Brian Manning

Alice Nominee: Brian Manning
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Brian Manning is equally at ease helping a kid repair her bike or engaging in a philosophical discussion.He is a mechanic at the Community Cycling Center where his devotion to bicycling is reflected in the care he takes in preparing bikes for children and adults.But he is also a "master presenter" in a lecture series at the Waypost Café, a bistro on North Williams Avenue.

"Brian is one of the most kind-spirited, giving individuals we have working for us today," says CCC Chief Executive Susan Remmers.
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Manning, 29, holds a master's degree (in liberal arts) from St. John's College in Annapolis, Md., best known for the Great Books Program that forms the heart of its curriculum.Eventually he would like to be a writer but for now his focus is on bicycling, for his own convenience and as well as a way to help others.

Manning has given six lectures as part of the Live Journalism and Experts series at the Waypost.Only three of his talks dealt with bike maintenance.The others were on such esoteric topics as The Myth of the Giants.

"Brian is a great teacher whom we've hosted several times for so many subjects.
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Manning signed on with the CCC soon after arriving in Portland three years ago.He spent much of his spare time at his home in the Woodlawn neighborhood helping local kids maintain their bikes and do minor repairs but, more importantly, showing them how to do it."When they hop on their little bikes and ride off laughing and having fun, I know it was because Brian took the time to give them a little acknowledgment, attention, and love," says his wife, Carrie Rondo.
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Manning has been a leading figure in the CCC's Holiday Bike Drive, which distributes hundreds of bikes to needy youngsters every year for the holidays.A couple of years ago he was dubbed "Chief Elf" by BikePortland.org . He also is involved with the Earn-A-Bike program that provides low-income adults with commuter bikes complete with accessories.Manning takes special pride in the way he and his fellow techs prepare old, donated bikes for sale."Selling reconditioned bikes helps finance other programs," he says.
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Working with Brian over the past few years has been super fun and inspiring.He leads by example with humor, patience, hard work, and great tips (like that time you told me elbow grease might be the trick to getting that bottom bracket out).Good Luck Brian!

Mar 13 2008 at 9:38 am Comments by: Jinae Szerensits

Brian got me back into biking with a sweet refurbed Schwinn.I cut down on driving to the point where I sold my car!Actually he set up so many people we organized a Bricycle gang.Brian exemplifies the Portland biker who rides to work and play through both seasons, gathering only what he can carry by bike.Extra parts?He and his lady recycle them in the form of penholders, clocks, and other veloptuous accessories.Keep up the good work Brian!You're an inspiration.

Brian Manning [nomination] [profile]
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Brian Manning

When Brian Manning moved to Portland in 2005, he was already a committed cyclist, but the city gave him an new opportunity: discovering his love of working with children on bicycle safety. He was hired by the Community Cycling Center after being an apprentice there, and in both his work and personal time he has helped many get on bikes, learn about safety, and develop skills in maintaining and repairing their own bicycles. Assisting children and teenagers are his favorite things, and he has also taught some free classes at The Waypost. Manning is an inspiration to the community because of his ability to relate well to youth and keep them constructively engaged during their free time.

Alice Nominee: Brian Manning
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Brian Manning is equally at ease helping a kid repair her bike or engaging in a philosophical discussion.He is a mechanic at the Community Cycling Center where his devotion to bicycling is reflected in the care he takes in preparing bikes for children and adults.But he is also a "master presenter" in a lecture series at the Waypost Café, a bistro on North Williams Avenue.

"Brian is one of the most kind-spirited, giving individuals we have working for us today," says CCC Chief Executive Susan Remmers.
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Manning, 29, holds a master's degree (in liberal arts) from St. John's College in Annapolis, Md., best known for the Great Books Program that forms the heart of its curriculum.Eventually he would like to be a writer but for now his focus is on bicycling, for his own convenience and as well as a way to help others.

Manning has given six lectures as part of the Live Journalism and Experts series at the Waypost.Only three of his talks dealt with bike maintenance.The others were on such esoteric topics as The Myth of the Giants.

"Brian is a great teacher whom we've hosted several times for so many subjects.
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Manning signed on with the CCC soon after arriving in Portland three years ago.He spent much of his spare time at his home in the Woodlawn neighborhood helping local kids maintain their bikes and do minor repairs but, more importantly, showing them how to do it."When they hop on their little bikes and ride off laughing and having fun, I know it was because Brian took the time to give them a little acknowledgment, attention, and love," says his wife, Carrie Rondo.
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Manning has been a leading figure in the CCC's Holiday Bike Drive, which distributes hundreds of bikes to needy youngsters every year for the holidays.A couple of years ago he was dubbed "Chief Elf" by BikePortland.org . He also is involved with the Earn-A-Bike program that provides low-income adults with commuter bikes complete with accessories.Manning takes special pride in the way he and his fellow techs prepare old, donated bikes for sale."Selling reconditioned bikes helps finance other programs," he says.

Brian Manning, youth bike instructor (and Community Cycling Center mechanic)