April 2022 - TheThinkTank - lists.bikecollectives.org

Webhosting/domains
by Bike City 25 Mar '25

25 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 03 May '23

03 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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Service Tickets and Bike Tags
by Amanda Chilson 29 Apr '23

29 Apr '23

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

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Bikeshare Director - Ithaca, NY
by Claire Dehm 20 Apr '22

20 Apr '22

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> )

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 186, Issue 5
by Lawrence Mohammed 15 Apr '22

15 Apr '22

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 *map location <https://what3words.com/cuts.porch.logic>* / On 14/04/2022 21:03, 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: Anyone have a Lone Working Policy? Looking for a template > to build ours from! (cyclista(a)inventati.org) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Anyone have a Lone Working Policy? Looking for a template to build ours from!
by Gordon Hamachi 14 Apr '22

14 Apr '22

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! >

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Free Standing Bike Rack for 19 Bikes
by Gordon Hamachi 11 Apr '22

11 Apr '22

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

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Bikes Together (Denver, CO USA) Executive Director job post!
by Mac Liman 06 Apr '22

06 Apr '22

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 - Paid sick, vacation and floating holiday time - Health insurance coverage - Discounts and wholesale purchasing + generous annual used parts credit - 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

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Hiring Programs Manager Bike Kitchen Vancouver/UBC
by Étienne Hossack 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

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

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Hiring Shop Manager
by Molly Miksa 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

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/>

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