Subject: CAREE-SF (California Aids Riders Equipment Exchange-SF) UPDATE
Date: Sunday, January 10, 1999 10:32 PM
Hello everyone. My name is Larry Nelson and I am the coordinator of CAREE-SF.
You may notice that since last year we have added "SF" to the name. I am
happy to announce that there is now a CAREE program in Los Angeles (CAREE-LA)
This is the second year of CAREE and thanks to many of you, we have over 15
hits to the CAREE email address (lnelson950@aol.com) and have been able to
help 3 riders so far with shorts and jerseys.
Following is a copy of what CAREE sent out via emal this last fall:
CAREE (California Aids Riders Equipment Exchange) for Northern California is
now officially launched for the 1998-1999 training season. With CAR6 fast
approaching you may be interested to know of a program that was started last
year for CAR5.
The program was created for and is to benefit primarily first time Riders and
others in need of cycling clothing and equipment.
Because the Ride office has plenty do do, please do not contact them with your
questions about CAREE. Instead, email me at lnelson950@aol.com. The Ride
office does support the program, but the program is strictly volunteer managed
outside of the Ride office.
The procedure for participating is simple. First, if you have not already
called in your email address to the Ride office, please do so by calling
415.908.0400 or email it to car6rep@aol.com. You will then be included in the
distribution of the the "Fireside Chat" email newsletter sent out by the Ride
office. The newsletter will carry updates of CAREE amongst many other
interesting articles.
Next, simply email your "has" or "wants" items to CAREE (again, that is to
LNelson950@aol.com). State whether the status is "buy", "sell" or "trade".
Please include your street address, telephone number(s) and your RIDER #.
(Note: If you include your address and telephone numbers you need to be aware
that it may be shared with other Riders.)
CAREE does not warehouse items, but acts as a clearing house and matchs Rider
to Rider. Your fellow Rider will be contacting you directly once CAREE has
found a match. Because you register with CAREE does not mean that your
request will automatically be filled. It all depends upon the inventory.
However, I can tell you that last year we were able to help about 50 Riders as
a result of the generosity of other Riders.
An inventory list of "has" and "wants" will be sent out monthly via email to
those who have responded to CAREE.
Here's how you can help make the program a success. Bring the CAREE address
with you on training rides and spread the word. Go through your clothing and
equipment and donate what you can. Contact the Rider who may have inspired
you to ride this year and ask them to donate any items. Contact previous
Riders that you know and ask them for items that they are no longer using.
Copy this email to other Riders.
Finally, for those riders who benefited from last year's program, CAREE is
counting on YOU to reciprocate this year.
You have already begun the Ride. Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's the first inventory list as of January 9, 1999 of "HAS" AND "WANTS".
Please email CAREE at LNelson950@aol.com to respond. Note: There may appear
to be some duplicate postings. That is because they are from separte sources.
WANTS:
- Bianchi Eros 63" (2 wanted)
- Front clincher whell 36 spoke cross 3 campy hub
seats (various)
- "toe clip" pedals (the harness type)
- touring shoes, size 43.5
- wool tights (small-medium)
- cross trainer
- women's clothing (lots of requests, all sizes)
- men's clothing (lots of requests, all sizes)
- also, women's xxl and XXL
HAS:
- Jerseys (small)
- Tights (small)
- Jerseys (medium, only 3 left)
- Shorts (large, only 2 left and xl only 1 left)
With respect to helmets. It is not a good idea to use a used helmet. They
are good for a year or two and tend to "fall apart" from the elements like sun
and moisture. It is best to buy a new helmet.
I would like to ask all to go through your clothing and equipment and perhaps
there is something you won't use this year. Particularly, those Riders from
last year who are not riding this year.
Thanks to everyone for participating. We have already begun the "Ride".
Larry Nelson
CAREE Coordinator
Rider CAR4, 5, & 6
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