{"id":313693243,"date":"2014-12-10T17:00:43","date_gmt":"2014-12-10T17:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/?p=313693243"},"modified":"2014-12-10T17:00:43","modified_gmt":"2014-12-10T17:00:43","slug":"bike-maryland-december-2014-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/?p=313693243","title":{"rendered":"Bike Maryland December 2014 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"color:black;font-family:Titillium Web,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">Riding Your Bike When It is Cold Is&nbsp;Not Just For The Hardcore!<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ci5.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/wfhfihY8jSR62MaZlGp-bGcuoZjEvtXnD1m3zbsIDlCKYBi7nt2PS5rVProM_MVBmVBEO0kRT30xULF3insZ9Na-lZyK4OOVQf3nNOrU5m7NYkAnzfFQAD5Pj8IA97gqDQfRjyCZtcoyTn3sKLSUh2UvwUKypm1JvJF40Ra2Nq8=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/www.bikemaryland.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/files\/civicrm\/persist\/contribute\/images\/Christmas-bike.jpg\" style=\"line-height:1.6em;width:400px;min-height:300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:rgb(65,65,65);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:19px;text-align:left\">Cold weather bike rides can be fun, even merry and bright! Let our Bike Minded Safety Program Coordinators<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(65,65,65);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:19px;text-align:left\">&nbsp;show you tips and techniques<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(65,65,65);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:19px;text-align:left\">&nbsp;at a&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"color:rgb(65,65,65);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:19px;text-align:left\">FREE<\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(65,65,65);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:19px;text-align:left\">&nbsp;workshop that will remind you cycling is an easy way to get around town for work, errands and play.&nbsp;Experienced bike commuters will offer insight to help you enjoy your bike year round. Meet other commuters and stay for a social bike ride after the workshop!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 18px 30px;color:rgb(65,65,65);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:19px;text-align:left\"><strong>Everyday Cycling Made Easy Adult Workshop<\/strong><br \/>\nSaturday, December 13, 9:00 AM \u2013 12:00&nbsp;PM&nbsp;at the Cold Community Cottage at 4800 Tamarind Rd, Baltimore, MD<br \/>\n<strong>FREE<\/strong>, Open to the Public<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D246%26qid%3D167338&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNEQnAwRuxGHDTTmojPePLlJCG_TEg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register here<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"background-color:rgb(238,238,238);border:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding:5px 10px\"><strong>2014 Annual Report and the 2015 &#8211; 2020&nbsp;Strategic Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ci4.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/9QaJA3n6Oba0fyURmYftZqG94UpegjY-ioP_mTSyKj_MASecE7dLx9A-dRhtIMR3FsZhCJ6d3yDgcT6Lvekq2GLhjxxHO0izz-eliBRXIBrMFJJxUNML2uMTY2rEJDDSfBeAFXGE0xi-Um_ORXjONvdJ9hGL8MEFz4nFF0knBNWfw8MPyi2t4ebpOvs1hjuV_qmahWN9z5M93vFqhu30_EA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/www.bikemaryland.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/files\/civicrm\/persist\/contribute\/images\/Screen%20Shot%202014-12-09%20at%203.18.47%20PM.png\" style=\"width:400px;min-height:170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now available, the Bike Maryland&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D247%26qid%3D167338&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFta8jMeJzkNYEVrmFIZnhpy-e8Yg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Annual Report<\/a> is a summary of the accomplishments that resulted from our advocacy and education initiatives. The&nbsp;annual report is&nbsp;intended to give Maryland bicyclists and other interested people information about the organizations activities&nbsp;over the past year. Please review it! The annual report will be accessible on the Bike Maryland website on the Achievements&nbsp;page under&nbsp;the About&nbsp;section. In January 2015 a finacial report will be added to this page and will disclose our 2014 financial performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To become a Bike Maryland stakeholder&nbsp;and receive a hard copy of the 2014 Annual Report, please join us as a member <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D248%26qid%3D167338&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHgQYtVbftsg53zOv1Irm12lJ63rw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keeping with the theme of focusing our efforts and operating transperantly, Bike Maryland has released the recently&nbsp;developed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D249%26qid%3D167338&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGzSmznwNnlcbtaQq1GFEGrTGchKg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2015-2020 Strategic Plan<\/a>. Created in partnership with local bicycling advocates from across the state, this living document is also now available on our website under the About section. The Strategic Plan identifies our core initiatives and lays our measurable goals and actions, which will help fulfill our mission.<\/p>\n<div title=\"Page 2\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"background-color:rgb(238,238,238);border:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding:5px 10px\"><b>Bike Maryland End of the Year Match Campaign Going On Now!<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ci6.googleusercontent.com\/proxy\/-H47U-F6C51AEjaoKNy7KOEMbUqUS5WF8eknMtaP2XMnP9738Mhi5Aq6D1_xDREdS8utUo-ytKa1uZqpqU-eIJJk0AeuX8_kgK0k-VGPvSftKm20yjtZfnNHg64yM7ezGfk-UJ7Wu2GjVTOg5NBMHbBu__0ZRcFUaaW7DEkMJJN1K-v8aUGivSMwchAWTic5QjuDfNZj_aydgfVA24RoODw=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/www.bikemaryland.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/files\/civicrm\/persist\/contribute\/images\/Screen%20Shot%202014-12-09%20at%204.19.25%20PM.png\" style=\"width:400px;min-height:201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Please consider Bike Maryland as you prepare for your end of the year giving. Between now and December 31st every individual contribution up to $5,000 will be matched by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D250%26qid%3D167338&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNG_2_ILj6tsevwt2FnDI90_Gmo0Gg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Race Pace Bicycles<\/a> during our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D229%26qid%3D139931&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNE2cY4C-i3G6-D6Id6Yg5MLYcbUtw\" style=\"color:rgb(17,85,204)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 End of The Year Charitable Matching Campaign<\/a>.&nbsp;That means your 100% tax-deductible gift will travel twice as far&nbsp;and help us&nbsp;pedal twice as hard to achieve our mission to improve bicycling conditions across the state! Please consider Bike Maryland<br \/>\nas you plan for your end of the year giving and click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D229%26qid%3D139931&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNE2cY4C-i3G6-D6Id6Yg5MLYcbUtw\" style=\"color:rgb(17,85,204)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;to donate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikemaryland.org%2Fwp-content%2Fplugins%2Fcivicrm%2Fcivicrm%2Fextern%2Furl.php%3Fu%3D250%26qid%3D167338&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNG_2_ILj6tsevwt2FnDI90_Gmo0Gg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Race Pace Bicycles<\/a> for their dynamic role in helping Maryland become a GREAT place to ride!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riding Your Bike When It is Cold Is&nbsp;Not Just For The Hardcore! Cold weather bike rides can be fun, even merry and bright! Let our Bike Minded Safety Program Coordinators&nbsp;show you tips and techniques&nbsp;at a&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;workshop that will remind you cycling is an easy way to get around town for work, errands and play.&nbsp;Experienced bike commuters &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/?p=313693243\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Bike Maryland December 2014 Update&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"1","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-313693243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bike-maryland-updates"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313693243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=313693243"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313693243\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=313693243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=313693243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.baltimorespokes.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=313693243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}