PositiveSpin August 2013

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Thank-you to Kids Triathlon safety check volunteers
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

Thank-you to all the volunteers who made Friday's (August 23rd) Kids Triathlon safety check a success! In total 9 volunteers came out. Tally: noon session - Ryan, Andrew, Dan and Jonathan (4); afternoon session - Ryan, Andrew, Dan, Jonathan Jen, Will, Colin, Mark and Ethan (9). Special thanks goes to WVU Research Corporations Science Behind Cycling's Ryan Stocking and Andrew Hoover. Having them there, along with the extra supplies and educational demonstrations for the kids, made the whole process much easier. From Positive Spin, special thanks goes out to Dan Emery (in photo below), Jen Previll, Will Ravenscroft, Colin Frosch, Mark Schuchardt, Ethan Garrison and Jonathan Rosenbaum. We could not have done it without everyone involved! Image of safety check -Jonathan

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MTEC and Positive Spin
by Will Ravenscroft 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

People Yesterday afternoon Earl Schiffbauer stopped by Spin to inquire about continuing the collaboration between MTEC and Spin. Earl uses bicycle repair as a method to teach mechanical skills to his students. In the past we have provided bicycles and parts and they have then donated the repaired bicycles to us. They currently have 20-30 bicycles that were donated directly to them but will need some parts from us. The advantages of continuing this cooperation were so obvious to me that I readily agreed. So if we get lists of needed parts please try to find them or get the list to me and I will see what I can find. Nathan & Andrew - might be a great chance to talk to MTEC students about the science of bicycling. Will Will Ravenscroft Rm 551A ESB West Virginia University 304-293-9943

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Meeting with Human Powered Vehicle competition class
by Will Ravenscroft 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

If anyone is interested in the first meeting of the HPVC team we will meet in Dr. Sierra's office next Tuesday at 1:30 and then meet the students at 2:00 to discuss what we have to offer. Contact me if you can come and we will arrange a meeting place. Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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bike polo
by Will Ravenscroft 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

Hey Two Tyred People, Anybody hear the radio story about bike polo? Positive Spin could have the world's first indoor bike polo field (imagine it as indoor winter cycling). Hear the story at: http://www.npr.org/2013/08/21/213882902/with-an-urban-facelift-vintage-bike… Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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PS helmet order decision
by Will Ravenscroft 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

Jonathan The helmet order looks good but: Please add 5 more model 38 helmets. I will pay for them because I want to advertize $12 skate board helmets for sale at the skate park as a way of getting people to come over for a visit. Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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Kids Triathlon - Friday
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

At this Friday's Kids Triathlon, Positive Spin has partnered with WVU's The Science behind Bicycling (Ryan Stocking's program) which along with volunteer help and supplies, will provide entertaining education for participants during the safety check. However, we certainly can use more help, so do not hesitate to show up and offer some volunteer time. There are two bicycle and helmet check sessions, Noon-2pm and 4:00-6:15pm. These sessions precede the actual races for the kids, which are not timed, but are about having fun! -Jonathan

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Sat - Getting to the Shop during Sprint, Splash, 'n Spin
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Please note that this Saturday, August 24, the Sprint, Splash n' Spin Triathlon will be occurring in our vicinity. The park will be closed at each entrance from 5am-2pm. Positive Spin patrons and volunteers may walk into the park. They may park at the upper ballfield and walk down to the facility. -Jonathan

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Re: [Positive Spin] Fayette County Commission Agenda Meeting
by Ella Belling 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Thanks Donna Do you understand why there are two meetings this week? Is one better for getting the message across? Also do both meetings start at 10AM? Ella Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 www.montrails.org 304-692-6782 On Aug 9, 2013, at 11:30 AM, Donna Holdorf <nationalroad(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Patrick and friends, > > The dates for the commissioners meeting have been changed. > > New dates: Tues Agenda Mtg Aug 20 and Thur Aug 22 > > > > Please spread the word to your team! > Donna > > > On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 10:19 AM, P Kelley <patrick.kelley(a)completetitlesolutions.com> wrote: > All- > > This Tuesday 8/13 at 10:00 AM Fayette County Commission holds their agenda meeting. I plan on attending to push for $50,000 to be directed from the legacy fund (funded by Marcellus impact fees) to be utilized for the construction of the sheepskin trail. I welcome more voices to show support for this issue. > > For those of you who may not know the Sheepskin trail is a proposed ( and partially complete) 34 mile rail trail that would connect the Mon River Trail System to the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). With a little over two miles complete and another 3 miles in planning/construction stages and with nearly the entire 34 mile right of way already purchased, we can get this complete in a few short years. The economic and environmental impact of this project on our community can not be overstated. The GAP has brought life and revitalization to economically devastated communities along its trail side. With just the first mile being completed an easy commute from Point Marion to Morgantown will be not only possible but perhaps be a quicker bike ride than drive. > > What can $50,000 do for a $5,000,000 project? The short answer is $50,000 in locally sourced funds can be used to leverage funding for 1 mile of trail. I believe these early grabs for funds are the most important, if we start to make some serious headway we will gather the momentum to kick this project into high gear. When a group of us attended the last county commission meeting, I think we made an impression. Let's go back and really rock the boat. Thanks for your support! I hope to see you there. > > Patrick Kelley > Vice President, Complete Title Solutions > 265 High St. 7th Floor > Morgantown, WV 26505 > Cell: 724-812-2429 > Office: 304-284-8855 > Fax: 412-291-1141 > Patrick.Kelley(a)CompleteTitleSolutions.com > >

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Message from Andrew Hoover, team leader, HPVC team
by Will Ravenscroft 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Positive Spin Committee Meeting (8/13/13): Upon the start of the upcoming Fall semester, a team of mechanical and aerospace engineering students at WVU will begin the team’s third year of participation in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC). The competition encourages students to demonstrate the application of sound engineering design principles in the development of sustainable and practical transportation alternatives. For each of the past two years, the WVU team has ranked top 10 in the overall scoring which consists of a design event, a speed/drag race event, an innovation event, and an endurance race. The WVU HPVC team is interested in exploring the opportunity to work with Positive Spin not only to provide a means of teaching team members basic shop and bicycle maintenance skills, but also to serve as a resource of competent mechanics to aid in Positive Spin’s efforts. At this time, the team has proposed to dedicate 1 class period per week in which team members will volunteer at the Positive Spin facility (further details will be provided once the students are able to meet as a team). Dr. Konstantinos Sierros (team advisor) and Andrew Hoover (team leader) hope that the Positive Spin committee members are equally excited to begin a mutual collaboration with the HPVC team. Please feel free to contact either Dr. Sierros or Andrew at any time using the following contact information:Dr. Konstantinos A. Sierros ESB, Evansdale Drive, Room G-70 Morgantown, WV, 26505 Phone: 304-293-3420 Email: Kostas.Sierros(a)mail.wvu.edu Andrew Hoover Will Ravenscroft Rm 551A ESB West Virginia University 304-293-9943

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Meeting with Dr. Kostas Sierros and the Human Powered Vehicle Design Team
by Will Ravenscroft 11 Aug '13

11 Aug '13

I just met with Dr. Kostas Sierros and got a tour of their new Human Powered Vehicle lab. In a class this fall they will be designing and building a bicycle to compete in the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge. They would like to work with Positive Spin to improve their bike repair skills, recycle parts, fix bikes for the Christmas give away and assist us with more shop hours devoted to community involvement. Classes start in two weeks at which time they would like to tour our facility. With board approval (item for Monday's agenda) I will set up a time and everyone who is available can meet Dr. Sierros and the students. Information about the challenge go to: https://www.asme.org/events/competitions/human-powered-vehicle-challenge-(h… Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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