savedbybikes.com » charity http://savedbybikes.com/blog the new world: to work Fri, 27 May 2011 01:46:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Strida Folding Bike donated by savedbybikes.com to A Mine Free World Foundation http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-donated-by-savedbybikes-com-to-a-mine-free-world-foundation/ http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-donated-by-savedbybikes-com-to-a-mine-free-world-foundation/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:12:54 +0000 Steve http://savedbybikes.com/blog/?p=619 Lisa McCoy is the executive director of A Mine Free World Foundation, which distributes bicycles to rural children in Cambodia. The organization also provides education and vocational support to land mine survivors.

Even though Lisa has given over 300 bicycles to rural students to get to school, she doesn’t have a bike of her own for travel throughout rural Cambodia.

Excerpt from an article in  What’s Up Muskoka:

“McCoy knows the monetary and practical value of the donation, and was amazed when she received the news.

“I was just in awe when I got an e-mail saying they were going to donate one to me for getting around the villages and around the city in Cambodia,” says McCoy, remembering the moment.

The versatility of this bike has McCoy excited for her return to Cambodia in October. It can go on the

airplane with her checked baggage, and even on a bus. “They can even go on the back of a motorcycle, and in Cambodia,

everything goes on the back of a motorcycle,” she laughs. She’s anticipating some double-takes as she travels with her Strida.

“They’ll never have seen anything like this before, and it’s going to be a novelty for them as well. I’m sure I’ll

get some interesting reactions when I start my six-month term this coming winter.”

Here’s the link to Lisa’s blog, thank you and your colleagues for your wonderful work Lisa.

]]> http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-donated-by-savedbybikes-com-to-a-mine-free-world-foundation/feed/ 4 Strida Folding Bike in Alberta’s Ride to Conquer Cancer http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-in-albertas-ride-to-conquer-cancer/ http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-in-albertas-ride-to-conquer-cancer/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:05:41 +0000 Steve http://savedbybikes.com/blog/?p=575

We just shipped a Strida Sport Duo out to Dave in Calgary, so he can get in a few training rides before the Ride to Conquer Cancer, June 26 & 27.

If you can help, here’s Dave’s page; ALL your money goes to the cause.  We’ll be looking forward to hear how he makes out. Good luck Dave!

]]> http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-in-albertas-ride-to-conquer-cancer/feed/ 1 Strida Folding Bike easy to ride for the non-cyclist, with a weather forecast yet. http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-easy-to-ride-for-the-non-cyclist-with-a-weather-forecast-yet/ http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-easy-to-ride-for-the-non-cyclist-with-a-weather-forecast-yet/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:07:46 +0000 Steve http://savedbybikes.com/blog/?p=541 Back in August (when the weather was nice), savedbybikes.com donated a Strida Folding Bike to a Toronto news channel (CP24 Breakfast) for a free giveaway. Nalina Sharma who does the weather on air has never ridden a bicycle in public. Not only does she ride the Strida just fine, but gives the on-air weather forecast from the bike with a police escort.
Good video for people to see how easy it is to ride a Strida Folding Bike even when you are not good, or have no experience on bicycles.

]]> http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-easy-to-ride-for-the-non-cyclist-with-a-weather-forecast-yet/feed/ 1 Bicycles for Africa from Canada http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/bicycles-for-africa-from-canada/ http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/bicycles-for-africa-from-canada/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:06:37 +0000 Steve http://savedbybikes.com/blog/?p=537 I understand that some 5000 bicycles were sent to Africa based on sales of Cadbury products in Canada.

Here’s the video:

Here’s a post from EcoVelo which includes additional links.

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes' Cathy Jones hams it up on a Strida Bike

This Hour Has 22 Minutes' Cathy Jones hams it up on a Strida Folding Bike

The Woman of Distinction program recognizes outstanding women in Muskoka under 4 categories:

Young Woman of Distinction
A young woman—under the age of 30—who has made a significant contribution to the life of her community through her outstanding personal achievements and leadership.

Entrepreneurship
A successful business woman who has employed herself and others with dignity for at least 3 years.  In doing so, she has earned the respect of her peers and serves as a role model for women.

Mentorship
A woman to be honoured as a catalyst, guiding or influencing women or girls, inspiring them to achieve individual or collective success at critical turning points in their lives.

Exceptional Achievement
A woman to be honoured for achievements outside the scope represented by all other award categories.  This woman will have either demonstrated capacity in several areas or tremendous capacity in one area.

savedbybikes.com was honoured to participate in this essential and worthy cause.

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