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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
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A wooden seesaw positioned on a grassy area, surrounded by lush green foliage. The seesaw is balanced on a central pivot with one side elevated, suggesting readiness for play.
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A Shimano bicycle pedal featuring a silver metallic body and clip mechanism, designed for secure shoe attachment during cycling.
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Alt text: "Promotional poster for the film 'Klunkerz' featuring a group of people on mountain bikes. The poster includes the film's title, tagline 'They Re-Invented the Wheel,' and credits for contributions from various individuals in the mountain biking community, all set against a vintage-style background."
A close-up view of a bicycle wheel partially buried in snow, with black zip ties securing the tire to the rim. A wooden surface is visible in the background.
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
Alt text: Interior view of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, featuring bicycles displayed on the walls and ceiling, with informational plaques and memorabilia in the background. The words "Mountain Bike Hall of Fame" are prominently displayed.
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
A bright orange mountain bike with blue patterned rims resting against a gray concrete wall. The bike features a sleek design with a sturdy frame and front suspension, positioned on a dark asphalt surface.
A person riding a mountain bike along a dirt trail in a wooded area, surrounded by bare trees and fallen leaves. The cyclist is wearing a pink top and a helmet.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
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A group of cyclists races along a rural road while spectators watch and take photos from the roadside. The cyclists are wearing blue and white jerseys, and one is leading the pack. In the background, there are two vehicles parked on the shoulder and rocky terrain alongside the road.
Sock with a cartoon chicken design, featuring a red and white color scheme and the text "Ya Clucken" printed on the side, displayed on a wooden surface.
A smiling man swimming underwater, giving a thumbs-up gesture while wearing a waterproof device on his arm. The background features a clear blue ocean with coral visible below. The text "music.gives.Joy" is overlaid on the image.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
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Alt text: A Suunto watch with a digital display, accompanied by a heart rate monitor strap and a sensor. The watch features a round face and a black rubber band, while the sensor and strap are in black with the Suunto logo.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
Image of a t-shirt featuring a graphic design related to downhill mountain biking. The shirt is olive green with an orange and gray color scheme. The main elements include the letters "DH" and "MTB," along with the text "DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKETEAM." An illustration of a cyclist riding downhill is prominently displayed, accompanied by directional arrows and warning symbols. The design suggests a focus on mountain biking and adventure sports.
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
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An orange GPS device, the Earthmate PN-40, resting on a bed of brown dried leaves, displaying a mapping interface with coordinates and distance information.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
Close-up of a DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 GPS device mounted on a bike handlebar, displaying a detailed map with a speed reading of 0.2 mph. The device features an orange casing with various buttons for navigation.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.safarium.com/roadpress/">Paul</a>'s brother Dan is really into tinkering with mountain bikes (and road bikes too, pretty much anything with two wheels he can get his hands on) and he recently told me about a "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/">Bike Church</a>" operating in downtown Philly. Apparently the place is run out of St. Mary's Church on UPenn's campus and has free shop space for working on bikes. They even sell used bikes and bike parts from donated rigs. Dan has built a couple bikes there and says they really have some interesting classes and activities going on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other cycling-related non-profits out there and unfortunately my discussion about cycling volunteer opportunities fell flat on the singletracks forums. One that comes to mind is the Yellow Bike program in cities like <a title="Yellow Bike Austin" target="_blank" href="http://www.austinyellowbike.org/yb_home.htm">Austin</a> where people fix up bikes and leave them for urbanites to use for one-way commuting. There are also non-profits set up to refurbish old kids bikes and distribute them to needy children. I would love to see something similar to <a title="Girls on the Run" target="_blank" href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/">Girls on the Run</a> for introducing kids to positive lifestyles through mountain biking (though I imagine the liabilitywaivers for a project like this would be massive).

I'm opening up this post (despite the threat of spam bots) to hear about any mountain bike related non-profits or volunteer organizations you're a part of. Feel free to share any ideas for ways mountain bikers can give back to the community.
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A cyclist riding a mountain bike along a dirt trail in a wooded area during late autumn, surrounded by bare trees and fallen leaves. The cyclist is wearing a red helmet and a pink shirt, actively navigating the path.
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