[W1SMH] Fw: Hams needed for Bike Rides in Boston area

[bruce alexander]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Bob Salow - wa1ida at arrl.net
To: wa1ida at arrl.net
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 2:33 PM
Subject: Hams needed for Bike Rides in Boston area


Bikes Not Bombs (BNB) rehabilitates bicycles by training local kids how to 
restore old bikes.  Besides enabling the kids to earn their own bicycle, 
they then provide large quantities to youths here and abroad.  Their local 
focus is to help kids learn mechanics and safety and get to own a bike they 
work on.  The health advantages of bike riding are proven.



Non-profit, BNB, promotes their program with many public events each year. 
For the past 18 years, BNB has staged three concurrent bike rides in and 
around Boston.   A few years ago they realized that ham radio was the way to 
support riders on the three courses.



There will be concurrent 15, 25 and 62 mile rides on Sunday, 11 June 2006. 
More than 190 riders are expected.  All three rides start near Jamaica Pond, 
but we can meet at 0800 at a secure parking area in Roxbury Crossing to be 
transported to the start or to assignments.  We have been asked to staff 
rest stops, follow vehicles and shadows.  There will be no assignments on 
the streets.



The shorter courses should be finished by 1430, and the long course should 
finish by 1630.  All finishes are at Mississippi's Restaurant where an 
excellent gourmet dinner will be provided.



We want to make a good showing at this local event and demonstrate the 
community value of ham radio.  If you can help for this event, please 
respond with the following information as soon as possible.



Full name

On-air name

Call sign

Postal mailing address (including 9-digit ZIPcode)

Evening phone

Day phone

Cell phone

Email address

Does your 2-meter radio have CTCSS (PL)?

Do you have a dual-band radio?

Do you have a magnetic mount antenna?

T-shirt size



Because of the limited time, let me know as soon as you can.  Questions? 
Just ask.



Bob Salow, WA1IDA

wa1ida at arrl.net

508.650.9440



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