Our Grand Reopening Event was a huge success! We raised about $2,700 in addition to a generous donation from Dogfish Head. Thank you to all our sponsors, board members, and everyone who came out in the cold, wet, weather! Our fantastic sponsors and event supporters were: Brandywine Cyclery, Chelsea Tavern, Dogfish Head, Dischler Photography, Dover International Speedway, Firefly Festival, Garrison’s Cyclery, Gore Bike Wear, O.K. Video, The Bike Boutique, and Wooden Wheels. We couldn’t have done it without you!
- Board members Leah and Shannon (front) and volunteers Joe and Shawn (back)
Date/Time:
5PM – 9PM Friday, January 10, 2013
Location:
The Urban Bike Project’s new facility at 1500 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The building was formerly the City’s stables and the Urban Environmental Center. Here is a Map/Directions directly to our new shop. See below for directions to convenient free car parking, just 1.5 blocks away.
Parking:
- There is limited street parking so we are pleased to offer free car parking off of East 15th Street, just before French Street. Parking map/directions. Once you have parked, continue down 15th Street and our shop is just 1.5 blocks away.
- Bicycle parking inside the shop (bring a lock just to be safe).
Cost:
- Beer/wine/light fare provided (donations greatly appreciated, or buy some raffle tickets!)
- Our volunteers and board members will be selling raffle tickets for some amazing items throughout the evening. Cash/Check/Credit cards accepted.
Sponsors & Raffle Items:
Brandywine Cyclery – Felt Army cruiser
Chelsea Tavern – $50 Gift Card
- Special thanks go to Chelsea Tavern for providing light fare for the event as well!!
- http://www.chelseatavern.com/
Dischler Photography – Family photo session
Dover International Speedway
- One pair of tickets to the June 1, 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway
- An autographed Miles the Monster action figure signed by NASCAR drivers Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer and Elliot Sadler
- A goodie bag of Dover International Speedway souvenirs and collectibles
- http://www.doverspeedway.com/
Firefly Festival – One pair of 4-day passes to the June 19-22, 2014 Firefly Music Festival ($500 value)
Garrison’s Cyclery – Items coming soon
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Gift set #1 – Light & Motion Bike Light (200 Lumens), 2 Slime Tubeless MTB tires
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Gift set #2 – Light & Motion Bike Light (150 Lumens), 2 Maxxis Detonator Road Tires, CatEye Strada Cadence Bike Computer
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Gift set #3 – 2 Slime Tubeless MTB tires, Purely Custom Yellow Bottle Cage and Yellow Bottle Cage Screws, Knog Black Leather Bike Gloves, CatEye Strada Cadence Bike Computer, Trick Topz Rocket Valve Caps
- Gift set #4 – Mavic Altium Barcelo Womene’s Cycling Jersey, DeFeet Eathereator Bike Socks, Small Black Knog Saddle Bag, Knog White Leather Biking Gloves, 2 Maxxis Detonator Road Tires, CatEye Strada Cadence Bike Computer, Trick Topz Rocket Valve Caps
- http://www.garrisonscyclery.com/
Gore Bike Wear -4 Windstopper jackets
The Bike Boutique
- Fuji Classic city bike: 700c wheels, drop handle bars, fixed gear, orange
- Gift set #1: “Triathlons for Women” book; “Seasons: Seven Riders, Four Seasons” video; women’s Timex Iron Man watch; Power Balance wrist band; box of Gatorade energy bars
- Gift set #2: “Mark Cavendish Boy Racer: My Journey to Tour de France Record-Breaker” book; “The 9 Ball Diaries” video; Timex Iron Man GPS watch; Power Balance wrist band; box of Gatorade energy bars
- http://www.tbbwilmington.com/
Wooden Wheels – Bike Tune-Up & Cannondale Helmet
