July 2019 - 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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Bike Works in Seattle is hiring - Program Coordinator
by Deb Salls 12 Sep '19

12 Sep '19

Hi All I hope you are enjoying the summer and I hope you can help spread the word about the Program Coordinator position that we will be adding to the Bike Works team. Here is the link to the full position description. https://bikeworks.org/about/job-opportunities/ Our ideal start date is September 24th and application priority deadline is August 18th. Please forward to anyone you think might be interested. They can send resume and cover letter to programs(a)bikeworks.org *Program Coordinator* *Full-Time* *Role Overview:* The Bike Works Program Coordinator works with the Programs Team to run our youth and adult programs. This role includes teaching bike repair classes, running bike rides and safety rodeos, and maintaining outreach and redistribution of bicycles to the community. Each day will be a blend of these tasks within a team of five, requiring both collaboration and independence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with bike mechanic skills who has youth and adult mentoring/teaching experience and is eager to learn more. *Priority will be given to candidates who currently live in Seattle.* *People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.* *Bike Works is an Equal Opportunity and queer-friendly employer* Thanks Deb Salls <http://www.bikeworks.org/> Deb Salls *Executive Director* she/her pronouns what's this? <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> 206.695.2607 <https://www.facebook.com/BikeWorksSeattle> <https://twitter.com/bikeworks206> <https://www.instagram.com/bikeworks206/> bikeworks.org *Bike Works promotes the bicycleas a vehicle for change to empoweryouth and build resilient communities.* *Bike Shop: *3709 S Ferdinand St, Seattle, WA 98118 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/3709+S+Ferdinand+St,+Seattle,+WA+98118/@4…> *Office, Warehouse & Classrooms: *3715 S Hudson St #111, Seattle, WA 98118 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/3715+S+Hudson+St,+Seattle,+WA+98118/data=…>

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Bridging Languages, Building Solidarity: A Workshop for aspiring and experienced interpreters using the Language Justice Framework
by Bicis Disidentes 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

Hello everyone! *Here is a special invitation* The compas of Antena LÁ are offering an interpreting workshop in August, in Tijuana, about the language justice framework + more, and in preparation to build capacity for interpretation at Bike! Bike! 2019 Tijuana. Workshop topics will include: - Language Justice Principles and Practices - Interpreter role and ethics for community interpreting - Interpretation techniques - X-ing out the gender binary - Building Interpreter Networks based in Mutual Support Ideal participants are folks who.. - are comfortably bilingual/multilingual in Spanish and English - communicate comfortably in English and another language (especially interested in French and Kréyol) and can come with one or more other people who share your language combination - willing to participate in all (or most of all) the workshop activities - aspiring and experienced interpreters of all levels - based in Tijuana or surrounding areas in Baja California or Southern California Note: if you do not live in Tijuana and need a place to stay during the workshop, please contact us. Location: Tijuana, venue TBD Apply <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1icct0U73Utv0bbzu4u0VL4tUsvwYN3Q-D6YWAwou7_…> by midnight August 2, 2019: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1icct0U73Utv0bbzu4u0VL4tUsvwYN3Q-D6YWAwou7_… What Is Language Justice? Language Justice includes the idea that everyone has the right to communicate, to understand and to be understood in the language(s) in which we feel most comfortable. Language justice also includes the shared commitment to creating bilingual and multilingual spaces where no language dominates over any other. More about Language Justice at antenalosangeles.org! Who is Antena Los Ángeles <http://antenalosangeles.org>? Antena Los Ángeles is a collective dedicated to language justice advocacy and organizing in Los Ángeles. We work with individuals and groups to develop bilingual and multilingual spaces, using as our primary tools interpretation, translation, consulting, and education to expand the capacity to create spaces where everyone can participate fully. We believe that language justice is part of social justice. What is Bike! Bike! <https://en.bikebike.org/>? Bike!Bike! is an international, annual gathering organized by and for community bicycle projects. The conference converges in a different city each year over a 3 day period to have workshops and strengthen our social network. For 2019, the gathering will take place in Tijuana, October 11-13. More information at bikebike.org. Training is free; good food and good company provided. Questions? Contact info(a)antenalosangleles.org Bests, Bicis Disidentes https://www.facebook.com/BicisDisidentes/

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Fwd Community Bike shops
by Malagodi, Chuck H. 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

Does anyone out there know of a totally run city or county community bike shop beside Albuquerque NM? [PRD Logo for Email Signature] CHUCK MALAGODI outdoor recreation program coordinator o 505.768.2453 m 505.239.7210 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation<https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/>

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Fwd: Bike Bike Tijuana 2019: La Equidad de Viaje // Travel Equity
by Bicis Disidentes 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

SALUDOS A TODXS, Lista la convocatoria de registro para equidad de viaje Para más info, darle click al link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sV4oCm_SoyB2YBA7lFAZ0qSwdo38OhJBzT9LDbl… ************************************************************************************************* GREETINGS FOLKS, Open call for travel equity registration is now open! More info, click on the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cDsv2sE_RoZC6t4WzGftNuzEFj4KXJPoRoIF6QK… BICIS DISIDENTES Nacho, Angé. Richie y Dandy ---------- Forwarded message --------- De: Bicis Disidentes <bicisdisidentestj(a)gmail.com> Date: jue., 11 de jul. de 2019 a la(s) 20:58 Subject: Fwd: Bike Bike Tijuana 2019: La Equidad de Viaje // Travel Equity To: <jaystaysgoing(a)gmail.com> ---------- Forwarded message --------- De: Bicis Disidentes <bicisdisidentestj(a)gmail.com> Date: sáb., 18 de may. de 2019 a la(s) 18:05 Subject: Bike Bike Tijuana 2019: La Equidad de Viaje // Travel Equity To: <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> (text in English following) Saludos banda, Como muchxs sabran, dentro de la organización de Bike Bike existe La Equidad de Viaje. En este correo les escribimos sobre ello y lxs invitamos a colaborar. ¿Qué es la equidad de viaje? La equidad de viaje es un ejercicio basado en apoyo mutuo, solidaridad y de co-aprendizaje dentro de Bike Bike en el cual se recauda fondos para que las personas y colectividades trabajando en proyectos comunitarios de bicicletas principalmente de América Latina puedan asistir al Bike Bike. Los fondos se van para cubrir transporte y facilitar los trámites migratorios y los visados. ¿Cómo puedes apoyar? - Sumate a trabajar en la comisión de la Equidad de Viaje para Bike Bike Tijuana 2019, donde se organiza y desarrolla este esfuerzo de solidaridad. - Contactanos si conoces a alguna persona y/o colectividad que quisiera acceder los fondos. - Organiza un evento para recaudar fondos en tu comunidad. ¿Tu y/o tu colectividad quieren acceder los fondos? ¡Lxs invitamos a contactarnos si tienen interés y de estar al tanto de la convocatoria al próximo salir! Preguntas son bienvenidas -- contactanos al bicisdisidentestj(a)gmail.com. ¡Saludos solidarios! *************************************************** Greetings folks, As many of you might know, within Bike Bike exists Travel Equity. In this email we write to you all about it and invite you to collaborate. What is travel equity? Travel equity is an exercise based in mutual aid, solidarity and co-learning within Bike Bike in which funds are raised for people and collectivities working with community bicycle projects mainly from Latin America can attend Bike Bike. The funds go to covering transportation and to facilitate with the migratory process and with visas. How can you support? - Join the Travel Equity committee for Bike Bike Tijuana 2019, where this effort of solidarity is being organized and developed. - Contact us if you know any people and/or collectivities that would like to access the funds. - Organize and event to raise funds in your community. Do you and/or your collectivity want to access the funds? We invite you to contact us if you are interested and to stay tuned for the open call, out soon! Questions are welcome -- contact us at bicisdisidentetj(a)gmail.com. Solidarity, Bicis Disidentes Angé y Nacho

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Re: [TheThinkTank] one time youth curriculum
by Robert Christiansen 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Excellent feedback! Thank you all so much for your input. It is greatly appreciated. Just an FYI our time has been further shortened to just 60 min. <sigh> We will give it our best shot! Regards, Robert

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Re: [TheThinkTank] One time youth curriculum
by Ian Wassink 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

What are key points of bike maintenance that people don't know? How to pump tires, adjust seat height, and identify if anything is noisy or loose. I like the ABC Quick check. Is it at all possible to bring a bicycle and a pump, and maybe a wrench to adjust seat height unless it is QR? Would recommend that. In 90 mins you can have everyone, or many, demonstrate proper tire inflation and they've actually done it, so now they can do it on their own in the future with a minute or two of hands-on experience.

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One time youth curriculum
by Robert Christiansen 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

Hello everybody, We are going to be giving a 1 1/2 hour class on bike basics to 17 middle school kids and then again to 17 high school students. This is being done offsite in a classroom setting with no bikes or tools. Im hoping that some of you might have some advice on what to cover in this short period of time and any tips and tricks you may know. I am thinking start with a bike anatomy overview and then move into fixing a flat which would consist of presenter demonstration interspersed with a little Q and A then followed up with a student hands on with a punctured innertube to patch. Perhaps make a game out of it? Finishing the class with an overview of the pre-ride saftey check. I can hand out laminated checklist cards for them to keep. Any commemts, advice, pointers would be much appreciated. I thank you for your time. In service, Robert Sacramento Bike Kitchen

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