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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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