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Out friends from Arizona Bike Polo are hosting the Desert Polo Invite 4 this Saturday and Sunday in Tempe.

This year will be bigger than ever!!! 40+ teams, 4 courts, SERIOUS POLO!!! Round Robin on Saturday, Double elimination on Sunday. Come by and see some of the worlds best polo. Anyone can come by, there will be food, shirts for sale, and a raffle anyone can participate in!!

Desert Polo Invite 4

 

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Bicycle Dreams, the award-winning feature-length documentary about the Race Across America (RAAM), will premiere in Tempe at the Madcap Theaters in Tempe on Wednesday, February 22 at 7 p.m. as part of the film’s ongoing nationwide winter tour. The screening is presented as a benefit for the Tempe Bicycle Action Group.

The event is co-sponsored by State Bicycle Co a local fixed-gear bicycle company. State Bicycle hosts a weekly LOOPS ride every Wednesday, and on the night of the show the group will meet at Madcap, check out the movie, and then head out on the ride after the movie. Keep an eye on the State Bicycle Facebook page for more ride details: http://www.facebook.com/statebicycle

Tickets will be $11 in advance and $15 at the door the night of the show. To purchase advance tickets, order online at http://www.imathlete.com/events/bicycledreams. Madcap Theaters is located at 730 South Mill St. in Tempe.

The film, which has won numerous awards at film festivals all over the world, “is an up-close look at what RAAM riders go through,” says Stephen Auerbach, the director and producer of Bicycle Dreams. “They deal with searing desert heat, agonizing mountain climbs, and endless stretches of open road. And they do it all while battling extreme exhaustion and sleep deprivation. It’s a great subject for a film.”

Find out more information and RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/270766196321442/

 

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As the Tempe Bicycle Action Group Youth Coordinator, I attended this year’s Youth Bike Conference in New York City to meet with other organizations and learn about programs targeting at-risk-youth. I was very impressed by the number of young people working to improve cycling throughout the country. I also learned a lot about different programs that recycle bicycles and help those in need. I attended workshops on fundraising, organizing bike rides and community advocacy. I would like to Recycle-A-Bicycle for hosting this years event. They did a great job and made everyone feel at home in the Big Apple.   http://www.recycleabicycle.org

Robert Chacon T.B.A.G. Youth Coordinator

 

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We’re having our Annual Meeting on Nov 20th @ 7pm at Boulders on Broadway. This week we’re doing a series of blog posts about each committee, their goals, and what you can do to help.

TBAG Events Committee

Description:
The TBAG Events Committee produces and promotes public activities throughout the year that encourage bicycling. Events reach audiences from as small as four to as large as 10,000 people. Events committee needs people to make events happen: Production, Promotion, Management, Logistics, Set-up, Operation and Teardown.

Committee Chairs: Ryan Guzy (r...@biketempe.org) and Joe Perez (j...@biketempe.org)

2011 Accomplishments:
Sponsored lunch for Phoenix Bike Summit – March
Bike Valet at Tempe Beer Fest – March
Bike to Work Day in Tempe and Phoenix – April
SanTan Wheelie Jam. Organized, funded, and ran this first year event – April
Bike to Baseball bike valet – April
Summer solstice swimsuit ride – July
Bike Valet at the Tempe Octoberfest – Oct
Tour de Fat Week Events. Rides, raffles, promotions – Oct
Tour de Fat. Planning, logistics, volunteer coordination, management – Oct
Tour de Tempe. setup, ride leaders, and teardown – Oct
Film Screening. With My Own Two Wheels, Contested Streets – Nov

2012 Goals:

1. Create a PR and social media team to promote our events and events organized by our partners. Completion Date: Dec 31st 2011
2. For big events – create teams to focus on managing an area over multiple events. Completion Date: Dec 31st 2011
3. Improve SanTan Wheelie Jam. This is our opportunity to involve local sponsors and to work with more non-profit groups. This will get bigger and better every year. Completion Date: April 2012
4. Continue building on the success of Tour de Fat. Increase pre-show and especially week-of events and rides. Continue working with the local Rangers on these activities and PR.
5. Add small and fun events, raffles, rides, movies, etc. Dec 31st 2011

Help Wanted:

Event Planners
This team will work on choosing dates, securing locations, working on permits, and coordinating with sponsors and other organizations.

PR and Social Media
All events need PR and social media presence. Events don’t happen unless people are invited and feel welcome. TBAG doesn’t have a large advertising budget so creativity is key. If you have put on an event for another organization, you’re ready to put on an event for TBAG or help us put on one of the larger events like SanTan Wheelie Jam or Tour de Fat.

Volunteer Coordinators
The success of an event is directly related to volunteer efforts. Each event requires a dedicated person who wants to see TBAG succeed and host a great event. Some events can be run by one person and other events require 350 or more volunteers.

Event Managers
All events need managers at the event to be in charge of the volunteer teams and to make sure their areas are run effectively. This person will be a good leader and good at organizing people.

Event Staff
This team will coordinate moving equipment, running setup and teardown, and work with vendors and managers at the event.

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Saturday Nov 19th @3pm. The SanTan Brewing Company Brews Cruise is coming to Tempe. $20 gets you 4 beers at 4 bars, including Boulders, and food at the start at Mellow Mushroom. RSVP on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/vHuBsU then check out more details and buy tickets here: http://www.santanbrewing.com/santan-brews-cruise-rivalry-ride/

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The Tempe Tour de Fat raised nearly $70,000 for seven different local cycling non-profits.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the event, to New Belgium Brewing for your amazing sponsorship, and thanks especially to our 400 volunteers and staff for making this happen. You all make Tempe a great place to ride a bicycle!

Check out tons of videos and photos on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/biketempe

See you on the next ride!

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There are bike events and rides going on all this week. Here’s what’s happening on Friday Oct. 14th:

PEDALS & PICTURES – Showing the movie “RAD”.
VENUE: Madcap Theater @ 7PM

Check out the full calendar: http://www.biketempe.org/events/bike-events-oct-2011/

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There are bike events and rides going on all this week. Here’s what’s happening on Thursday Oct. 13th:

NEW BELGIUM PARTY – Beer specials, t-shirts, & giveaways.
VENUE: Casey Moore’s @ 7PM – 9PM

Check out the full calendar: http://www.biketempe.org/events/bike-events-oct-2011/

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There are bike events and rides going on all this week. Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday Oct. 12th:

BIKE WEEK CRUISER RIDE – New Belgium Beers at The Tavern on Mill, Robbie Fox’s and Boulders on Broadway. Final drawing for the bike raffle at Boulders. Raffle tickets are $5 and can be bought online at: http://www.biketempe.org/raffle/ or in-person at Boulders on Broadway and The Bicycle Cellar
START: Tempe Beach Park Entrance @ 7PM

Check out the full calendar: http://www.biketempe.org/events/bike-events-oct-2011/

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There are bike events and rides going on all this week. Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday Oct. 11th:

CRAP Ride to Sport Chalet Bike Parts Show + beers & food along the way.
START: Tempe Beach Park Entrance @ 7:30PM

Check out the full calendar: http://www.biketempe.org/events/bike-events-oct-2011/

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