[Henry]

@PotomacCyclist 63688 wrote:

Actually, I’m not sure if the credit card reader is working. I assumed it was, because the temporary “not working” sign was gone, and the electronic display now has a welcome message from Phoenix Bikes.

Yeah it wasn’t. Fixed it yesterday. Internal plug was in the wrong slot.

Plus we added the 650cc tubes and a bell. More have been ordered.

[Henry]

Thanks, everyone, for the comments. Yes we can reposition the lights (the packaging may need to trimmed b/c they kept jamming in the bottom trays). Will also add more Clif bar flavors, 650cc tubes, and bells in the coming days. Outside decals explaining what it is are also on order. Official launch and much publicity to follow.

And I’ll need to check out the credit card reader which has magically started working (I’m not aware that anyone from my organization did anything to it).

Henry

[Henry]

@Bilsko 58735 wrote:

Henry, any preview of what you guys plan to stock it with?

There was a thread several weeks ago where I asked what people would want (We’re not doing donuts). Obviously we’ll stock what people want/need to buy. It will be the most common tube sizes and elementary tools at first. We’ll branch out and experiment as time goes on. If you have suggestions, post them here or shoot me an email: henry@phoenixbikes.org. Thanks.

[Henry]

We’re glad everyone is excited about this. We are, too, though we have to admit we’re scrambling a bit as both CCBID and we were told it wouldn’t arrive until Sept. Anyway, we hope to have it up and running in the next few days. I’d especially like to thank the good folks at the CCBID for initiating this partnership. Yet another positive for cycling in Arlington/DC.

Henry Dunbar
Executive Director
Phoenix Bikes

[Henry]

@rcannon100 56385 wrote:

The new building is, I believe, spec’d for George Mason and Four Mile Run trail. Fund raiser coming up!

While the fact is a move has been in the works for some time, we are still months away from even breaking ground, much less renting the U-Haul. Many public meetings, MOU negotiations, and permitting hurdles yet to clear (plus money to be raised) before we get there. I’m happy to talk with anyone off-forum if they’ve a desire to help us get there.

In the mean time, please come visit us at our current location in Barcroft Park.

And the new place is being spec’d for Walter Reed and Four Mile Run, right off the W&OD Trail at the base of Superman Hill (as the local kids call it).

Finally, thank you Kevin for the tools. They will help fill out several tool boxes that had missing tools.

Henry

[Henry]

@Vicegrip 55603 wrote:

There is one bike rider in particular that that travels at about the same time as I do but in the opposite direction of my daily route who I wish would wave.:o

Perhaps you should make your wishes known there.

For the record, I am mostly an “acknowledger” and not an “initiator”. Assume others are like me and mostly enjoying the too-brief journey along the unwired path of solitude.

I do wave at cars and mouth “thank you” to the drivers at intersections who don’t act like they want to kill me (even if it’s what they are supposed to do).

[Henry]

@Tim Kelley 55100 wrote:

More newspaper clippings: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=485460944855760&set=a.210531322348725.47326.205971902804667&type=1&theater

You guys find a box of old bike media materials in a closet or something?

[Henry]

And in a shameless plug, the Do More 24 campaign was extended for another day. Henry

[Henry]

@dbb 54087 wrote:

I think the vending machine will be sponsored by the Crystal City Business Improvement District and operated by Phoenix. As I understand it, the location will probably be in the CC Water Park where there is security and traffic. .

All correct. It’s an experiment and we’ll re-evaluate after a few months. Signage TBD.

[Henry]

@dasgeh 53982 wrote:

Did we mention honey stinger waffles? Just making sure.

Given that the machine will be out in the sun.

[Henry]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Once the thing arrives, we’ll get a sense of how many slots it will have (I assume it can be configured many ways, holding less variety to accommodate larger stuff). Hopefully we’ll be making a joint announcement with CCBID before the end of the month.

Henry

[Henry]

Assuming it’s not a rumor, what would you want it stocked with?

Henry
Phoenix Bikes

[Henry]

We are planning two/three group rides from Phoenix Bikes in Barcroft Park. One early (8am) for a couple of us working the event all day; another around 11am for the teens in our program who can’t/wont meet for an early ride. There will possibly be a third around 1pm with the staffers who will close the shop early to join the fun.

We are also still in need of a couple of volunteers to help us with taking down the event (from 5-7pm). You can enjoy the event, then get your do-gooder points after (and ride home in the cooler evening air.) Contact henry@phoenixbikes.org if you can help.

[Henry]

Sorry for the late reply, but if you ever need tubes in the future, Phoenix Bikes in Barcroft Park has tons. We will give you as many as you need. We also sell patch kits for $2.

Henry Dunbar
Executive Director
Phoenix Bikes

[Henry]

Thanks for all the love folks. We love bros. We love sheila’s, too. Check out the post at the top. We’ll be in DC this Saturday selling bikes, 10-2p at the Big Bear Cafe, 1700 1st street NW.

Henry Dunbar
Executive Director
Phoenix Bikes

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