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Jesse & Barry ride their
Buddy Bike for Kids in Distress
   
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Visit this page regularly for Buddy Bike news, updates and any other items we find of interest.


Buddy Bike Sponsors Team Bike4SickChildren, Ireland - 7/14/10

On July 14, 2010 Buddy Bike, LLC entered into a 2-year sponsorship agreement with Team Cycle4SickChildren. This unique cycling club in Ireland raises awareness of children's disabilities & importance of inclusion while raising funds for services and organizations such as The Ronald McDonald House and The Jack & Jill Foundation (Ireland). Buddy Bike is proud to sponsor a team that shares it's goal to help families with children with special needs and Team Cycle4SickChildren is "Going the distance for children's disability." For more information about the Cycle 4 Sick Children organization or to buy a Team Cycle4SickChildren bike shirt visit www.cycle4sickchildren.com.


Stolen Buddy Bike Recovered by Police Dept, San Francisco - 6/9/10

On May 16, 2010 Rachel's Buddy Bike disappeared. According to surveillance video a thief entered the locked garage where Rachel's Buddy Bike was stored and rode the bike out to a waiting van. The thieves carefully planned the theft but didn't plan for the attention that stealing a bike from a special needs child would raise.

The San Francisco Police Department contacted Shelley Patterson, Director or Marketing and Business Development, at Buddy Bike, LLC to obtain the serial number of the missing bike. Shelley advised them that the warranty registration card was never submitted so a serial number would not be on file. Shelley also advised the police that there were only 3 Buddy Bikes in the Bay area and that Rachel's model was the only one of its kind there. Shelley posted a stolen bike announcement at the home page of the buddybike.com web site and provided police with a photo of the bike and a clear description which then circulated the internet via the extensive media coverage generated by this theft.

Several weeks after the theft, Chandini Davis said she found the bike abandoned near her apartment, about three blocks from where it was taken, and learned of the theft while in the process of putting the bike in the lost and found section of Craigslist.com. Davis returned the Buddy Bike to the San Francisco Police Department where the officers proudly returned the bike to Rachel before television cameras on June 9, 2010.

The thief has not been caught but Rachel and her father are back to riding their Buddy Bike. The moral of this story...DON'T STEAL A BUDDY BIKE!

News links:  sf.streetsblog.org  |  SF Gate  |  UPI.com  |  NBC Bay Area


Buddy Bike on Bright Feats Show 031 - 10/5/09
with Allie & Rorie

Today we have Shelley Patterson with Buddy Bike on our show. She is their business manager and has a wealth of information to share with us. Listen as Shelley explains the uniqueness of the Buddy Bike and how it is a wonderful tool to help create a closer family bond and how it fosters a sense of independence for the child with special needs. She also talks about the health benefits and the much needed sensory input it creates for the rider as well. LISTEN TO THE SHOW


Buddy Bike on BlogTalkRadio - 7/3/09

Discussing Living w/Autism show by Mad As A Hatter on BlogTalkRadio.
Guests - Dr. Robert Melillo, author of "Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism..." and Shelley Patterson talking about the Buddy Bike.


Buddy Bike Sport - Sold Out - 6/1/09

Buddy Bike Sport 24-speed is currently sold out. Buddy Bike plans to unveil the next generation of Buddy Bike Sport at Interbike in September 2009. This bike model will include the same specs as the prior Sport bicycle but will include a new hub component and gears. There is no estimated arrival date for Buddy Bike Sport at this time. Buddy Bike Family is in stock and ready to ship within 24 hours.


Buddy Bike Learns to Twitter

Please visit the newly created Buddy Bike Twitter page to find out the answer to the question, "What are you doing?" We invite you to sign up to "follow" our activities as we plan events, find new products and make new friends. You can follow online or receive text messages to your cell phone. You can also reply to our messages so you can tell us about your Buddy Bikes and answer the question, "What are you doing?"


March is Florida Bicycle Month!
Check out these links for activities and celebrations in your area!
Broward County
Tampa Bay Area
League of American Bicyclists Florida Events
Orlando Bike-to-Work

Buddy Bike Partners with Blue Moon Outdoor Center for
"Free Bike Rentals" at Bike Miami Days, February 21, 2009

Bring your Buddy Bike to enjoy the next Bike Miami Days or enjoy a 30-minute ride on a Buddy Bike for FREE! Visit the Blue Moon Outdoor Center and Buddy Bike tent on South Miami Avenue at Mary Brickell Village. Riders who sign up for a Buddy Bike Free Rental will have a chance to win a RoadID Gift Certificate. We also have FREE magazines provided by AdventureCycling.org and Bright Feats. Our partner, Blue Moon Outdoor Center, will also offer free bike rentals and giveaways.

There will be many other FREE activities for the whole family.

MORE INFO


Buddy Bike "Free Rentals" at Bike Miami Days
Buddy Bike participates in the monthly family cycling event Bike Miami Days by offering Buddy Bike "free rentals" for up to 30 minutes. Riders can explore the downtown area businesses and newly constructed Lummus Landing and Lummus Park. Visit the Buddy Bike display on South Miami Avenue in Mary Brickell Village. This is an all inclusive and FREE event! Cyclists, skaters, walkers and everyone welcome!

Downtown, Miami, FL  |  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Bike Miami Days tentative dates for 2009 are:
February 21, March 8, April 26, May 17

BIKE MIAMI DAYS DETAILS | MAP

Buddy Bike E-Newsletter January 2009


A Buddy Bike family
enjoys a ride at Bike Miami
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BIKE MIAMI DAYS

On November 9, 2008, Buddy Bike, LLC was the first local businesses to support and participate in the first Bike Miami event. This event closed streets to cars in downtown Miami so bicyclists, pedestrians, in-line skaters and others could explore the area in a fun, safe and completely free way. Bike Miami is an initiative by City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to promote bicycling, livable streets and the growing urban neighborhood of Downtown Miami. The first event was a huge success creating the support to offer a monthly series now called Bike Miami Days with possible plans for extending the ride through other neighborhoods.

Bike Miami Days tentative dates
for 2009 are:
January 18
February 21
March 8
April 26
May 17

BIKE MIAMI DAYS DETAILS | MAP


Buddy Bike E-News - Issue 3 - July 2008


The Down Syndrome Centre
in Ireland has written a beautiful article about adaptive cycling and
it features the Buddy Bike!
The site is full of useful information for families around the world who are affected by down syndrome.
READ THE ARTICLE


OASIS AUTISM & COTY'S STORY
OASIS Autism Blog  |  www.oasisautism.org

On Saturday, June 21, 2008 Buddy Bike participated in the OASIS Autism & Health Point Walk/Bike-a-Thon to raise funds and awareness for autism. Several families were able to test ride the Buddy Bike but Coty and his Mom, Judy, enjoyed it the most. Coty is a 16-year old teenager that has overcome incredible odds. Due to his early childhood disabilities and the fact that he has outgrown his Mom, like most teenage boys do, Coty never had a chance to learn to ride a bike...until now.

Click to view OASIS Autism event photos.
Coty rode the Buddy Bike with Shelley Patterson, Buddy Bike representative, and then with his Mom. But that wasn't enough. Coty had a look of determination and everyone could see that he wanted to ride the Buddy Bike on his own despite his usual shyness at trying new things in front of others. The Buddy Bike is longer than a standard bicycle and shorter than a typical tandem. It takes some getting used to for someone who does know how to ride a bike; but Coty was not discouraged. After some instruction and encouragement, he worked his way around the 1/4 mile track by himself. Mom said, "I'm trying hard not to cry!"

View OASIS event photos

Click to view OASIS Autism event photos.

Due to the generosity of a special family and Angel Thompson of OASIS Autism Coty and Judy now have a brand new Buddy Bike of their own. Hopefully one day they will be able to enjoy the bike with Coty's younger sister who is struggling to overcome disabilities similar to Coty's.


OASIS AUTISM & THE BUDDY BIKE FUND

The folks at OASIS Autism in Wooster, Ohio are big fans of the Buddy Bike! After seeing the effect that the Buddy Bike had on all of the families at their event and especially Coty, they are starting a Buddy Bike Fund through their organization to purchase at least one Buddy Bike per year for a family within their membership. Watch for their new web site for more information and for a donation link to add to the Buddy Bike fund so other kids like Coty can enjoy the benefits of this special bike.

OASIS Autism Blog  |  www.oasisautism.org


BYERS FAMILY INSPIRED TO HELP OTHER FAMILIES

As Barry Nelson, President of Buddy Bike, LLC was inspired by his son, Jesse, to contribute to the special needs community, so was Tim Byers of Naples, FL. Read about his son's story and their efforts to help other families at this link. READ MORE


BUDDY BIKE E-NEWS
POSTED 1/22/08

2008 BIKE MODELS
BUDDY BIKE FAMILY and BUDDY BIKE SPORT
Introducing the next generation of The Buddy Bike! In 2008 customers will have their choice between Buddy Bike Family (7 speed) and Buddy Bike Sport (24 speed). Both models utilize quality parts and are based on the unique and innovative Buddy Bike design. They will feature aluminum frames and shorter overall bike length for a lighter ride and easier bike rack loading.

MORE INFO

VIEW 2008 FLYER
LISTS MODEL FEATURES


Buddy Bike Presents 2008 Bike Models at Interbike
September 2007

Buddy Bike customers will have their choice between two Buddy Bike models in 2008. The two models: Buddy Bike Family and Buddy Bike Sport were presented at the Interbike International Bicycle Expo. Interbike is a trade-only event that will be held on September 26-28 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is Buddy Bike’s third year of attendance as an exhibitor.

READ PRESS RELEASE


Buddy Bike Attends 2 Ohio Bike Rides
August 2007

Buddy Bike attended 2 bike ride events in Ohio in August 2007. Buddy Bike was a sponsor of the 50k/100k Ride for OASIS Autism which was held in Wooster, Ohio on Saturday, August 4. Buddy Bike had a display table and demo bikes for trial rides. Approximately 80 bike riders participated in this fund raising event with all funds benefiting autism awareness and outreach.

WATCH OASIS AUTISM VIDEO
Video submitted by Angel Thompson,
Co-Founder/Executive Director/OASIS and event organizer.
www.oasisautism.org 

On Sunday, August 5, Buddy Bike joined the monthly group ride organized by Dan Negley of Breakaway Cycling (www.breakawaycycling.com). This ride took place in Westerville, Ohio. Several families participated and enjoyed trial rides on Buddy Bikes despite the rainy weather.

For more information about these group rides and upcoming rides,
click here.


Bob the Bike Man (Our Inventor) Attends Cancer Victim Benefit
May 2007

The Buddy Bike is not just for kids! Bob Gardner, the inventor of the Love Bike, now known as the Buddy Bike, attended a cancer victim benefit event in California. Lots of locals were there to show their support and they were able enjoy rides on Bob's Buddy Bike.


2nd Buddy Bike Group Ride in Shark Valley, Everglades

Buddy Bike customers and friends met for their second group ride at Shark Valley in the Florida Everglades on Sunday, April 22, 2007. About 19 riders enjoyed the sunshine and the all natural surroundings. We are looking forward more Buddy Bike Club group rides and plan to hold them in Denver, Colorado and Ohio before the end of summer 2007.

MORE INFORMATION  |  VIEW PRESS RELEASE


Roy M. Wallack writes about the Buddy Bike
in Recumbent & Tandem Rider Magazine

An all-encompassing article about the Buddy Bike written by Roy M. Wallack, a Los Angeles Times journalist and co-author of "Bike for Life: How to Ride to 100".

READ THE ARTICLE


Buddy Bike in The Autism Perspective

Buddy Bike has a feature article
written by Samantha Nelson in the Summer 2006 issue of The Autism Perspective (TAP) Magazine. Visit www.theautismperspective.org for
more information about this
organization and their publication.

VIEW ARTICLE  |  THE AUTISM PERSPECTIVE

Visit The Autism Perspecive web site.

Buddy Bike featured in the The Autism Perspective (TAP) Magazine.


Buddy Bike on TV

Watch for the Buddy Bike commercial to be aired on Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network on Comcast in the South Florida region.


Buddy Bike in the U.K.

The Buddy Bike was reviewed and appeared on page 5 of the June 2006 issue of VeloVision Magazine. VeloVision magazine is a quarterly magazine which features articles about cycling innovation, bikes for transportation and human power.

VIEW THE REVIEW  |  WWW.VELOVISION.CO.UK


Buddy Bike at 2006 Family Cafe Conference

On June 2-4, we attended the Family Cafe Conference at The Royal Caribbean Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. We took several Buddy Bikes with us and spent the weekend giving rides to the children, many of whom had never ridden a bike before or were incapable of riding a bike on their own.

As a result of this show, we are researching seat adaptations or bike seats that could be sold as optional additions to accommodate children that have difficulty with balance.

We are also researching various funding options to make the Buddy Bike attainable for more families with special needs children. View our Funding Options page for more information.

Our next conference appearance with be in November 2006 at the World Congress and Expo on Disabilities in Philadelphia, PA.

 

 

Buddy Bike wins Miami Herald contest. Click to read the article.

Buddy Bike wins Miami Herald contest. Click to read the article.

Buddy Bike took third place in the
Miami Herald's The Business Plan
Challenge contest. Click to view the
June 6, 2005 Miami Herald article.

2006 FOLLOW-UP ARTICLE
Success Can Be Measured in Emotions
April 10, 2006
Click to view article.

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LA TIMES REVIEW
Two for the Road Doubles The Fun
May 1, 2006
Click to view article.

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READ JAKE'S ARTICLE
in Audacity Magazine
The Disabled Magazine
for the Abled Mind

 

 

 

E-News

5/07/09 Bike Month

4/10/09 Amazon.com

4/6/09 Olivia's Story

3/26/09 Heal Yourself Magazine

 
  
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