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WCWS Winter Edition

October 27, 2019
It’s Coming
Are You Ready!?

Join Us this Thursday November 14th at Manhattan Portage 258 Elizabeth St. from 5:30pm-6:30pm. We are going to talk

winter preparedness for Working Cyclists in New York City!!!

Are You Gonna Be Making Mad Loot like a Pro 😸

Or hiding at Mom’s like a Schmo 😫

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Have You Seen Diego’s Bike

October 18, 2019
Diego’s Red Bullitt was stolen this week in Harlem

Diego is a NYC Bike Messenger who volunteers his time and effort helping transport good food to hungry people.

Unfortunately his bike was stolen while locked up in his neighborhood this week.

https://www.cargobikesolutions.com/

Let me or Diego know if you see it! There are other red bullitts in the city so don’t go crazy haha.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/cargo-bikes-can-save-the-world
https://www.instagram.com/cargobikesolutions/
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working Cyclist Work Shop and Mad Party

October 11, 2019
Working Cyclist Workshop Week 3

Thanks All who came out to the third installment of the Working Cyclist Workshop! We had a full house and great conversation about the industry in NYC. I’m looking forward to continuing the series. Plan to ask Manhattan Portage if we can host once a month moving forward. Thanks for the pics Alex!

Shardy Photo Exhibit

After the Workshop we rolled to @thehardswallownyc for a Messenger Appreciation Day Party. Shardy showed some photos and Brandon had an awesome piece exhibited on the bar.

@ghostsonthestreet
Thanks! Spike for DJ’ing and the whole HS crew!!!

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Working Cyclist Workshop Week 3!

October 8, 2019

Thursday October 10! We are talking about different work possibilities.

Employee

Independent Contractor

LLC and Inc.

Will also cover Safety Review and Heavy Weather Preparedness.

Afterwards we are going on a group ride to The Hard Swallow at 140 1st Ave. for Messenger Appreciation Day Party and Art/Photo Exhibit.

Hope to See You!

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Working Cyclist Workshop Week 2

October 2, 2019
Week 2: How You Do It
How to Dress for the Weather
Keep Your Bag Covered in the Rain
I use a ziploc snack bag to keep my iphone 5 dry
I have a case boss for my iphone X
if your phone is not working, You are not working!

We are also going to talk about:

Keeping your bike secure and quick lockups

Being Professional and Friendly

How to get the package delivered when you run into any issues

Keeping your clients Happy even when it’s Crazy

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Working Cyclist Workshop

September 24, 2019

I’m happy to be hosting these events and want to say Thank You! to Bike New York for their support and also

NYC DOT for providing lights and bells to give out!

Week 1: What do you need (gear + bike)

We are going to discuss different kinds of bikes that people use for work, which one is best for you?

What kind of Bag do you use? Maybe a rack or basket?

What kind of phone do you need?

What do you do when you get a flat tire? What tools are essential to carry?

How do you dress for the cold and the rain and the snow and the heat?

How do you lock your bike? Are your wheels safe as well as your frame?

What equipment is required by law for all working cyclists?

Join us at Manhattan Portage 258 Elizabeth St. on Thursday September 26 for the first of three

Working Cyclist Workshops! 🤗✅💯

Map: 258 Elizabeth St. NY NY 10012