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Bike Love News #8 - August 7, 2022

Greetings from Williams, Arizona. I don't have a bike, but I do have some nice views and a trip to the Grand Canyon planned. So not all bad. Thanks for reading issue #8 and checking in on Proton Cycles - my little side project to improve lives one bike at a time.



NSO's Handlebars for the Homeless bicycle tour fundraiser returns to the streets of Detroit

From my neck of the woods, the Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) is hosting this ride next Sunday - so if you're in the area check it out! Handlebars for the Homeless returns with a new route stretching roughly 15 miles, which will begin and end at the NSO-Bell Building. All funds raised from this ride will go to support individuals experiencing homelessness. Learn more and register HERE.


Houston patients can now receive rental bicycle prescriptions in new program

Further proof that bikes have the power to change lives! A collaboration between Houston Bcycle, the American Heart Association, and Legacy Community Health now makes it possible for folks to receive a prescription for a one year membership to Bcycle. It's intended for folks with prediabetes, diabetes and hypertension - who can benefit from the low impact exercise of bike riding. We need more of this!


Fat Tire and L39ION release limited-edition beer to support equity in cycling

If you've been following this little blog (and thank you for that!) you know my personal Venn diagram includes bikes, beer, music and BBQ. So yeah, I like this a lot. Proceeds from every can of L39ION X Fat Tire Golden Ale sold will benefit the Grow Cycling Foundation in support of their work providing education, access, and opportunities that promote diverse representation and equity in cycling. But you need to act fast cuz quantities are limited and sadly they're not shipping to every state (no Michigan?!). Head over to the New Belgium site to get yours.


Jeweler and artist turns bike parts into jewelry

Looking for a unique gift for that cycling enthusiast in your life? Then check out Velo in a Jar. Creator Ava Miller has found her niche recycling bike parts, including tubes and spokes into fashionable earrings, necklaces and bracelets.


How the London Bike Kitchen got its start

I leaned about LBK watching a video on GCN and thought it was a pretty cool concept. Now I know how that concept got started. Founder Jenni Gwiazdowski shares how she went from marketing professional to bike repair aficionado sharing her knowledge and wisdom with others seeking to learn how to work on their own bikes. Pretty cool gig and pretty awesome thing she's created.








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