TheThinkTank July 2017

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Hiring! The Bicycle Collective (Utah) is hiring a f/t Location Director in St. George!
by Clint Watson 26 Jul '17

26 Jul '17

[Sorry if you're seeing this twice, I sent it once with attachments which triggered a filter.] We're super excited to announce that we've partnered with the City of St. George, Utah, to begin our 5th brick and mortar location of the Bicycle Collective and we're hiring a f/t Location Director to manage it. The Bicycle Collective was founded in 2002 and has grown since then to include permanent satellite locations in Ogden, Provo, and Westminster College Campus, as well as our flagship shop in Salt Lake City. The St. George shop will be our 5th location and will have the models of satellite shops in Ogden and Provo to follow as it develops, as well as mentorship from the Executive Director and three Location Directors. We are confident in the success of the model we follow and have no doubt that with the right person in the job, the St. George Bicycle Collective will be effectively financially independent within two years while simultaneously offering all of our core programs to the community. St George is known locally as a retirement (snowbird) community, and for good reason. Temperatures range from 110 in July to 55 in January. While hot during the summer, the extreme temperatures last less than 3 months and the mild winters more than make up for it. We're anticipating that while the other shops experience slow periods from November-April, St. George BC will continue operations without much interruption. And it is a biking hotspot with hundreds of miles of MTB trails in the region as well as far stretching and low-traffic pavement through some of the most varied terrains in the country in all directions. The UDOT region covering St. George is known for spending more on bicycle infrastructure than any other region in Utah. And it's less than a 2 hour drive to Las Vegas, for what that's worth. This position is best suited to a candidate who works well with minimal direct supervision and who seeks an interesting challenge with freedom to carry out creative solutions to unforseeable challenges. Support will be available 24/7 from myself, many mentors, and local contacts, but with 4 hours of freeway between SLC and St. George, the Location Director will be working in something of an island. I, for one, would love that. I'm sure there are others on this list that would, too. Interested candidates should check out the job description and BC programs description at https://bicyclecollective.org/salt-lake-latest/item/607-we-re-hiring-a-loca… Instructions to apply are included. The position is open until filled, though we're hoping to have someone committed to the project within a month. Cheers and happy riding! Clint Watson Executive Director Bicycle Collective www.bicyclecollective.org clint(a)bicyclecollective.org *The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.*

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Hiring! The Bicycle Collective (Utah) is hiring a f/t Location Director in St. George
by Clint Watson 26 Jul '17

26 Jul '17

We're super excited to announce that we've partnered with the City of St. George, Utah, to begin our 5th brick and mortar location of the Bicycle Collective and we're hiring a f/t Location Director to manage it. The Bicycle Collective was founded in 2002 and has grown since then to include permanent satellite locations in Ogden, Provo, and Westminster College Campus, as well as our flagship shop in Salt Lake City. The St. George shop will be our 5th location and will have the models of satellite shops in Ogden and Provo to follow as it develops, as well as mentorship from the Executive Director and three Location Directors. We are confident in the success of the model we follow and have no doubt that with the right person in the job, the St. George Bicycle Collective will be effectively financially independent within two years while simultaneously offering all of our core programs to the community. St George is known locally as a retirement (snowbird) community, and for good reason. Temperatures range from 110 in July to 55 in January. While hot during the summer, the extreme temperatures last less than 3 months and the mild winters more than make up for it. We're anticipating that while the other shops experience slow periods from November-April, St. George BC will continue operations without much interruption. And it is a biking hotspot with hundreds of miles of MTB trails in the region as well as far stretching and low-traffic pavement through some of the most varied terrains in the country in all directions. The UDOT region covering St. George is known for spending more on bicycle infrastructure than any other region in Utah. And it's less than a 2 hour drive to Las Vegas, for what that's worth. This position is best suited to a candidate who works well with minimal direct supervision and who seeks an interesting challenge with freedom to carry out creative solutions to unforseeable challenges. Support will be available 24/7 from myself, many mentors, and local contacts, but with 4 hours of freeway between SLC and St. George, the Location Director will be working in something of an island. I, for one, would love that. I'm sure there are others on this list that would, too. Interested candidates should check out the attached job description and BC programs description. Instructions to apply are included. The position is open until filled, though we're hoping to have someone committed to the project within a month. Cheers and happy riding! Clint Watson Executive Director Bicycle Collective www.bicyclecollective.org clint(a)bicyclecollective.org *The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.*

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 130, Issue 7
by Geoff Heath 24 Jul '17

24 Jul '17

For those planning to ride up or drive up to Bike!Bike! via middle-Americaland we've got some contacts in Fargo and Minneapolis who can help advise on who is coming and going when, such that y'all might link up and/or have some resources about staying in Fargo or Minne. Contact Sara in Fargo sarawatsoncurry(a)gmail.com Or Casey in Minneapolis casey(a)thehubbikecoop.biz Heads up; the ride north from the border to Winnipeg along Hwy 59 is kinda meh and the last time I did it along Hwy 59 (11 years ago now...) the road was pretty crappy with no shoulder. Hwy 216 might be better but I haven't ever rode it south of Grunthal. That said the ride from Minneapolis to Thief river falls is fantastic with lots of beautiful paved rail trails. I'll try to gather more intel on an ideal route in the coming weeks. Look forward to see y'all here in Wpg! Geoff Geoff Heath, Mechanical Director The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation http://www.thewrench.ca On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 4:02 PM, < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Bike!Bike! 2017 Registration is open! (Anne Duggan) > 2. Re: Bike!Bike! 2017 Registration is open! (Matt Ford) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2017 20:36:58 -0500 > From: Anne Duggan <annem.duggan(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! 2017 Registration is open! > Message-ID: <6E31BDB6-D763-4FB8-814C-0EF5907BF41B(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Last year, in Detroit, one of the North Dakotans mentioned a group ride up > to Winnipeg. Are you still up for this? > > Anne from Iowa > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Jul 9, 2017, at 5:33 PM, "judith.feist(a)gmail.com" < > judith.feist(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Woot! Just registered! Coming via Detroit. Excited to hopefully see some > familiar faces and meet new amazing folks! See you soon in August! > > Judith Feist > > > > ------ Original message------ > > From: Angel York > > Date: Sat, Jul 8, 2017 2:57 PM > > To: The Think Tank; > > Cc: > > Subject:Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! 2017 Registration is open! > > > > These links won't make a stop at Facebook: > > > > Registration for Bike!Bike! Winnipeg is open! https://en.bikebike.org/ > > > > Inscription pour Bike!bike! Winnipeg est ouvert! > https://fr.bikebike.org/ > > > > Registrar por Bike!Bike! Winnipeg aqui! https://es.bikebike.org/ > > > >> On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 1:02 PM, Geoff Heath <mech(a)thewrench.ca> wrote: > >> Hey Peoples > >> > >> Registration for Bike!Bike! Winnipeg is open! https://en.bikebike.org/ > >> > >> Inscription pour Bike!bike! Winnipeg est ouvert! > https://fr.bikebike.org/ > >> > >> Registrar por Bike!Bike! Winnipeg aqui! https://es.bikebike.org/ > >> > >> There are plenty of details on the specifics of the conference (how to > get to Winnipeg, post B!B! ride, etc) under the "details" tab on the B!B! > website. > >> > >> Hope to see y'all here soon! > >> > >> Geoff Heath, Executive Director, Mechanical > >> The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub > >> 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 > >> Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation > >> http://www.thewrench.ca > >> > >> ____________________________________ > >> > >> The ThinkTank mailing List > >> > >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > >> > >> > > > > ____________________________________ > > > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > >

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Topeka Community Cycle Project Seeks Education and Outreach Coordinator
by Andy Fry 20 Jul '17

20 Jul '17

Please send questions, letters of interest and resumes to andy(a)cycleproject.org or call 785-380-9827 Thanks! Topeka Community Cycle Project Job Description - Education, Outreach, and Advocacy Coordinator Time Commitment: 20 hours/week, three-month probationary period Compensation: $13.75 hourly Reports to: President, Board of Directors Responsibilities: The Education, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all the activities happening at or near the Topeka Community Cycle Project, at 801 NE Poplar. This person’s responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, BLAST support and enhancement, bicycle safety educator, public outreach coordinator and local advocate for bicycling access and infrastructure. Any responsibilities listed here may be delegated if an appropriate party is identified. BLAST Support and Enhancement- providing support to PE instructors in implementing BLAST curriculum and implementing trailer and bike fleet scheduling to maximize use and availability of BLAST resources to Topeka and Shawnee County. Bicycle Safety Educator- providing educational programming and bicycle promotional events to spur bicycling activity by “interested, but concerned” potential bicycle riders; enhancing access and bicycle ridership in Topeka. Public Outreach Coordinator- providing educational and bicycle resources in remote and community hubs where there is interest in the community. Bringing bicycles and best safety practices to the neighborhoods of Topeka and Shawnee County through grassroots and community events and community locations. Local Advocate- participating in community discussions, committees on active transportation, bicycling and active wellness pursuits. Also reaching beyond traditional bicycle specific discussions and attending MTPO and other meetings and public forums to integrate bicycle perspectives into a larger transportation and city planning and development discussion . Skills necessary: -LCI certification: ability to complete League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills and LCI Certification, as it’s offered, within 6 months. -Familiarity with current social media platforms and Microsoft Office and Adobe products -Comfort with speaking in front of groups and presenting new ideas in a group setting. -Coordinating and engaging volunteers, in addition to a willingness to help in seeking funds to keep the position and organization sustained on a perpetual basis.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Portable Bike Co-op
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 17 Jul '17

17 Jul '17

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Re: [TheThinkTank] The WRENCH is hiring a Co-Exec Director
by Geoff Heath 17 Jul '17

17 Jul '17

The WRENCH here in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is hiring a new Co-Executive Director. See the attachment for details. > Application deadline: *Friday, August 11, 2017* > Annual Salary: $45,000 to $50,000, with benefits package > Start Date: ASAP > Please submit resume and cover letter to The WRENCH Hiring Committee to: > info(a)thewrench.ca > > Geoff Heath, Mechanical Director > The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub > 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 > Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation > http://www.thewrench.ca >

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Interbike Non-Profit Sign Up 2017
by Tiff Mueller 17 Jul '17

17 Jul '17

Yep, its that time of year again!! Here is the sign up for Interbike this year. Badges are FREE for non-profits and it is an invaluable experience. Write, email, and call these companies all you want, but they start listening when you are in their face. Not to mention they are cool people! Put a face to all these companies and start really working with the industry. This will be my fifth year participating as a representative for the non-profits on a national level and though I went in with a rather skeptic attitude, I promise I have seen a positive change by bringing the non-profits to the table. We are not preaching to the choir here, but actually changing opinions of those who make industry changes. We are part of that change and this will be another fabulous year for non-profits reminding them of that!! Again, this is the sign up. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4… [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/C9MzATVs6Gg5AKLppVToWlu7IIauWJLWCpXsfWjQD…]<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…> 2017 Interbike Plans<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…> docs.google.com README FILL OUT EACH OF THE TABS BELOW COMPLETELY( not on this page, click the tabs), Registrants, Rooms, BCN Booth Volunteer Shifts ( Down in Lower Left), Don' t fill out this page, click the tab below, Don' t fill out this page, click the tab below, Don' t fill out this page, click the tab below No booth sign ups yet. One column asks if you need help with hotels and I'd be happy to help book an extra room for anyone that needs. I'm going to book a block at a non-profit discount rate and it should work out to fit 4-6 to a room at a pretty cheap rate. Mostly, THANK YOU!!! Thank you to all supporting life on a bicycle and alternative ways of doing so. I hope the summer is treating you all well and I look forward to a fabulous Interbike this year!!!!! -Tiff Mueller Bike Rescue

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Vocational Schools
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 16 Jul '17

16 Jul '17

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Re: [TheThinkTank] How much time spent on overhauls? TOO much time.
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 16 Jul '17

16 Jul '17

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Volunteer Appreciation
by Geoffrey Smart 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

We offer a free lunch each day to volunteers After a month of helping at least one day (10am-4pm) a T Shirt After 3 months a Back2Bikes cycling jersey ( This is new) In December a Xmas party ( remember its summer here )such as bare foot green bowling with a meal and drinks. Geoff Smart Back2Bikes Port Melbourne Australia -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

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