>>> EVENT Recycle-A-Bicycle's 15th Birthday Celebration!
Monday, December 14, 2009 - 6:00pm - Monday, December 14, 2009 - 9:00pm
Superfine at 126 Front Street in DUMBO.
A benefit auction featuring the NY400 Batavus Bicycles and bike-themed art. RAB is seeking donations of bike art of all kinds (bike-themed paintings, sculpture, furniture, appliances, jewelry, clothing, etc.) Please deliver art to the Dumbo shop by Friday December 4. Thank you! For more information contact Pasqualina Azzarello at 718-858-2972 or director@recycleabicycle.org

>>> Recycled Arts Workshops at RAB: Every Thursday from 7-9pm at RAB's Dumbo location at 35 Pearl Street
In preparation for our upcoming benefit, RAB is hosting weekly recycled arts workshops. Workshop topics include: Wallets, picture frames, candlestick holders, jewelry, spoke flowers and more! RAB will supply all necessary materials. Free! All are welcome! For more information contact Pasqualina Azzarello at 718-858-2972 or director@recycleabicycle.org

>>> Reminder! Sign up for Bike Maintenance 101 before it's too late: RAB is partnering with Bike New York to offer Bike Maintenance 101, a half-day course where participants learn on their own bikes how to fix flats, adjust brakes and gears, and lube the chain. A modest class fee goes directly to Recycle-A-Bicycle to support our mission of youth job training and environmental education programs. For schedule information and registration, see www.bikenewyork.org/education/classes/maintenance.html.

>>> EVENT New York Bike Jumble
Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 10:00am - Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 4:00pm
East Fourth St between Avenues B & C in the East Village
The NY Bike Jumble is an annual bicycle swap meet that celebrates the city's influence on cycling. RAB will be selling vintage bicycles, parts, and recycled bicycle part jewelry. (more info)

>>> EVENT Transportation Alternatives NYC Century Bike Tour
Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 6:00am
Ride starts and finishes at the north end of Central Park. Riders should enter the start area at 110th St. and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
The NYC Century Bike Ride is a fun, fully supported ride through the city with rest stops, snacks, and mechanics along the way. Riders can choose their own distance and ride at their own pace. There are 100, 75, 55, 35, and 15 mile routes. (more info)