What a day!

The Bikes ‘n’ BBQ Bash on Saturday was full of smiling faces (smudged with a little barbecue sauce), expert volunteer wrenching, cameras snapping, and groovy live music.

The Russell St. BBQ raised $1,100 for the Community Cycling Center by serving more than 275 turkey, pork, and tofu sandwiches in three hours. At one electrifying point in the afternoon, our valet bike parking was at capacity! Our volunteer mechanics repaired more than 30 bikes and answered questions about bike maintenance and safety.

Foreign Orange and Julia Dawn and her band played on the stage set up in the middle of 17th Ave. A few attendees even brought bicycles to donate! It was an awesome afternoon; thanks to all who attended. We can’t wait to do it all again next summer.

Grab your snap button shirt and dancing shoes and dance the night away to benefit the Community Cycling Center!

On Monday, June 29th, the monthly Square Dance at the Village Ballroom (700 NE Dekum) will feature the Greasy Chain String Band with Steph Noll calling.

All ages and beginners welcome! $5 recommended donation; no one will be turned away. Doors open at 6:30, dancing begins at 7:30 and ends around 9:30.

We are joining forces with the Russell Street Bar-B-Que once again to promote a healthy community by combining our two favorite things: bicycles and barbecue. Add a dash of live music, free bike repair, valet bike parking, bike photography, and a bunch of neighbors and we promise the result will be unforgettable.

Our volunteer mechanics will be set up to perform quick fixes and safety checks while you enjoy barbecue sandwiches and great music. A special photo area will be set up for bike portraits aiming to capture the diversity of bicycles and people who live and ride in our neighborhood. We will also be shooting footage for a web video – come be a star!

All proceeds from the event will benefit our bicycle safety programs.

What: 2nd Annual Bikes ‘n’ BBQ Bash
When: Saturday, June 27th, 11am – 2pm
Why: To celebrate a safe and healthy summer with good food, bike safety checks, live music, and more
Where: Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta
Cost: $5 recommended donation (but no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay)

Valet bike parking will be available. Please bring your own eating utensils (cup, plate, napkin) if you are able to help us keep plastic and paper waste to a minimum.