Who knew (well, I'm betting a couple of you out there did ...;-) that May is National Bike Month!?? Interesting option http://www.worldbicyclerelief.org/
(via the People for Bike/United for Bikes: http://peopleforbikes.org/page/m/67f219d8/3a93480c/31a13f0/3af36895/3289289339/VEsF/ ) "We provide specially-designed, locally assembled bicycles to entrepreneurs, healthcare workers and students across rural Africa through sustainable work-to-own and study-to-own programs. We also train field mechanics to ensure access to maintenance and spare parts. To meet the growing demand for high-quality bicycles in the developing world, World Bicycle Relief's wholly-owned subsidiary, Buffalo Bicycle Ltd. sells bikes directly to non-governmental organizations, corporations and individuals in need of affordable, sustainable transportation. Learn more <http://www.worldbicyclerelief.org/our-work/social-enterprise> How we do it - *DESIGN, SOURCE & MANUFACTURE* rugged bicycles engineered specifically for rural terrain and load requirements - *ASSEMBLE* bicycles locally with proper tools and close attention to quality - *DELIVER* bicycles through purchases, work-to-own & study-to-own programs - *ESTABLISH* maintenance infrastructure by training local field mechanics - *EVALUATE* our work through independent studies - *COMMUNICATE* program results to donors and partners NIce looking bike: http://www.worldbicyclerelief.org/the-bike#the_bike_design -- a Andy Bach, [email protected] 608 658-1890 cell 608 261-5738 wk
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