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"I took a deep breath,
looked for a final time
at those comforting
tires, pushed off and
to my amazement actually
went somewhere. I was
awkward. I was ungainly.
I hadn't gone more than
three or four feet, but
by God I felt the
balance and that was
enough. I did it!"
- Ken Turan, Movie Critic,
On learning to ride

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Adventure Cycling staff and volunteers are active around the country as advocates for bicycling and bicycle travel. Check out the list of places below for where we are going and where we have been. See the bottom of the page for definitions of the different types of events. Questions? Contact outreach@adventurecycling.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

WHAT	WHERE	WHEN	WHO
ACA Bicycle Initiatives Albuquerque	Albuquerque, NM	07-17-2008	New Routes Coordinator Ginny Sullivan and Richard Mouer fron AZ DOT
Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2008	Seattle, WA	09-02-2008	Executive Director Jim Sayer, New Routes Coordinator Ginny Sullivan, Outreach Coordinator Becky Douglas

PAST EVENTS

WHAT	WHERE	WHEN	WHO
2008 National Bike Summit	Washington, D.C.	03-04-2008	Executive Director Jim Sayer, New Routes Coordinator Ginny Sullivan, Outreach Coordinator Becky Douglas
ACA Bicycle Initiatives NYC	All Souls Church NYC, NY	02-27-2008 7:00:PM - 9:00:PM	Executive Director Jim Sayer
ACA Bicycle Initiatives Phili.	Skyline Room at the Central Free Library Philadelphia, PA	02-25-2008 7:00:PM	Executive Director Jim Sayer
2007 Bicycle Shop of the Year Award Ceremony	Vinoy Park St. Petersburg, FL	11-04-2007 12:00:PM - 1:00:PM	ACA Life members
UGRR Pittsburgh Spur Kickoff Event	Pittsburgh REI Pittsburgh, PA	10-27-2007
Portland Member Meeting II	CHANGE IN LOCATION to CubeSpace Portland, OR	10-02-2007	Executive Director Jim Sayer
Cycle Oregon	Sisters loop around Crater Lake, OR	09-08-2007	Membership Coordinator Amy Corbin and Outreach Coordinator Becky Douglas
La Route Verte's International Forum	Quebec Canada,	08-05-2007	Executive Director Jim Sayer
RAGBRAI	Rock Rapids to Bellevue, Iowa	07-21-2007	Executive Director Jim Sayer
Tour de Wyoming	Loop in Black Hills NE, WY	07-15-2007	Field Editor Mac McCoy
Windsor, CT Member Meeting	Windsor Public Library Windsor, CT	06-20-2007 6:30:PM - 8:00:PM	Publications Director Mike Deme
Bicycle Education Conference	Austin, TX	06-14-2007	Outreach Coordinator Becky Douglas
Austin, Texas Member Meeting	Downtown REI Austin, TX	06-13-2007 6:30:PM - 8:00:PM	Outreach Coordinator Becky Douglas
Bloomington, MN Member Meeting	Quality Bicycle Products Bloomington, MN	06-01-2007 6:30:PM - 8:00:PM	Executive Director Jim Sayer
Underground Railroad Welcome, Wheel Dip & BBQ	Owen Sound Visitor Center, 1155 1st Ave West Owen Sound, ON	05-29-2007 3:30:PM - 6:00:PM	CMH
Cycle Into Summer UGRR Bicycle Event	Blasco Library, 160 E Front St Erie, PA	05-19-2007 1:00:PM - 4:00:PM	Erie Public Library
Underground Railroad Tour Welcome Reception	Zion Baptist Church Oberlin, OH	05-16-2007 4:00:PM - 6:00:PM	CMH
Chicago, IL Member Meeting	Roosevelt University Chicago, IL	05-15-2007 6:30:PM - 8:00:PM	Executive Director Jim Sayer
Underground Railroad Welcoming Reception Cincy	National UGRR Freedom Center Cincinnati, OH	05-10-2007 9:00:AM - 11:00:AM	CMH staff
Underground Railroad Welcoming Ceremony	Ripley, OH	05-07-2007 12:00:PM - 2:00:PM	Center for Minority Health and Trip Leaders
Underground Railroad Tour Welcome Reception	Junior High School Linden, AL	04-18-2007 3:30:PM - 6:00:PM	Center for Minorty Health and Trip Leaders
Underground Railroad Tour Dedication Ceremony	AfricaTown Mobile, AL	04-14-2007 1:00:PM - 2:30:PM	Center for Minority Health and Trip Leaders
Greensboro, NC Member Meeting	Greensboro REI Greensboro, NC	03-17-2007 5:00:PM - 6:30:PM	Executive Director Jim Sayer and Outreach Coordinator Becky Douglas
Raleigh, NC Member Meeting	Raleigh REI Raleigh, NC	03-16-2007 7:00:PM - 8:30:PM	Executive Director Jim Sayer and Outreach Coordinator Becky Douglas
National Bike Summit	Ronald Reagan Building Washington, DC	03-14-2007	Executive Director Jim Sayer, New Routes Coordinator Ginny Sullivan, Outreach Coord. Becky Douglas
Bicycle Leadership Conference	San Diego, CA	02-04-2007	Executive Director Jim Sayer
San Diego, CA Member Meeting	REI in San Diego San Diego, CA	02-03-2007 6:00:PM - 7:30:PM	Executive Director Jim Sayer
Pacesetter Awards Ceremony	REI in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA	12-14-2006 7:00:PM	John Schubert, Technical Editor
Bike Shop Awards Ceremony	Wheelworks bike shop Belmont, MA	12-02-2006 4:00:PM	Jeff Miller, Board Member
Sacramento, CA Member Meeting	Mike's Bikes, 1411 I St (at 14th), 95814 Sacramento, CA	10-23-2006 6:30:PM	Executive Director Jim Sayer
Eugene, OR Member Meeting	EMU Outdoor program, basement 37 Eugene, OR	10-20-2006 7:00:PM	Executive Director Jim Sayer
National Trails Symposium	Quad Cities, IA	10-19-2006	New Routes Coordinator Ginny Sullivan
Moline, IL Member Meeting	Moline Public Library Moline, IL	10-18-2006 6:30:PM	Ginny Sullivan, New Routes Coordinator
Interbike	Las Vegas, NV	09-27-2006	Marketing and Sales Teri Maloughney, Adventure Cyclist Editor Mike Deme, Jim Sayer, Kevin Condit
Madison, WI Member Meeting	TBD Madison, WI	09-06-2006	Executive Director Jim Sayer
Pro Walk/Pro Bike Conference	Madison, WI	09-05-2006	Executive Director Jim Sayer and New Routes Coordinator Ginny Sullivan
Boulder, Colorado 30th Birthday Bash	TBD Boulder, CO	08-12-2006	Executive Director Jim Sayer
Missoula, MT 30th Birthday Bash	Kiwanis Missoula, MT	06-30-2006	Executive Director Jim Sayer
Seattle, Washington 30th Birthday Bash	King County KOA Campground Seattle, WA	06-21-2006	Willie Weir
Pittsburgh Member Meeting	Union Project Pittsburgh, PA	05-11-2006	Executive Director Jim Sayer
Brunswick, Maryland 30th Birthday Bash	Brunsiwck Campground Brunswick, MD	05-07-2006	Executive Director Jim Sayer and Mario Browne
Arcadia, CA Member Meeting	Arcadia REI Arcadia, CA	03-21-2006	Executive Director Jim Sayer
Washington, DC Member Meeting	1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC	03-01-2006	ED Jim Sayer, New Routes Coord Ginny Sullivan, and Outreach Coordinator Becky Douglas

CONFERENCES
These are usually formal events that may include registration fees and sometimes focus on specific areas of bicycling. Staff has participated in the Scenic Byways Meeting, America Bike Meeting, Bike Leadership Conference, Bike Summit, Smart Growth Conference, Pro Walk/Pro Bike Conference, Interbike, and others.

EXPOS
Expos are put on in conjunction with conferences or bicycling events, or stand on their own. They can be free or cost admission. Volunteers and staff have represented Adventure Cycling at the Cascade Bicycle Club: Group Health Seattle International Bicycle Expo, Minnesota Ironman, Denver Veloswap, San Fransisco VeloSwap, Interbike, and others. To volunteer at one of these events, contact outreach@adventurecycling.org.

PROJECT MEETINGS
These events are usually focused on specific projects of Adventure Cycling Association. Project meetings have been held for the Underground Railroad Bicycle Route and US Bikeway System.

AMBASSADOR GATHERINGS
Ambassador presentations are organized by Volunteers and are often less formal. They introduce people to Adventure Cycling Association and the beauty of bicycle travel. Presentation locations have included REI stores, health and fitness centers, bicycle clubs, schools, conferences like the Assication, libraries, and to local and national organizations. Visit here to learn how to inspire a group of your own.

MEMBER GATHERINGS
Adventure Cycling Association takes to the road and meets with bicyclists throughout the United States during these informal, discussion-oriented gatherings.