September 2018 - TheThinkTank - lists.bikecollectives.org

Webhosting/domains
by Bike City 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

Well, I recently threw together some hand-written HTML and slapped it onto a free (and ad-less) webhost. This seemed great at first, regardless of the weird URL. But after lots of other publicity and potential traffic, I've seen it get hacked twice (by a radical Islamic group after the whole host, nothing personal), and lately it's either painfully slow to load or completely down. So, I haven't done this for about a decade and I'm out of the loop. I'm really not willing to suffer any ads, but since our budgeted is obcenely limited for such fluff, does anyone have recommendations? Are there any more reliable ad-free free hosts? (Probably not, for obvious reasons.) Otherwise, how do you guys handle web hosting? How much does it cost? What's a good balance between reliable and affordable? How much is domain registration nowadays? We don't have our 501(c)(3) status yet so we won't get a deal until later this year, by the way. Anyway, please help. It's rough to find time to FTP an update and find the site's down. Thanks, andrea Bike City Recyclery of Fayetteville, Arkansas http://bikecity.uuuq.com/ (hahaha)

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Reusable Repair Checklist Tag
by director 02 May '23

02 May '23

Hey All, We just spent some time and redid the tag we use to track repairs on a bike. I'm sure your shops are similar to ours in that many mechanics of varying skill levels will work on a single bike before it's distributed back to the world for use. This make it challenging to ensure a standard of quality on any given bike leaving the shop. As we fleshed out the tag we realized that it could function loosely as a curriculum. For most mechanics, especially students we suggest starting at the top and working down the list. I've come to realize that no two mechanics will do things in the exact same way, everyone has their own style. We've been suggesting that folks do the first two items in order and then address the rest of the repairs at their discretion. Of course we couldn't put everything on a half page so we had to make compromises. You'll notice as you get closer to the bottom of the tag the categories are a little more broad and don't get into the finer details. We're working on a final check list that will include finer details like checking bearing play, tire wear, fine tune derailleurs and brakes... The final checklist won't hang on the bike but it'll be around the shop and part of our training. Stay tuned for this. We print these double sided, cut them in half and laminate them. We hang them on the handlebars and fill them out with a Sharpie. When the bike is done and gone we clean the Sharpie off with 90% rubbing alcohol and a rag. This allows us to use one tag over and over and over. We've been using these tags for about 2 weeks now and it's been awesome. Communication between mechanics is much clearer and bikes are getting done faster. It's really helped orient Earn-A-Bike students to what needs to be done next on their bike. Anyway if you think it's a good idea feel free to adapt it to your shops needs. -- Ride On! Rich Points http://communitycycles.org Executive Director (c)303-589-0597 (w)720-565-6019 Community Cycles is Boulder's only bike shop dedicated to bike commuting. Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCycles

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2 floor bike racks
by Tigre Bici 23 Mar '19

23 Mar '19

Hello everyone We are thinking on buying/making a 2 floor bike rack to save some space and have more bikes in a small space. Do anyone have experience on them? Any insights on we shall make it or buy it? Thanks R.

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Ogden Bicycle Collective is Hiring a Youth Program Coordinator
by Danielle Stiff 27 Sep '18

27 Sep '18

Hi all, The Ogden Bicycle Collective in Ogden, UT is hiring a part-time Youth Program Coordinator. Hit up our website here <https://bicyclecollective.org/ogden-news/item/750-obc-is-hiring-a-youth-pro…> for more information on the job and how to apply. Please forward to anyone who might be interested! Cheers, -- Danielle Stiff Director Ogden Bicycle Collective 936 28th Street Ogden, UT 84403 801-997-0336

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no boys allowed zine from bikebike?
by veganboyjosh＠gmail.com 27 Sep '18

27 Sep '18

hey all, i'm looking to get in touch with the person who wrote/published the "no boys allowed" zine which was passed out at bikebike in san francisco. it was part of one of the oppression and gender identity issues workshops. we're looking to start a women's night here at community cycles, and i'd like to scan my copy as a pdf and email it to potential volunteers, as well as make some copies to have in the shop... if you're on the list, or if you know the person who wrote it (her name escapes me), please get in touch with me off list... thanks! josh. community cycles boulder

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Bike!Bike! Future Hosts
by Ainsley Naylor 26 Sep '18

26 Sep '18

English /// Español /// Français Bike!Bike! Community! Is your organization (or a network of groups in your city) considering volunteering to host an upcoming Bike!Bike! Conference? We would love to hear from you about your plans to host! Current and former organizers would be interested in checking in regarding your preparation, considerations, questions, and planning guidelines! The decision of who will host is made collectively by those attending the conference each year, but this process can be a bit intimidating, confusing, and demanding on those offering to host. If we can get interested parties to check in in advance of the conference, we can make this process as clear and streamlined as possible, and sharing your interest in advance will also allow for attendees (or those unable to be with us this year) to ask you questions and get an idea of what your group and your city could offer as hosts. If you are interested in chatting about the potential to host next year's conference, or the year after, send us a message! email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com --------- A la comunidad de Bike!Bike! ¿Alguna de sus organizaciones (o red de grupos de su ciudad) se está considerando como anfitriona para la realización del siguiente Bike!Bike! ? Nos gustaría conocer acerca de sus planes para organizar la conferencia. A las y los organizadores actuales y a quienes les han precedido les interesa checar con ustedes asuntos al respecto de su preparación, consideraciones, preguntas y lineamientos de planeación. La decisión respecto a las y los anfitriones se toma de manera colectiva por quienes asisten cada año, pero este proceso puede ser un poco intimidante, confuso y demandante para quienes se postulan como anfitriones. Si podemos lograr que aquellxs interesadxs en ser sede puedan expresarlo con antelación, podremos tener claridad y coordinación en este proceso. Además, expresar su interés por adelantado permitirá también que las y los asistentes (e incluso aquellxs que no podrán acompañarnos este año) puedan hacerles preguntas y tener una idea de lo que su grupo y su ciudad pueden ofrecer como anfitriones. Si estás interesadx en platicar acerca del potencial anfitrión del próximo año, o del subsecuente, mándanos un mensaje! De antemano, gracias! email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com ------- Communauté Bike!Bike! Votre organisation (ou un réseau de groupes dans votre ville) considère-t-elle se proposer pour accueillir la prochaine conférence Bike !Bike !? Nous aimerions avoir de vos nouvelles concernant vos plans pour l’accueil ! Les organisateurs actuels et anciens seraient intéressé(e)s pour faire le point avec vous au sujet de la préparation, des considérations diverses, des questions que vous avez, et des lignes directrices pour la planification ! La décision relative à qui accueillera est faite collectivement par les personnes participant à la conférence chaque année mais ce processus peut être intimidant, déroutant et exigeant pour ceux qui offrent d’accueillir. Si nous pouvons faire en sorte que les parties intéressées se manifestent en avance de la conférence nous pouvons, dans la mesure du possible, rendre ce processus plus clair et plus simple. De plus, le fait de partager en avance votre intérêt permettra aussi aux participants (ainsi qu’à ceux qui ne peuvent participer cette année) de pouvoir vous poser des questions et d’avoir une idée de ce que votre groupe et votre ville pourrait offrir en tant qu’hôte. Si vous êtes intéressé(e)s pour discuter de la possibilité d’accueillir la conférence l’année prochaine, ou l’année suivante, envoyez-nous un message ! email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com

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Job Opportunities at Working Bikes in Chicago!
by Paul Fitzgerald 26 Sep '18

26 Sep '18

Hey thinktankers, I wanted to reach out and tell you all that Working Bikes in Chicago has one position currently posted, but a few more on the way. The current posting, for Community Engagement Manager has a dealine of the end of the week, but applicants from thinktank/bikebike will be accepted for an additional week. Next month we will also be posting for a General Manager and Service department mechanic. Working Bikes is a 19 year old 501c3 non profit which gives old bikes new homes as tools of empowerment at home and abroad. We directly impact people's ability to access sustainable transportation without barriers. There are 5 walk-in volunteer sessions a week and limitless ways to affect positive change on a global and hyper local level. If anyone has questions, they can email me directly or look out for Keke and Brian at Bike!Bike!... there will be a larger delegation, but I think they will be the best to discuss these positions. Below is the posting for our Community Engagement Manager. I think it's a bit easier to read at Idealist.org. peace + bike grease, Paul Fitz *Community Engagement Manager * JOB TYPE Full Time SALARY Minimum: $40,000 Maximum: $40,000 PUBLISHED 09/14/2018 APPLICATION DEADLINE 09/27/2018 ADDRESS 2434 South Western Ave. Chicago IL 60608 United States DESCRIPTION Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated people-person to be our hub for communications, outreach, and administrative tasks for the organization. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, will be comfortable working both independently and in collaboration with a wide range of people, will have interests that align with our commitment to environmental and social justice, and will share our enthusiasm for bikes! Key Responsibilities Communications and Outreach · Develop and execute a communications plan in coordination with the Board. · Manage and create content for social media, e-newsletter, and website. · Produce special projects as needed, including annual report, marketing materials, and occasional grant applications and reports. · Write and utilize impact stories featuring bike donation recipients and partners. · Proactively engage partners and supporters to build and strengthen relationships. · Correspond with supporters, including bike donation drop off sites and donors, coordinating pick up of bike donations with colleagues and volunteers. · Work with and recruit volunteers to Communications Committee to disseminate volunteer and event information. · Spearhead efforts to increase volunteers and bicycle donations. · Seek out media and other opportunities to raise awareness of Working Bikes’ mission. · Keep organization stakeholders (staff, volunteers, and Board) abreast of donation needs and progress. Instill enthusiasm for local and international programs. Events · Oversee event logistics, including annual fundraiser, bike donation drives, tabling events, and international “shipping parties.” · Manage event communications, calendar, and staffing. · Staff occasional tabling events. · Give presentations to current and prospective supporters about Working Bikes’ mission. Administrative · Manage general organization email accounts, including volunteer and donor inquiries. · Work with Volunteer Coordinators to schedule and staff volunteer group visits. · Work with bookkeeper to appropriately acknowledge donors. · Use Salesforce to manage contacts, donations, events, bike pickups, and volunteers. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree required. · 3+ years nonprofit, program management, volunteer management, and/or communications experience preferred. · Strong written and verbal communications skills. · Superb interpersonal skills. Able to closely collaborate with and engage a wide variety of people, including volunteers, Board members, colleagues, local and international partners, supporters, and program participants. · Creative, curious, and eager to learn. · Basic graphic design skills a plus. · Tech savvy. Skilled user of Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with MailChimp, Salesforce, and WordPress a plus. · Strong organizational and multitasking skills. · Self-motivated, comfortable with ambiguity, and flexible. · Desire to grow with organization and provide leadership, as well as possible supervision of staff. · Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. · Critical thinker. Consistently identifies, gathers, and applies relevant information to one’s work. · Enthusiasm for the mission and work of Working Bikes and passion for making the world a better place. · Spanish speaking a plus. Working Bikes is an equal opportunity employer. Working Bikes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. BENEFITS Our benefits package is comprehensive, including paid vacation and health insurance. LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Spanish speaking a plus. PROFESSIONAL LEVEL Professional MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED 4-year degree HOW TO APPLY jobs(a)workingbikes.org https://www.workingbikes.org To apply, please send a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Community Engagement Manager” to jobs [at] workingbikes [dot] org -- Paul Fitzgerald General Manager, Working Bikes Pronouns <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/>: him, his, he 2434 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608 773-847-5440 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Store Hours: Wed, Thurs, Fri- 11am-7pm Sat - 10am-6pm Sun - 11am-4pm Volunteer Hours: Tues- 5-9pm Wed- 12-5pm Sat- 12-5pm WTF! Night is every Thursday 5-9pm. It is a volunteer mechanics night exclusively for Women and people who are Transgendered or Gender Non-Conforming. “El socialismo puede llegar solo en la bicicleta." "Socialism can only arrive by bicycle." -José Antonio Viera Gallo, Assistant Secretary of Justice in the government of Salvador Allende

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 144, Issue 11
by Anna Tang 26 Sep '18

26 Sep '18

Hola y Hello! Here is our cross walk video from Bike Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, USA: https://www.bikepgh.org/2018/03/19/video-how-to-crosswalk/ Good Luck! -Anna Tang On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 4:04 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.… > > 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. Bike!Bike! Future Hosts (Ainsley Naylor) > 2. Bike!Bike! Future Hosts (Ainsley Naylor) > 3. Re: How to cross a street (bike club) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ainsley Naylor <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org>, Think Tank > Bike Collectives email list <thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:56:02 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! Future Hosts > English /// Español /// Français > > Bike!Bike! Community! > > Is your organization (or a network of groups in your city) considering > volunteering to host an upcoming Bike!Bike! Conference? We would love to > hear from you about your plans to host! Current and former organizers would > be interested in checking in regarding your preparation, considerations, > questions, and planning guidelines! > > The decision of who will host is made collectively by those attending the > conference each year, but this process can be a bit intimidating, > confusing, and demanding on those offering to host. If we can get > interested parties to check in in advance of the conference, we can make > this process as clear and streamlined as possible, and sharing your > interest in advance will also allow for attendees (or those unable to be > with us this year) to ask you questions and get an idea of what your group > and your city could offer as hosts. > > If you are interested in chatting about the potential to host next year's > conference, or the year after, send us a message! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > --------- > > A la comunidad de Bike!Bike! ¿Alguna de sus organizaciones (o red de > grupos de su ciudad) se está considerando como anfitriona para la > realización del siguiente Bike!Bike! ? Nos gustaría conocer acerca de sus > planes para organizar la conferencia. A las y los organizadores actuales y > a quienes les han precedido les interesa checar con ustedes asuntos al > respecto de su preparación, consideraciones, preguntas y lineamientos de > planeación. La decisión respecto a las y los anfitriones se toma de manera > colectiva por quienes asisten cada año, pero este proceso puede ser un poco > intimidante, confuso y demandante para quienes se postulan como > anfitriones. Si podemos lograr que aquellxs interesadxs en ser sede puedan > expresarlo con antelación, podremos tener claridad y coordinación en este > proceso. Además, expresar su interés por adelantado permitirá también que > las y los asistentes (e incluso aquellxs que no podrán acompañarnos este > año) puedan hacerles preguntas y tener una idea de lo que su grupo y su > ciudad pueden ofrecer como anfitriones. Si estás interesadx en platicar > acerca del potencial anfitrión del próximo año, o del subsecuente, mándanos > un mensaje! De antemano, gracias! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > ------- > > Communauté Bike!Bike! > > Votre organisation (ou un réseau de groupes dans votre ville) > considère-t-elle se proposer pour accueillir la prochaine conférence Bike > !Bike !? Nous aimerions avoir de vos nouvelles concernant vos plans pour > l’accueil ! Les organisateurs actuels et anciens seraient intéressé(e)s > pour faire le point avec vous au sujet de la préparation, des > considérations diverses, des questions que vous avez, et des lignes > directrices pour la planification ! La décision relative à qui accueillera > est faite collectivement par les personnes participant à la conférence > chaque année mais ce processus peut être intimidant, déroutant et exigeant > pour ceux qui offrent d’accueillir. Si nous pouvons faire en sorte que les > parties intéressées se manifestent en avance de la conférence nous pouvons, > dans la mesure du possible, rendre ce processus plus clair et plus simple. > De plus, le fait de partager en avance votre intérêt permettra aussi aux > participants (ainsi qu’à ceux qui ne peuvent participer cette année) de > pouvoir vous poser des questions et d’avoir une idée de ce que votre groupe > et votre ville pourrait offrir en tant qu’hôte. Si vous êtes intéressé(e)s > pour discuter de la possibilité d’accueillir la conférence l’année > prochaine, ou l’année suivante, envoyez-nous un message ! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ainsley Naylor <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org>, Think Tank > Bike Collectives email list <thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:56:02 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! Future Hosts > English /// Español /// Français > > Bike!Bike! Community! > > Is your organization (or a network of groups in your city) considering > volunteering to host an upcoming Bike!Bike! Conference? We would love to > hear from you about your plans to host! Current and former organizers would > be interested in checking in regarding your preparation, considerations, > questions, and planning guidelines! > > The decision of who will host is made collectively by those attending the > conference each year, but this process can be a bit intimidating, > confusing, and demanding on those offering to host. If we can get > interested parties to check in in advance of the conference, we can make > this process as clear and streamlined as possible, and sharing your > interest in advance will also allow for attendees (or those unable to be > with us this year) to ask you questions and get an idea of what your group > and your city could offer as hosts. > > If you are interested in chatting about the potential to host next year's > conference, or the year after, send us a message! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > --------- > > A la comunidad de Bike!Bike! ¿Alguna de sus organizaciones (o red de > grupos de su ciudad) se está considerando como anfitriona para la > realización del siguiente Bike!Bike! ? Nos gustaría conocer acerca de sus > planes para organizar la conferencia. A las y los organizadores actuales y > a quienes les han precedido les interesa checar con ustedes asuntos al > respecto de su preparación, consideraciones, preguntas y lineamientos de > planeación. La decisión respecto a las y los anfitriones se toma de manera > colectiva por quienes asisten cada año, pero este proceso puede ser un poco > intimidante, confuso y demandante para quienes se postulan como > anfitriones. Si podemos lograr que aquellxs interesadxs en ser sede puedan > expresarlo con antelación, podremos tener claridad y coordinación en este > proceso. Además, expresar su interés por adelantado permitirá también que > las y los asistentes (e incluso aquellxs que no podrán acompañarnos este > año) puedan hacerles preguntas y tener una idea de lo que su grupo y su > ciudad pueden ofrecer como anfitriones. Si estás interesadx en platicar > acerca del potencial anfitrión del próximo año, o del subsecuente, mándanos > un mensaje! De antemano, gracias! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > ------- > > Communauté Bike!Bike! > > Votre organisation (ou un réseau de groupes dans votre ville) > considère-t-elle se proposer pour accueillir la prochaine conférence Bike > !Bike !? Nous aimerions avoir de vos nouvelles concernant vos plans pour > l’accueil ! Les organisateurs actuels et anciens seraient intéressé(e)s > pour faire le point avec vous au sujet de la préparation, des > considérations diverses, des questions que vous avez, et des lignes > directrices pour la planification ! La décision relative à qui accueillera > est faite collectivement par les personnes participant à la conférence > chaque année mais ce processus peut être intimidant, déroutant et exigeant > pour ceux qui offrent d’accueillir. Si nous pouvons faire en sorte que les > parties intéressées se manifestent en avance de la conférence nous pouvons, > dans la mesure du possible, rendre ce processus plus clair et plus simple. > De plus, le fait de partager en avance votre intérêt permettra aussi aux > participants (ainsi qu’à ceux qui ne peuvent participer cette année) de > pouvoir vous poser des questions et d’avoir une idée de ce que votre groupe > et votre ville pourrait offrir en tant qu’hôte. Si vous êtes intéressé(e)s > pour discuter de la possibilité d’accueillir la conférence l’année > prochaine, ou l’année suivante, envoyez-nous un message ! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: bike club <bikeclub(a)pedalpower.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:03:04 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] How to cross a street > Hey there! > > When would you like to receive these videos by? > > Sarah > > On Wed, Sep 19, 2018 at 5:45 PM Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hello, we are making a video on how it is to cross streets in our city, >> Monterrey, Mexico. >> The idea is to compare different cities around the world on how it is to >> cross a street, this is to demonstrate that even thought we have excellent >> laws on hot to move around the city, the reality is far far from what it is >> written. >> So we are asking for inputs on how it is to cross a street in your >> cities. It can be a short video (-15-20s) on and intersection (with or >> without traffic lights) and can be recorded on a cellphone or a camera. >> We attach a video we record with a go pro attache to a bike helmet on a >> 720 resolution, and unfortunately we are not able to see the plates of the >> cab that yelled profanities to the woman crossing the street . >> It will be of great help to have the videos of your cities and use them >> on creating some conscience. >> Thanks in advance and so much fun to all of you going to B!B! >> >> >> PS you can send them via email, or we transfer or either telegram >> >> Saludos >> >> R. >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > -- > Sarah Duby FioRito > Mechanic and Bike Club Drop In Co-Facilitator > Pedal Energy Development Alternatives (PEDAL) > www.pedalpower.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > -- Anna Tang BikePGH | Community Organizer 188 43rd Street, Suite 1 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 412.325.4334 bikepgh.org Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/bikepgh> Twitter <https://twitter.com/BIKEPGH> Instagram <http://instagram.com/BIKEPGH> >>join your neighborhood bike/ped committee <https://www.bikepgh.org/our-work/advocacy/become-an-advocate/>

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How to cross a street
by Tigre Bici 25 Sep '18

25 Sep '18

Hello, we are making a video on how it is to cross streets in our city, Monterrey, Mexico. The idea is to compare different cities around the world on how it is to cross a street, this is to demonstrate that even thought we have excellent laws on hot to move around the city, the reality is far far from what it is written. So we are asking for inputs on how it is to cross a street in your cities. It can be a short video (-15-20s) on and intersection (with or without traffic lights) and can be recorded on a cellphone or a camera. We attach a video we record with a go pro attache to a bike helmet on a 720 resolution, and unfortunately we are not able to see the plates of the cab that yelled profanities to the woman crossing the street . It will be of great help to have the videos of your cities and use them on creating some conscience. Thanks in advance and so much fun to all of you going to B!B! PS you can send them via email, or we transfer or either telegram Saludos R.

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Ride from San Fran to bike!bike!
by Geoff Heath 22 Sep '18

22 Sep '18

Hey good bike peoples Myself and my partner Camille are currently biking down the west coast en route to bike!Bike! but don't have time to ride all the way to LA so we're hoping to catch a lift (along with our bikes) on the 27th or so. Right now our schedule has us on track to arrive in Bodega Bay late on the 26th and lagunitas late on the 27th. That said we're happy to catch a bus earlier into San Rafael or San Fran if it means we can catch a ride with someone to LA. We're happy to pitch in for gas of course and can regale you with stories of the road! If you're able to help us out please drop us a text at 215-459-8864 or if you have any hot tips on how to get down the coast with our bikes (aside from taking a fucking Greyhound) send me an email. Can't wait to see all yer lovely faces at B!B! Geoff -- Geoff Heath, Education 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 204-296-3389

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Volunteer Retention
by Ron Kellis 20 Sep '18

20 Sep '18

Hi all. Asking if anyone has anything new to add to the Wiki on volunteer retention: http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Volunteers -- Ron Kellis | Véloteer & Basic Maintenance Instructor | VéloCity Bicycle Co-op | 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 | velocitycoop.org | +1 (703) 549-1108

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QBP Scholarship
by Tigre Bici 14 Sep '18

14 Sep '18

Hello everyone! Hope all of you that go to LA have a blast time and learn a ton! This email is to ask, cause I know some other folks think likewise, if you think that eve the QBP scholarship is awesome should be open for people that are Non-usa residents or working right now at the states. If so, is there any way we can address it to the organizers? What else we can do as non residents in the usa. Saludos R.

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Winter Riding Program in Peterborough Ontario
by Tegan Moss 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Hi All, I just wanted to share a bit of info about a program we ran here in Peterborough, Ontario. In a city that experiences winter the way we do, it can be a challenge to encourage winter ridership. Winter Wheels was highly successful in making big behavior changes (be it for a relatively small group of people). The final report for the program is attached. I'd be happy to answer any questions or talk more about running something like this in your own community. Best, Tegan -- -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George Street North, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Call for 5-7 minute B!B! presentations (PEDALs!) / Convocatoria para presentaciones de 5-7 minutos en B!B!
by Aida Mas Baghaie 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

---- Español a continuación ---- Hey buds, Have you been working on an exciting project this year that you’d like to share it but don’t want to do a whole workshop on it? We've got just the thing: present a PEDAL! At B!B! this year, Josh Bisker and I will be hosting a workshop full of bite-size presentations: Partnerships, Engagement, Design, and Access Lectures (PEDALs!). The plan is to gather five to seven organizers to present five-to-seven-minute talks about one innovative project that they've been involved with this year. Whether you’re involved in lowering barriers to bike access, building creative infrastructure, collaborating with unexpected partners, or expanding your community of members, this is an opportunity to present your exciting work and learn about other rad initiatives. Come join the crew! If you’re interested, shoot me an email with the following information: - What do you want to present on? - What shop/organization are you coming from? - What kind of support do you need? (Ex. Projector, computer, flip chart paper, translation, hugs) - Are you facilitating another workshop at B!B! this year? - Will you be in LA for all of B!B!? See you all so soon! <3 aida ---- Español a continuación ---- Hola amigxs! ¿Has estado trabajando en un proyecto emocionante este año que te gustaría compartir pero no quieres hacer un taller entero? Tenemos justo lo que necesitas: ¡presenta un "PEDAL"! (perdón, aún no se ma ha ocurrido una buena traducción!) Para B!B! este año, Josh Bisker y yo organizaremos un taller de mini presentaciones sobre colaboraciones, participación pública, diseño y acceso! Nos gustaría reunir de cinco a siete organizadorxs para presentar charlas de cinco a siete minutos sobre un proyecto innovador en el que han estado involucradxs este año. Si has trabajado en un proyecto para facilitar el acceso a las bicis, construir infraestructura creativa, colaborar con socios inesperados o expandir su comunidad de miembros, esta es una oportunidad para presentar tu trabajo y aprender sobre otras iniciativas! Si te interesa, envíame un correo con la siguiente información: - ¿Qué quieres presentar? - ¿De qué taller/organización vienes? - ¿Qué tipo de apoyo necesitas? (ej. proyector, computadora, papel, traducción, abrazos) - ¿Facilitarás otro taller en B!B! este año? - ¿Estarás en LA para todo B!B!? Hasta pronto amigxs! <3 aida

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Open Positions at Phoenix Bikes in Arlington, VA
by Henry Dunbar 03 Sep '18

03 Sep '18

Phoenix Bikes in Arlington, Va., has two open positions, including Executive Director. This the growing, dynamic organization that hosted the Youth Bike Summit in 2017. We are about to move into a new space and need an energetic leader to take us through this next phase of growth. - EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER <https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/c8ca930428444127a361100c11a92f6d-…> - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR <https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/04fd8f2d33aa4ea4b19d4bfe665447f9-…> Please share among your networks. Henry Dunbar Phoenix Bikes Board Member

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Collectives that operate in/with retail shops`
by Heather Nugen 01 Sep '18

01 Sep '18

Hey Rosa, My experience suggests that this is a fairly common set up for co-ops and non-profit shops. It is done because in a lot of places the rules around what you can sell (and for how much) for non-profits are pretty strict, which can make it difficult to get designated as such. It can also be hard to get distributor accounts when you don't sell "traditionally". Any collective can co-own any kind of organization, so if non-profit status isn't important it's just a matter of putting the collective members on the paperwork and ensuring any profits are appropriately distributed. There should be a fairly straightforward legal model for this already in place in your locality. As to how well it works, is it a good idea/a bad idea? I think it depends on who sets it up (and why, and who it ultimately serves vs. who is it meant to serve). In my personal experience, there was an ongoing power (and resource) struggle between the the nonprofit and the for profit entity-- reorganizing them on paper produced an actual reorganization in how people related to one another-- and I think it was very bad. It was the wrong decision for our group and we didn't really fully understand it when we did it. It didn't have to end up like that, but we really struggled to understand the legal structure and it created a lot of difficulties and strife and it had a lot to do with the money-- who was making the money, who "got" to spend it, quality of work experience based on the cash flow, things like that. I think that's something to at least spend some time talking about before leaping in and getting it off the ground. Cash really has a way of affecting a group's dynamics. The pressures of operating a commercially successful shop can also be at odds with collectivist values and norms. Hope that helps. Heather Former ED of Back Alley Bikes BikeBike 2016 Co-Organizer On Sat, Sep 1, 2018 at 2:42 AM < 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.… > > 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 collectives that run in commercial bike shops > (Brad Wentworth) > 2. Re: Bike collectives that run in commercial bike shops > (Luis Fernandez) > 3. Re: City 'backed' co-ops (samuelchristianjensen(a)gmail.com) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Brad Wentworth <bwentworth(a)gmail.com> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:45:17 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike collectives that run in commercial bike > shops > Hi Rosa, > > Charlie's Freewheels <https://www.charliesfreewheels.ca> in Toronto, > Canada shares space with Ya! Bikes > <https://www.charliesfreewheels.ca/ya-bikes/>, a sort-of-for-profit bike > shop that directly supports the amazing work Charlie's Freewheels done. I > believe the arrangement was set up this way deliberately, but I know > there's at least one Charlie's staff member on this listserv so I would > defer to them. > > Cheerio, > Brad > > On Wed, Aug 29, 2018, 18:37 Cicloficina dos Anjos <anjos(a)cicloficina.pt> > wrote: > >> >> Hi guys, >> >> Do you know any bike collective that works in the same place as a >> comercial bike shop? >> Like on the shop closed hours? >> >> Any thoughts about how it can be a good or very bad ideia? >> >> We need to move from the place where we are for some years, and one >> possibility is to move temporarily to a friendly comercial bike shop. But I >> would like to know if any or similar experiences occurred, and how it went. >> >> Thanks! >> rosa >> >> >> >> *Cicloficina dos Anjos* >> Rua Dr. Almeida Amaral 15A, Lisboa >> anjos(a)cicloficina.pt >> anjos.cicloficina.pt >> fb.com/cicloficina.anjos <http://facebook.com/cicloficina.anjos> >> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Luis Fernandez <luis(a)casildo.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:08:37 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike collectives that run in commercial bike > shops > Hi Rosa, > > Back alley bikes (a bike kitchen) is also in the same building as hub of > detroit (bike shop). I think the bike shop came second, though and the two > are run by the same group. > > Was lucky enough to be able to visit them recently - great place and > people. > > Reach out to them as well? > > Luis > > On Fri, Aug 31, 2018 at 1:45 PM, Brad Wentworth <bwentworth(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi Rosa, >> >> Charlie's Freewheels <https://www.charliesfreewheels.ca> in Toronto, >> Canada shares space with Ya! Bikes >> <https://www.charliesfreewheels.ca/ya-bikes/>, a sort-of-for-profit bike >> shop that directly supports the amazing work Charlie's Freewheels done. I >> believe the arrangement was set up this way deliberately, but I know >> there's at least one Charlie's staff member on this listserv so I would >> defer to them. >> >> Cheerio, >> Brad >> >> On Wed, Aug 29, 2018, 18:37 Cicloficina dos Anjos <anjos(a)cicloficina.pt> >> wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi guys, >>> >>> Do you know any bike collective that works in the same place as a >>> comercial bike shop? >>> Like on the shop closed hours? >>> >>> Any thoughts about how it can be a good or very bad ideia? >>> >>> We need to move from the place where we are for some years, and one >>> possibility is to move temporarily to a friendly comercial bike shop. But I >>> would like to know if any or similar experiences occurred, and how it went. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> rosa >>> >>> >>> >>> *Cicloficina dos Anjos* >>> Rua Dr. Almeida Amaral 15A, Lisboa >>> anjos(a)cicloficina.pt >>> anjos.cicloficina.pt >>> fb.com/cicloficina.anjos <http://facebook.com/cicloficina.anjos> >>> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> >> > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: samuelchristianjensen(a)gmail.com > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: sylvgrb(a)gmail.com > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:41:53 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] City 'backed' co-ops > The Iowa City Bike Library (bikelibrary.org) has received various forms > of city support over the years, including nearly free rent in a city-owned > building while I worked there a few years ago. You might want to reach out > to them for more info. > > Den tor. 30. aug. 2018 kl. 12.02 skrev Cyclista Nicholas < > cyclista(a)inventati.org>: > >> Recycle Ithaca's Bicycles is kind of sponsored by our city - by proxy. >> Our parent organization, though independent, is substantially funded by >> the city (among other sources). >> >> RIBs isn't a co-op, though. Our history and community has a lot of >> background with cooperative structure and mutual aid, but we have a >> hierarchical structure planned for the foreseeable future. >> >> Our city also has a infrastructure advocacy organization, and a bike >> share, so your situation and ours may be similar. >> >> -cyclista Nicholas >> >> >> On 2018-08-30 16:21, Sylvie Baele wrote: >> > Hi folks! >> > >> > I am currently pursing dual master's degrees in Env. Sciences and >> > Public >> > Administration. One of my courses is Urban Transit, and a project for >> > it is >> > a mock presentation tailored for a City Counsel study session. Another >> > organization in town already focuses on advocating for infrastructure >> > and >> > we already have a bike share, so I would like to 'educate council' on >> > bicycle co-ops. Has anyone done this? Or even better (maybe I'm >> > dreaming), >> > but does anyone know of any co-ops that are city-sponsored in some >> > form? >> > >> > Sylvie >> > >> > ____________________________________ >> > >> > The ThinkTank mailing List >> > >> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >> > >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > -- Heather Nugen 313-848-2102 Cyclonauts <https://cyclonautsdetroit.wordpress.com/> Chief Navigation Officer Untokening Detroit <http://www.untokening.org/> Co-Organizer University of Detroit Mercy, Class of 2019 Master of Community Development <http://architecture.udmercy.edu/programs/mcd>

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City 'backed' co-ops
by Sylvie Baele 31 Aug '18

31 Aug '18

Hi folks! I am currently pursing dual master's degrees in Env. Sciences and Public Administration. One of my courses is Urban Transit, and a project for it is a mock presentation tailored for a City Counsel study session. Another organization in town already focuses on advocating for infrastructure and we already have a bike share, so I would like to 'educate council' on bicycle co-ops. Has anyone done this? Or even better (maybe I'm dreaming), but does anyone know of any co-ops that are city-sponsored in some form? Sylvie

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