Northwest
Tandemonium
2009
Ride Leaders
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TNT collected approximately 30 bikes and spent time on several weekends fixing up bikes and Gary and Jim's houses. Ben Hiltner, the counselor at Vose Elementary, sponsored a poster and poetry contest. The "winners" won the bikes. The Vose NAC worked with the Bicycle Transit Coalition to furnish half of the bikes. The BTC refurbished and provided the bikes to the Vose NAC at an incredibly low price. The Legacy Emanuel Trauma Nurses donated helmets and taught volunteers how to size and fit them properly. The Beaverton Police Department brought abandoned bikes to the BTC and also lead a family-friendly bike ride through the neighborhood. Seven Sunset High School Key Club Members volunteered to help in all aspects. A surprise group, from the Gateway Baptist Church offered a hand as well. Not only did they learn how to size and fit helmets, but they spoke Spanish--an added plus!
On the day of the event, students got more than just a bike. They received a free T-shirt from the BTC, a helmet, bike lock and bike, and they also were taught about riding on the street. At the end of the event, Baja Fresh brought a burrito lunch for everyone.
A big thanks to all of the TNT volunteers: Gary Gitner and Karen Rash-Gitner, Jim Edwards and Janice Edwards, our fearless leaders of this event. Donald Toomim, Mike Chacon, Gary Gitner, Jim Edwards and Larry Snow were our expert mechanics; Thanks also to all the other volunteers who greeted, directed, sized, fit, and gave away bikes: Diane Chacon, Pat and Dave Berkeley, Larry Snow (aka "Santa Claus") Rhoda Peacher, Dan Watson, Alan and Allie Zimmerman. The event would not have been possible without you!