April 2009 - TheThinkTank - lists.bikecollectives.org

volunteer email lists?
by veganboyjosh＠gmail.com 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Wondering who on the list sends regular emails to their volunteers or staff, in the vein of "Come help us this weekend with....."? I'm working on tuning up the system we use for this (right now it's just a Google Group) and am interested in seeing how others handle this. Eventually, I'd love to be added to all of your lists, so that I can see how everyone else is writing about similar activities, and different approaches to getting help with stuff. If this is something I can do myself (subscribe from your website, i mean), please post a link to your website, and I'll add myself. To clarify, I'm interested specifically in the calls for help, not news announcement after-the-fact type emails. If anyone's interested in being put on our list, please let me know, and I'll add you. Hope the incoming summer is treating you all well! Thanks! josh.

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Women's 411 on Bikes, Flyer Contest
by bike talk 12 Apr '09

12 Apr '09

Hey everybody, We had a great Women on Bikes Saturday. It'll be up on biketalk.us Monday. Also, we had our first flyer entry for the Bike Talk Flyer Contest, by someone called "3," who used bike/graffitti artist Cache's tandem drawing. -- please let me know if you want to be taken off this list. Hear Bike Talk! on kpfk: http://www.kpfk.org/programs/170-bike-talk.html or see what's new with us at biketalk.us

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Re: [TheThinkTank] here is no boys allowed zine from bikebike? 3
by james blesdoe 12 Apr '09

12 Apr '09

final instalment

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Re: [TheThinkTank] here is no boys allowed zine from bikebike? 2
by james blesdoe 12 Apr '09

12 Apr '09

this is the second instalment

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Re: [TheThinkTank] here is the no boys allowed zine from bikebike? 1
by james blesdoe 12 Apr '09

12 Apr '09

i found this on the kitchen's computer desk top it has to attached in several postings

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tomorrow's show
by bike talk 11 Apr '09

11 Apr '09

Hello All, We have an action packed show tomorrow. Outline below: 10:00a WELCOME/INTRO SHOW/INTRO IN STUDIO PANEL 10:05a PANEL Q&A: HISTORY & GROWTH OF WOMEN'S CYCLING, THINGS WE LIKE ABOUT BEING A WOMAN CYCLIST, THINGS WE DON'T 10:10a BRETT - BIKEFIT 10:20a CALL IN: CRYSTAL - ROCK N ROAD CYCLERY & DIVAS - SUPPORTING WOMEN 10:30a CALL IN: LIZ & SHAY - CICLE: EDUCATION 10:40a CALL IN: RENEA - JAMIS: BIKES (Bikes for all kinds of riders - casual, commute, race) 10:50a CALL IN: NATALIE - SWEET PEA: BIKES (Custom bikes for women) 11:00a CALL IN: LORRI - VELO GIRLS: CLUBS/EVENTS 11:15a PANEL COMMENTS: WOWS, LA RIVER RIDE, MS SOCAL, TEAM CICLE, TERRY 11:30a CALL IN: SUSAN OTCENAS - TEAM ESTROGEN 11:45a CALL IN: JAQUIE PHELAN - WOMBATS & PERSPECTIVE OF CHANGE 11:55a PANELISTS: FINAL THOUGHTS 12N: DONE! The call in number is: 213.252.0998 if you'd like to invite your friends! -- please let me know if you want to be taken off this list. Hear Bike Talk! on kpfk: http://www.kpfk.org/programs/170-bike-talk.html or see what's new with us at biketalk.us

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bike talk! flyer contest
by bike talk 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Hi! We're inviting talented people to contribute to our promotions. If you fit that description, and want to help, you can design a flyer, perhaps using this drawing by bike/graffitti artist Cache, for Bike Talk! you will win something undetermined as of yet. I'm sure Jim C will come up with something. Thanks! Bike Talk! -- please let me know if you want to be taken off this list. Hear Bike Talk! on kpfk: http://www.kpfk.org/programs/170-bike-talk.html or see what's new with us at biketalk.us

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latest news
by bike talk 06 Apr '09

06 Apr '09

Hi, We have 3,875 listeners on kpfk.org in March. That means we're growing! And we haven't been put on itunes yet, which is expected to happen. Thanks for listening, and let us know what you want to hear. Nick -- please let me know if you want to be taken off this list. Hear Bike Talk! on kpfk: http://www.kpfk.org/programs/170-bike-talk.html or see what's new with us at biketalk.us

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Cargo bike framebuilding school in Eugene, OR
by Oregon Cycling 06 Apr '09

06 Apr '09

The Center for Appropriate Transport (CAT) and Human Powered Machines (HPM) are accepting applications for placement in the first cargo bike framebuilding school <http://hpm.catoregon.org/?page_id=329> in the States. Started in 1990, Human Powered Machines led the current revival of cargo bikes, trikes and trailers in the USA. This program will provide three apprentices per session with the skills necessary to replicate all or portions of the original CAT Oregon (www.catoregon.org <http://www.catoregon.org>) Some of what apprentices get: * A Long Haul cargo bike <http://hpm.catoregon.org/?page_id=7> frameset (self-made). * What it takes to run a cargo courier business. * Skills to manufacture and assemble HPM products <http://hpm.catoregon.org/>. Apprentices will be invited to be part of a federation of decentralized fabricators (a microfranchise). * Experience with youth programs such as Mobile School Presentations, Trips for Kids and Valet Bike Parking. * Training in how to run a workspace rental shop. Instructors: The primary instructor, Jan VanderTuin, has a broad background in cargo vehicles. In the early 80's he traveled throughout Western Europe researching the subject. He put together an extensive collection of information from around the world and became convinced that cargo bikes would do well in the USA. Since 1982, Jan has designed over a hundred unique vehicles for fun, for the alter-abled, and for cargo needs. He disagrees with the shipping of bikes around the world and has taught frame building classes to hundreds of students in Eugene. His favorite quote: "give a person a fish and they eat for a day. Teach a person to fish and you feed them for a lifetime." Other instructors include staff proficient at fabrication, sewing, business, distribution, retail and publishing. * When? *July 15th 2009 -- December 15th 2009 * How much? * Apprentices will pay for training, fixtures, and usage of designs, depending on their individual plan. CAT offers on-site housing to apprentices. Basic tuition is $5000 (Room and board is not included). For more information, contact us at (541) 344-1197 or email cat(a)catoregon.org <mailto:cat@catoregon.org> More information is available at our website: hpm.catoregon.org <http://hpm.catoregon.org>

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today's bike talk
by bike talk 04 Apr '09

04 Apr '09

Sorry we didn't get our show up on kpfk.org due to technical difficulties last week. Today we're recording three different ways just to be sure, but we don't have two out of four hosts! I wonder how this is going to work out. Dorothy Wong on the Long Beach Bike Festival Josh of Community Cycles in Boulder, Co. on Women's Night there Nemo, bike messenger, if we can get him And your call-? Nick (213) 252-0998 Bike Talk! on killradio.org 10am-noon today, Saturday, April the 4th -- please let me know if you want to be taken off this list. Hear Bike Talk! on kpfk: http://www.kpfk.org/programs/170-bike-talk.html or see what's new with us at biketalk.us

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