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Enthusiastic bikers find education, resources at The Spoke Folks

by (The Spoke Folks)

Submitted 03-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

It’s a Tuesday night down at The Spoke Folks and the shop is relatively quiet. Jay and Cari Niewiek, early members, are working away on small projects to liven up the garage and Keean Mansour, the volunteer head, is fixing up an old donated...

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The Spoke Folks: Cooperative biking community

by (shannoncunningham)

Submitted 03-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

When Jay Niewiek moved to Grand Rapids four years ago, he continued doing something that he had always done: riding his bicycle. Jay bikes for work, bikes for leisure, and bikes for play. In his time in Grand Rapids, Niewiek has started The Grand...

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Grand Rapids' first LadyFest hits town

by (Roberta F. King)

Submitted 02-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The ladies are taking over The Pyramid Scheme on Saturday, March 3 with Grand Rapids' inaugural LadyFestGR. The event will feature all female line-ups of musicians, artists, comedians, workshops and other fun stuff. Organizer and musician...

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