11am today to 3am on Tuesday, we get 10% of the profits vs 5%, so please tell your friends to enjoy some warm delivered cookies for the cause! All money raised will go to covering the cost of shipping and transporting the bikes overseas to areas in need. Go to https://insomniacookies.com/shopping/find_store and order cookies. Event runs from November 2, 11am to November 3, 3 am. Thank-you for you help!

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Spectacular Ride & Next year's tentative schedule
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

The Fall Spectacular Ride lived up to its namesake! Attached is a photo with some of the ride participants. Next year's tentative Spin with CRC schedule: * Sunday, May 29, 2016, 1pm - Memorial Day Weekend Ride/Potluck * Sunday, June 26, 2016, 1pm - Dave's Snack Shack Ride/Potluck and Positive Spin Annual Meeting * Sunday, July 17, 2016, 1pm - Point Marion Ride/Potluck * Sunday, August 28, 2016, 1pm - Masontown Ride/Potluck * Sunday, October 23, 2016, 1pm - Fall Spectacular Ride/Potluck -Jonathan

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Eat cookies to generate funds
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 Oct '15

25 Oct '15

Today is our last Spin with CRC ride/potluck of the season at 1pm, and it is going to be spectacular. It will be slightly cool (upper 50's) and cloudy with no rain in the forecast, in translation, amazing biking weather! Positive Spin is not only well know for giving away hundreds of bikes every year during Christian Help's Toy Giveaway, but we also have a history of sending bikes to other countries through our partnership with Bikes for the World <http://www.bikesfortheworld.org/>. After a few years of postponement due to low capacity, we once again have a large collection of bikes that while not of interest to the local community, are in high demand by low income people in other countries. Thanks to our new partnership with Oxfam WVU there will be a couple opportunities next month to help raise funds in order to ship these bikes. The first opportunity will be at Insomnia Cookies <https://insomniacookies.com/shopping/find_store> on November 2 from 11am-3am. Make sure to order many cookies that day and spread the word! The second opportunity will be at McDonald's on November 9 from 5-8pm. During that time we need to increase their sales by 5%. Spread the word! -Jonathan

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Fall Spectacular Bike Ride - Sunday - Spin with CRC! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Oct '15

19 Oct '15

This Sunday, October 25, we will be spinning again with Country Road Cyclists for our Fall Spectacular Ride! Everyone is invited. Beginning at 1pm at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, this is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. Attached is a group photo from our last ride on August 30. -Jonathan

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Impressions - Celebration of Tyler's Life
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Oct '15

08 Oct '15

The Celebration of Tyler's Life was wonderful. It included a balloon release in which you could sense Tyler's spirit floating away, and a candle light vigil as well as video with music interspersed, including soothing harp music by John Lozier (one of the founders). Will Ravenscroft (one of the founders) worked out the logistics for the event. I was privileged to meet Tyler's family and several friends. I left feeling positive with renewed hope for humanity. Attached are two eulogies. The one I presented, and the one that Nick Hein (one of the founders) sent. -Jonathan

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Celebration the life of Tyler Nelson
by Will Ravenscroft 02 Oct '15

02 Oct '15

Positive Spin will be opening it's doors this Tuesday for the family and friends of Tyler Nelson to celebrate his life and bid him farewell. As one of the first volunteers at Positive Spin he recently was elected to the Board of Directors to help us bring in more young people and introduce them to bicycling and the art of bicyle repair. We will miss him. The celebration begins at 5PM. Food will be available, bring an edible contribution if you feel like it. Will

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Board member passes away unexpectedly - Tyler Nelson
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 28 Sep '15

28 Sep '15

The Board of Positive Spin deeply regrets to inform you of the sudden passing of Board member Tyler Nelson this Saturday, September 27. He was voted in as a director at our recent June 28 Annual Meeting and 10th Anniversary Celebration. In the attached photo he is shown standing at the celebration with two of Positive Spin's founders, Jon Lozier and Will Ravenscroft. In 2005 Tyler was a motivating factor in starting Positive Spin for its third founder, Nick Hein, after Nick helped the 10-year-old fix his bike.

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Bike to school help - Mountainview 9/11 or 9/14/15
by Christiaan Abildso 05 Sep '15

05 Sep '15

Sorry for cross postings. Christiaan ------ I'm organizing a ride of 1st-5th graders from my bus stop to Mountainview ES next Friday (9/11/15) or the following Monday (9/14/15) depending on weather, interest, and availability of kids and adults. I know we definitely have 3 kids interested and able. Here are the particulars of the route that I practiced with my 1st grade son: 2.33 miles Duration: 24:24 Pace: 10.5 min/mi http://www.mapmyfitness.com/ workout/1145337615 I know I have at least 2 parents that will ride with & help lead and follow. We definitely need two more to help with potential mechanical issues, and as we cross Dorsey (twice) and lift bikes over a set of small poles in one person's side yard that are in the public right-of-way very near Marjorie Gardens. We'll meet at 7:45am on Wagner Road near the intersection with Simpson Street to do a quick briefing about ride safety and talk about the route. I can lead that since I "speak kid language." We'd need to leave by 8:00 to allow for an 8:30 arrival (buffer of 10 minutes or so before school starts). I do NOT plan to let the teachers, bus driver, or school administrators know until the day prior. This is just a test to see if we can/should encourage more kids to join us. Please email me with advice and/or to help on the day of - cabildso(a)yahoo.com. Thanks! Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android groups.google.com/d/opto

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ZEV electric bikes, next Saturday at Spin
by Will Ravenscroft 05 Sep '15

05 Sep '15

Saturday September 12th, Positive Spin is having an open house featuring *ZEV electric bicycles*. These bikes are built in Westover and shipped around the world. Come on down and find out what is happening. Take one for a spin! This is truly a transportation revolution in Asia and Europe and we need get up to speed in our country. The founder and developers of ZEV Electric will be at Spin to talk about their designs and other electric vehicles they are producing. This event will be 1-4PM during our regular shop hours. Will

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by mattmarino9＠gmail.com 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Matt Marino Barney Fife impersonator

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Complete Streets Study - Public input for University Ave
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 28 Aug '15

28 Aug '15

Reminder, ride/potluck at the Spin this Sunday at 1pm! Also, if you bike, walk, drive or ride the bus along University Avenue you will want to attend the public input meeting for a Complete Streets study of this corridor. It will be held on both Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1 in the Gold Ballroom in the Mountainlair from 10am to 3pm. -Jonathan

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Bike Ride - Sunday - Spin with CRC! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 24 Aug '15

24 Aug '15

This Sunday, August 30, we will be spinning again with Country Road Cyclists! Everyone is invited. Beginning at 1pm at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, this is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. -Jonathan

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OOPS
by Will Ravenscroft 13 Aug '15

13 Aug '15

So I did not understand clearly what was happening on Friday and it will be fun. We will have the 24 honors students from 8:45 to noon. We *also *have 24 Adventure WV incoming freshmen (and women) from 8:45 until 3:30. Just our typical chaos but in an effort to impart a little organization I attached a list of projects we can get to work on. If you have other ideas send them to me or bring them with you if you are coming to help (or to cause more disorder). Will

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Change in shop hours for Sundays
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Aug '15

08 Aug '15

Our shop hours on Sundays are changing. The shop will now be open from 11am until 4pm. Hours on Friday and Saturday remain the same; 1pm until 5pm. -Jonathan

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Fwd: Adventure WV Day of Service
by Will Ravenscroft 05 Aug '15

05 Aug '15

Changes for August 14 - WVU honors students will be arriving at around9:00 AM. I will open the doors. They will stay *until 3:30*. All Spin volunteers are welcome.to come and help. If we get 24 students we can do a lot more than just attack the parts pile of bikes. Will ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Leah Cunningham <Leah.Cunningham(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2015 at 12:55 PM Subject: Adventure WV Day of Service To: Adam Polinski <adamzapple88(a)gmail.com>, Stephanie Toothman < Stephanie.Toothman(a)mail.wvu.edu>, "volunteer(a)moncountyhfh.org" < volunteer(a)moncountyhfh.org>, "1128WillR(a)gmail.com" <1128WillR(a)gmail.com> Cc: Alexis Gainor McMillen <Alexis.McMillen(a)mail.wvu.edu>, Shaw Hipsher < kehipsher(a)mail.wvu.edu> Hello! Thanks so much for hosting WVU students for the Adventure WV Day of Service! Included in this email you'll find important information regarding the Day of Service on Friday, August 14th as well as the pre-reflection for Thursday, August 13th. On Thursday evening, we have coordinated programming for the students after they finish moving in. We would love if you could join us at the WVU Rec Center for the pre-reflection activity. This will give you an opportunity to meet the students, talk about your organization, as well as discuss details for the next day. The pre-reflection is scheduled from 7-7:45pm, so if you could arrive by 6:45pm, that would be stellar. I invite you to come earlier (6:15pm) if you'd like to have pizza and meet the students! Please let me know if you are unable to attend the Thursday pre-reflection. On Friday morning, the students will be departing to their respective service sites by 8:30am. You can plan for the students to arrive between 8:45 and 9:15am. The students are all yours until 3:30pm, when they will depart for the main campus. We will be delivering lunch from Honey Baked Ham between 11am and 1pm, so please plan a lunch into the work day! If anyone has any questions, please feel free to email or call! Cheers, ~Leah *Leah L. Cunningham, BSJ* Operations Coordinator Project Leader - Million Hour Match Supervisor - VISTA Collaborative Center for Service & Learning West Virginia University 304.293.8348 leah.cunningham(a)mail.wvu.edu

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News from the July 18 ride
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 23 Jul '15

23 Jul '15

Despite high heat and humidity, 18 people rode this Sunday, and everyone reached the destination turnaround point in Point Marion, PA. A few of the participants were inspired to extend the ride to the Lake Lynn hydroelectric power plant. Next ride - August 30. -Jonathan

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2 events this weekend - Spin with CRC & Kids Day
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

Eventful weekend for Positive Spin!: On Sunday, 1pm, we will bike again on another famous Spin with CRC ride, but instead of heading up Deckers Creek trail, our destination turnaround point will be Point Marion. This will be a completely flat ride! Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. We will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. On Saturday, 10am-2pm, we will be back at MedExpress Kids Day with bicycle presentations, proper helmet wearing, bike repair demonstrations, and pedal powered demonstrations possibly involving smoothies. Please visit us at our tent booth, and feel free to help out by joining along with other volunteers. -Jonathan PS - Next Spin with CRC will be August 30.

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New shop opening!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 14 Jul '15

14 Jul '15

Even as New Horizons spins towards its historic rendezvous with Pluto, history was made at Positive Spin during our Monday board meeting. We have added another shop opening on Sundays with hours currently running from 1-5pm. -Jonathan

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Shop Closed for 4th of July
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 Jul '15

04 Jul '15

Due to the Fourth of July holiday, our shop will not be open this Saturday, July 4th. Have a happy holiday! -Jonathan

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Friday July 3rd
by Will Ravenscroft 02 Jul '15

02 Jul '15

I am planing to open on Friday afternoon in case anyone wants to join me at Spin. Will

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Spread word about Celebration 2015 - June 28
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

Attached is a flyer for our 10th Anniversary Celebration of the 28th. Please send out to friends, constituents, stakeholders; hand-out to bikers, establishments; attach to bulletin boards, your bike; the creative ideas are endless! Thank-you, -Jonathan

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10th Anniversary Celebration - June 28, 2015
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

10th Anniversary Celebration - June 28, 2015 Celebrate Positive Spin's 10th Anniversay on June 28th! Everyone is invited. Please bring a lawnchair and food/drink item for the potluck. *Location:* Ourfacility <http://positivespin.org/home2/content/view/11/12/>in Marilla Park behind the skateboard park *Live music line-up: *TheJosh Arthurs Band <https://www.facebook.com/josharthursband>andHarping For Harmony <http://www.harpingforharmony.org/> *Schedule:* * 1:00pm - Pre-event "Spin with Country Roads Cyclists", an easy bike ride up to Dave's Snack Shack and back. * 3:30pm - Celebration commences - Meet and greet, listen to music, tour our facility (Grill will be available for potluck) * 4:00pm - Potluck, music, and birthday cake * 5:00pm - Introduction * 5:10pm - Positive Biking Influences - Special speakers representing local bike-related groups, organizations, government and educational initiatives will give short presentations: Mayor of Morgantown, MPO, Country Roads Cyclists, Bicycle Board, Green Space Coalition, MRTC * 6:10pm - Enjoy some more birthday cake * 6:30pm - Annual Board Meeting - Chair Report, Approve Directors and the Budget *Additional Information:*info@positivespin.org

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Board Member Nominations
by patrick Kelley 28 May '15

28 May '15

Greetings Positive Spinians- As many of you may know Positive Spin is preparing for its first ever Annual Meeting on June 28, 2015. During this meeting we will be voting on our board of directors. All nine seats will be up for renewal and we are now seeking nominations for those seats. While Positive Spin would like to get the most involvement out of its board of directors as possible, the time commitment is minimal with one monthly 2-hour meeting for approximately 9 months. While no experience is required, and we highly encourageall dedicated people**to submit their names for nomination, we especially would like to encourage those with a professional or advanced degrees e.g. attorneys, CPAs, MBAs, etc. If you have a candidate in mind or if you would like to sit on Positives Spin's board, please contact me at your earliest convenience. All seated board members wishing to seek another term should also submit their name. Additionally if you are not considering a run for a seat on the board, the nominating committee could use some help recruiting board members, please contact me with regards to this matter as well. Patrick Kelley email: Pkelley83(a)yahoo.com cell: 724-812-2429

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Saturday - Todd May Helmet Fitting & Photo from Spin with CRC!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 27 May '15

27 May '15

*This Saturday! Todd May First Responders Fair - Kids Helmet Giveaway* - Volunteer helmet fitters needed for Saturday, May 30, between 10am - 4pm at the University Towne Centre in the Walmart parking lot! Learn how to fit a helmet properly by watching this video <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dKo791h2hfE&t=166> produced by Positive Spin. Contact me if you want to participate for any length of time. Like last year, I will be biking up to the event, so if you are interested in joining me for a fun morning hill climb, just ask. Good News: This is an awesome opportunity for the Spin because the sponsor, Farmer, Cline, and Campbell Law Office, donates the leftover helmets to Positive Spin assuming they end up with extra helmets. Last year we received a large box of mostly toddler helmets. *Please remember* if your child receives a new helmet at the fair, and your family has no more use for the previous helmet, kindly donate it to Positive Spin. * **Photo from Spin with CRC* - Attached is a photo from the beginning of the May 24 Memorial Weekend ride with CRC. This photo only shows some of the participants. Next Spin with CRC is before our Potluck/Annual Meeting on June 28, same time (1pm), same place (Positive Spin)! -Jonathan

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Bike Ride - Sunday - Spin with CRC! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 May '15

22 May '15

This Sunday, May 24, Memorial Day Weekend, we will be spinning again with Country Road Cyclists like we did last year! Everyone is invited. Beginning at 1pm at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. -Jonathan

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Bike to Work Day
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 May '15

12 May '15

Morgantown Bicycle Board is sponsoring a Bike to Work Day this Friday, May 15, at 8:15am. Invite your friends! Riders will meet at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park for coffee and treats provided by The Grind beginning at 8:15am. Free beer coupons from Black Bear will be provided to the first 25 riders, and all can enter to win a $25 gift card from Real Juice. You are invited to ride with Mayor Selin towards Star City on the trail at 8:30 am. All are welcome! Attached: photo from last year's event. -Jonathan

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Spin with CRC & Lynn at GHF & BOD
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 10 May '15

10 May '15

In just under two weeks on May 24, Memorial Day Weekend, we will be spinning again with Country Road Cyclists like we did last year! Everyone is invited. Beginning at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. Lynn Clough represented us this year at the Green Team's Green Households Fair at the Farmer's Market, April 18. Attached is a photo of her at that event. Thank-you, Lynn! I want to remind everyone, that there is a Board Meeting, today, Monday, at 7:30pm at the Spin. If you are interested in attending, and have not already spoken to me, please contact me by email so I can print out enough material for the meeting. Our board was awarded Volunteer of the Year at Morgantown's 2014 Celebration of America, and our Annual Meeting is coming soon, June 28. Interested in serving? One of the purposes of the Annual Meeting is to appoint Directors nominated by the Nominating Committee or from the floor. Can't make today's meeting? Our next board meeting is June 15. -Jonathan

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Events and Opportunities - May - June
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 May '15

04 May '15

The next two months will be an important time for Positive Spin. This year marks our *10th year anniversary*, and we will be preparing for our Celebration and Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 28th. Please see the last item below for more information, and to find out ways you can help out. * *Also, before the Annual, we will have two more board meetings which will provide a great opportunity to learn more about our organization especially if you would like to consider serving as a director on the board of the most successful 503(c)(3) Bike Collective in the State of West Virginia. * May 11, 7:30pm - Board Meeting* *at Positive Spin* - If you are interested in attending, and have not already spoken to me, please tell me by email so I can send you a meeting packet and print out enough material for the meeting. * **May 1 - 31, Morgantown Bicycle Board* is recruiting new people to serve and LEAD our City in the 5 E's: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation & Planning. Please read the attached document. *May 24 (Memorial Day weekend), Fun ride/Potluck **at Positive Spin, 1pm* - Everyone is invited. We will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal *potluck picnic* at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. *May 30, Todd May First Responders Fair - Kids Helmet Giveaway* - Volunteer helmet fitters needed for Saturday, May 30, between 10am - 4pm at the University Towne Centre in the Walmart parking lot! Learn how to fit a helmet properly by watching this video <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dKo791h2hfE&t=166> produced by Positive Spin. Contact me if you can participate for any length of time. Good News: This is an awesome opportunity for the Spin because the sponsor, Farmer, Cline, and Campbell Law Office, donates the leftover helmets to Positive Spin assuming they end up with extra helmets. Last year we received a large box of mostly toddler helmets. *Please remember* if your child receives a new helmet at the fair, and your family has no more use for the previous helmet, kindly donate it to Positive Spin. *June 15 - Board Meeting* *at Positive Spin* - If you are interested in attending, and have not already spoken to me, please tell me by email so I can send you a meeting packet and print out enough material for the meeting. *June 28 - Positive Spin Annual Meeting: optional fun ride with CRC, 10th Anniversary Celebration with Potluck Picnic including speakers from local bike-related organizations* - The ride with CRC will be similar to the Memorial Day weekend ride, but will be shorter with a turnaround point at Dave's Shack on Deckers Creek Trail. Potluck and celebration will commence at 4pm. Details are still being worked out; if you are interested in helping in any way please contact me. For instance: Would you like to help set up and take down chairs and tables? Are you a musician who would like to perform or do you know someone who would? Would you like to setup the sound system? Would you like to speak on behalf of a local bike-related organization? Would you like to bake our birthday cake? -Jonathan Chair of the Board

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by margemarino＠gmail.com 30 Apr '15

30 Apr '15

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Fwd: WV RAVE
by Will Ravenscroft 30 Apr '15

30 Apr '15

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Volunteers wanted for Rail Trail events
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 Apr '15

16 Apr '15

Mon River Trails Conservancy is looking for volunteers for two upcoming events they are sponsoring which are listed below, which includes the first ever Rails-to-Trails Sojourn <http://www.railstotrails.org/experience-trails/rail-trail-sojourns/> event in our area. The 2015 sojourn in West Virginia will center on the city of Morgantown, home to West Virginia University and the burgeoning Mon River Trails system, 48 miles of rail-trail in the north central part of the state, connecting Marion, Monongalia and Preston counties. During the Sojourn, there will be many bicyclists visiting, and we will be doing our part in making them feel welcome to our amazing state by providing bicycle event racks, and by allowing visitors to freely use our tools at our Community Bike Shop on April 24 and 25. *SPRING TRASH BASH- Point Marion, PA* *Saturday April 18* Along the Sheepskin Trail and Road along Cheat River Meet 9AM at Point Marion Park Contact: Vicky Evans at victoriaevans109(a)gmail.com <mailto:victoriaevans109@gmail.com> with questions or RSVP RSVP not required but appreciated *Sojourn Volunteers still needed on Saturday, April 25* I would like one person on the north end of the bridge across the Cheat River from 10:15 am to 11:30 am. Also two people on the curve of Bunker Hill Road from 10:30 am until the sweep riders pass about 3 pm. Doesn't have to be the same two people they could use 2 or 3 shifts to reduce the time of each shift. They would have safety vests to help direct cyclists and warn drivers of bicycles in the area by their visual presence. They would also have safety flags. Contact- Gary Smith garyksmith(a)gmail.com <mailto:garyksmith@gmail.com>

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Spin Keys
by thesumak＠aol.com 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

Greetings, I turned in my keys to Bopark this morning. I might suggest that they be passed on to young Jonathan. He worked hard all winter long helping Will fix up bikes and work on various projects at our shop. Cheers, Bill

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Greeters
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Mar '15

26 Mar '15

I would like to invite you to consider serving as a Greeter at the front of Positive Spin even if for only 1 hour at a time during one of our weekly openings. Currently, Fridays and Saturday, 1-5pm with Saturdays generally being our busiest days. Greeters serve a critical role in making people feel welcome to our Community Bike Shop, answering questions, helping with transactions, and keeping exacting records. We now have a new computerized system that was developed over the Winter by one of our volunteers, and which already is taking our organization to a new level. If you love interacting with people, you will really enjoy being a Greeter. Contact me if you are interested, have more questions, or alternatively just come down to the Spin. -Jonathan

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Help needed for Green Households Fair April 18
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Mar '15

26 Mar '15

Last year we were invited to set-up a demonstration at the last indoor Farmers Market of the year for a new event sponsored by Morgantown's Green Team called the Green Households Fair. They liked us so much that we have been invited again for this year's event on Saturday, April 18, 11am-1pm at the Wesley United Methodist Church . Unlike last year, we will have a table indoors which will give us even better exposure to the public. I will not be able to take a lead this year so if you are interested in organizing this on behalf of Positive Spin, please contact me. We do have bicycle generator systems, so one possibility could be making green drinks in an attached blender. I hope this interests someone with a little electric understanding because the systems have not been used in a long time, and appear to need some work. Another demonstration possibility could be showing people how to bicycle repair tubes. -Jonathan

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Call for Agenda Items - March 9 Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 03 Mar '15

03 Mar '15

Board Meeting at Positive Spin, Monday, March 9 from 7:30-9:30pm. Please come watch us in action. If you have any agenda items, please send them my way. -Jonathan

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Spin not open tomorrow afternoon
by Will Ravenscroft 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

I will be out of town tomorrow and will not be opening the shop in the afternoon. Will

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Thank-you from Christian Help
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 05 Feb '15

05 Feb '15

Attached is a Toy Giveaway thank-you from Christian Help to Positive Spin. -Jonathan

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Friday January 2 at Spin
by Will Ravenscroft 01 Jan '15

01 Jan '15

Several volunteers have expressed interest in continuing to open the shop during the winter and Friday afternoons seemed to be the best time. Therefore, Bill Jones and I are planning to open up tomorrow to get an early start on the year. Come join us if you have the time. Bill and I partiontioned off part of the shop so that we have an area that is easier to heat. We will be testing the concept tomorrow. We also have some good quality bikes to be fixed up for the spring opening to the public. Will

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Photos from the 2014 Toy Give Away
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

Another successful and amazing Bike Give Away. Attached are a few photos. Thank-you to all the people who made it possible! -Jonathan

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Christmas Bike Update
by thesumak＠aol.com 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

Just back from a trip to the new armory to gather intel related to storage and distribution of our bikes. Looks like there is enough space to move all of them there tomorrow (Dec 17). Right now it's Will and I with our trucks and if need be, I'm sure we can handle it with a few trips. If there is anyone out there with a van, truck or trailer that would enjoy helping us, please meet us at the spin at 2pm. Cheers, Bill

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Fwd: Christmas Bikes
by Will Ravenscroft 16 Dec '14

16 Dec '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <thesumak(a)aol.com> Date: Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 10:19 AM Subject: Christmas Bikes To: wdravenscroft(a)mail.wvu.edu, 1128WillR(a)gmail.com Greetings, For anyone that might want to help with our participation in the Christian help toy giveaway, we will be meeting at the spin at 2pm on Dec 17th to load and transport bikes out to the new armory. In past years, we took half the bikes on this first run and then brought a load over late morning on the day of the event. Don't know till we see our new location if this is still required. The toy giveaway will be on Dec 18 from 8am to 5pm and all Positive Spin volunteers are welcome to help. As I recall there is a break from 12-1 and lunch is provided. The new armory is on the Morgantown Airport property. It was built right on the east end of what once was runway 5-23. There is a new access road being built, which comes out at 857 but it will not be done in time. Access is currently from Hartman Run road. If coming from Sabraton take a right on Everlasting Ln which is just north of Woodland Ter trailer park. This road loops around the south end of runway 18-36 and takes you out to the armory. I tried but failed to get an address, but if you plan on coming out, I still think it would be useful to open your favorite map app to get a sense for where the access road intersects with Hartman Run. Cheers, Bill

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Christmas bikes
by Will Ravenscroft 02 Dec '14

02 Dec '14

Spinsters! We made it to 100 bikes and they have been checked and moved next to the garage door for transport to the armory starting on the 17th. Amongst the donated bikes I picked up yesterday is a mint condition L.L.Bean edition Schwinn child's tricycle!!! I had never conceived of such a thing but stop by this weekend (Friday & Saturday afternoons) to see it. Also in, a Peugeot mixte frame road bike, also in great condition. Will

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New email address
by Will Ravenscroft 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

As the second stage of my retirement, I am phasing out my employment at WVU. It is unclear if my WVU email address will continue to function so I have created a gmail account: 1128WillR(a)gmail.com<mailto:1128WillR@gmail.com> Will

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HPVC Meeting
by Jeffrey King 24 Oct '14

24 Oct '14

Positive Spin, Just as a reminder WVU's HPVC group will be there today around 3:30. We look forward to the visit. Thank you again! -- Jeffrey B. King Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 304-685-9570

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volunteer oppertunity
by Nicholas Miller 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

Hello my name is Nicholas Miller and I signed up for the general volunteer oppertunity on iserve. I was wondering what dates and times were open. Thank you.

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Friday meeting with HPVC postponed one week
by Will Ravenscroft 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

Tomorrow’s meeting at Spin will be postponed one week. Jeffrey tried to email our member lists but since I have not received those emails I will assume everyone did not receive them. Will From: Jeffrey King [mailto:jking30@mix.wvu.edu] Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 4:15 PM To: Will Ravenscroft Cc: keyboard(a)wvcompletestreets.org; positivespin(a)wvcompletestreets.org Subject: Re: [Positive Spin] Friday meeting with HPVC group Everyone, I just found out that our professor who is in charge had to travel to DC today and will be there for the rest of the week. He wanted to be there when we visited Positive Spin originally scheduled for this Friday. Is it okay if we cancel this Friday's visit (10/17) and reschedule for next Friday (10/24)? I apologize for the late notice. Thank you. Jeffrey B. King Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 304-685-9570 On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 12:39 PM, Will Ravenscroft <WDRavenscroft(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:WDRavenscroft@mail.wvu.edu>> wrote: Spin volunteers! The WVU class designing a human power vehicle for a competition next spring will be visiting Spin this Friday, the 17th, at 3:30. I tried sending this email yesterday from my home computer but did not see notification that anything happened so am sending again. My apologies for the date confusion and for possible redundant email messages. Will _______________________________________________ PositiveSpin mailing list PositiveSpin(a)wvcompletestreets.org<mailto:PositiveSpin@wvcompletestreets.org> http://wvcompletestreets.org/mailman/listinfo/positivespin -- Jeffrey B. King Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 304-685-9570

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Friday meeting with HPVC group
by Will Ravenscroft 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Spin volunteers! The WVU class designing a human power vehicle for a competition next spring will be visiting Spin this Friday, the 17th, at 3:30. I tried sending this email yesterday from my home computer but did not see notification that anything happened so am sending again. My apologies for the date confusion and for possible redundant email messages. Will

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Not Wednesday but Friday - HPV challenge
by Will Ravenscroft 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Sorry I did not pick up on this earlier. The Human Powered Vehicle challenge group will visit Spin this Friday, the 17th, at 3:30. Will

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WVU's HPV
by Jeffrey King 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

Positive Spin, This is Jeff from WVU's Human Powered Vehicle group. I talked to the group for a future visit to your shop and concluded with next Wednesday, 10/17 at 3:30. Does this time work for you? -- Jeffrey B. King Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 304-685-9570

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Call for Agenda Items - October 13 Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 07 Oct '14

07 Oct '14

Board Meeting at Positive Spin, Monday, October 13 from 7:30-9:30pm. Please come watch us in action. If you have any agenda items you would like to be presented at the meeting, please send them my way.

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Re: [Positive Spin] Will be open tomorrow
by kenny 27 Sep '14

27 Sep '14

This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\n I will be there at one to help Rick get the shop opened up. Ken Rice ---- Original Message ---- From: "Will Ravenscroft" WDRavenscroft(a)mail.wvu.edu Sent: 9/26/2014 6:46:47 PM To: "positivespin(a)wvcompletestreets.org" positivespin(a)wvcompletestreets.org Subject: [Positive Spin] Will be open tomorrow Rick has volunteered to open Spin tomorrow (Sat. Sept 27) at 1PM. Will

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Will be open tomorrow
by Will Ravenscroft 26 Sep '14

26 Sep '14

Rick has volunteered to open Spin tomorrow (Sat. Sept 27) at 1PM. Will

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Shop closed this Saturday
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Positive Spin will be closed this Saturday. This is the first Saturday closing I have ever had to announce, which speaks volumes about our impressive group of dedicated volunteer keyholders! Shop will be open this Friday, 1-5pm, and then back to the posted schedule <http://positivespin.org/home2/content/view/94/80/> on the website. Also, as previously announced on *October 5, 1pm* there will be one more opportunity this season to spin with Country Road Cyclists on a ride up to Masontown, WV and back again. The Fall colors should be spectacular. Positive Spin will have an informal potluck picnic after the ride. -Jonathan

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September - October Schedule
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

*September - October Schedule:* Along with Saturdays, 1-5pm, we are now open Fridays, 1-5pm and every other Wednesday, 1-4pm (Sept 24, Oct 8 & 22). Please note that currently Wednesdays are dedicated openings for volunteers only and are not for patrons; a no-sales/no-trades-ins/no-repairs policy will be strictly enforced. However, donations will be received during this time. The reason for this policy is that we presently require some openings in which volunteers can dedicate their time preparing kids bikes for the Toy Giveaway this December. As with last season, we hope to offer volunteer only nights this year. If you or an organization/group/business are interested in dedicating an evening, please contact me. *October 5, 1pm*: Mark your calendars because there will be one more opportunity this season to spin with Country Road Cyclists on a ride up to Masontown, WV and back again. The Fall colors should be spectacular. Positive Spin will have an informal potluck picnic after the ride. *Late Fall/Winter Schedule*: The shop will be closed to patrons from November until the beginning of spring when the doors will open again for the 2015 season on Saturday, March 21. However, weather permitting, there will be announced volunteer only openings between November to mid-March to complete bikes for the Toy Giveway, and to prepare for the 2015 season. -Jonathan

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Electrolyte Hydrogen Fuel Cell e-Bike to Debut
by Will Ravenscroft 09 Sep '14

09 Sep '14

Anyone want to build one for Spin? From: bikepoweredmachines(a)yahoogroups.com [mailto:bikepoweredmachines@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 10:50 AM To: bikepoweredmachines(a)yahoogroups.com Subject: [bikepoweredmachines] Electrolyte Hydrogen Fuel Cell e-Bike to Debut By Hydro Kevin on August 27, 2014 Posted on August 27th, 2014 by Hydro Kevin Electrolyte Hydrogen Fuel Cell e-Bike to Debut | Energy<http://energy.blognotions.com/2014/08/27/electrolyte-hydrogen-fuel-cell-e-b…> [Image removed by sender. image]<http://energy.blognotions.com/2014/08/27/electrolyte-hydrogen-fuel-cell-e-b…> Electrolyte Hydrogen Fuel Cell e-Bike to Debut | Energy <http://energy.blognotions.com/2014/08/27/electrolyte-hydrogen-fuel-cell-e-b…> Next week German e-bike maker will be showcasing their first hydrogen fuel cell bicycle. According to the manufacturer this e-bike can travel 300 miles before ... View on energy.blognotions... <http://energy.blognotions.com/2014/08/27/electrolyte-hydrogen-fuel-cell-e-b…> Preview by Yahoo Electrolyte http://electrolyte.bike/en/ __._,_.___ ________________________________ Posted by: k9yt(a)arrl.net ________________________________ Reply via web post<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/bikepoweredmachines/conversations/messa…> • Reply to sender <mailto:k9yt@arrl.net?subject=Re%3A%20Electrolyte%20Hydrogen%20Fuel%20Cell%20e-Bike%20to%20Debut> • Reply to group <mailto:bikepoweredmachines@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Electrolyte%20Hydrogen%20Fuel%20Cell%20e-Bike%20to%20Debut> • Start a New Topic<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/bikepoweredmachines/conversations/newto…> • Messages in this topic<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/bikepoweredmachines/conversations/topic…> (1) Visit Your Group<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/bikepoweredmachines/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJmN…> [Image removed by sender. Yahoo! Groups]<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo;_ylc=X3oDMTJlMGhobXZxBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkA…> • Privacy<https://info.yahoo.com/privacy/us/yahoo/groups/details.html> • Unsubscribe<mailto:bikepoweredmachines-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> • Terms of Use<https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/> . __,_._,___

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Board Meeting tonight & Spin with CRC - Oct 5
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Sep '14

08 Sep '14

Meeting at Positive Spin tonight, Monday, September 8, of the BOD from 7:30-9:30pm. Please come watch us in action, and if you have any agenda items you would like to present at the meeting, please send them my way. Mark your calendars because on October 5 there will be another opportunity to spin with Country Road Cyclists on a ride up to Masontown, WV and back again. Positive Spin will have an informal potluck picnic after the ride. This will probably be the last such event of the year so don't miss out! -Jonathan

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Sunday - Spin with DJ Sinister Sparks & CRC / Picnic with PS
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Aug '14

08 Aug '14

Chicagos #1 mash up DJ Sinister Sparks will be doing some of his own spinning this Sunday at the skateboard park to harmonize with the CRC Masontown Ride and the Potluck Picnic at Positive Spin! (flyer created by DJ Sinister Sparks)

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August 10 - Spin with CRC / Picnic with PS
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Positive Spin wants to remind you that you are invited to ride with Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) this Sunday, August 10, at 1pm in the vicinity of Positive Spin. If you need to drive, there is overflow parking beside the skate board park. CRC will bike up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to the park. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. You can get creative, too. Some people drive their friends up, and then ride down the trail one-way, and designate another person to bicycle back up to Masontown to retrieve the vehicle. Positive Spin will have an informal potluck picnic about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. Word is that there may be a DJ in front of the facility! Positive Spin and CRC are partners, and I am glad to announce that we are indeed experiencing real results in getting new people out bicycling! CRC schedules <http://www.crcyclists.org/crc_rides_sched.pdf> many rides, and CRC membership <http://crcyclists.org/mem_form.pdf> is only $10. -Jonathan

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Board Meeting & MSA Day of Service
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

On Monday, August 11, the volunteer board of the year will be having a meeting at Positive Spin at 7:30-9:30pm. Please come watch us in action, and if you have any agenda items you would like to present at the meeting, please send them my way. Thanks to WVU Center for Service and Learning, on Tuesday, August 12, the Mountaineer Success Academy <http://studentsuccess.wvu.edu/msa> will be sending between 15-40 incoming freshmen to volunteer their time at our location between 1-4pm to work on a project. If you are interested in helping, please contact Will Ravenscroft <wdravenscroft(a)mail.wvu.edu> for more information. -Jonathan

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positive spin mailing list
by Karen Koehnlein 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

Sign me up! Karen Koehnlein 304-816-8512 karenkatlady(a)yahoo.com

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Wanted: Used USB Scanner
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 28 Jul '14

28 Jul '14

In the spirit of recycling/reuse if you have a working flatbed scanner that you would like to donate to Positive Spin, please contact me. Positive Spin averages about 5 page scans a week, so it does not need to be fast or fancy. It just needs to be able to handle a normal paper size, and have a USB interface. -Jonathan

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Kids Day & Board Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

Come visit or volunteer with us this Saturday at Kids Day, 10am - 2pm! We will be located right in front of the bounce house close to where High St. intersects with Pleasant St. Positive Spin will be open at its regular hours, 1-5pm on Saturday. Then on Monday, the volunteer board of the year will be having a meeting at Positive Spin at 7:30pm. Please come watch us in action, and if you have any agenda items you would like to present at the meeting, please send them my way. -Jonathan

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Breaking news from South Park
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 Jul '14

04 Jul '14

A big crew of kids will be riding over at about 3:30 from Wagner/Simpson to Wilson, Grand, then Spruce. We'll be a huge group being very visual and loud. We encourage people to join us.

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Bicycle in the Parade
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 03 Jul '14

03 Jul '14

Bicycle with Positive Spin in the parade tomorrow (Friday, July 4th)! We will meet at 4:45 at the top of High Street at Wesley Church <http://goo.gl/maps/nJ57P>, space 29. Positive Spin will be receiving the "Volunteer of the Year" Award at the ceremonies at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater! -Jonathan

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Kid's Day
by Jennifer Previll 01 Jul '14

01 Jul '14

Good afternoon: July 19th is Kid's Day downtown Morgantown 10am-2pm. Please come out and help volunteer and help support the event. We will have a table set up with information, bike repair demonstration, helmet fitting demonstration and display of unique bike(s). Great time for kids, volunteers and general public. Jennifer

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Bicycle Ride - July 6! Spin with CRC
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

Mark your calendars! Positive Spin will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for two bicycle rides on July 6 (Independence Day Weekend) and August 10; both events begin at 1pm. Meet at Positive Spin. If you need to drive, there is overflow parking beside the skate board park. At both events, we will bike up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to the park. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. You can get creative, too. At the most recent Masontown ride there was a family who made arrangements so that one person drove up, and then bicycled back, and then the other person bicycled up, and drove back. When I was 11 years old, my own introduction to recreational road riding came from rides with an organization that preceded CRC, the Monongalia Bicycle Club. It is impressive to observe that the tradition of arranging rides that are friendly to all skill levels continues with CRC! Our organizations are now partners, and I would like to encourage Positive Spin volunteers (in lieu of hours) and supporters not only to become members of the Spin <http://apps.wvcompletestreets.org>, but to consider joining CRC <http://crcyclists.org/mem_form.pdf> for only $10! -Jonathan

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July 4th Parade / Judging Contest / Podium Invitation
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

Dear friends, You are invited to join Positive Spin at Morgantown's 2014 Celebration of America <http://www.morgantownwv.gov/celebration-of-america-2014-schedule-of-events-…> on Independence Day, Friday, July 4th. *Parade:* One of the most patriotic ways to celebrate the Fourth of July is through the independence and freedom that riding bikes affords us. I hope we can generate a large turnout of bicyclists to participate in this parade. The parade lineup will be at the top of High Street. Please arrive by 4:45pm to find your spot, parade commences at 5pm. Parking will be available at Spruce Street and University Avenue Parking Garages. *Judging the Bicycle Decorating Contest:* Attached to this email is the Bicycle Decorating Contest Flyer with applications. Please distribute widely. *We need a few judges! * The contest will be situated by the Spruce Street Parking Garage. Arrive by 3:45pm because judging begins at 4:15pm and lasts only 30 minutes. There will be two age groups: 7 and under, 8-12. Positive Spin needs to pick out three winners from each age group, and we will be providing awards (bicycles and accessories) that the winners can pick out at the Spin at a later date! * **Podium Invitation**:* After the parade, at approximately 7pm, we will be announcing the winners of the decorating contest. Please join me if you helped judge the contest. Also, I want to invite board members (past and current), 2013 transition team members, volunteers, and supporters to join me for a special surprise at the podium (no speaking necessary, just happy faces)! Please email me back if you can participate. *Even more!* This shall be a long holiday weekend for Positive Spin. You can keep on celebrating with a CRC/Positive Spin ride and potluck on Sunday, June 6 at 1pm at the Spin. More information will be sent separately. -Jonathan

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June 9 Board Meeting and Parade
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 03 Jun '14

03 Jun '14

We will be having a board meeting this Monday, June 9, at Positive Spin at 7:30pm. If you have any agenda items you would like to present at the meeting, please send them my way. One of the agenda items will be Positive Spin's participation in the 4th of July parade. If you are interested in participating as a judge for the bike decorating content and/or riding in the parade please email me. Thank-you! -Jonathan

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Bicycle Ride - May 25! Spin with CRC
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 29 May '14

29 May '14

Mark your calendars! Positive Spin will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for two bicycle rides on May 25th and June 1; both events begin at 1pm. Meet at the Marilla Park Headquarters Building <http://goo.gl/maps/IhZT9> near Positive Spin. Sunday, May 25 (Memorial Weekend), 1pm - We will bike up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to the park. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. Sunday, June 1, 1pm - We will bike south on the Mon River Tail to the Opekiska Dam (milepost 24), then return to the park. Attached is the CRC ride schedule with additional information about both rides, including a significant number of other rides that CRC hosts, sometimes 3 on one weekend; there is even a repeat of the Spring Spectacular this Sunday. When I was 11 years old, my own introduction to recreational road riding came from rides with an organization that preceded CRC, the Monongalia Bicycle Club. It is impressive to observe that the tradition of arranging rides that are friendly to all skill levels continues with CRC! Our organizations are now partners, and I would like to encourage Positive Spin volunteers (in lieu of hours) and supporters not only to become members of the Spin <http://apps.wvcompletestreets.org>, but to consider joining CRC <http://crcyclists.org/mem_form.pdf> for only $10! -Jonathan

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Photo from Spin ride with CRC - May 25
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 May '14

26 May '14

Attached is a photo collage from the beginning of the May 25 Memorial Weekend ride with CRC. This photo does not show all the participants, there were about 30 in attendance. Next Spin ride with CRC is next Sunday. Same time (1pm), same place (Positive Spin)! -Jonathan

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Volunteers needed - helmet fitting - Todd May First Responders Fair
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 15 May '14

15 May '14

Volunteer helmet fitters needed for Saturday, May 17th, between 10am - 2pm for the *Todd May First Responders Fair*! Learn how to fit a helmet properly by watching this video <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dKo791h2hfE&t=166> produced by Positive Spin. *Good News*: This is an awesome opportunity for the Spin because there is a good possibility that one of the sponsors, Farmer, Cline, and Campbell Law Office, will donate leftover helmets to Positive Spin assuming they end up with extra helmets! * Where:* University Town Center Walmart, Granville *When:* May 17, 10am - 2pm *About the Helmets:* Each child will be given a FREE bicycle helmet. The coordinator of the helmet fitting told me they need volunteers even if it is just for a portion of the time, and they want to know how many volunteers will be participating before the event. * **Please email me if you can participate**.* Bonus ride: I will be bicycling up to the event (and back to the Spin at 12:30pm), so if anyone wants to ride up with me, please confirm. We can meet on the rail trail by the John F. Kennedy Memorial in the Edith Barill Riverfront Park around 9:30am. Thank-you! -Jonathan

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Photo of Bicycle Valet at Green Households Fair
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Apr '14

22 Apr '14

Attached is a photo of one of our volunteers, Lynn, bicycle valeting at the first ever Green Households Fair this Saturday, April 19, 2014! -Jonathan

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Need a few good volunteers this Saturday
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 15 Apr '14

15 Apr '14

Positive Spin needs a few good volunteers this *Saturday, 10:30am - 1:30pm*. Contact me if you are interested. If you are a WVU student you can count volunteer hours with the WVU CS&L program (iServe). Note - Positive Spin will maintain its normal shop hours of 1-5pm. *What?* Morgantown Municipal Green Team and Morgantown Farmers Market have teamed up to host the first ever Green Households Resource Fair to coincide with the last Winter Farmers Market. "Positive Spin will provide valet bike parking (tips welcome) near the High Street entrance to the Farmers Market church’s gymnasium, while you visit the fair, Positive Spin volunteers will also be available to discuss bike repair, maintenance, and riding safety." [Flyer is attached to this email.] *Where?* Wesley United Methodist Church <http://goo.gl/maps/qEtyv> 503 N. High Street, Downstairs Gymnasium (side door). *Volunteer roles?* 1. Bicycle Valet - Since it is a holiday weekend, turnout most likely will be low, so instead of bringing our bicycle event racks, bicycles will be carefully leaned against the wall adjacent to the entrance and vigilantly monitored. Identification tags will be utilized, and flyers about Positive Spin will be handed out. About 1-2 volunteers should sufficient. 2. Repair Demo/Educational Table - We are being provided space on a table and/or the stage. Given that the event only runs for two hours, every volunteer may want to focus on one area of repair interest. As an example my strategy will be demostrating how to repair bicycle tubes, and I will encourage fair participants to try it out themselves. Also, I want to point out that reusing bicycle tubes really fits well into the objectives of the fair which is about living sustainably (see my discussion about tube repair below). *How much we can accomplish in this short time frame will be determined by the number of partipants at the fair, and the number of volunteers from Positive Spin, so please contact me if you are interested!* *Why recycle a tube? *When it comes to the bicycle, the wheel is where the majority of repairs occur, and of those repairs, the one you will personally end up experiencing the most will concern fixing flats. Ofcourse, from there on you can climb up the ladder of skills in regards to wheels, which include, spoke replacements, truing, fixing axels, replacing cassettes or freewheels, rebuilding wheels and the list goes on. Recycling tubes fits right into the objectives of Earth Day month. I purchase bulk quantities of patches and rubber glue in cans from craft stores. In the process, not only are a significant numbers of bicycle tubes saved from the landfill, but it is better for the environment than purchasing individual patch kit in plastic containers, and as an added bonus, the rubber glue lasts much longer after it is opened. O.k., I have "spoke"n enough. :) -Jonathan

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Wanted: Used iPad, iPhone or Android
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

As of this season we can now receive credit card payments with a PayPal Here swipe device. This new shop feature is quite popular with patrons, and now represents a significant percentage of our funding from sales of recycled bicycles. However, we currently do not have a dedicated iPad, iPhone or Android device for our volunteer sales people, and while several have their own phones, many do not have the correct device. Below are the requirements for a used iPad, iPhone or Android. It is Earth Day month and it is time to recycle your old electronics to a good cause, Positive Spin! If you can donate one of these devices to the Spin, you will be forever appreciated by our organization. Please contact me if you think you have the right device or are unsure. Thank-you!! PayPal Here is currently available for iOS (iPhone 3GS and later) and optimized for iPad devices running iOS version 5.0 and later. It is also available for Android smartphone platforms. In order to run PayPal Here, an Android device must include the following specifications: * Android version 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) or later * 3.5 mm headset jack with microphone * Support for Location Services * Internet access (via WiFi or cellular data network) At this time, PayPal Here is not supported on Android tablets. -Jonathan

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Distribute TBP Spring Bike Drive Flyer
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 10 Apr '14

10 Apr '14

WVU's Tau Beta Pi (The Engineering Honor Society), our long-time partner, has created the attached flyer for the Spring Bike Drive that will run until April 18th. Please distribute the flyer, spread the word, and celebrate the days leading up to Earth Day (April 22) by helping to recycle a bicycle at the Spin! -Jonathan

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Spin Shop opens Saturday March 22
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 Mar '14

16 Mar '14

Positive Spin will formally open to the public for the new season this Saturday, the 22nd, 1-5pm. WVU's Tau Beta Pi (The Engineering Honor Society), our long-time partner, will help us prepare the shop on the first day of Spring, Thursday, March 20 by providing a work session as part of their Annual Spring Bike Drive from 6-8pm. Please stop by to help out! March 22 is 2 days after the start of Spring, and one month from Earth Day on April 22nd, so please celebrate the month going into Earth Day (April 22) by helping to recycle a bicycle at the Spin and becoming a member! Memberships are $24 for individuals or in lieu of 8hrs volunteering on at least two separate days (BOD decision, May 21, 2013), and $36 for families. "Are you ready to take a Spin?" -Jonathan

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Volunteer Opportunity - Wrench at Spring Spectacular - May 4
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

Positive Spin provides a volunteer pre-ride mechanic at the Annual Spring Spectacular every year. This year we have an opening for a mechanic at the Wharf District Parking garage from 8am to 9am, Sunday, May 4th; tools and parts will be provided. Please email Jen Previll <jnprevill(a)gmail.com> if you are interested. Thank-you! -Jonathan

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Today - Volunteer Night and Board Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 09 Dec '13

09 Dec '13

A few WVU students are going to be volunteering at the shop tonight at 7pm while we have our board meeting. This will most likely be the last opportunity to fix up a bicycle before this Thursday's Christian Help Toy-Giveaway, so please feel inspired to stop by and help out. The word is that we now have 103 bicycles ready to give away! We do need help at the armory on the day of the event at mileground on the 12th, especially in the morning. Email me if you are interested. -Jonathan

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Bicycles to prosthetics
by Will Ravenscroft 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

An active day for bicycle enthusiasts Prosthetic leg built completely from parts from a $25 bicycle: http://blog.al.com/live/2013/02/alabama_student_makes_prosthet.html Prosthetic from bicycle parts for competition: http://www.wired.co.uk/magazine/archive/2013/03/start/self-made-sportsman Will

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Bikes around the world
by Will Ravenscroft 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

First link is a short video of bicycles in Sierra Leone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELgKjWeHNPc Two containers of bikes were recently collected and shipped by Working Bikes in Chicago and sent to Sierra Leone through the Village Bicycle Project (links below) http://villagebicycleproject.org/ http://www.workingbikes.org/ Attached photo of a very rare bicycle on display at Working Bikes Chicago. Will

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Volunteer-Only Night - Today Dec 3 5-7pm
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

Volunteer-only night is today, Tuesday, December 3, 5-7pm. -Jonathan

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Bike Drive for Toy Giveaway
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

This is the 8th year that Positive Spin has partnered with Tau Beta Pi (TBP) to hold a Bike Drive in preparation for Christian Help's Toy Giveaway on December 12th. On November 19th during our volunteer-only night from 5-8pm, TBP members will arrive at 6pm to donate time to repair bicycles for the event. Please join us. Attached is the flyer that TBP produced for the Bike Drive. Please distribute it widely. Thank-you! -Jonathan

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Thursday - PS Bicycle Valet Service
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Positive Spin will be providing a free bicycle valet service (donations in the form of tips welcomed) for the showing of Reel Rock 8 at the Morgantown Metropolitan on November 14 from 6:30pm. to 10:15pm. that benefits the Chris Schwer Memorial Scholarship and the Coopers Rock Foundation. All riders will receive an extra raffle ticket! Bicycle valets will meet patrons at the front of the Met, please note that we will be competing with a new car valet service being held in the loading zone in front of the Met., so look for bicycle valet name tags. Your bicycle will be parked on the parking entrance side of the public safety building on the other side of Wall St. under the building canopy and vigilantly monitored. This is the second time a bicycle valet service has been held in Morgantown's history. http://www.showclix.com/event/ReelRockFilmTour -Jonathan

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Volunteer-Only Night - Today Oct 22 6-8pm
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

Volunteer-only night is today, Tuesday, October 22, 6-8pm. The next volunteer-only night will be Tuesday, November 12, 5-9pm, and it coincides with our next board meeting which begins at 7pm on that same night. -Jonathan

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Volunteer-Only Night - Today Oct 8 6-8pm
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Oct '13

08 Oct '13

Our third volunteer-only night shop opening of the year is today, Tuesday, October 8, 6-8pm. The next volunteer-only night will be October 22. -Jonathan

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Volunteer-Only Night - Tues Sept 24 6-8pm
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Our second volunteer-only night shop opening of the year is this Tuesday, September 24, 6-8pm. Joining us will be volunteers from the Graduate and Young Professionals group <http://www.stjohnmorgantown.com/parish/index.php?id=Graduate%20and%20Young%…> from St. John's Catholic parish! The next volunteer-only night will be October 8. -Jonathan

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New shop openings for volunteers
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Good news! We have added 2 Tuesdays per month to our shop opening schedule on the 2nd and 4th week of each month. Please note that currently these Tuesdays are dedicated openings for volunteers only and are not for customers; a no-sales/no-trades-ins/no-repairs policy will be strictly enforced. However, donations will be received during this time. The reason for this policy is that we presently require openings in which volunteers can dedicate their time to repairing donated bicycles. However, this policy may be revised in the future primarily due to WVU's Human Powered Vehicle Competition Team class providing 2 hours a week time to the shop throughout the semester, beginning this week. If we discover there is a good supply of repaired bicycles, that would be motivation to change the Tuesday policy. Also, we now have enough repair stands to easily facilitate 10 volunteers at a time! Dan Emery fabricated 5 additional stands utilizing a design by Kenny Rice. We tested them out this Saturday, and we were impressed. Here are the additional shop openings for Sept-Oct: September 10 - 6-8pm September 24 - 6-8pm October 8 - 6-8pm October 22 - 6-8pm -Jonathan

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This afternoon
by Will Ravenscroft 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

A reminder that the WVU human power vehicle challenge class will be at Spin from 2-4 PM. Hopefully they will be coming every Thursday to learn bike repair and help us get ready for the Christmas give-away. Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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Positive Spin listing at CCE
by Will Ravenscroft 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Hi Would you please update the listing for Positive Spin. * Nick Hein is no longer in town so use my name as the contact person. Our phone number and web address remain the same. * Please see that we are listed in the community partners (I did not see an entry) * Please add our shop location in Marilla Park to the map (I did not see this either) * Change the password for Positive Spin to EBrockway * Finally, would you update our Mission to: "We are an all volunteer organization. We have a complete bicycle shop where we recycle used bikes, fix bikes to donate to children in need, design and build wheeled vehicles and collect bikes to ship to cooperatives around the world." Call or email me if you have questions. Thank you Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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Thank-you to Kids Triathlon safety check volunteers
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

Thank-you to all the volunteers who made Friday's (August 23rd) Kids Triathlon safety check a success! In total 9 volunteers came out. Tally: noon session - Ryan, Andrew, Dan and Jonathan (4); afternoon session - Ryan, Andrew, Dan, Jonathan Jen, Will, Colin, Mark and Ethan (9). Special thanks goes to WVU Research Corporations Science Behind Cycling's Ryan Stocking and Andrew Hoover. Having them there, along with the extra supplies and educational demonstrations for the kids, made the whole process much easier. From Positive Spin, special thanks goes out to Dan Emery (in photo below), Jen Previll, Will Ravenscroft, Colin Frosch, Mark Schuchardt, Ethan Garrison and Jonathan Rosenbaum. We could not have done it without everyone involved! Image of safety check -Jonathan

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MTEC and Positive Spin
by Will Ravenscroft 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

People Yesterday afternoon Earl Schiffbauer stopped by Spin to inquire about continuing the collaboration between MTEC and Spin. Earl uses bicycle repair as a method to teach mechanical skills to his students. In the past we have provided bicycles and parts and they have then donated the repaired bicycles to us. They currently have 20-30 bicycles that were donated directly to them but will need some parts from us. The advantages of continuing this cooperation were so obvious to me that I readily agreed. So if we get lists of needed parts please try to find them or get the list to me and I will see what I can find. Nathan & Andrew - might be a great chance to talk to MTEC students about the science of bicycling. Will Will Ravenscroft Rm 551A ESB West Virginia University 304-293-9943

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Meeting with Human Powered Vehicle competition class
by Will Ravenscroft 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

If anyone is interested in the first meeting of the HPVC team we will meet in Dr. Sierra's office next Tuesday at 1:30 and then meet the students at 2:00 to discuss what we have to offer. Contact me if you can come and we will arrange a meeting place. Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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bike polo
by Will Ravenscroft 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

Hey Two Tyred People, Anybody hear the radio story about bike polo? Positive Spin could have the world's first indoor bike polo field (imagine it as indoor winter cycling). Hear the story at: http://www.npr.org/2013/08/21/213882902/with-an-urban-facelift-vintage-bike… Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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PS helmet order decision
by Will Ravenscroft 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

Jonathan The helmet order looks good but: Please add 5 more model 38 helmets. I will pay for them because I want to advertize $12 skate board helmets for sale at the skate park as a way of getting people to come over for a visit. Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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Kids Triathlon - Friday
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

At this Friday's Kids Triathlon, Positive Spin has partnered with WVU's The Science behind Bicycling (Ryan Stocking's program) which along with volunteer help and supplies, will provide entertaining education for participants during the safety check. However, we certainly can use more help, so do not hesitate to show up and offer some volunteer time. There are two bicycle and helmet check sessions, Noon-2pm and 4:00-6:15pm. These sessions precede the actual races for the kids, which are not timed, but are about having fun! -Jonathan

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Sat - Getting to the Shop during Sprint, Splash, 'n Spin
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Please note that this Saturday, August 24, the Sprint, Splash n' Spin Triathlon will be occurring in our vicinity. The park will be closed at each entrance from 5am-2pm. Positive Spin patrons and volunteers may walk into the park. They may park at the upper ballfield and walk down to the facility. -Jonathan

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Re: [Positive Spin] Fayette County Commission Agenda Meeting
by Ella Belling 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Thanks Donna Do you understand why there are two meetings this week? Is one better for getting the message across? Also do both meetings start at 10AM? Ella Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 www.montrails.org 304-692-6782 On Aug 9, 2013, at 11:30 AM, Donna Holdorf <nationalroad(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Patrick and friends, > > The dates for the commissioners meeting have been changed. > > New dates: Tues Agenda Mtg Aug 20 and Thur Aug 22 > > > > Please spread the word to your team! > Donna > > > On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 10:19 AM, P Kelley <patrick.kelley(a)completetitlesolutions.com> wrote: > All- > > This Tuesday 8/13 at 10:00 AM Fayette County Commission holds their agenda meeting. I plan on attending to push for $50,000 to be directed from the legacy fund (funded by Marcellus impact fees) to be utilized for the construction of the sheepskin trail. I welcome more voices to show support for this issue. > > For those of you who may not know the Sheepskin trail is a proposed ( and partially complete) 34 mile rail trail that would connect the Mon River Trail System to the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). With a little over two miles complete and another 3 miles in planning/construction stages and with nearly the entire 34 mile right of way already purchased, we can get this complete in a few short years. The economic and environmental impact of this project on our community can not be overstated. The GAP has brought life and revitalization to economically devastated communities along its trail side. With just the first mile being completed an easy commute from Point Marion to Morgantown will be not only possible but perhaps be a quicker bike ride than drive. > > What can $50,000 do for a $5,000,000 project? The short answer is $50,000 in locally sourced funds can be used to leverage funding for 1 mile of trail. I believe these early grabs for funds are the most important, if we start to make some serious headway we will gather the momentum to kick this project into high gear. When a group of us attended the last county commission meeting, I think we made an impression. Let's go back and really rock the boat. Thanks for your support! I hope to see you there. > > Patrick Kelley > Vice President, Complete Title Solutions > 265 High St. 7th Floor > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Cell: 724-812-2429 > Office: 304-284-8855 > Fax: 412-291-1141 > Patrick.Kelley(a)CompleteTitleSolutions.com > >

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Message from Andrew Hoover, team leader, HPVC team
by Will Ravenscroft 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Positive Spin Committee Meeting (8/13/13): Upon the start of the upcoming Fall semester, a team of mechanical and aerospace engineering students at WVU will begin the team’s third year of participation in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC). The competition encourages students to demonstrate the application of sound engineering design principles in the development of sustainable and practical transportation alternatives. For each of the past two years, the WVU team has ranked top 10 in the overall scoring which consists of a design event, a speed/drag race event, an innovation event, and an endurance race. The WVU HPVC team is interested in exploring the opportunity to work with Positive Spin not only to provide a means of teaching team members basic shop and bicycle maintenance skills, but also to serve as a resource of competent mechanics to aid in Positive Spin’s efforts. At this time, the team has proposed to dedicate 1 class period per week in which team members will volunteer at the Positive Spin facility (further details will be provided once the students are able to meet as a team). Dr. Konstantinos Sierros (team advisor) and Andrew Hoover (team leader) hope that the Positive Spin committee members are equally excited to begin a mutual collaboration with the HPVC team. Please feel free to contact either Dr. Sierros or Andrew at any time using the following contact information:Dr. Konstantinos A. Sierros ESB, Evansdale Drive, Room G-70 Morgantown, WV, 26505 Phone: 304-293-3420 Email: Kostas.Sierros(a)mail.wvu.edu Andrew Hoover Will Ravenscroft Rm 551A ESB West Virginia University 304-293-9943

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Meeting with Dr. Kostas Sierros and the Human Powered Vehicle Design Team
by Will Ravenscroft 11 Aug '13

11 Aug '13

I just met with Dr. Kostas Sierros and got a tour of their new Human Powered Vehicle lab. In a class this fall they will be designing and building a bicycle to compete in the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge. They would like to work with Positive Spin to improve their bike repair skills, recycle parts, fix bikes for the Christmas give away and assist us with more shop hours devoted to community involvement. Classes start in two weeks at which time they would like to tour our facility. With board approval (item for Monday's agenda) I will set up a time and everyone who is available can meet Dr. Sierros and the students. Information about the challenge go to: https://www.asme.org/events/competitions/human-powered-vehicle-challenge-(h… Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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Re: [Positive Spin] Meeting with Dr. Kostas Sierros and the Human Powered Vehicle Design Team
by Nathan Harlan 09 Aug '13

09 Aug '13

Sounds Awesome! >>> "Will Ravenscroft" 08/09/13 11:27 AM >>> I just met with Dr. Kostas Sierros and got a tour of their new Human Powered Vehicle lab. In a class this fall they will be designing and building a bicycle to compete in the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge. They would like to work with Positive Spin to improve their bike repair skills, recycle parts, fix bikes for the Christmas give away and assist us with more shop hours devoted to community involvement. Classes start in two weeks at which time they would like to tour our facility. With board approval (item for Monday's agenda) I will set up a time and everyone who is available can meet Dr. Sierros and the students. Information about the challenge go to: https://www.asme.org/events/competitions/human-powered-vehicle-challenge-(h… Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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TIG Welding
by thesumak＠aol.com 09 Aug '13

09 Aug '13

I would be happy to help the students with TIG welding as well as with general fabrication methods they might be considering for their build. When they are ready, they can contact me directly to work out the details. Kostas, what type of machine did you buy? Cheers, Bill Jones Bill The human powered vehicle lab has received a new TIG welder but need someone to train the students how to use it. Are you interested? Probably need to start in September so they can get a bike ready for the spring competition. Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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Re: [Positive Spin] Fayette County Commission Agenda Meeting
by Victoria Evans 09 Aug '13

09 Aug '13

Thanks for the update Donna! ________________________________ From: Donna Holdorf <nationalroad(a)gmail.com> To: P Kelley <patrick.kelley(a)completetitlesolutions.com> Cc: "positivespin(a)wvcompletestreets.org" <positivespin(a)wvcompletestreets.org>; "ella(a)montrails.org" <ella(a)montrails.org>; "mamasita1955(a)yahoo.com" <mamasita1955(a)yahoo.com>; "kaj_pagan(a)yahoo.com" <kaj_pagan(a)yahoo.com>; beth reseter <bethreseter(a)yahoo.com>; beth reseter <reseterbeth(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 11:30 AM Subject: Re: Fayette County Commission Agenda Meeting Patrick and friends, The dates for the commissioners meeting have been changed. New dates: Tues Agenda Mtg Aug 20 and Thur Aug 22 Please spread the word to your team! Donna On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 10:19 AM, P Kelley <patrick.kelley(a)completetitlesolutions.com> wrote: All- > > >This Tuesday 8/13 at 10:00 AM Fayette County Commission holds their agenda meeting. I plan on attending to push for $50,000 to be directed from the legacy fund (funded by Marcellus impact fees) to be utilized for the construction of the sheepskin trail. I welcome more voices to show support for this issue. > > > >For those of you who may not know the Sheepskin trail is a proposed ( and partially complete) 34 mile rail trail that would connect the Mon River Trail System to the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). With a little over two miles complete and another 3 miles in planning/construction stages and with nearly the entire 34 mile right of way already purchased, we can get this complete in a few short years. The economic and environmental impact of this project on our community can not be overstated. The GAP has brought life and revitalization to economically devastated communities along its trail side. With just the first mile being completed an easy commute from Point Marion to Morgantown will be not only possible but perhaps be a quicker bike ride than drive. > > > >What can $50,000 do for a $5,000,000 project? The short answer is $50,000 in locally sourced funds can be used to leverage funding for 1 mile of trail. I believe these early grabs for funds are the most important, if we start to make some serious headway we will gather the momentum to kick this project into high gear. When a group of us attended the last county commission meeting, I think we made an impression. Let's go back and really rock the boat. Thanks for your support! I hope to see you there. > > >Patrick Kelley >Vice President, Complete Title Solutions >265 High St. 7th Floor >Morgantown, WV 26505 > >Cell: 724-812-2429 >Office: 304-284-8855 >Fax: 412-291-1141 > >Patrick.Kelley(a)CompleteTitleSolutions.com > >

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Fayette County Commission Agenda Meeting
by P Kelley 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

All- This Tuesday 8/13 at 10:00 AM Fayette County Commission holds their agenda meeting. I plan on attending to push for $50,000 to be directed from the legacy fund (funded by Marcellus impact fees) to be utilized for the construction of the sheepskin trail. I welcome more voices to show support for this issue. For those of you who may not know the Sheepskin trail is a proposed ( and partially complete) 34 mile rail trail that would connect the Mon River Trail System to the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). With a little over two miles complete and another 3 miles in planning/construction stages and with nearly the entire 34 mile right of way already purchased, we can get this complete in a few short years. The economic and environmental impact of this project on our community can not be overstated. The GAP has brought life and revitalization to economically devastated communities along its trail side. With just the first mile being completed an easy commute from Point Marion to Morgantown will be not only possible but perhaps be a quicker bike ride than drive. What can $50,000 do for a $5,000,000 project? The short answer is $50,000 in locally sourced funds can be used to leverage funding for 1 mile of trail. I believe these early grabs for funds are the most important, if we start to make some serious headway we will gather the momentum to kick this project into high gear. When a group of us attended the last county commission meeting, I think we made an impression. Let's go back and really rock the boat. Thanks for your support! I hope to see you there. Patrick Kelley Vice President, Complete Title Solutions 265 High St. 7th Floor Morgantown, WV 26505 Cell: 724-812-2429 Office: 304-284-8855 Fax: 412-291-1141 Patrick.Kelley(a)CompleteTitleSolutions.com

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Re: [Positive Spin] Volunteers needed for August 23
by Ryan Stocking 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Jonathan, I would like to volunteer our time and Tents, We have several 10x20 and 10x10. We have several posters and other supplies to help support. Let's get together and talk details. Best, Ryan. PS> I have your money! West Virginia University Research Office P.O. Box 6216 886 Chestnut Ridge Road Morgantown, WV 26506 Instructional Coordinator: The Science Behind the Sport Cell: (304)839-2245 Office: (304)293-3588 E-mail: Ryan.Stocking(a)mail.wvu.edu >>> Jonathan Rosenbaum 07/31/13 1:50 AM >>> Positive Spin has participated in the Sprint, Splash, n’ Spin Triathlon Kids Race for several years by providing a bicycle safety check station. This year the event is being held August 23. The Kids Race is a busy event with over 200 participants. In response, organizers have decided to host two race sessions: Noon-2pm and 4:00-6:15pm We need at least 4 volunteers at each session, more would be even better. Volunteers can choose to participate in one or more of these tasks: 1. Bicycle safety check and repairs (we need a least 2 mechanics) 2. Pump tires or have a mechanic repair/replace tube if tire(s) don't hold air 3. Helmet safety - check that helmets are being worn properly - video 4. Hand out promotional material and apply sticker to kid's helmet if they pass the safety check. Please email me if you want to volunteer, tell me which sessions you can participate in, and which tasks interest you. Thank-you! -Jonathan

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Volunteers needed for August 23
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Positive Spin has participated in the Sprint, Splash, n’ Spin Triathlon Kids Race <http://moncountyhfh.org/how-to-get-involved/2013-sprint-splash-n-spin-triat…> for several years by providing a bicycle safety check station. This year the event is being held August 23. The Kids Race is a busy event with over 200 participants. In response, organizers have decided to host two race sessions: Noon-2pm and 4:00-6:15pm We need at least 4 volunteers at each session, more would be even better. Volunteers can choose to participate in one or more of these tasks: 1. Bicycle safety check and repairs (we need a least 2 mechanics) 2. Pump tires or have a mechanic repair/replace tube if tire(s) don't hold air 3. Helmet safety - check that helmets are being worn properly - video <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dKo791h2hfE&t=166> 4. Hand out promotional material and apply sticker to kid's helmet if they pass the safety check. Please email me if you want to volunteer, tell me which sessions you can participate in, and which tasks interest you. Thank-you! -Jonathan

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August 12 Board Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 30 Jul '13

30 Jul '13

Everyone, The next regular Board Meeting is Monday, August 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Positive Spin headquarters. Put it on you calendar! -Jonathan

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Bicycle world movement
by Will Ravenscroft 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Just to put our minor efforts into a worldwide perspective, I put together a list of some of the projects around the world that are supported by used bikes being exported from the United States. We occasionally donate to Bikes for the World in the Washington DC area. They claim 80,117 donated bikes! My favorites are Ability Bikes in Ghana and the Prisoners Support Organization in Uganda. The list is not inclusive and is redundant. Happy browsing. Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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Kid's Day Saturday, 7/20 10-2pm
by Emily Vasile 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

Hi All, *Kid's Day is this Saturday from 10-2pm on High Street.* We'll be in the BB&T parking lot (496 High Street) along with the FBI, Police Department, EMS, and Red Cross (Safety Area). The Bike Board and Positive Spin will host an array of fun, pedal-inspiring activities including: - Mobile Repair Shop - Demonstration Bikes from Positive Spin - Helmet Fitting and Tire Pumping - Promo materials from Positive Spin Thanks in advance to Jonathan, Marilyn, Will, Bill, and Jen P. for offering up their time and expertise to help out on Saturday! http://www.downtownmorgantown.com/events/kidsday/ Spread the word and come on out an say hi! The more the merrier. Emily PS- do we have any promo materials about the Bike Board that we can put out on display? If so, let me know.

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Sheepskin trail
by Patrick Kelley 15 Jul '13

15 Jul '13

Hi everyone! I am trying to get 20 people (realistically I will be happy if I'm not the only one there) to show up for the Fayette county commissioners meeting at the 911 building across from the courthouse at 10 am. The goal is to use the public comments section to express interest in Marcellus impact fees being directed toward the sheepskin trail. For more background information contact me at pkelley83(a)yahoo.com. Hope to see some of you there! Sent from my iPhone

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On the Road - Kids earn a free ride by working for it
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Jul '13

12 Jul '13

CBS's On the Road with Steve Hartman just aired a program <http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57593559/in-n.j-kids-earn-a-free-ride…> about how kids in Asbury Park, NJ earn a free bicycle after 15 hours of volunteer work in a Community Bicycle Shop named Second Life Bikes <http://www.secondlifebikes.org/>. What many of you may not know is that this Summer, BOPARC has been running an Earn-A-Bike program on top of Positive Spin's core bicycle recycling program. We are hoping they return to work in the shop and give back to the community, too! http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57593559/in-n.j-kids-earn-a-free-ride… -Jonathan PS: Yes, as usual we are open tomorrow, Saturday, 1-5 pm.

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July 8 Board Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

Everyone, The next regular Board Meeting is this Monday, July 8, 7:00 p.m. at the Positive Spin headquarters. Put it on you calendar! -Jonathan

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Fwd: Request for Projects: Adventure WV Day of Service- Aug 16th
by Emily Vasile 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Hello All, This might be a good opportunity to host students at the shop for any larger maintenance or other projects (see below). Feel free to reach out to Leah directly if there's interest in setting something up. Best, Emily ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alexis McMillen <Alexis.McMillen(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 3:22 PM Subject: Request for Projects: Adventure WV Day of Service- Aug 16th To: Hello! My name is Leah Cunningham, and I'm the AmeriCorps VISTA at WVU's Center for Civic Engagement. I'm writing to you in hopes that you could host 25-30 student volunteers for *Adventure WV's annual Day of Service, on Friday, August 16th*. The students are brand-new incoming freshman for the Fall 2013 semester. The project time is from 9am-3pm, and we are willing to help with any and all projects. Transportation and lunch will be provided for volunteers. Please let me know if you would be interested in hosting students for a volunteer project! Cheers! ~Leah ______________________________ *Leah Cunningham * Americorps VISTA Member Center for Civic Engagement West Virginia University PO Box 6412 Morgantown, WV 26506 (304) 293-8345 ccevista(a)mail.wvu.edu http://cce.wvu.edu

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Lend a hand
by Derek Blankenship 11 Jun '13

11 Jun '13

I would like to help out around the shop and maybe learn a few things possibly.

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Mailing list confirmation
by Nickolas Mezzanotte 06 Jun '13

06 Jun '13

nickmezz1989(a)icloud.com

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