For Immediate Release
Contact: Laura Hoffman
Laurahoffman@bigfoot.com
BikeAthens Silent Auction includes a Set of Classic Raleigh Bicycles
Proceeds from the BikeAthens Silent Auction, December 4th to December 11th, at Jitter Joe’s Roaster (780 E Broad St ), will go to their programs such as Bikes for Kids at Christmas, Safe Routes to School, Bike Rodeo; a bike safety program, and recycled bikes for those who need transportation to work
Featured at the auction are two beautifully refurbished, classic Nottingham, England-made Raleigh Sports bicycles and bike accessories. The men’s dark green 55cm. frame was built 1974, and the woman’s grey 53cm. frame was built in 1973. Other features include: Sturmy Archer 3-speed; Internally geared hubs; Brooks B-67 leather saddles; original fenders; and leather saddle bags.
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They were generously donated by Prof. Wyatt Anderson, former dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at UGA, a member of the National Academy of Science, the UGA Genetics Department, and BikeAthens. Also in the auction are two exceptional assessories; a bicycle trainer and a trunk-mount bicycle carrier.
To view and bid, visit the Jittery Joe’s Roaster (780 E Broad St just east of Thomas St on the way to Weaver D’s) between 6am and 6 pm this week, December 4th-11th. You may enter as many bids as you like up until the closing party on Monday, December 11th, 6-9pm. Join us for free coffee and old time string music by Joe Willey and the Transfatty playboys. We will announce the winners at 7:30pm.
BikeAthens extends special thanks to Mr. Charlie Mustard and Jittery Joe’s for the auction location, and to Ben Duncan from Ben’s Bikes for the superb refinishing work.
Visit www.bikeathens.com for further details.
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