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Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival March 6th-March 9th

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

flagfilm08.jpgThe Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival, a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking adventure, social, and environmental outdoor-related films from around the world, starts Thursday March 6th and runs through through Sunday March 9th, 2008 at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Flagstaff.

 

From March 6th-9th, Flagstaff’s high-altitude forest setting becomes a spectacular base for outdoor and film enthusiasts to celebrate the spirit of exploration. The historic Orpheum Theater is the perfect host with a huge screen, a digital projection system, and even a licensed lounge.

Of particular interest to cyclists is the showing of “Klunkers“.  In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, San Francisco was the vortex of America’s counter-culture movement. Just over the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County another movement was underway, this one on two wheels and fueled by the city’s music scene. Klunkerz documents the history of mountain biking from its infancy.

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Flagstaff Loop Trail Update

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

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For updated information about progress on the Flagstaff Loop Trail, please click on this link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/nepa/index.shtml#08Feb7

Tour de Fat is Cancelled for 2008

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Our friends at New Belgium Brewing have decided to cancel the Flagstaff Tour de Fat for 2008. FBO would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to NBB for all their financial support over the years. Without their investment in FBO, our organization would not be where it is today.  We look forward to exploring new funding ideas with them and continuing our advocacy efforts in different ways with NBB.  Since this event represented almost 50% of FBO’s income, we will immediately begin looking for new funding sources. The good news is that the good folks at New Belgium Brewing Company have promised not to abandon FBO by offering us grants and event support, however, we still need other funding ideas and opportunities. We will immediately begin brainstorming for funding sources, researching grants and planning events to help supplement our revenue to continue with our bicycle advocacy efforts in Northern Arizona. If you have funding ideas, or would like to help, please contact Melissa at melissa@flagstaffbiking.org. Below is an exert from the official notice from New Belgium Brewing Company explaining their decision: (more…)

December Newsletter

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Happy Holidays from FBO!

The FBO Online Shop is Open!
653347_holiday_11-23-1.jpgWondering what to get that cyclist on your holiday gift list? Check out our new and improved online shop! From membership packages starting at $20 to t-shirts, socks, safety lights and stickers…we have something for everyone on your list. Check it out here!

 

Support FBO by buying groceries!
bashas.gifFBO is enrolled in the 2007-2008 Thanks A Million program that runs from Sept. 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008. You can support Flagstaff Biking Organization when you shop at Bashas’ by linking FBO to your Bashas’ Thank You Card and turning 1% of your shopping dollars into a donation.

How it works:
Flagstaff Biking Organization’s 5-digit group identification number is 24120. Take this ID number to any Bashas’ Supermarket from September 1 – March 31 and ask the cashier to link that ID to your Thank You Card. That’s it, you are all signed up!

After the initial sign up, you do not need to remember the group ID – you simply use your Thank You Card every time you shop. After the program ends March 31, 1% of your total sales will be eligible for donation to FBO.

Flagstaff Police Officer, Dave Needham, receives award from Coconino County Safekids Coalition and FBO! d_needham-award.jpg

Flagstaff Police Officer, Dave Needham, received a plaque of appreciation and an honorary membership to Flagstaff Biking Organization on November 29th. During the 2007 year, Officer Needham went above and beyond by helping at Safekids car-seat check ups, FBO’s Bicycle Rodeo events as well as helping with numerous other FBO’s events this year. Thanks Officer Needham!

Looking for the perfect holiday present?

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

products.jpgGot a cyclist on your list that’s hard to shop for? Look no further! Get that special someone a gift from FBO! We have memberships from $20 and up and super cool schwag available for stocking stuffers! Click here to go to our shop!

Flagstaff Loop Trail – OPEN HOUSE

Monday, October 29th, 2007

When:  Thursday November 15th 6-9pm
Where:  Hotel Weatherford 2nd Floor Lobby
What:   The Flagstaff Loop Trail is a non-motorized 42 mile trail designed circumnavigate Flagstaff. 

Come find out the latest and greatest regarding the exciting progress of the FLAGSTAFF LOOP TRAIL!  Some of the topics covered will include:

Representatives from all the organizations to answer questions.
Find out how you can get involved!
Our trails coordinator will be on hand to recruit volunteers. 
       

See the newest maps showing the status of the entire project and what’s in store for 2008.

Tour de Fat October 6th!

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Tour de Fat

Did you know that Tour de Fat makes up for about 50% of FBO’s income? Come out and help FBO raise money for all of our programs! Tour de Fat cruises into town this Saturday, October 6th! A Bicycle Parade will start at 11am from Wheeler Park so finish up those costumes now because there will be awards for the craziest one!New Belgium libations will begin to flow at Noon and will continue throughout the afternoon. Want to volunteer?

A few beer-pouring slots are still available for the last shift of 4pm-6pm. Volunteers get a limited edition, Tour de Fat T-Shirt! Email or call Kim at kim@flagstaffbiking.org or call 928-863-0293.