August 7th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

*The 816 Bicycle Collective Makes Plans To Move To A Drier Location*

Kansas City, Missouri – Last winter electrical damage from a constant leaking roof left the 816 Bicycle Collective without electricity for nearly 3 months. Despite this setback, and the freezing temperatures, volunteers setup shop outside, (sometimes in the snow,) to help all-weather bicycle commuters with repairs. The power is on now, it’s 80 degrees hotter, and with community support 816 is preparing the first steps of relocating to a new building, (with a better roof.)

The 816 Bicycle Collective is a recycle a bicycle project that has been helping people in the greater Kansas City area earn bicycles and learn about mechanics for the past 3 years. The organization relies completely on donations and community support.

*To help raise funds for a new, drier space, the collective is throwing a party themed BIKES ARE HOT at Californos in Westport located at 4124 Pennsylvania, Sunday, August 22nd at 7PM. Entertainment includes – DJ Madeline, live performances from Andean Express - an Andean folk music group, bike races sponsored by KC Cold Sprints, artwork and bicycle frames/parts for silent auction, games and more!*

We invite you to be a part of our project!

For more information, media inquiries, or to find out what you can do to help –

Contact:

The816bike@gmail.com

Or call 505-231-1589

Check out our MySpace

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendI...

Read an article written about us in *Spectrum *

http://spectrum.mcckc.edu/archives/2007-10-26/features/bike.htm

We are also currently in need/accepting the following donations -

*All are tax deductable under The Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation*

*-Items to raffle – gift certificates, coupons, art, or other merchandise*

-Metric box wrenches and Allen keys, or any specialty bike tools

-Bike cables, housing, chain lube, grease and degreaser

-Helmets and bike locks (cables, chains, u-locks)

-Front and rear bike lights

-Bike Stands

-Printing services

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