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Lease signed - relocating very soon
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

Yesterday, we signed a lease at our new location, 1216 University Avenue, previously known as Fitness Plus Tae Kwon Do. The most traveled corner in Morgantown, some of our immediate neighbors include Salvation Army, Furnishings For You, 123 Pleasant Street, Black Bear Burritos, Mountain People's Coop, Apothecary Ale House & Cafe and the Morgantown Brewing Company. Easily accessible by the railtrail, PRT, Bus Line, and close-by parking garages, including our own spaces, and a nearby loading dock, and most importantly very bikeable and a walker's paradise [1]. Yay, we are finally part of Main Street Morgantown! Yes, we are excited! We hope to be open by early March. Today will be our last normal opening before embarking on the relocation process, although, we may close the shop briefly to take a quick field trip over to 1216 University around 5 or 6pm. -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] https://www.walkscore.com/score/1216-university-ave-morgantown-wv-26505

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CRITICAL: Looking for a new space immediately!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 07 Jan '19

07 Jan '19

Positive Spin, Morgantown's non-profit bicycle collective, was alerted by their Lessor that their lease is now void and that they have 60 days to vacate by the end of February. The owners of the property decided to sell the property and there is a clause in the lease that gives them the ability to do this in the event of a sale if the lessee is not in the first year of the lease. What this means is that Positive Spin will have to quickly find a place with at least 1700 to 2000 sq ft at no more than $6/sq ft/yr. Positive Spin helps a diverse group of people acquire affordable sustainable transportation, recreation and exercise via bicycles and helps them learn how to maintain their bicycle. If you know about any properties, leads, or solutions, please contact us or email info(a)positivespin.org . -Jonathan

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Open again on January 1: 3-8pm
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 22 Dec '18

22 Dec '18

We are closed Tuesday December 25, but open again January 1, 3-8pm. Thank-you, for helping to make this our best season ever, as we look forward to and even more amazing 2019 season! -Jonathan

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2nd Ladies Night!! Wednesday, December 5th @7pm
by Katie Luckini via PositiveSpin 29 Nov '18

29 Nov '18

Hello all! Positive Spin's 2nd Ladies Night is upon us! WTF (Women Trans and Femmes of all stripes welcome!) For now, we're going to host four Ladies' Night events a year. And our Winter date is right around the corner! Next Wednesday the 5th we will have a fix-a-flat workshop to make sure everyone gets a chance to patch and change a tube. Feel free to bring your own wheel or bike to practice on. Bikers of all experience levels welcome! Bring your questions, experience, wisdom, and even your bike. We can work on anything you want, but our starting point will be fixing a flat on the go. Katie Luckini will be teaching again. Feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns. 304-588-1378. ktluckini(a)hotmail.com. Or reach out to Positive Spin. https://www.facebook.com/events/2341883886039467/ Please sign up at this link so we know what to expect: https://demopad.bikelover.org/p/Womens-Night-Sign-Up Hope to see you there! All the best, Katie

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8am - Giving Tuesday 2018!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 27 Nov '18

27 Nov '18

It is #GivingTuesday 2018 [1]! I am always amazed at the tremendous benefits which Positive Spin delivers to our community by getting more people on bikes more often, but while doing this all on a yearly budget far less than the cost of building just one parking place for a car. Volunteers in our shop play a pivotal role in making this happen, in fact, we have no paid staff. Volunteers repair the donated bikes which find a new life, volunteers help people find the right bikes and parts, volunteers provide consultation and help with repairs, and the list goes on! We can really use your financial help this year because we have a $1,500 funding deficit. The good news is that our funding is near the highest level of the last 6 years, but our operating expenses have gone up at our new location. Consider this, over the last 12 months in our shop, we have delivered $30,615 in value from volunteer hours, but our total expense was only $13,500. What this means is that for every dollar you donate to keep our doors open, you will generate more than $2.25 in value for the community! MATCHING FUNDS FOR GIVING TUESDAY BEGIN TODAY AT 8AM (Tuesday, Nov. 27) which means there is the possibility of doubling your donation, but even if the matching funds run out, the value of any donations we receive will continue to be significant to us, so thank-you ahead of time! At 8am, please visit https://www.facebook.com/donate/487193635101366/ If you prefer not to donate on Facebook, we recommend becoming a subscribed member at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LZJZ43… Paid Membership Benefits (365 days) include free stand time (you can use our tools and repair stand all while getting help from our famous friendly volunteers), and a 10% discount on new and used parts, helmets, used cargo related and car rack purchases. Thank-you, again! -Jonathan Links: ------ [1] https://www.facebook.com/donate/487193635101366/

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Be Grateful!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 18 Nov '18

18 Nov '18

Be grateful! Because this Tuesday (Nov 20), Positive Spin is open from 3pm - 9pm! -Jonathan

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Vote Today and Visit the Spin!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

Yes, we are open on Election Day. If you have not already voted, please VOTE today before visiting the Spin. The shop is open from 3pm - 10pm. There is a nice selection of bikes looking for new homes, and plenty of tasks for volunteers to perform. -Jonathan

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Closed Tuesday - Opened this Friday
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 16 Sep '18

16 Sep '18

We are closed this Tuesday, but open on Friday the 21st from 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM. Regular day and hours resume again on Tuesday the 24th. -Jonathan

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Fwd: Deckers Creek Trail- Utility Work Tomorrow (Wed. Sept 12)- between mile 2 and 3
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Please be aware and spread the word- Thanks, Ella UTILITY WORK ON SECTION OF DECKERS CREEK TRAIL TOMORROW, Wed. Sept. 12 from 8AM-8PM. The rail-trail will remain OPEN but there will be utility work along the trail between mile 2 and mile 3 (Greenbag Road intersection to Eljadid / Carnegie Streets) through Sabraton. Please slow down, be cautious and alert to workers in this area. Posted on- https://www.facebook.com/monrivertrails/ Ella Belling Executive Director Mon River Trails Conservancy P.O. Box 282 Morgantown, WV 26507 http://montrails.org 304-692-6782

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Ladies Night! Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance Class
by Katie Luckini via PositiveSpin 07 Aug '18

07 Aug '18

Hello Riders, Spin is debuting our first women's night at the shop with a hands-on bicycle maintenance workshop. Come learn you ABC's...air, brakes and chain basics. Learn to fix a flat, avoid a flat, get back on the road and stay there. The class is free but, as ever, donations are encouraged! Wear something you don't mind getting dirty. Riders and tinkerers of all levels welcome. Workshop will be led by local bike nerd Katie Luckini. There will be limited spaces so registration is required. Future classes may be scheduled if there is enough interest. Please go to our website to register: positivespin.org. We'll accept the first ten to sign up, but please add your name and include your phone and email so we can contact you if spaces become available. Also, so we can tell how much interest there is! Class will be held Thursday, August 30th at 7pm at our 195 Don Knotts location. There will be an optional social ride to the Brew Pub afterwards so be sure to bring a helmet and lights if you plan to join. Feel free to contact Spin or Katie (304-588-1378) if you have any questions. All the best, Katie

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