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Alumna founds program for women in drug recovery

Submitted by tud04003 on Thu, 11/10/2011 - 1:54pm
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This is a great story about a Temple alumna making big waves in the community using bicycles! Read on below...

Kristin Gavin, an adjunct professor and alumna founded “Gearing Up,” a program in the Interim House that encourages recovery through cycling.

Some choose to write poetry, others knit and still others may listen to music to escape from the stress they encounter day-to-day. But for others, these stationary activities can be replaced with a helmet and a bike.

Neighborhood Bike Works Back to School Sale!

Submitted by Celia Marraro on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 2:55pm
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Repeats every day until Sun Sep 11 2011 .
Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 11:00am - 5:00pm

NBW's North Philly location is having its first annual Back to School Sale on Sunday September 11th starting at 11am. We have used bikes of all varieties- mountain, road and commuters all 15% off! Other offers include a free tube with every in-stock tire purchase and instant walk-in chain lubes for $5! Get around town faster than ever for a great deal this fall!

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Neighborhood Bike Works June Bike Sale!

Submitted by tbrode on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 3:15pm
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Cheap (as low as $20) bike Sales!
June 4th 3-6pm
June 18th 9:30am-2:30pm
June 18th 3-6
June 25 3-6

At the West Philly Neighborhood Bike Works
on Locust walk near 40th st

Come find a project bike and support a great non-profit at the same time! All bikes are sold as-is and generally need work. But they are bargain basement cheap!

By Tim Broderick, Bike Temple Manager, June 2, 2011

North Philly Bike Salon Adult Repair Classes

Submitted by tbrode on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 2:21pm
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Our Basic Bicycle Repair course for adults is a great way to begin learning how to repair and maintain your bike yourself, or to brush up on rusty repair skills. The class meets weekly for a month. Lessons typically include parts of the bike and bike fit, care and feeding of your brakes and shifting, and an introduction to overhauling bearings. More advanced procedures can be covered on request. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes.

Classes meet Tuesday evenings (6:30-9pm) at our 1426 W Susquehanna N. Philly location.

North Philly Bike Salon Adult Repair Classes

Submitted by Celia Marraro on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 11:11am
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Repeats every 3 days until Tue May 17 2011 .
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 6:30am

Our Basic Bicycle Repair course for adults is a great way to begin learning how to repair and maintain your bike yourself, or to brush up on rusty repair skills. The class meets weekly for a month. Lessons typically include parts of the bike and bike fit, care and feeding of your brakes and shifting, and an introduction to overhauling bearings. More advanced procedures can be covered on request. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes.

Classes meet Tuesday evenings (6:30-9pm) at our 1426 W Susquehanna N. Philly location.

MLK Volunteer Day at Neighborhood Bike Works!

Submitted by tbrode on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 3:50pm
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Every year, Neighborhood Bike Works hosts a day of service to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. This year, we will be hosting events at three shops on Monday, January 17th:

40th St Headquarters: 3916 Locust Walk. (9am-12pm, co-sponsored by REI, and 12:30-3:30pm.)
N. Philly: 1424 W. Susquehanna Ave. (9am-3:30pm)
Haddington: 230 N. Salford St. (9am-3:30pm)

NBW Adult Bike Repair Class

Submitted by tud04003 on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 9:50am
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Repeats every 7 days until Tue Feb 07 2012 .
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Neighborhood Bike Works Basic Bicycle Repair course for adults is a great way to begin learning how to repair and maintain your bike yourself, or to brush up on rusty repair skills. The class meets weekly for a month. Lessons typically include: flat repair, parts of the bike and fit, care and feeding of your brakes, shifting, and an introduction to overhauling bearings. More advanced procedures can be covered on request. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes and friends*.

Bike Salon at NBW

Submitted by tud04003 on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 12:11pm
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Repeats every week until Wed Dec 21 2011 .
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Bike Salon is Neighborhood Bike Works' open shop night for cyclists wishing to work on their own bikes. This bicycle co-op is a place where volunteers teach community members about basic bicycle repair skills and how to maintain their own bikes. All are welcome!

Neighborhood Bike Works is located at 1426 W. Susquehanna Ave, one block west of Broad St.

Neighborhood Bike Works

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Bike Temple supports Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) and their North Philadelphia shop location at 1426 W. Susquehanna Ave., one block west of Broad Street. Neighborhood Bike Works North Philly is an extension of the original Neighborhood Bike Works and legendary Bike Church of West Philadelphia.

North Philly Bike Salon Spring Sale!

Submitted by Celia Marraro on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 12:06pm
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Repeats every day until Sun Mar 20 2011 .
Sunday, March 20, 2011 - 12:00pm

Neighborhood Bikes Works' Bike Salon is having a first day of spring sale. We provide used bikes for every budget! Featuring 15% off all store items, walk-in instant chain lube for $5, and free inner tube with every in stock tire purchase! Come get your ride rolling and ready for the new season, or to find something new!

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