What is RSS?
Why RSS? The benefits of using RSS
The content of most websites changes on an unpredictable schedule. Repeatedly checking each website to see if there is any new content can be very tedious.
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and other online publishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to whoever wants it.
Email notification of changes is one solution to this problem. Unfortunately, when you receive email notifications from multiple websites, they are usually disorganized and can get overwhelming. Your email program can also mistake those emails for spam.
With RSS, notifications of changes to multiple websites are handled easily, and the results are presented to you in a well-organized format that is distinct from email.
What do I need to do to read an RSS Feed?
A screen shot of how EBC feeds appear in Google Reader
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“Feed reader” or “news aggregator” programs allow you to grab the RSS feeds from various sites and display them for you to read and use. However, one of the easiest ways to get started with RSS is with a free web-based news reader. My Yahoo, Bloglines, and Google Reader are popular web-based feed readers.
There are also a number of applications that download and read news feeds on your computer. Some popular feed readers include Amphetadesk (Windows, Linux, Mac), FeedReader (Windows), and NewsGator (Windows - integrates with Outlook).
How do I pick up the EBC RSS feed?
Once you have chosen your Feed Reader, click on the RSS icon:
You can also find other sites that syndicate their content, and add their RSS feed to the list of feeds your Feed Reader checks. Many sites display this icon to let you know that a feed is available.
last edited: Jun 02, 2009
BikeWorks summer hours:
(effective June 1, 2010)
Monday-Thursday: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday (first, third and fifth of the month,
women and transgendered only): 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday (all others): 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Closed on statutory holidays unless otherwise noted
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Saturday, July 31, 2010 - Monday August 2, 2010
Heritage Days is car-free!
Bike down to Heritage Days, lock up at EBC’s free bike parking (2 on site), and enjoy the many delicious foods and festivities from around the world.
Thursday, August 5, 2010 and Friday, August 6, 2010
various
Folk Fest Bike Parades
EBC will be joining the Folk Fest Bike Parades (group rides) down to Gallagher Park. Giddy fun!
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - Sunday, August 22, 2010
10am-10pm
EBC at the Fringe Theatre Festival
EBC bike tune-up station on Saturdays and bike parking everyday. Yes, we’d love you to volunteer to help!
Friday, August 13, 2010
7pm-9pm
The Kickstand Circus - Cruiser Nite
The Kickstand Circus is a group of people who understand that only a cruiser is truly made for cruising, that sometimes style is more important than speed, and that no amount of “aftermarket cool” will turn your fixie into a cruiser. You can only ride a cruiser bike on a cruiser nite. If this makes sense, you’re part of the Kickstand Circus.
Saturday, August 15, 2010
1pm-4pm
Ride-Walk-Run for Celiac’s
Join us for the race, entertainment, gluten-free food and refreshments… and prizes too!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
9am-5pm
Bicycle tour of community gardens
See the bounty that is growing at 7 community gardens.
Friday, August 27, 2010
7pm-9pm
The Kickstand Circus - Cruiser Nite
The Kickstand Circus is a group of people who understand that only a cruiser is truly made for cruising, that sometimes style is more important than speed, and that no amount of “aftermarket cool” will turn your fixie into a cruiser. You can only ride a cruiser bike on a cruiser nite. If this makes sense, you’re part of the Kickstand Circus.
Friday, September 3, 2010 - Monday September 6, 2010
various
Bike to the Symphony Under the Sky
A diverse line-up of orchestral concerts that span everything from Bach to Billy Joel! EBC will be on-site with bike parking 
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