It’s always great to see familiar faces from our growing PN2K community.
We’ve been steadily growing since we started our first bike event a few years ago (see previous blogs). Expanding operations means needing a more sustainable funding model so we can provide a greater range of services to the biking and PN2K community (for instance, we’ve been wanting to sell customized water bottles, winter accessories, high visibility and useful PN2K biking gear, etc. forever!). This event was one of the first in which we tested out our new membership option ($15 for 1-year student membership up to $25 for non-affiliates). Three volunteer bike mechanics (Rudy, John, Felix) helped with minor tune-ups, while Dingfang, Yaoming, and Tian welcomed people to our event and answered questions of passersby. With MIT Finboard funding (thanks MIT Undergraduate Association!), we were able to offer free food (subway), snacks (bananas, chips, cookies, apples), drinks, and more. (Sadly, MIT Finboard does not fund projects like customized PN2K accessories and gear — and thus our look towards alternative, self-sustainable sources of funding).
We sold nine new memberships today and a couple of helmets. Fantastic! Remember that you can always purchase your helmets with us online too and pick them up at the MIT COOP.
Last, but certainly not least, a shout out to the Boston Bike Party guys and Peter Cheung especially for his continued support to our team — if you see him and his crew, be sure to give him lots of love from us! And remember: every second Friday of the month — Bike Party! Learn more about Boston Bike Party here.
Thank you to Landry’s Bicycles also (and Galen Mook) for donating a $25 gift certificate to Landry’s for our bike event! Winner of our raffle prize is Felix Arroyo.
“I feel great!” (– coined by Yaoming D.)
Keep Calm & Pedal On~
See other photos from our May 28th bike event on facebook.
