Happy Holidays from FBO!

The FBO Online Shop is Open!
Wondering 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!
FBO 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!

Flagstaff Police Officer, Dave Needham, received a plaque of appreciation and an honorary membership to Flagstaff Biking Organization on November 29^th. 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!

Got 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!

When:  Thursday November 15^th 6-9pm
Where:  Hotel Weatherford 2^nd 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.        

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.

FBO October E-News

October 6^th –Tour de Fat

October 7^th- Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

October 13^th-Trail Day at Campbell Mesa

October 13^th-Arizona State Road Race Championships

October 6^th –Tour de Fat

Tour de Fat cruises into town this Saturday, October 6^th! 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 until 6pm. 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.

 October 7^th- Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

Flagstaff Biking Organization is once again teaming up with IMBA and Trips for Kids in celebration of youth cycling. Come on out and join the fun! Join us at Fort Tuthill Park for a guided group ride on Soldier’s Trail and other trails in the area. We will split into as many groups as necessary so kids of all ages can enjoy a fun ride at their level. Please arrive by 9:45am so we can meet each other, get bikes ready, and organize groups. We will meet at the first parking area into the park from the southern entrance, across from the I-17 overpass (not the northern entrance closer to town on Rt. 89-A). All kids under 12 will qualify for a bicycle raffle sponsored by IMBA! Contact Neil at neil@flagstaffbiking.org or call 928-814-9792.

October 13^th-Trail Day at Campbell Mesa

Join FBO maintain the trails you love to ride! Activities start at 9:30am and will continue until after 3pm. Can’t spare the whole day? Come out for a couple of hours! All volunteers qualify for a limited edition “I built trails in Flagstaff” t-shirt after completing two trail events. Contact Mark at trails@flagstaffbiking.org or 928-214-0106 for more information.

October 13^th-Arizona State Road Race Championships

Hosted by Summit Velo, the AZ State Road Race Championships will roll out on Saturday, October 13^th. Would you like to be involved? All sorts of volunteers are needed to make this a safe and exciting event. Please contact Melissa at Melissa@summitvelo.com or call 606-1533. See www.summitvelo.com for more information.