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
Good Afternoon,
I am wondering if bike collectives and shops could share what they are
using for service tickets or slips when a bike is being purchased, when
preparing a bike to sell, when people drop off a bike to be fixed/tuned
and/or a bike that was donated?
Thank you so much for your help!
Amanda Chilson
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Northern Berkshire Community Coalition
61 Main St. Suite 218
North Adams, MA 01247
413-663-7588 Ext. 16
www.nbccoalition.org
Hi everyone,
Passing along this opportunity. The Center for Community Transportation in
Ithaca, NY is hiring a full time Bikeshare director. Information below:
*Full-Time Staff Opening: Bikeshare Director *
Are you interested in leading the launch of a community-run bikeshare in
Ithaca? This is an opportunity to join the Center for Community
Transportation and provide a key service for local bicycling accessibility.
This is an opportunity for a confident person with a professional outlook
to join a local mission-focused organization in a leadership role. The CCT
envisions a community where travel by shared and active transportation is
healthy, safe, affordable, and convenient for all, through our mission of
enhancing transportation access in our community while reducing its
negative environmental and economic impacts.
Starting salary range is $45,000-$52,000 plus benefits. Applicants with
experience working in diverse communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Full details at www.the-cct.org. (Direct link for the job posting here
<https://www.ithacacarshare.org/wp-content/uploads/CCT_Bikeshare-Director.pdf>
)
I'll be winding up our social enterprise in London, UK soon and will
finally get time to scan/upload all the gift economy resources ;)
We never work solo with kids but I started the business myself and
always used to work alone (and many late nights still did/do)
What I had in place though was solid Risk Assessments and Method
Statements for everything we did (as well as the premises and all the
protocols for accident reporting, fire, general H&S etc). Happy to share
anything that could be useful.
What do you specifically need?
In service,
*Lawrence Mohammed*
CEO and Founder
Pro Bike Service C.I.C.
*+44 (0)77 222 58587*
*probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>*
/::Olympic Park Site::
Pro Bike Service C.I.C.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Canalside, Hackney Bridge
London E15 2SJ
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Doireann:
Thank you for bringing up this topic. I had never heard of a Lone Working
Policy. Evidently, employers are obligated to see to the safety of
lone workers in the event of mishap such as a slip and fall, or an attack
by hostile customers. After conducting a few web searches, I gather that
these policies are more widely used in the UK and Canada than in the US,
where our Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has no Lone
Working policy requirement.
If it helps at all, a web search turned up this template for Lone Working
Policy from the UK. This one doesn't seem very helpful, but still better
than nothing. I expect that a determined searcher will find that many
other examples are available online.
https://positivelyuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sample-Lone-Worker-Poli…
In addition, I found some commercial web sites that furnish sample Lone
Working Policy templates by email, in exchange for your contact
information. Undoubtedly a sales person will be contacting me shortly. :-)
Although my non-profit shop does not have an official Lone Working Policy,
this may be due to only having two paid employees working with many
volunteers. Unofficially, the shop policy seems to be, "Don't work alone."
In the past, when my shop has needed advice for issues like this, we have
been able to turn to another local non-profit organization that provides
free legal support and sample language. I hope that you too have such a
resource that can provide assistance tailored to your particular country's
requirements.
When you complete your own Lone Working Policy, please post a copy so the
rest of us can see it.
On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 1:03 PM <
thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote:
> From: Doireann Lalor <doireann(a)bsbcoop.org>
> Hi lovely Bikey people,
> Do any of you have a Lone Working Policy for your workshop/organisation
> that you’d be happy to share with me? We need to make one for Broken Spoke
> (Oxford, UK), and I find it’s always easier to make policies using a good
> template from a similar organisation. Would be super useful!
>
I recently designed and built an inexpensive free standing bike rack
suitable for shop use. It holds 19 bikes vertically from hooks, with
alternating bikes pointing up and down, and with handlebars facing out. My
goals were to:
- store lots of bikes using minimal floor space, in a place where
floor/wall hooks are not allowed
- easily be able to get to any bike
- easy to build
- low cost
Now I would like to share this design. Here is a link to a six page PDF
file showing how to build this rack, how much the parts cost if purchased
new, and how to reduce the cost.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17pIX8jQIHNdu5mfg_hjZi7DEZWJspMv0/view?usp=…
--Gordon Hamachi
Hello friends of bicycles and equity,
*Bikes Together in Denver, Colorado is excited to re-announce this position
after adjusting the job responsibilities and compensation package. It was a
dreamy job before, but now it's SUPER DUPER and we need your help spreading
the word!
*Full Description and Application Instructions Here
<https://www.bikestogether.org/job-opportunities>*
Bikes Together Executive Director
Apply by April 19th
*Full Description and Application Instructions Here
<https://www.bikestogether.org/job-opportunities>*
Bikes Together is excited to meet our next Executive Director! This person
will be community-focused, operationally-oriented, and moved to make
bicycle transportation, recreation and mechanics accessible to people who
are usually excluded because of race, class, and/or gender. The Executive
Director will oversee fundraising, staff, budgeting, strategy, and overall
smooth operations of our unique nonprofit organization. This individual
will be supported by an active board and long-standing staff in our
collective efforts to grow capacity, build a leader-full organization,
prioritize equity and transparency, and deepen our impact.
This is a flexible full time position (40 hours/week) and reports to the
board of directors.
Compensation package includes:
-
Salary $70,000-$75,000
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Paid sick, vacation and floating holiday time
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Health insurance coverage
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Discounts and wholesale purchasing + generous annual used parts credit
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Well-established, positive relationships with customers, neighbors,
volunteers, and community-based groups also working towards health-,
transportation-, and education-equity
-
Bicycle friends; chocolate
Executive Director Responsibilities
Development and Fundraising (40%)
-
Ensure Bikes Together meets annual fundraising goals utilizing a
combination of individual fundraising, foundation and government grants,
and sponsorships
Staff Support and Human Resources (20%)
-
Build a culture of trust and camaraderie. Supervise 3 of 5 current staff
members
Finance & Budgeting (20%)
-
Collaboratively create and oversee our annual budget of $500K
Board Management and Strategic Planning (10%)
-
Guide overall strategic direction of Bikes Together in alignment with
mission and values, and in collaboration with creative staff team and
compassionate board of directors
External Communications and Relationships (10%)
-
Ensure that Bikes Together has a public image that is visible,
accessible, responsive, and mission-aligned
--
Mac Liman
Bikes Together Program Lead
Pronouns: she/her/hers
w. 720-403-8757 c. 720.365.6563
mac(a)bikestogether.org
Hi friends near and far!
We're hiring a Programs Manager at the Bike Kitchen in UBC Vancouver, here's a short blurb, and you can find a full posting on our website too: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/job-board#programs-manager
Of course feel free to reach out with inquiries!
-----------
Located at the University of British Columbia, The Bike Kitchen provides UBC students and the wider Vancouver community with an accessible environment where they can learn about bicycle maintenance and cycling as a safe and sustainable means of transportation. We engage in education, outreach, and advocacy through our programs and our community bike shop. For more details on our programs and services, please visit _thebikekitchen.ca_ <http://www.thebikekitchen.ca/>.
The Bike Kitchen is hiring a new Programs Manager for a full-time position (32-40 hours per week) on a 2 year renewable contract, beginning May 2nd, 2022 (flexible start date).* *
The Programs Manager (PM) directs programs and outreach to engage the community. The Bike Kitchen (BK) is governed by a student and community Board of Directors, who oversee and guide the vision and mission of the organization. The PM oversees operations and works closely with the BK’s Shop Manager to coordinate operations. Both managers hold equivalent roles as department managers.
At this time, we cannot accept applicants who are not currently eligible to work for the duration of the contract in Canada.
--
Étienne/ET
he/him/his
Board member of UBC Bike Kitchen + Co-op
Hello ThinkTank,
Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op in London, Ontario, Canada, is hiring a new shop
manager.
This is an amazing opportunity for someone to lead Squeaky Wheel into its
next phase—including a brand new space this summer!
It's a tight timeline, because our current manager will be leaving at the
end of the month and we're hoping there will be time for some training!
Questions welcome.
Info at
https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/news/2022/4/2/were-hiring-a-shop-manager
Thanks,
Molly
Molly Miksa
Executive Director
[image: londoncyclelink.ca] <https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/>