All Discussions Tagged 'ride' - The Chainlink2024-03-28T18:06:23Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=ride&feed=yes&xn_auth=no200 Mile ride to Grand Rapids, MItag:thechainlink.org,2016-08-08:2211490:Topic:10068172016-08-08T22:46:47.923ZSloan Dorrhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SloanDorr
<p>Hi all! I'm new on here!! </p>
<p>I am planning a 200 mile (nearly 200, I'm rounding up!) ride to Grand Rapids, MI in early October and raising money for Girls on the run (If you want to donate <a href="https://www.crowdrise.com/gotrchicagomarathon2016/fundraiser/sloandorr">https://www.crowdrise.com/gotrchicagomarathon2016/fundraiser/sloandorr</a>)</p>
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<p>My question for the forum is:</p>
<p>The ride from the end of the Lake Shore Trail through Indiana is my only real concern. I've…</p>
<p>Hi all! I'm new on here!! </p>
<p>I am planning a 200 mile (nearly 200, I'm rounding up!) ride to Grand Rapids, MI in early October and raising money for Girls on the run (If you want to donate <a href="https://www.crowdrise.com/gotrchicagomarathon2016/fundraiser/sloandorr">https://www.crowdrise.com/gotrchicagomarathon2016/fundraiser/sloandorr</a>)</p>
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<p>My question for the forum is:</p>
<p>The ride from the end of the Lake Shore Trail through Indiana is my only real concern. I've heard and read scary tales of not so great neighborhoods and sketchy roads--any advice? I'm planning on DRIVING part of it this weekend to get a feel for what I'm up against. </p>
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<p>Any and all advice welcome! I know it can be done and wanted to reach out to the veterans!</p>
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<p>Sloan</p> Part-time Development Manager for Ride Illinoistag:thechainlink.org,2016-02-23:2211490:Topic:9712222016-02-23T18:30:55.105ZTania Sebastianhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TaniaSebastian
<p><strong><a href="http://rideillinois.org" target="_blank">Ride Illinois</a></strong>, a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization, is seeking a part-time, home-based Development Manager (20 – 25 hours per week) to help drive its fundraising efforts during an exciting period of organizational growth. Reporting to and in partnership with the Chief Operations Officer, the Development Manager will develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan with goals of increasing and stewarding…</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://rideillinois.org" target="_blank">Ride Illinois</a></strong>, a nonprofit bicycle advocacy organization, is seeking a part-time, home-based Development Manager (20 – 25 hours per week) to help drive its fundraising efforts during an exciting period of organizational growth. Reporting to and in partnership with the Chief Operations Officer, the Development Manager will develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan with goals of increasing and stewarding membership, individual giving, corporate sponsorship, and support from foundations and other sources. As a new position within Ride Illinois, the Development Manager will have the opportunity to recommend changes to existing resource plans and implement new strategies to achieve fundraising goals.</p>
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<p><strong>Ride Illinois is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed candidate with excellent writing and organization skills to handle the following responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Membership and Individual Giving</strong></p>
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<li>Manage two annual membership campaigns (direct mail and online) from planning through fulfillment, creating messaging and materials, and implementing strategies to significantly grow and strengthen the organization’s membership and individual giving.</li>
<li>Collaborate with staff to develop print, digital, and social media content to support fundraising activities.</li>
<li>Manage the stewardship of all gifts, including managing donor and member data in database, and donor and member communications.</li>
<li>Provide detailed reports about fundraising progress to the COO and the Board on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Direct efforts to develop broader brand recognition via fundraising outreach and promotional materials.</li>
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<p><strong>Corporate Sponsorship and Support</strong></p>
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<li>Develop new and foster existing corporate sponsor relationships. Seek new opportunities and implement strategies to expand Ride Illinois’ event sponsorships for its annual bike tour and annual Illinois Bike Summit.</li>
<li>Develop and write strategic partnership proposals that persuasively communicate the organization's mission, vision, and programs to potential funders as needed.</li>
<li>Manage the stewardship of corporate gifts and oversee the delivery of corporate sponsorship benefits.</li>
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<p><strong>Support from Foundations and Other Sources</strong></p>
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<li>Support COO and Chief Programs Officer in foundation and grant funding efforts, including researching new, potential foundations and grantors and helping to research, write, and submit grant applications.</li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor's Degree and at least 3-5 years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising environment, preferably with focus on membership and individual giving.</li>
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<li>A demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals, particularly in increasing membership and retention. Proven success in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual donors, corporations and foundations for support is essential.</li>
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<li>Highly developed skills in writing and competence at crafting proposals, donor correspondence, and other kinds of materials. Ability to communicate the organization’s mission and interests to a broad audience is essential.</li>
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<li>Knowledge and experience in creative uses of in-person, direct mail, online, and social media solicitations.</li>
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<li>Highly entrepreneurial; resourceful and flexible, and experience producing results while working within a tight budget.</li>
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<li>Self-starter with high degree of initiative, enthusiasm, and ability to work independently and remotely; ability to effectively manage time and prioritize projects.</li>
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<li>Ability to be a passionate and effective advocate for Ride Illinois, its mission and vision.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience using donor database systems, preferably Blackbaud’s eTapestry.</li>
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<li>Some experience with Wordpress (website), Constant Contact (email), and Adobe Creative Suite (graphic design) experience is helpful, but not required</li>
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<p><strong>The Development Manager will work remotely out of his/her own home office in Illinois, and will have the ability, for the most part, to set his or her own weekly schedule. The candidate must be able to travel for occasional in-person meetings in the Chicagoland area (minimum 4 times a year).</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Funding for this position is guaranteed for 1 year (through March 2017), with the possibility of renewal and increase of hours based on performance and funding growth.</strong></p>
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<p>To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, salary history, and two samples of your work (i.e. donor proposals, thank you letters, or other campaign materials) by e-mail in PDF format to: <a href="mailto:jobs@rideillinois.org" target="_blank">jobs@rideillinois.org</a></p>
<p>Please reference <strong>Development Manager Position</strong> in subject line. </p>
<p>For best consideration, please submit your application by <strong>Friday, February 26, 2016. </strong></p>
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<p>Ride Illinois is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving bicycling conditions throughout the state. We are the advocate for all Illinois bicyclists, promoting bicycle access, education, and safety. We work for bike-friendly roads, favorable legislation, and education on sharing our roads safely so everyone can get out and Ride Illinois. Learn more at <a href="http://rideillinois.org" target="_blank">rideillinois.org</a>.</p> Proposed Missouri Law Requiring Cyclists to "Fly a Flourescent Flag"tag:thechainlink.org,2016-01-14:2211490:Topic:9629232016-01-14T14:08:46.299ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p>This reminds me of the flags they used to have on kids bikes. Ridiculous to expect adults to add these flags to their bikes. This sounds like victim blaming.</p>
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<h1 class="title"><em><span class="font-size-3">A Proposed Missouri Bill Would Require Cyclists to Fly a Fluorescent Flag</span></em></h1>
<div class="the-excerpt"><p><em>The proposed “safety measure” is a thinly-veiled…</em></p>
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<p>This reminds me of the flags they used to have on kids bikes. Ridiculous to expect adults to add these flags to their bikes. This sounds like victim blaming.</p>
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<h1 class="title"><em><span class="font-size-3">A Proposed Missouri Bill Would Require Cyclists to Fly a Fluorescent Flag</span></em></h1>
<div class="the-excerpt"><p><em>The proposed “safety measure” is a thinly-veiled attempt to get people on bikes off of the roads.</em></p>
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<p><em>A bill <a href="http://www.cyclelicio.us/2016/missouri-bill-would-require-fluorescent-flag-for-cyclists/" target="_blank">recently introduced</a> in the state of Missouri would require anyone riding a bike on lettered county roads – all of Missouri’s rural highways – to fly a fluorescent orange flag. The flag would have to be “not less than fifteen feet above the motorway when the bicycle is standing upright.”</em></p>
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<p><em>Let’s say we decide to believe that the bill is intended to improve safety conditions for cyclists by improving their visibility. That line of thinking still falls squarely into the victim-blaming approach that says people on bikes should be responsible for not getting themselves hit by cars, instead of the drivers being responsible for not hitting people with their cars.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Full Story:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://momentummag.com/a-proposed-missouri-bill-would-require-cyclists-to-fly-a-fluorescent-flag/" target="_blank">https://momentummag.com/a-proposed-missouri-bill-would-require-cyclists-to-fly-a-fluorescent-flag/</a></p>
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<p></p> Ride a Bike With Bono and Get an Ice Cream in Central Parktag:thechainlink.org,2016-01-05:2211490:Topic:9615992016-01-05T21:06:20.547ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
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<p><em>Forget about jumping out of a plane, scaling Mount Everest, or getting in the ring with Mike Tyson. Bono is bringing you and a friend to New York City to REALLY live on the edge. You’ll meet him for a morning of stories and signed merchandise before embarking on a lovely bike ride through one of the most iconic places in the world. After that (provided you…</em></p>
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<p><em>Forget about jumping out of a plane, scaling Mount Everest, or getting in the ring with Mike Tyson. Bono is bringing you and a friend to New York City to REALLY live on the edge. You’ll meet him for a morning of stories and signed merchandise before embarking on a lovely bike ride through one of the most iconic places in the world. After that (provided you all survive), Bono has one more stop to help you cool off that recent rush of adrenaline: ice cream. We’ll provide your flights and 4-star hotel; Bono will provide the motorcycle helmets.</em></p>
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<p>Don't really get the "motorcycle helmets" because this would be a bicycle (not motorcycle) ride. :-)</p>
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<p>It's for a good cause, "<span>The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria"</span></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.omaze.com/experiences/red-bono" target="_blank">https://www.omaze.com/experiences/red-bono</a></p> Fall Ride Pictures - Share Your Ridestag:thechainlink.org,2015-10-20:2211490:Topic:9504842015-10-20T20:34:26.126ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p><span>“There is beauty in silence and there is silence in beauty and you can find both in a bicycle.” Mehmet Murat ildan</span></p>
<p>Something amazing happens when the leaves change, the air gets crisp and sweater weather feels so nice after a hot summer. Before we roll into bike winter, let's embrace autumn and post our pictures (and stories if you have them) on this thread. Happy riding!</p>
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<p><span>“There is beauty in silence and there is silence in beauty and you can find both in a bicycle.” Mehmet Murat ildan</span></p>
<p>Something amazing happens when the leaves change, the air gets crisp and sweater weather feels so nice after a hot summer. Before we roll into bike winter, let's embrace autumn and post our pictures (and stories if you have them) on this thread. Happy riding!</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96843965?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="590" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96843965?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="590" class="align-full"/></a></p> Yikes! Would you ride the "SkyCycle"?tag:thechainlink.org,2015-08-14:2211490:Topic:9383812015-08-14T13:38:52.019ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p><a href="http://bicituristas.com/montana-rusa-en-bicicleta/" target="_blank">http://bicituristas.com/montana-rusa-en-bicicleta/</a></p>
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<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cG7nrIQi_u4?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe> Looking for a Ride starting near Hollywood just after or before September 30tag:thechainlink.org,2015-06-26:2211490:Topic:9236302015-06-26T04:26:45.418ZKathy Schubert 'n Suzy Schnauzerhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KathySchubertandSuzySchnauzer
<p>I'm looking for a multi-day ride to do just before or just after the PETA 35th Anniversary Party in Hollywood. CA on September 30? Does anybody know of a calendar for California rides or know a specific ride? Suzy Schnauzer and I want to ride on the west coast.</p>
<p>I'm looking for a multi-day ride to do just before or just after the PETA 35th Anniversary Party in Hollywood. CA on September 30? Does anybody know of a calendar for California rides or know a specific ride? Suzy Schnauzer and I want to ride on the west coast.</p> Annual appeal for volunteers for 2015 Bike the Drive - riders especially wanted!tag:thechainlink.org,2015-04-22:2211490:Topic:9060182015-04-22T15:31:10.737ZCaikenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Caiken
<p>Hello you wonderful chainlinkers! </p>
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<p>Although it may have been a chilly ride today, in just around five short weeks we'll have thousands of riders descending on Lake Shore Drive. Another MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive is May 24th and it is the Active Transportation Alliance's biggest fundraiser of the year! I'm the 2015 Volunteer Coordinator and I'd love to recruit you.</p>
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<p>Because this ride might be the first and only ride of the year for many of our participants,…</p>
<p>Hello you wonderful chainlinkers! </p>
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<p>Although it may have been a chilly ride today, in just around five short weeks we'll have thousands of riders descending on Lake Shore Drive. Another MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive is May 24th and it is the Active Transportation Alliance's biggest fundraiser of the year! I'm the 2015 Volunteer Coordinator and I'd love to recruit you.</p>
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<p>Because this ride might be the first and only ride of the year for many of our participants, we need volunteers who ride the course to keep an eye on things. Our trusty and dedicated crew of Ride Marshals get to ride the Drive, helping with flats, minor repairs, and riders who need a hand.</p>
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<p>We are also hoping to recruit some new or returning Volunteer Accommodations volunteers who have access to or own a bike trailer to use during their shift. Volunteer Accommodations riders go up and down the course with snacks and water to make sure Course Marshals (often hungry high schoolers) are doing okay.</p>
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<p>Finally, if you have any friends who've always wanted to help out this iconic event, we need SAG drivers who stand by and use Enterprise CarShare vehicles to ferry riders and their bikes who might not be able to make the whole ride.</p>
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<p>We'd love to get some new faces in the crew--you get pride, honor, a t-shirt and all the pancakes you can eat, plus the skyline and lake vistas from a car-free drive. And of course, encouraging more and more people from all walks of life to try riding their bike, even if it is just one day a year. </p>
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<p>If you're interested, please drop me a line at carmen@activetrans.org or head over to bikethedrive.org/volunteer to sign up. Questions? Concerns? Ideas? Hit me up! </p> Saturday May 9th Bike Arlington Heights community ridetag:thechainlink.org,2015-04-10:2211490:Topic:9038112015-04-10T23:57:30.107ZPeter Szabohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PeterSzabo400
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96834917?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" height="169" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96834917?profile=original" width="175"></img></a> The Village of Arlington Heights will host its second community bike ride on Saturday, May 9th, after a successful turnout in June 2014. We had over 200 riders last year and beautiful weather for our 12 mile ride through Village of Arlington Heights bikeways. Click here to view…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96834917?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96834917?profile=original" width="175" class="align-left" height="169"/></a>The Village of Arlington Heights will host its second community bike ride on Saturday, May 9th, after a successful turnout in June 2014. We had over 200 riders last year and beautiful weather for our 12 mile ride through Village of Arlington Heights bikeways. Click here to view <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125771944@N08/14328785347/in/set-72157645385097565" target="_blank">photos from last year's ride</a>.</p>
<p>The May ride is just over 15 miles, scheduled to begin at 9:30am from Frontier park. Registration will open on Monday, April 13th. Please comment or send messages with any questions!</p> Tour de Farmstag:thechainlink.org,2015-03-23:2211490:Topic:8980352015-03-23T00:14:54.612ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p>Brett and I are planning on doing the ride - it's supposed to be a lot of fun and it's a great cause. Before we register, I wanted to ask if anyone is interested in signing up as a Chainlink team? Each person is required to raise $300 by the time of the ride. Here are the details:</p>
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<p><a href="http://bikeild.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=25280#register">http://bikeild.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=25280#register</a></p>
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<p>p.s. It'd be…</p>
<p>Brett and I are planning on doing the ride - it's supposed to be a lot of fun and it's a great cause. Before we register, I wanted to ask if anyone is interested in signing up as a Chainlink team? Each person is required to raise $300 by the time of the ride. Here are the details:</p>
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<p><a href="http://bikeild.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=25280#register">http://bikeild.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=25280#register</a></p>
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<p>p.s. It'd be a great excuse to wear our kits, riding as a team. :-)</p>