Distributing Postcards
From Cyclopath
We've had a bunch of Cyclopath postcards printed up and would like to distribute them to bike shops and other local places where cyclists congregate. But, we at Cyclopath HQ don't have the capacity to do a good job of coverage.
Are you interested in helping? Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Follow the directions below.
[edit] How to
If you have any questions, join the Cyclopath-Users mailing list/forum and ask there. We are friendly. :)
- E-mail info@cyclopath.org expressing your interest in volunteering. We will then arrange a time for you to come pick up some postcards.
- Come pick up the postcards at Cyclopath HQ, which is on the East Bank of the UMN campus, 200 Union St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, or "CS Building" on Cyclopath.
- Go to bike shops or other businesses/places where cyclists gather.
- Ask the management if leaving postcards is OK, and where to put them. You can leave stacks and/or post them on bulletin boards (put up two so people can see both the front and back).
- Don't leave postcards anywhere where they are not welcome.
- Leave the cards.
- Record what you learned in the table below (click the "edit" link).
[edit] Distribution record
This table lists where postcards have been offered, to prevent duplication of effort and to keep us from bothering people who do not want them.
| Date | Who | Location | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/09 | Reid | Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory | 99 | The Oompa-Loompas were very excited about Cyclopath! |
| 7/23/09 | Hokan | Erik's Dinkytown | 20 | They seemed enthusiastic. Cards are on the counter. |
| 7/23/09 | Hokan | Varsity Bikes | 20 | The person there wasn't sure the owner would like to distribute the cards. |
| 7/23/09 | Hokan | the Hub, West Bank | 20 | Cards are on the counter. |
| 7/23/09 | Hokan | the Hub, Minnehaha | 20 | Cards are on the counter. |
| 7/23/09 | Hokan | Freewheel, West Bank | 20 | Cards are on the literature rack. |
| 7/24/09 | bconnell | Hiawatha Cyclery | 25 | Cards are on the front counter, near the register |
| 8/03/09 | Hokan | One on One | 24 | Cards are on the service counter. Owner seemed very positive. |
| 8/09/09 | Hokan | Freewheel, Midtown Greenway | 20 | Cards are on the service counter. |
| 8/09/09 | Hokan | Penn Cycle Lake St. | 20 | |
| 8/09/09 | Hokan | Sunrise | 20 | Cards are on the service counter. |
| 8/09/09 | Hokan | Re-Cycle | 20 | Cards are on the window sill |
| 8/09/09 | Hokan | the Alternative Board and Bike | 20 | |
| 8/09/09 | Hokan | Behind Bars | 20 | Cards are on the sales counter. |
| 8/11/09 | rich | Now Bikes and Fitness, Snelling Ave., Saint Paul | 15 | Cards are next to front door, in free/local lit rack.
Manager/Owner had used Cyclopath and was very happy to spread the love. |
| 8/12/09 | rich | Grand Performance, Grand Ave., Saint Paul | 15 | Cards are next to front door, in free/local lit rack. |
| 8/12/09 | bconnell | Boehm's Cycles, Selby Ave., St. Paul | 15 | stack of cards with other lit near front door |
| 8/12/09 | bconnell | Trotter's Cafe, Marshall Ave., St. Paul | 15 | stack of cards under white board in front entrance, they offered the premium space rather than the (crowded) bulletin board |
| 8/12/09 | bconnell | Izzy's Ice Cream, Marshall Ave., St. Paul | 5 | tacked to bulletin board near freezers |
| 8/12/09 | bconnell | Hamline Midway Library, Minnehaha Ave., St. Paul | 10 | librarian very interested, should be a small stack at main desk |
| 8/11/09 | hokan | U of Mn Parking and Transportation | 20 | They want more. Lots more. |
