[Netnews-action] 11 sept: on yer bike- a day to celebrate the bicycle

[Manchester Campaigns]

[[[ ed's note: also see: 22 sept: in town without my car day ]]]


>From: mail at ridemanchester.org.uk
>
>hello, we are a group of friends that love bikes and are organising a day
>to celebrate them on sunday 11th september (see timetable below). We would
>love it if you could do a workshop or event on the day or have a stall in
>the basement as an information point about the variety of bike projects in
>and around manchester (it would be nice if this could be 'manned' but if
>you can't then that's fine too).
>
>it would be a great opportunity for all the manchester bike groups and
>cyclists to get together too.
>
>if you are interested in having a stall or organising an event during the
>day please get in touch by emailing nes at riseup.net It woould be great if
>events didn't clash with the ones already confirmed so that people can go
>to everything.
>
>as there are more things to be added that haven't been confirmed please
>don't pass this onto heaps of people yet- we will email out a 'public
>flyer style' email soon, though it might be nice to mention the day and
>ask people to suggest ideas.
>
>many thanks
>
>nes, adam + huw
>
>
>sunday 11th september
>
>"on yer bike"
>
>a whole day dedicated to celebrating the bicycle.
>
>all events take place at or start at the basement, 24 lever street,
>manchester city centre.
>
>There will be refreshments available throughtout the day here and also
>will be a point to gain information and talk to people about a variety of
>bike campaigns in and around manchester.
>
>the day includes
>
>noon - 1pm: bike mechanics workshop, an hour long workshop in the basics
>of bike mechanics (given by qualified bike mechanics from manchester bike
>co-op Ride Manchester)
>
>1pm- 2pm: bike fixing drop-in bring your bike and be shown how to fix
>those things that have been niggling you (mechanics from Ride Manchester)
>
>2pm (meet at the basement to collect maps etc) Bike treasure hunt! a
>treasure hunt around manchester city centre. get on your bike and find the
>treasure that will win you bike related prizes (dress as a pirate for
>bonus points!)
>
>7pm Still We Ride Film Screening. A documentary movie about Critical Mass
>which follows the ongoing and absurd police crackdown on monthly bike
>rides in NYC. Not only will you have the opportunity to see the film but
>the film makers are also coming from New York to answer questions and chat
>about critical mass in NYC
>
>  You can get more info and see a trailer at:
>  http://www.stillweridethemovie.com.
>
>The movie has been a hit everywhere it has screened so far:  NYC (two sold
>out premier shows), Leiscester, Copenhagen, Los angeles, Pittsburgh,
>Finland (Helsinki, Turku, and Pori), and a few others.
>----------www.ridemanchester.org.uk------