Shifting Gears

### Context Profile for Shifting Gears

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Shifting Gears is dedicated to empowering individuals, particularly women, non-binary, and femme-identifying folks, by providing them with the skills and confidence to maintain and repair their bicycles. The organization aims to create a supportive community where participants can learn about bike mechanics in a welcoming environment.
   - **Cause**: The organization focuses on promoting cycling as a sustainable mode of transportation while fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the biking community.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Workshops**: Shifting Gears offers hands-on workshops, such as the "Ladies Bike Maintenance Workshop," where participants learn basic bike maintenance skills, including how to oil a chain and identify common issues.
   - **Community Engagement**: The organization hosts events that encourage community participation and skill-building.
   - **Educational Programs**: Classes are designed to demystify bike mechanics and empower individuals to feel comfortable seeking help in bike shops.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **supportive**, and **informal**. It encourages participation and conveys a sense of community and empowerment. The language is approachable, making complex topics accessible to beginners.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization does not appear to use emojis in their website content or email communications. The tone remains professional yet friendly without the use of emojis.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details were not available on the website.
   - **Scale**: The organization has conducted 93 total forms and 20 email campaigns, indicating an active engagement with their community.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics were not detailed, the focus on empowering marginalized groups suggests a commitment to social impact.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Information on volunteer opportunities was not explicitly mentioned on the website.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a conversational and inclusive tone. Avoid jargon and technical language unless it is explained clearly.
   - **Structure**: Keep sentences short and paragraphs concise. Use bullet points for clarity when listing information.
   - **Audience**: Tailor content to women, non-binary, and femme-identifying individuals, ensuring that the language is welcoming and affirming.
   - **Call to Action**: Encourage participation in workshops and events with clear, inviting language. Use phrases that promote community and empowerment, such as "Join us!" or "Be part of the change!"

This context profile provides a comprehensive overview of Shifting Gears, enabling AI assistants to create tailored and effective content that aligns with the organization's mission and values.

New to Double Black & Double Down

Familiar with Double Black & Double Down

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After Party: 5 - 9pm

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Waitlist: New to Double Black & Double Down

Join Us for an Exciting Afternoon with Shifting Gears & Evil Bikes! Shifting Gears and Evil Bikes are thrilled to partner up for an afternoon filled with bike shuttles, delicious food, and refreshing drinks! Mark your calendar for August 17th and join Shifting Gears Ride Leaders and Evil Ambassadors for an all-women's Double Black - Double Down shuttle lap! Whether you're new to these trails or have ridden them a few times and want to meet other amazing women, this session is for you! We’ll have two groups: one for those new to the trails, where we'll take our time and discuss difficult sections, and another at a quicker pace for those familiar with Double Black and Double Down. Note, riders should be at an intermediate riding level, <a href="https://www.roamfest.com/skills-and-fitness-ratings" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">ROAM Fest Skill Levels</a> of at least level 4.  Post-Ride Cookout and Fun! After a fun and exciting Double Black - Double Down lap, we'll pedal back to The Landing in Fairhaven for a free post-ride cookout! Beverages are available for purchase and proceeds will go to support Shifting Gears. Not interested in riding but want to join the fun? All women are welcome to come and hang out at the after-party (RSVP required)! Registration and Details: Registration is required for both the shuttle lap and the after-party to help us get a headcount. Group sizes are limited to 11 riders each, and they'll be no-drop with support from Shifting Gears and Evil Ambassadors all the way down! Logistics:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:12px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">New to Double Black & Double Down: 2pm Shuttle from The Landing</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:12px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Ridden Double Black & Double Down: 4pm Shuttle from The Landing</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:12px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">After Party: 5 - 9pm</li></ul>Need a bike? Reserve your free Evil Demo through the link below - available on a limited basis: <a href="https://www.evil-bikes.com/collections/demos" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">https://www.evil-bikes.com/collections/demos</a><a href="https://www.evil-bikes.com/collections/demos" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit"> </a> Location: The Shuttles and After Party will be at The Landing, 700 Harris Ave, Bellingham WA. If you have any questions, please email us at <a href="mailto:info@letsshiftgears.com" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">info@letsshiftgears.com</a>. We can't wait to see you there!<div style="grid-area:1 / 18 / 6 / 26;z-index:7;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Poppins;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;mix-blend-mode:normal;box-sizing:inherit"><div style="position:relative;height:231.354px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;clear:none;border-color:var(--tweak-text-block-stroke-color);display:flex;width:392.483px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;box-sizing:inherit"><div style="outline:none;position:relative;z-index:0;box-sizing:inherit"> </div> </div></div>

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name , Thank you for registering for our Evil Chuckanut Shuttles on 8/17 ! We're thrilled to have you join us. Your registration has been successfully received, and we're excited to have you as part of our upcoming program. Before the event, we kindly ask that you complete our required participant medical information form to ensure your safety and well-being during the program. Please click the link below to access the participant medical information form: <a href="https://forms.gle/NVKKrsKFaHDKEBaV7" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Participant Medical Information Form</a> You do not need to fill it out again if you have already completed this for a different program in 2024.  Your health and safety are our top priorities, and providing us with accurate medical information will help us ensure that we can provide appropriate support if needed during the event. If you have any questions or concerns, or you are no longer able to attend, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at <a href="mailto:info@letsshiftgears.com" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">info@letsshiftgears.com</a>. We look forward to seeing you soon! Best regards,Krysy KellerExecutive Director

Join Us for an Exciting Afternoon with Shifting Gears &amp; Evil Bikes! Shifting Gears and Evil Bikes are thrilled to partner up for an afternoon filled with bike shuttles, delicious food, and refreshing drinks! Mark your calendar for August 17th and join Shifting Gears Ride Leaders and Evil Ambassadors for an all-women's Double Black - Double Down shuttle lap! Whether you're new to these trails or have ridden them a few times and want to meet other amazing women, this session is for you! We’ll have two groups: one for those new to the trails, where we'll take our time and discuss difficult sections, and another at a quicker pace for those familiar with Double Black and Double Down. Note, riders should be at an intermediate riding level, <a href="https://www.roamfest.com/skills-and-fitness-ratings">ROAM Fest Skill Levels</a> of at least level 4.  Post-Ride Cookout and Fun! After a fun and exciting Double Black - Double Down lap, we'll pedal back to The Landing in Fairhaven for a free post-ride cookout! Beverages are available for purchase and proceeds will go to support Shifting Gears. Not interested in riding but want to join the fun? All women are welcome to come and hang out at the after-party (RSVP required)! Registration and Details: Registration is required for both the shuttle lap and the after-party to help us get a headcount. Group sizes are limited to 11 riders each, and they'll be no-drop with support from Shifting Gears and Evil Ambassadors all the way down! Logistics:<ul><li>New to Double Black &amp; Double Down: 2pm Shuttle from The Landing</li><li>Ridden Double Black &amp; Double Down: 4pm Shuttle from The Landing</li><li>After Party: 5 - 9pm</li></ul>Need a bike? Reserve your free Evil Demo through the link below - available on a limited basis: <a href="https://www.evil-bikes.com/collections/demos">https://www.evil-bikes.com/collections/demos</a><a href="https://www.evil-bikes.com/collections/demos"> </a> Location: The Shuttles and After Party will be at The Landing, 700 Harris Ave, Bellingham WA. If you have any questions, please email us at <a href="mailto:info@letsshiftgears.com">info@letsshiftgears.com</a>. We can't wait to see you there!<div><div><div> </div> </div></div>

Shifting Gears

Evil Chuckanut Shuttles & After Party!

700 Harris Ave

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New to Double Black & Double Down

Free

Familiar with Double Black & Double Down

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After Party: 5 - 9pm

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Waitlist: New to Double Black & Double Down

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