Well he does ride a bike….

This takes bike delivery to the next level.

Max Kraushaar is a one stop shop when it comes to pie craving in Seattle.  We aren’t talking about pizza pies here, it’s pies for your sweet tooth.

It’s simple.  You text your order to 425.923.6655 and it gets delivered to your door Friday and Saturday from 6pm-3am.

It doesn’t cost much, especially when you consider that these are homemade pies.  $3 gets you a slice or $20 buys you a whole pie.  I’m getting hungry thinking about key lime and pecan pies- my two favorites.  Though he’s delivered to Capital Hill and Wedgewood in the past- the University District is his main focus and you may be hard pressed to get him to pedal your pie much further.  You may need to sweeten the deal for him…

Photo by Trung Le.

Perhaps you’ve seen him riding through the streets on his maroon singlespeed with the basket while donning his “Piecycle uniform”, a Washington cycling cap and white apron.  Maybe you’ve tasted some of his creations. Either way, I’m glad that Max is doing what he’s doing.

Pie-curious?  Follow Piecycle on Facebook and Twitter

Thanks for the heads up Katy.

CALL FOR BIKE MOVIES: FILMED BY BIKE
The 9th Annual Filmed by Bike is a film festival of entirely bike-themed
movies.

It’s free to submit a movie and the deadline is 1/20/2011.

More info: http://www.FilmedByBike.org/call.

Because size DOES matter and shorter is actually better, all submissions
are limited to 8 minutes in length, with the exception of a select few
longer features which NEW THIS YEAR will be accepted into the festival.

Mark your calendars: Filmed by Bike is April 15-17, 2011 at the Clinton
Street Theater in Portland, Oregon.

A benefit ride for Alleycat Acres

• 1 day: March 5, 2011.
• Meet at 8 AM for nibbles, information, and networking. Route opens at 9 AM.
• Ride begins in Central District.
• 60(ish) miles, looping around Lake Washington. Route map & cue sheets coming soon.
• 2-4 rest stops, 1 lunch stop & proposed dinner after party.
• Ride ends in Central District.
• Ride will have 2 sweep cars, in case you get tired, cold or want to hang out and rock out to Salt ‘n Peppa.
• Ride is open to 100 folks.
• $10 required registration donation; if you’ve got money burning a hole in your pocket, feel free to donate more!
• Riders agree to raise a minimum of $60 in sponsorships/donations to participate; this is due March 1, 2011.
  

More info at Alleycat Acres

Not a big fan of this. Sure, a trainer does wonders, but that isn’t even a bike.  It’s a videogame.  Watching the people “ride uphill” the sway of the bike doesn’t make any sense.  Fail.

Bike Works is in search of an Executive Director.  Think you’ve got what it takes?  Bike Works is one of the best cycling non-profits around, doing so much for the community- for the youth and adults alike.

Opportunity: Executive Director

Bike Works is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to become its next Executive Director.  Ideal candidates will provide the vision and leadership necessary to translate our mission and values into action while maintaining a supportive, growth-oriented work environment for employees and an energizing sanctuary for youth and the community.

Organizational Overview:

Bike Works is a nonprofit organization based in Seattle whose mission is to build sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. Bike Works has been working for youth, bikes, and community in Seattle since 1996. Our programs and services invest in young people and encourage bicycling as a clean and healthy transportation alternative. Our programs include Earn-a-Bike for youth, Street Burner youth bike club activities, Summer Bike Camps, Neighborhood Rides, an Annual Kids Bike Swap, domestic and international bicycle donations to charitable organizations, and more. Our Community Bike Shop serves a diverse customer base with used bike sales and affordable repairs.

Since 1996, we have grown from a startup program into a thriving, established organization that is well-respected in the community. Each year approximately 250 youth, ages 9 to 17, participate in our programs and gain the skills and resources they need to translate lessons about confidence and leadership into their own lives, helping them make healthier decisions about their futures. Each year we redistribute close to 2,000 used bicycles to families in Seattle and internationally. Our current operating budget is approximately $600,000, our staff includes 11 part- and full-time positions, and our Board is made up of 13 skilled and committed volunteers.

Position Summary:

The Executive Director assumes primary responsibility for leading Bike Works in fulfillment of its mission and vision, including management of fundraising and administration, ensuring staff capacity, coordinating activities with the Board of Directors, and overseeing the organization’s finances.

Critical Success Factors: The successful Executive Director will:

1.     Exhibit strong leadership, strategic vision and human resource management skills;

2.     Value cultural diversity and reflect a deep and abiding passion for the mission of Bike Works, specifically youth empowerment and bicycle transportation;

3.     Possess experience providing strategic and business leadership to a small organization embarking on a phase of potentially significant growth and change.

4.     Have proven ability to secure significant funding from individuals, foundations and government agencies;

5.     Understand the internal and external workings of a 501(c)(3) organization;

6.     Be a resourceful problem solver and have a sense of humor.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director’s role and responsibilities include the following:

1.              Lead staff, Board, volunteers, and other key stakeholders in fulfilling mission and adhering to strategic plan. Includes supervision of three department heads who manage programs, the community bike shop, and fundraising.  Critical focus in the coming years will be on translating our mission, vision, and values into annual action plans, defining and measuring success targets, and prioritizing and solving key organizational challenges.

2.              Work with the Development Manager to develop annual fundraising goals and oversee implementation of strategies to achieve them.  Play an active, leading role in engaging with current and prospective institutional and individual donors. Oversee revenue generation through bike shop. Manage cash flow and expenses and prepare monthly reports.

3.              Manage operations, including HR policies & procedures, payroll and benefits, insurance, taxes, and oversight of bookkeeper’s work with payables, receivables, and financial records.

4.              Supervise, mentor, and inspire staff; ensure a healthy work environment that attracts, maintains, and motivates quality staff. Develop annual staff review process that is aligned with our mission and values, schedule and conduct meetings and retreats as appropriate, and ensure staff member effectiveness.

5.              Support and inspire the Board. Develop materials and reports for monthly Board meetings.

6.              Ensure that Bike Works maintains a visible and vibrant presence in the community by fostering collaboration with partner organizations and speaking passionately in public forums.  Maintain strong organizational image.

Qualifications & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have developed the following skills through a combination of significant professional experience, community engagement, and/or formal education:

• Commitment to our Mission: Passion for building sustainable communities, educating youth and promoting bicycling.
• Fundraising: Demonstrated success in cultivating, stewarding, soliciting and securing major gifts.  Experience seeking and incorporating best practices from across the nonprofit sector for development purposes.
• Leadership and Management: Ability to inspire, mentor, and build the skills of a small, committed, hard-working staff.  Experience with or interest in working as a part of a team in a small nonprofit organization and being a part of a creative, fun, healthy, flexible and collaborative work environment.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively and persuasively communicate our mission verbally through one-on-one interactions and public speaking opportunities, including ability to connect with youth, staff, donors, the board, and our community. Excellent writing skills a must.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and operational skills, including finance, HR, and development. Ability to formulate and execute plans efficiently and effectively.  Solid computer skills to work with a tech-savvy staff.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Demonstrated experience solving complex problems and responding to adaptive challenges.

Compensation:

$45,000-50,000 (starting salary depends on experience). Bike Works offers a medical benefits program, a generous vacation and holiday package and a flexible work environment.

How To Apply:

Please visit our website at www.bikeworks.org for more information about Bike Works. Send your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to edsearch@bikeworks.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Position open until filled; however, applications received by January 7, 2011 will receive priority consideration.

Bike Works is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity of race, color, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation.

Portland….

21st Avenue Bicycles – Dedicated To Making It Awesome! from James Wilson on Vimeo.

Thanks Amanda

Miss Meaghan from the Deadly Nightshades contacted me about the 2011 Prohab Helmet Society calendar that recently became available.  The 2010 calendar has been on my wall in the office for the year- and I hope to get one of these for 2011.  Great shots of women who ride- all benefiting a wonderful cause.  Keep in mind that it is a Canadian calendar- it doesn’t have some US holidays- but it does have Boxing Day and Kwanzaa!!!

Prohab Helmet Society is based in Vancouver, BC and provides helmets at no charge to those that don’t currently wear them.  They encourage safety and strive to break down image barriers that people may have of helmets being unfashionable.  The calendar supports this cause.

See more about ProHab at their website http://prohab.ca/

They also have tee shirts and postcards in addition to the 2011 calendar HERE

Papergirl #5 – The art of giving from CUTZ. on Vimeo.

Thanks Karl for the heads up!

Max Kullaway and Bernard Georges are two strong Seattle racers that happen to be nice guys.  Not only that they build bikes in Seattle under the name 333Fab.  That’s “Triple Three Fab.”

They have a new website, and have an order system up and running.  If you are looking for a bike to ride over the winter, or are planning one for next year, don’t let these guys go below your radar.  With a ton of invaluable experience at Merlin and Seven Cycles- these guys are artisans in the world of steel and titanium.  They are also perfecting the bonding of carbon seat stays to their cross bikes.  Stay Tuned.

Check out 333Fab HERE