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What's your shop doing right now?
by David Oliver 26 Apr '20

26 Apr '20

I made a Facebook poll asking: https://www.facebook.com/groups/648758205249998/permalink/2702175879908210/ If you don't use Facebook I also made a Strawpoll: https://www.strawpoll.me/19876101 Just hoping to get a sense of what's going on out there.

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Online shimano education
by Tigre Bici 08 Apr '20

08 Apr '20

So, we hope you are all safe! We will like to share with you the online shimano courses that might come handy and somehow entertaining in this difficult days> http://s-tec.shimano.com/region You can create your account and just go trough the courses, its a real shame the only language is english. R.

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another use for inner tubes
by Andrew Yee 07 Apr '20

07 Apr '20

elastic is in short supply, so we did this with inner tubes: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pr6DEldwT/ https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/posts/1328479774024849 they're nice because you can make custom cut them to be wider around the head. curious if latex tubes would offer more compliance. ;-) -A -- Andrew Yee General Manager Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange <https://bikex.org> | IG <https://www.instagram.com/bicycle.exchange/> | FB <https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/> View our used bikes for sale here <https://svbikex.square.site/s/shop>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] the virus and community bike shops, essential services thought (Bicycle Collective, Utah))
by Essen Skabelund 07 Apr '20

07 Apr '20

Hi all, The (Utah) Bicycle Collective closed on March 13th. Our mechanics worked in the shop with social distancing and hand washing measures (IF they felt comfortable coming to work). Our staff worked hard for 2 weeks to shift online and began taking bike and limited parts purchase by appointment only after those 2 weeks. Customers must browse our *online inventory and pick one bike to test ride. Then book a 20 minute time slot with us. In case the bike is not to their liking they must come with another in mind or we may pick out another that is their size for them. We do curbside service except for payment, then wipe down everything with sanitizer. All staff wear their air filter masks and gloves when interacting with customers. Only one at a time allowed in the shop to pay. We will begin taking repair services by appointment (curbside dropoff) at the end of this week - something we have never done before. We are normally a DIY shop. Our other programs and donations are closed. I've been working to engage volunteers online through community engagement and online workshop ideas. Click this link to see our new Showroom <https://bicyclecollective.org/salt-lake-showroom>: there's an explanation of services (more announcements to come out tomorrow) here <https://bicyclecollective.org/salt-lake-latest/item/911-bicycle-collective-…> . Does anyone have safe practices or ideas for taking donations? We've thought of creating a quarantine area (moving aside items in our storage unit to make part of it a quarantine area, leave bikes there for 2 weeks or so before touching). Or sanitizing outside before bringing inside. Having donors schedule an appointment for drop off. Ring doorbell and leave by door. If need a donation receipt they can call. Any safe practices or ideas for accepting clients who need a bicycle for transportation (we have a charitable program where they can for free or by volunteering 6 hours)? Still working on this one, as our populations may be more susceptible to the virus, given it is a large part of the homeless population. *Essen Skabelund* *Volunteer and Program Coordinator* Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective 2312 S. West Temple, SLC, UT 84115 801-328-2453 www.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.* On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 2:04 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. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > thought (BICAS) > 2. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > thought (Deb Salls) > 3. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > thought (Jesse Cooper) > 4. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > thought (Cyclista Nicholas) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: BICAS <bicas(a)bicas.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 15:47:52 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] the virus and community bike shops, essential > services thought > Thanks everybody. I know many of us have had to make a new decision every > two days with the changing world around us so quickly. > > BICAS has 14 hourly wage staff, all of whom can still be paid by coming in > to refurbish bikes at the shop that will eventually be for sale after all > this is over, as long as they work far away from each other and clean and > disinfect everything after. Our Community Tools, classes, and retails > spaces have been shut down since mid-March, which is a heavy financial > burden. We are applying for local emergency grants and probably also for > the CARES Act loan. > > We have also decided to re-open mid-April for extremely limited services - > no members of the public will be allowed into the building, but staff will > provide sliding scale repairs to make bikes safe and rideable (no needless > changes and upgrades), prioritizing frontliners whose bike is their main > mode of transportation and/or people who cannot afford repairs at retail > shops (many of which never closed here in Arizona because our governor has > declared almost everything "essential" *eye roll emoji*.) > > I am still concerned about the prospect of people congregating outside the > building, but we have said if it becomes an issue, we will have to close > the shop completely again and disband everyone. > > Can anyone else who is staying open/providing some services respond about > your safety protocols? How do you space folks apart? Do you wipe down bikes > that come in? Do you cover the handlebars with something? Do you use DIY > masks? We would love to benefit from everyone's collective creativity on > "risk management." Thank you. > > ~Carlyn > > On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 11:26 AM Audrey Wiedemeier <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> > wrote: > >> Pardon, but that last link is not the correct one. >> Here is the link to the folder with all our covid 19 docs: >> >> >> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hPWES96NDNkez7TsgonqkklEzwQ6mTCV?us… >> >> >> >> Peace & grease, >> >> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >> >> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >> >> BikeLibrary.org >> C: (515) 450-1651 >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 1:23 PM Audrey Wiedemeier <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> >> wrote: >> >>> Carlyn: I appreciate you asking for folks to respond kindly. I'll be >>> asking this of our volunteers and patrons who've been somewhat gruff. >>> >>> Bob: Opening stronger than ever is right! >>> >>> As of right now the Bike Library is closed, however, pending approval >>> from our board, we would like to start offering a "curbside bike checkout" >>> that is by appointment only. >>> >>> Here is the link to those documents. Check out the one titled: Proposal >>> for Curbside Checkout. >>> >>> >>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZFtSJlY01X9gPCc_jT5vf8ayk5i2oeTJXuBlha… >>> >>> >>> Peace & grease, >>> >>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >>> >>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >>> >>> BikeLibrary.org >>> C: (515) 450-1651 >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 5:49 PM Cyclista Nicholas < >>> cyclista(a)inventati.org> wrote: >>> >>>> I've been worried about our workstation becoming a contamination depot, >>>> of course. All public surfaces, even if they are decontaminated >>>> regularly, will be to some extent. >>>> >>>> However, there is a significant percentage of our target demographic >>>> that relies on us for daily survival, and mainly I refer to the >>>> homeless. These are people who, if they didn't have our workstation, >>>> would just be doing some other sketchy thing contamination-wise to stay >>>> operational. >>>> >>>> The other sectors of our demographic don't need this kind of help, and >>>> probably have their own air pumps and remedial tools at home. I'm at >>>> the >>>> shop alone several times a week, and have a good idea who uses the >>>> station and when. Honestly, I don't think it's really being used except >>>> by a handful of solitary people, and they're mostly using the air pump. >>>> >>>> As for other public-facing activities, we're open for retail, and >>>> customers are instructed not to touch anything except bikes that are >>>> being testridden. This is another area that we don't face significant >>>> traffic, we get possibly one or two customers per day at most in these >>>> times. >>>> >>>> As for decontaminating bikes, I wipe down the seat, controls, grips, >>>> and >>>> top tube after each test ride, and when doing intake on a customer bike. >>>> >>>> Speaking of customer bikes, we are not a shop that does repair for >>>> people, we only teach people how to do repairs themselves. However, >>>> recently we got a typical misguided question via Facebook about how >>>> much >>>> we charged for a given repair, and it occurred to me that since we >>>> weren't allowing people to repair the bikes themselves, and had a >>>> decrease in things to do as a result of closing open shop, we might as >>>> well accept bikes for repair during this period. This is not something >>>> we advertise anywhere other than in direct response to a spontaneous >>>> request, and we make it clear to each customer that this is not a >>>> regular thing. We've had three customers of this type thus far. I feel >>>> that this transactional dynamic is one that's very easy create as a >>>> controlled process, and decontaminating bikes under this circumstance >>>> is >>>> trivial. Just another technical thing to do to a bike among the usual >>>> array of procedures. >>>> >>>> As for classification as an essential service, automobile repair >>>> garages >>>> are typically classified as essential services. We are a transportation >>>> provider and as assist to people who use their bikes to buy groceries >>>> and keep medical appointments. Bicycles are not a luxury and they are >>>> not primarily a recreational toy, they are a fundamental life utility >>>> and in some cases people rely on them to survive. >>>> >>>> I queried Claire from Vélorution Paris deliberately here to provide an >>>> example to the list of recognition that bicycles are an essential >>>> service - the city of Paris recognizes this. As of a few days ago, New >>>> York City does now as well. >>>> >>>> Of course, this means that if we *are* an essential service, this makes >>>> it even more imperative that we create and adhere to strict protocols >>>> to >>>> protect the community we serve even as we struggle to empower them. >>>> >>>> Stay strong, healthy and hopeful cyclistas! >>>> >>>> ~cyclista Nicholas >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2020-03-26 22:09, Bob Giordano wrote: >>>> > Hi Carlyn, >>>> > >>>> > at Free Cycles Missoula we've closed completely, >>>> > not even doing emergency bikes/repairs/drop offs, >>>> > anything. we'll have a good crop of sale bikes when >>>> > we reopen, and a clean, organized shop. >>>> > >>>> > Not doing outside public repair stands for the >>>> > reasons you've mentioned. >>>> > >>>> > We aim to reopen june 1st- could be earlier or >>>> > later- we just wanted a date in our staff of 4's >>>> > head. >>>> > >>>> > Our staff of 4 are working safely and responsibly >>>> > together, altho we've taken zones. We even have >>>> > 4 separate doors, 3 separate bathrooms, each have >>>> > a tool kit, etc. We're also mentally and physically >>>> > prepared to stay away from the shop completely, if >>>> > needed, which it looks more and more like. >>>> > >>>> > Our staff have been making these nimble and quick >>>> > decisions, keeping our small board up to date as >>>> > needed, and they are supportive of what we need to do. >>>> > >>>> > As we clean up around here, we're not doing 'free piles' >>>> > outside (too much public handling of stuff). We're staging >>>> > trash, thrift store, recycling piles. However we've had >>>> > a couple trusted folks take scrap steel away. >>>> > >>>> > We plan to reopen stronger than ever, and ultimately >>>> > we feel that is best for us and the community. Missoula >>>> > has been very supportive and understanding. >>>> > >>>> > 2 of us are also focusing on grants, all 4 of us are >>>> > taking time to think deeply, to share writings, and >>>> > slow down. >>>> > >>>> > Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Quoting Carlyn Arteaga <carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org>: >>>> > >>>> >> I appreciate you sharing all your thoughts and ideas. >>>> >> >>>> >> At BICAS in Tucson we had to dismantle our outdoor fix a flat >>>> station. >>>> >> Staff working alone inside the shop witnessed clumps of people >>>> >> congregating >>>> >> very close to each other and at least one individual who was there >>>> for >>>> >> 3 >>>> >> hours coughing on everything. As much was we wanted to help people >>>> >> out, we >>>> >> couldn't justify the germ spreading station we had created. >>>> >> >>>> >> We have approved a skeleton plan for opening for limited repair >>>> >> services in >>>> >> a couple weeks. How are others handling this? How do you do intakes? >>>> >> By >>>> >> appointment only or do you take walk ins? How are you protecting >>>> your >>>> >> people and the public? How are you sanitizing bikes you work on? And >>>> >> in >>>> >> what ways do you see your services as an "essential service," >>>> keeping >>>> >> in >>>> >> mind that any interfacing with the public right now involves some >>>> >> amount of >>>> >> risk, for which the ultimate potential consequence is death? Or if >>>> you >>>> >> have >>>> >> decided to remain closed, how did you arrive at that decision, >>>> knowing >>>> >> that >>>> >> there are people who need bike help and are not going to be able to >>>> >> access >>>> >> it? >>>> >> >>>> >> I know these are the Big Questions (esp the last couple) we're all >>>> >> grappling with right now, I just wanted to have some frank >>>> >> conversations >>>> >> about why doing what we're doing right now so we can all chew it >>>> over. >>>> >> >>>> >> Please be kind with one another as we respond. None of us has the >>>> >> playbook >>>> >> for this crisis or truly even enough data yet to know which >>>> decisions >>>> >> will >>>> >> end of being the right ones in the end. >>>> >> Thank you all in advance, >>>> >> ~Carlyn >>>> >> >>>> >> -- >>>> >> >>>> >> *Carlyn Arteaga* >>>> >> >>>> >> *pronouns: they/them/theirs* >>>> >> >>>> >> Youth Program Coordinator >>>> >> >>>> >> *BICAS* >>>> >> >>>> >> 2001 N. 7th Ave. | Tucson, AZ 85701 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >>>> >> >>>> >> carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >>>> >> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >>>> >> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate >>>> >> in >>>> >> affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling >>>> >> with >>>> >> our greater Tucson community.* >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > ____________________________________ >>>> > >>>> > 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… >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > -- > > *BICAS* > > 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 > > bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook > <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram > <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> > > > *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate in > affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling with > our greater Tucson community.* > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 16:11:23 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] the virus and community bike shops, essential > services thought > Caryn > > I can talk to you more about this if you would like. We are working on > this too. We have a pretty extensive Safety Precautions document and we > are open for appointment-only bike repair with our Bike Shop. > > In short, we do do these steps below for safety in the Bike Shop (with > some other steps for other areas of our org) We closed everything to the > public in early March in an 'abundance of caution' to figure out what is > going on with the COVID situation and last week 're-opened' with > appointment only services, an ecommerce store and we have been doing a > bunch of posting of special parts, frames, and bikes on eBay. Also we are > still doing bike giveaways to low-income individuals by appointment-only or > through community partners that are providing essential services. (FYI > Seattle as of March 25 is in a "Stay-at-Home" mandate and a limited list of > things have been deemed 'essential services) > > *BIKE SHOP SAFETY PRACTICES* > > Bike Works Bike Shop is CLOSED to the public- No entry into our facilities > is allowed by members of the public > > Repair service(s) are offered by appointment only. Customers can email or > phone to schedule their appointment and discuss the services they think are > in need. Payment will be taken over the phone when work is completed or > through our website. We are giving 50% discounts on repairs ( parts and > labor) for grocery store workers, medical staff and social services > professionals providing other essential services. > > We will follow these steps for safety precautions: > > 1.) Customers will drop their bicycles at the porch and lock up using the > provided combination word lock. Locks will be sanitized each time a staff > person uses it. Word locks will have their combination changed at the start > of each day with a record kept of each word used and on which day. > > 2.) Mechanics will disinfect the bikes before bringing them into the shop, > assess the best service for the bicycle and call the customer to confirm > service needed > > 3.) Once repairs are completed the bikes will be disinfected again, > customers will be called to arrange pick up and we will return to the porch > and lock up with combo lock. *Point person for this process: Lead Mechanic > > 4.) Mechanics will use gloves at all times while working on bicycles > > 5.) Physical Distancing *must *be used in the workplace of at least 6 > feet at all times. One mechanic will work using the stands on the sales > floor while a second will occupy the upper level Sun Room. Mechanics can > access the shop through separate doorways to mitigate exposure (porch > entrance and side door to Blue Room). > > 6.) Shared spaces such as the bathroom and office will be cleaned with > each use. The office computer will be used *only* for business-related > needs. Personal use while on break, etc. will be prohibited. Please refrain > from using the kitchenette to prepare food. > > 7.) Clean AND disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces such as > workstations, keyboards, telephones, handrails, phones and doorknobs. Dirty > surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfection. > > 8.) Avoid using other employees’ phones, desks, offices, or other work > tools and equipment, when possible. If necessary, clean and disinfect them > before and after use. > > > Here is an article from the Seattle Bike Blog about this > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/03/30/bike-works-reopens-shop-by-appoi… > > > I hope this helps. Also, I should say- our Safety Precaution document is a > working document and will change as the CDC or state or local public health > or government officials recommend more / different things... like masks-- > or whatever might come next and will also continue to incorporate any > changes that staff think we should make to our practices to make them more > safe. > > > Thanks > > > Deb > > <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=…> > > > > > On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 3:48 PM BICAS <bicas(a)bicas.org> wrote: > >> Thanks everybody. I know many of us have had to make a new decision every >> two days with the changing world around us so quickly. >> >> BICAS has 14 hourly wage staff, all of whom can still be paid by coming >> in to refurbish bikes at the shop that will eventually be for sale after >> all this is over, as long as they work far away from each other and clean >> and disinfect everything after. Our Community Tools, classes, and retails >> spaces have been shut down since mid-March, which is a heavy financial >> burden. We are applying for local emergency grants and probably also for >> the CARES Act loan. >> >> We have also decided to re-open mid-April for extremely limited services >> - no members of the public will be allowed into the building, but staff >> will provide sliding scale repairs to make bikes safe and rideable (no >> needless changes and upgrades), prioritizing frontliners whose bike is >> their main mode of transportation and/or people who cannot afford repairs >> at retail shops (many of which never closed here in Arizona because our >> governor has declared almost everything "essential" *eye roll emoji*.) >> >> I am still concerned about the prospect of people congregating outside >> the building, but we have said if it becomes an issue, we will have to >> close the shop completely again and disband everyone. >> >> Can anyone else who is staying open/providing some services respond about >> your safety protocols? How do you space folks apart? Do you wipe down bikes >> that come in? Do you cover the handlebars with something? Do you use DIY >> masks? We would love to benefit from everyone's collective creativity on >> "risk management." Thank you. >> >> ~Carlyn >> >> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 11:26 AM Audrey Wiedemeier <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> >> wrote: >> >>> Pardon, but that last link is not the correct one. >>> Here is the link to the folder with all our covid 19 docs: >>> >>> >>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hPWES96NDNkez7TsgonqkklEzwQ6mTCV?us… >>> >>> >>> >>> Peace & grease, >>> >>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >>> >>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >>> >>> BikeLibrary.org >>> C: (515) 450-1651 >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 1:23 PM Audrey Wiedemeier <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Carlyn: I appreciate you asking for folks to respond kindly. I'll be >>>> asking this of our volunteers and patrons who've been somewhat gruff. >>>> >>>> Bob: Opening stronger than ever is right! >>>> >>>> As of right now the Bike Library is closed, however, pending approval >>>> from our board, we would like to start offering a "curbside bike checkout" >>>> that is by appointment only. >>>> >>>> Here is the link to those documents. Check out the one titled: Proposal >>>> for Curbside Checkout. >>>> >>>> >>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZFtSJlY01X9gPCc_jT5vf8ayk5i2oeTJXuBlha… >>>> >>>> >>>> Peace & grease, >>>> >>>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >>>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >>>> >>>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >>>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >>>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >>>> >>>> BikeLibrary.org >>>> C: (515) 450-1651 >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 5:49 PM Cyclista Nicholas < >>>> cyclista(a)inventati.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I've been worried about our workstation becoming a contamination >>>>> depot, >>>>> of course. All public surfaces, even if they are decontaminated >>>>> regularly, will be to some extent. >>>>> >>>>> However, there is a significant percentage of our target demographic >>>>> that relies on us for daily survival, and mainly I refer to the >>>>> homeless. These are people who, if they didn't have our workstation, >>>>> would just be doing some other sketchy thing contamination-wise to >>>>> stay >>>>> operational. >>>>> >>>>> The other sectors of our demographic don't need this kind of help, and >>>>> probably have their own air pumps and remedial tools at home. I'm at >>>>> the >>>>> shop alone several times a week, and have a good idea who uses the >>>>> station and when. Honestly, I don't think it's really being used >>>>> except >>>>> by a handful of solitary people, and they're mostly using the air pump. >>>>> >>>>> As for other public-facing activities, we're open for retail, and >>>>> customers are instructed not to touch anything except bikes that are >>>>> being testridden. This is another area that we don't face significant >>>>> traffic, we get possibly one or two customers per day at most in these >>>>> times. >>>>> >>>>> As for decontaminating bikes, I wipe down the seat, controls, grips, >>>>> and >>>>> top tube after each test ride, and when doing intake on a customer >>>>> bike. >>>>> >>>>> Speaking of customer bikes, we are not a shop that does repair for >>>>> people, we only teach people how to do repairs themselves. However, >>>>> recently we got a typical misguided question via Facebook about how >>>>> much >>>>> we charged for a given repair, and it occurred to me that since we >>>>> weren't allowing people to repair the bikes themselves, and had a >>>>> decrease in things to do as a result of closing open shop, we might as >>>>> well accept bikes for repair during this period. This is not something >>>>> we advertise anywhere other than in direct response to a spontaneous >>>>> request, and we make it clear to each customer that this is not a >>>>> regular thing. We've had three customers of this type thus far. I feel >>>>> that this transactional dynamic is one that's very easy create as a >>>>> controlled process, and decontaminating bikes under this circumstance >>>>> is >>>>> trivial. Just another technical thing to do to a bike among the usual >>>>> array of procedures. >>>>> >>>>> As for classification as an essential service, automobile repair >>>>> garages >>>>> are typically classified as essential services. We are a >>>>> transportation >>>>> provider and as assist to people who use their bikes to buy groceries >>>>> and keep medical appointments. Bicycles are not a luxury and they are >>>>> not primarily a recreational toy, they are a fundamental life utility >>>>> and in some cases people rely on them to survive. >>>>> >>>>> I queried Claire from Vélorution Paris deliberately here to provide an >>>>> example to the list of recognition that bicycles are an essential >>>>> service - the city of Paris recognizes this. As of a few days ago, New >>>>> York City does now as well. >>>>> >>>>> Of course, this means that if we *are* an essential service, this >>>>> makes >>>>> it even more imperative that we create and adhere to strict protocols >>>>> to >>>>> protect the community we serve even as we struggle to empower them. >>>>> >>>>> Stay strong, healthy and hopeful cyclistas! >>>>> >>>>> ~cyclista Nicholas >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 2020-03-26 22:09, Bob Giordano wrote: >>>>> > Hi Carlyn, >>>>> > >>>>> > at Free Cycles Missoula we've closed completely, >>>>> > not even doing emergency bikes/repairs/drop offs, >>>>> > anything. we'll have a good crop of sale bikes when >>>>> > we reopen, and a clean, organized shop. >>>>> > >>>>> > Not doing outside public repair stands for the >>>>> > reasons you've mentioned. >>>>> > >>>>> > We aim to reopen june 1st- could be earlier or >>>>> > later- we just wanted a date in our staff of 4's >>>>> > head. >>>>> > >>>>> > Our staff of 4 are working safely and responsibly >>>>> > together, altho we've taken zones. We even have >>>>> > 4 separate doors, 3 separate bathrooms, each have >>>>> > a tool kit, etc. We're also mentally and physically >>>>> > prepared to stay away from the shop completely, if >>>>> > needed, which it looks more and more like. >>>>> > >>>>> > Our staff have been making these nimble and quick >>>>> > decisions, keeping our small board up to date as >>>>> > needed, and they are supportive of what we need to do. >>>>> > >>>>> > As we clean up around here, we're not doing 'free piles' >>>>> > outside (too much public handling of stuff). We're staging >>>>> > trash, thrift store, recycling piles. However we've had >>>>> > a couple trusted folks take scrap steel away. >>>>> > >>>>> > We plan to reopen stronger than ever, and ultimately >>>>> > we feel that is best for us and the community. Missoula >>>>> > has been very supportive and understanding. >>>>> > >>>>> > 2 of us are also focusing on grants, all 4 of us are >>>>> > taking time to think deeply, to share writings, and >>>>> > slow down. >>>>> > >>>>> > Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > Quoting Carlyn Arteaga <carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org>: >>>>> > >>>>> >> I appreciate you sharing all your thoughts and ideas. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> At BICAS in Tucson we had to dismantle our outdoor fix a flat >>>>> station. >>>>> >> Staff working alone inside the shop witnessed clumps of people >>>>> >> congregating >>>>> >> very close to each other and at least one individual who was there >>>>> for >>>>> >> 3 >>>>> >> hours coughing on everything. As much was we wanted to help people >>>>> >> out, we >>>>> >> couldn't justify the germ spreading station we had created. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> We have approved a skeleton plan for opening for limited repair >>>>> >> services in >>>>> >> a couple weeks. How are others handling this? How do you do >>>>> intakes? >>>>> >> By >>>>> >> appointment only or do you take walk ins? How are you protecting >>>>> your >>>>> >> people and the public? How are you sanitizing bikes you work on? >>>>> And >>>>> >> in >>>>> >> what ways do you see your services as an "essential service," >>>>> keeping >>>>> >> in >>>>> >> mind that any interfacing with the public right now involves some >>>>> >> amount of >>>>> >> risk, for which the ultimate potential consequence is death? Or if >>>>> you >>>>> >> have >>>>> >> decided to remain closed, how did you arrive at that decision, >>>>> knowing >>>>> >> that >>>>> >> there are people who need bike help and are not going to be able to >>>>> >> access >>>>> >> it? >>>>> >> >>>>> >> I know these are the Big Questions (esp the last couple) we're all >>>>> >> grappling with right now, I just wanted to have some frank >>>>> >> conversations >>>>> >> about why doing what we're doing right now so we can all chew it >>>>> over. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> Please be kind with one another as we respond. None of us has the >>>>> >> playbook >>>>> >> for this crisis or truly even enough data yet to know which >>>>> decisions >>>>> >> will >>>>> >> end of being the right ones in the end. >>>>> >> Thank you all in advance, >>>>> >> ~Carlyn >>>>> >> >>>>> >> -- >>>>> >> >>>>> >> *Carlyn Arteaga* >>>>> >> >>>>> >> *pronouns: they/them/theirs* >>>>> >> >>>>> >> Youth Program Coordinator >>>>> >> >>>>> >> *BICAS* >>>>> >> >>>>> >> 2001 N. 7th Ave. | Tucson, AZ 85701 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >>>>> >> >>>>> >> carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >>>>> >> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >>>>> >> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to >>>>> participate >>>>> >> in >>>>> >> affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative >>>>> recycling >>>>> >> with >>>>> >> our greater Tucson community.* >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > ____________________________________ >>>>> > >>>>> > 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… >>>>> >>>>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> >> >> -- >> >> *BICAS* >> >> 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >> >> bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >> >> >> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate in >> affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling with >> our greater Tucson community.* >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jesse Cooper <jessecooper0(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 17:23:42 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] the virus and community bike shops, essential > services thought > Our Community Bikes is opened for limited hours with only the service > department operating through appointments only. > We will be expanding our service hours next week. We have a very large > base of low income and front line working riders, so we would like to meet > their needs, while monitoring our potential to be a vector. > > We have distancing protocols, and disinfecting protocols now in place. > These were pieced together with the help of both our federal health > guidelines, WHO and CDC, and as they work for the Red Cross, have also have > some of these protocols. Most of the recommendations are similar anyhow. > > Cleaning protocols > > Refer to CDC interim recommendations here: > > > https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-… > > OCB General Enhanced Protocol > > - > > Staff and volunteers who are not feeling well are asked to stay home > - > > Door signage reminding clients and visitors who are not feeling well > or who suspect they have been exposed to COVID-19 to stay home and not come > inside > - > > The door to the shop should be locked and clients are asked to knock > as we won’t be answering the phone to capacity > - > > Appointments are necessary, as we will minimize the number of people > coming through the shop who are not able to receive service. > - > > Staff must maintain the recommended 2m distance for social distancing > at all times. > > There will be a taped line on the floor to help observe this at the front > counter. Enter the required amount on the electronic transaction machine > and step away from the counter to allow the customer to approach. > > - > > Wipe down common services between each client (e.g. debit machine > pinpad, register keys, keyboard, mouse, pens, counter, doorknob). > - > > An alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%-95% alcohol content > should be available for all clients upon entering the shop. > - > > When possible, we will equip staff with personal protective equipment > like gloves and masks. > > To consider > > - > > If we have any forms or paperwork that normally require sign-off, we > should look at whether we can adapt that process (e.g. verbal confirmation > rather than requiring a signature) > - > > Staff will do an assessment of areas of risk within the shop and > follow procedures to minimize the risk. Some areas of detail like dirty > rags, disinfecting the disinfecting spray bottle, phones, doorknobs, toilet > plunger, keypads, keyboards, keyboard mice, electronics buttons, tool cases > and tools, drawer knobs, cash register keys and trays, keys, bin handles, > etc > > Where necessary, additional measures will be put in place in accordance > with recommendations of public health officials. > > Cleaning surfaces: > > - > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > - > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > - > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > teaspoons per quart of water) > - > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous system, > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > - > > Let sit and wipe > - > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > - > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds > > > > Cleaning tools and tool cases: > > - > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > - > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > - > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > teaspoons per quart of water) > - > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous system, > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > - > > Let sit and wipe > - > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > - > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds > > > > Cleaning bikes on drop off: > > - > > Receive bike and use a wheel prop to stand bike in place > - > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > - > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > - > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > teaspoons per quart of water) > - > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous system, > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > - > > Let sit and wipe > - > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > - > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds > - > > Continue with intake > > > Cleaning bikes at pick up: > > - > > After work is completed use a wheel prop to stand bike in place > - > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > - > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > - > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > teaspoons per quart of water) > - > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous system, > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > - > > Let sit and wipe > - > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > - > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds > - > > After payment is processed direct client to maneuver the bike out of > the building > > > Cleaning parts for individual sale > > - > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > - > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > teaspoons per quart of water) > - > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous system, > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > - > > Let sit and wipe > - > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > - > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds > > > Outstanding tasks > > Tape customer limits at till, and outside the door for line up if required? > > > Communications > > Some important messaging > > - > > The health and safety of our staff, volunteers and clients is our top > priority. > - > > We recognize that access to bikes is important for physical and mental > health, and that for many people cycling provides a social distancing > alternative to public transportation. With that in mind we are looking at > ways to adjust the way the shop works to continue to serve the community. > > We encourage everyone to follow all recommendations outlined by the Public > Health Agency of Canada. What you can do to prevent illness: > > - > > Regularly wash your hands with warm water and soap, or use hand > sanitizer for at least 20 seconds > - > > Avoid close contact with people who are sick > - > > Frequently clean and disinfect common surfaces like desk, countertops, > doorknobs, phones, remote controls, keyboards, and phones > - > > Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth > - > > Practise social distancing – staying home as much as possible and > keeping 2 metres between you and others > - > > Monitor your personal health and stay home if you are sick, even if > your symptoms are mild > > Remember to be aware of the spread of misinformation. Credible sources of > information about COVID-19 include www.canada.ca/coronavirus, www.bccdc.ca > or via the dedicated COVID-19 line at 1-888-COVID19. > > On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 4:11 PM Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: > >> Caryn >> >> I can talk to you more about this if you would like. We are working on >> this too. We have a pretty extensive Safety Precautions document and we >> are open for appointment-only bike repair with our Bike Shop. >> >> In short, we do do these steps below for safety in the Bike Shop (with >> some other steps for other areas of our org) We closed everything to the >> public in early March in an 'abundance of caution' to figure out what is >> going on with the COVID situation and last week 're-opened' with >> appointment only services, an ecommerce store and we have been doing a >> bunch of posting of special parts, frames, and bikes on eBay. Also we are >> still doing bike giveaways to low-income individuals by appointment-only or >> through community partners that are providing essential services. (FYI >> Seattle as of March 25 is in a "Stay-at-Home" mandate and a limited list of >> things have been deemed 'essential services) >> >> *BIKE SHOP SAFETY PRACTICES* >> >> Bike Works Bike Shop is CLOSED to the public- No entry into our >> facilities is allowed by members of the public >> >> Repair service(s) are offered by appointment only. Customers can email or >> phone to schedule their appointment and discuss the services they think are >> in need. Payment will be taken over the phone when work is completed or >> through our website. We are giving 50% discounts on repairs ( parts and >> labor) for grocery store workers, medical staff and social services >> professionals providing other essential services. >> >> We will follow these steps for safety precautions: >> >> 1.) Customers will drop their bicycles at the porch and lock up using the >> provided combination word lock. Locks will be sanitized each time a staff >> person uses it. Word locks will have their combination changed at the start >> of each day with a record kept of each word used and on which day. >> >> 2.) Mechanics will disinfect the bikes before bringing them into the >> shop, assess the best service for the bicycle and call the customer to >> confirm service needed >> >> 3.) Once repairs are completed the bikes will be disinfected again, >> customers will be called to arrange pick up and we will return to the porch >> and lock up with combo lock. *Point person for this process: Lead Mechanic >> >> 4.) Mechanics will use gloves at all times while working on bicycles >> >> 5.) Physical Distancing *must *be used in the workplace of at least 6 >> feet at all times. One mechanic will work using the stands on the sales >> floor while a second will occupy the upper level Sun Room. Mechanics can >> access the shop through separate doorways to mitigate exposure (porch >> entrance and side door to Blue Room). >> >> 6.) Shared spaces such as the bathroom and office will be cleaned with >> each use. The office computer will be used *only* for business-related >> needs. Personal use while on break, etc. will be prohibited. Please refrain >> from using the kitchenette to prepare food. >> >> 7.) Clean AND disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces such as >> workstations, keyboards, telephones, handrails, phones and doorknobs. Dirty >> surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfection. >> >> 8.) Avoid using other employees’ phones, desks, offices, or other work >> tools and equipment, when possible. If necessary, clean and disinfect them >> before and after use. >> >> >> Here is an article from the Seattle Bike Blog about this >> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/03/30/bike-works-reopens-shop-by-appoi… >> >> >> I hope this helps. Also, I should say- our Safety Precaution document is >> a working document and will change as the CDC or state or local public >> health or government officials recommend more / different things... like >> masks-- or whatever might come next and will also continue to incorporate >> any changes that staff think we should make to our practices to make them >> more safe. >> >> >> Thanks >> >> >> Deb >> >> <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=…> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 3:48 PM BICAS <bicas(a)bicas.org> wrote: >> >>> Thanks everybody. I know many of us have had to make a new decision >>> every two days with the changing world around us so quickly. >>> >>> BICAS has 14 hourly wage staff, all of whom can still be paid by coming >>> in to refurbish bikes at the shop that will eventually be for sale after >>> all this is over, as long as they work far away from each other and clean >>> and disinfect everything after. Our Community Tools, classes, and retails >>> spaces have been shut down since mid-March, which is a heavy financial >>> burden. We are applying for local emergency grants and probably also for >>> the CARES Act loan. >>> >>> We have also decided to re-open mid-April for extremely limited services >>> - no members of the public will be allowed into the building, but staff >>> will provide sliding scale repairs to make bikes safe and rideable (no >>> needless changes and upgrades), prioritizing frontliners whose bike is >>> their main mode of transportation and/or people who cannot afford repairs >>> at retail shops (many of which never closed here in Arizona because our >>> governor has declared almost everything "essential" *eye roll emoji*.) >>> >>> I am still concerned about the prospect of people congregating outside >>> the building, but we have said if it becomes an issue, we will have to >>> close the shop completely again and disband everyone. >>> >>> Can anyone else who is staying open/providing some services respond >>> about your safety protocols? How do you space folks apart? Do you wipe down >>> bikes that come in? Do you cover the handlebars with something? Do you use >>> DIY masks? We would love to benefit from everyone's collective creativity >>> on "risk management." Thank you. >>> >>> ~Carlyn >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 11:26 AM Audrey Wiedemeier < >>> audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> wrote: >>> >>>> Pardon, but that last link is not the correct one. >>>> Here is the link to the folder with all our covid 19 docs: >>>> >>>> >>>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hPWES96NDNkez7TsgonqkklEzwQ6mTCV?us… >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Peace & grease, >>>> >>>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >>>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >>>> >>>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >>>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >>>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >>>> >>>> BikeLibrary.org >>>> C: (515) 450-1651 >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 1:23 PM Audrey Wiedemeier < >>>> audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Carlyn: I appreciate you asking for folks to respond kindly. I'll be >>>>> asking this of our volunteers and patrons who've been somewhat gruff. >>>>> >>>>> Bob: Opening stronger than ever is right! >>>>> >>>>> As of right now the Bike Library is closed, however, pending approval >>>>> from our board, we would like to start offering a "curbside bike checkout" >>>>> that is by appointment only. >>>>> >>>>> Here is the link to those documents. Check out the one titled: >>>>> Proposal for Curbside Checkout. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZFtSJlY01X9gPCc_jT5vf8ayk5i2oeTJXuBlha… >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Peace & grease, >>>>> >>>>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >>>>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >>>>> >>>>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >>>>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >>>>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >>>>> >>>>> BikeLibrary.org >>>>> C: (515) 450-1651 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 5:49 PM Cyclista Nicholas < >>>>> cyclista(a)inventati.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I've been worried about our workstation becoming a contamination >>>>>> depot, >>>>>> of course. All public surfaces, even if they are decontaminated >>>>>> regularly, will be to some extent. >>>>>> >>>>>> However, there is a significant percentage of our target demographic >>>>>> that relies on us for daily survival, and mainly I refer to the >>>>>> homeless. These are people who, if they didn't have our workstation, >>>>>> would just be doing some other sketchy thing contamination-wise to >>>>>> stay >>>>>> operational. >>>>>> >>>>>> The other sectors of our demographic don't need this kind of help, >>>>>> and >>>>>> probably have their own air pumps and remedial tools at home. I'm at >>>>>> the >>>>>> shop alone several times a week, and have a good idea who uses the >>>>>> station and when. Honestly, I don't think it's really being used >>>>>> except >>>>>> by a handful of solitary people, and they're mostly using the air >>>>>> pump. >>>>>> >>>>>> As for other public-facing activities, we're open for retail, and >>>>>> customers are instructed not to touch anything except bikes that are >>>>>> being testridden. This is another area that we don't face significant >>>>>> traffic, we get possibly one or two customers per day at most in >>>>>> these >>>>>> times. >>>>>> >>>>>> As for decontaminating bikes, I wipe down the seat, controls, grips, >>>>>> and >>>>>> top tube after each test ride, and when doing intake on a customer >>>>>> bike. >>>>>> >>>>>> Speaking of customer bikes, we are not a shop that does repair for >>>>>> people, we only teach people how to do repairs themselves. However, >>>>>> recently we got a typical misguided question via Facebook about how >>>>>> much >>>>>> we charged for a given repair, and it occurred to me that since we >>>>>> weren't allowing people to repair the bikes themselves, and had a >>>>>> decrease in things to do as a result of closing open shop, we might >>>>>> as >>>>>> well accept bikes for repair during this period. This is not >>>>>> something >>>>>> we advertise anywhere other than in direct response to a spontaneous >>>>>> request, and we make it clear to each customer that this is not a >>>>>> regular thing. We've had three customers of this type thus far. I >>>>>> feel >>>>>> that this transactional dynamic is one that's very easy create as a >>>>>> controlled process, and decontaminating bikes under this circumstance >>>>>> is >>>>>> trivial. Just another technical thing to do to a bike among the usual >>>>>> array of procedures. >>>>>> >>>>>> As for classification as an essential service, automobile repair >>>>>> garages >>>>>> are typically classified as essential services. We are a >>>>>> transportation >>>>>> provider and as assist to people who use their bikes to buy groceries >>>>>> and keep medical appointments. Bicycles are not a luxury and they are >>>>>> not primarily a recreational toy, they are a fundamental life utility >>>>>> and in some cases people rely on them to survive. >>>>>> >>>>>> I queried Claire from Vélorution Paris deliberately here to provide >>>>>> an >>>>>> example to the list of recognition that bicycles are an essential >>>>>> service - the city of Paris recognizes this. As of a few days ago, >>>>>> New >>>>>> York City does now as well. >>>>>> >>>>>> Of course, this means that if we *are* an essential service, this >>>>>> makes >>>>>> it even more imperative that we create and adhere to strict protocols >>>>>> to >>>>>> protect the community we serve even as we struggle to empower them. >>>>>> >>>>>> Stay strong, healthy and hopeful cyclistas! >>>>>> >>>>>> ~cyclista Nicholas >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 2020-03-26 22:09, Bob Giordano wrote: >>>>>> > Hi Carlyn, >>>>>> > >>>>>> > at Free Cycles Missoula we've closed completely, >>>>>> > not even doing emergency bikes/repairs/drop offs, >>>>>> > anything. we'll have a good crop of sale bikes when >>>>>> > we reopen, and a clean, organized shop. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Not doing outside public repair stands for the >>>>>> > reasons you've mentioned. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > We aim to reopen june 1st- could be earlier or >>>>>> > later- we just wanted a date in our staff of 4's >>>>>> > head. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Our staff of 4 are working safely and responsibly >>>>>> > together, altho we've taken zones. We even have >>>>>> > 4 separate doors, 3 separate bathrooms, each have >>>>>> > a tool kit, etc. We're also mentally and physically >>>>>> > prepared to stay away from the shop completely, if >>>>>> > needed, which it looks more and more like. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Our staff have been making these nimble and quick >>>>>> > decisions, keeping our small board up to date as >>>>>> > needed, and they are supportive of what we need to do. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > As we clean up around here, we're not doing 'free piles' >>>>>> > outside (too much public handling of stuff). We're staging >>>>>> > trash, thrift store, recycling piles. However we've had >>>>>> > a couple trusted folks take scrap steel away. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > We plan to reopen stronger than ever, and ultimately >>>>>> > we feel that is best for us and the community. Missoula >>>>>> > has been very supportive and understanding. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > 2 of us are also focusing on grants, all 4 of us are >>>>>> > taking time to think deeply, to share writings, and >>>>>> > slow down. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Quoting Carlyn Arteaga <carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org>: >>>>>> > >>>>>> >> I appreciate you sharing all your thoughts and ideas. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> At BICAS in Tucson we had to dismantle our outdoor fix a flat >>>>>> station. >>>>>> >> Staff working alone inside the shop witnessed clumps of people >>>>>> >> congregating >>>>>> >> very close to each other and at least one individual who was there >>>>>> for >>>>>> >> 3 >>>>>> >> hours coughing on everything. As much was we wanted to help people >>>>>> >> out, we >>>>>> >> couldn't justify the germ spreading station we had created. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> We have approved a skeleton plan for opening for limited repair >>>>>> >> services in >>>>>> >> a couple weeks. How are others handling this? How do you do >>>>>> intakes? >>>>>> >> By >>>>>> >> appointment only or do you take walk ins? How are you protecting >>>>>> your >>>>>> >> people and the public? How are you sanitizing bikes you work on? >>>>>> And >>>>>> >> in >>>>>> >> what ways do you see your services as an "essential service," >>>>>> keeping >>>>>> >> in >>>>>> >> mind that any interfacing with the public right now involves some >>>>>> >> amount of >>>>>> >> risk, for which the ultimate potential consequence is death? Or if >>>>>> you >>>>>> >> have >>>>>> >> decided to remain closed, how did you arrive at that decision, >>>>>> knowing >>>>>> >> that >>>>>> >> there are people who need bike help and are not going to be able >>>>>> to >>>>>> >> access >>>>>> >> it? >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> I know these are the Big Questions (esp the last couple) we're all >>>>>> >> grappling with right now, I just wanted to have some frank >>>>>> >> conversations >>>>>> >> about why doing what we're doing right now so we can all chew it >>>>>> over. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Please be kind with one another as we respond. None of us has the >>>>>> >> playbook >>>>>> >> for this crisis or truly even enough data yet to know which >>>>>> decisions >>>>>> >> will >>>>>> >> end of being the right ones in the end. >>>>>> >> Thank you all in advance, >>>>>> >> ~Carlyn >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> -- >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> *Carlyn Arteaga* >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> *pronouns: they/them/theirs* >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Youth Program Coordinator >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> *BICAS* >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> 2001 N. 7th Ave. | Tucson, AZ 85701 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >>>>>> >> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >>>>>> >> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to >>>>>> participate >>>>>> >> in >>>>>> >> affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative >>>>>> recycling >>>>>> >> with >>>>>> >> our greater Tucson community.* >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > ____________________________________ >>>>>> > >>>>>> > 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… >>>>>> >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> *BICAS* >>> >>> 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >>> >>> bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >>> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >>> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >>> >>> >>> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate in >>> affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling with >>> our greater Tucson community.* >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> 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: Cyclista Nicholas <cyclista(a)inventati.org> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:09:53 +0000 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] the virus and community bike shops, essential > services thought > Deb, your procedure game is strong! Impressive. > > I already responded re: our procedures above, but since Carlyn is asking > again, to paraphrase, we're: > > -not allowing any open shop activities, i.e. no participant activities > at all > -one customer inside the shop at a time (people who come together, like > parents buying bikes for their children, count as a single customer) > -prohibiting individuals who are ill in any way from being in the space > -maximum two workers in the shop at a time > -decontaminating bikes before and after working on them > -washing hands as soon as we arrive at the shop and before we touch > anything except the door controls and the light switches (which we > sanitize later) > -washing again any time that we touch our clothing, bodies, phones, or > anything outside the shop > > The one thing we seem to be doing differently than some is *not* > cleaning the tools and surfaces in the shop any more than average. > People are simply not allowed to touch anything unless they've washed > beforehand, are expected not to touch their face, body, clothing, or > personal effects during work with their hands, and are reminded that > since the shop may harbor any kind of pathogens, to wash again before > leaving. A.B.W. seems like the way of the moment. > > ~cyclista Nicholas > > > On 2020-04-03 00:23, Jesse Cooper wrote: > > Our Community Bikes is opened for limited hours with only the service > > department operating through appointments only. > > We will be expanding our service hours next week. We have a very large > > base of low income and front line working riders, so we would like to > > meet > > their needs, while monitoring our potential to be a vector. > > > > We have distancing protocols, and disinfecting protocols now in place. > > These were pieced together with the help of both our federal health > > guidelines, WHO and CDC, and as they work for the Red Cross, have also > > have > > some of these protocols. Most of the recommendations are similar > > anyhow. > > > > Cleaning protocols > > > > Refer to CDC interim recommendations here: > > > > > https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-… > > > > OCB General Enhanced Protocol > > > > - > > > > Staff and volunteers who are not feeling well are asked to stay home > > - > > > > Door signage reminding clients and visitors who are not feeling well > > or > > who suspect they have been exposed to COVID-19 to stay home and not > > come > > inside > > - > > > > The door to the shop should be locked and clients are asked to knock > > as > > we won’t be answering the phone to capacity > > - > > > > Appointments are necessary, as we will minimize the number of people > > coming through the shop who are not able to receive service. > > - > > > > Staff must maintain the recommended 2m distance for social > > distancing at > > all times. > > > > There will be a taped line on the floor to help observe this at the > > front > > counter. Enter the required amount on the electronic transaction > > machine > > and step away from the counter to allow the customer to approach. > > > > - > > > > Wipe down common services between each client (e.g. debit machine > > pinpad, register keys, keyboard, mouse, pens, counter, doorknob). > > - > > > > An alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%-95% alcohol > > content > > should be available for all clients upon entering the shop. > > - > > > > When possible, we will equip staff with personal protective > > equipment > > like gloves and masks. > > > > To consider > > > > - > > > > If we have any forms or paperwork that normally require sign-off, we > > should look at whether we can adapt that process (e.g. verbal > > confirmation > > rather than requiring a signature) > > - > > > > Staff will do an assessment of areas of risk within the shop and > > follow > > procedures to minimize the risk. Some areas of detail like dirty > > rags, > > disinfecting the disinfecting spray bottle, phones, doorknobs, > > toilet > > plunger, keypads, keyboards, keyboard mice, electronics buttons, > > tool cases > > and tools, drawer knobs, cash register keys and trays, keys, bin > > handles, > > etc > > > > Where necessary, additional measures will be put in place in accordance > > with recommendations of public health officials. > > > > Cleaning surfaces: > > > > - > > > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > > - > > > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > > - > > > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > > teaspoons per quart of water) > > - > > > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous > > system, > > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > > - > > > > Let sit and wipe > > - > > > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > > - > > > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 > > seconds > > > > > > > > Cleaning tools and tool cases: > > > > - > > > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > > - > > > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > > - > > > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > > teaspoons per quart of water) > > - > > > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous > > system, > > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > > - > > > > Let sit and wipe > > - > > > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > > - > > > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 > > seconds > > > > > > > > Cleaning bikes on drop off: > > > > - > > > > Receive bike and use a wheel prop to stand bike in place > > - > > > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > > - > > > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > > - > > > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > > teaspoons per quart of water) > > - > > > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous > > system, > > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > > - > > > > Let sit and wipe > > - > > > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > > - > > > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 > > seconds > > - > > > > Continue with intake > > > > > > Cleaning bikes at pick up: > > > > - > > > > After work is completed use a wheel prop to stand bike in place > > - > > > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > > - > > > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > > - > > > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > > teaspoons per quart of water) > > - > > > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous > > system, > > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > > - > > > > Let sit and wipe > > - > > > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > > - > > > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 > > seconds > > - > > > > After payment is processed direct client to maneuver the bike out of > > the > > building > > > > > > Cleaning parts for individual sale > > > > - > > > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > > - > > > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > > teaspoons per quart of water) > > - > > > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous > > system, > > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > > - > > > > Let sit and wipe > > - > > > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > > - > > > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 > > seconds > > > > > > Outstanding tasks > > > > Tape customer limits at till, and outside the door for line up if > > required? > > > > > > Communications > > > > Some important messaging > > > > - > > > > The health and safety of our staff, volunteers and clients is our > > top > > priority. > > - > > > > We recognize that access to bikes is important for physical and > > mental > > health, and that for many people cycling provides a social > > distancing > > alternative to public transportation. With that in mind we are > > looking at > > ways to adjust the way the shop works to continue to serve the > > community. > > > > We encourage everyone to follow all recommendations outlined by the > > Public > > Health Agency of Canada. What you can do to prevent illness: > > > > - > > > > Regularly wash your hands with warm water and soap, or use hand > > sanitizer for at least 20 seconds > > - > > > > Avoid close contact with people who are sick > > - > > > > Frequently clean and disinfect common surfaces like desk, > > countertops, > > doorknobs, phones, remote controls, keyboards, and phones > > - > > > > Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth > > - > > > > Practise social distancing – staying home as much as possible and > > keeping 2 metres between you and others > > - > > > > Monitor your personal health and stay home if you are sick, even if > > your > > symptoms are mild > > > > Remember to be aware of the spread of misinformation. Credible sources > > of > > information about COVID-19 include www.canada.ca/coronavirus, > > www.bccdc.ca > > or via the dedicated COVID-19 line at 1-888-COVID19. > > > > On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 4:11 PM Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: > > > >> Caryn > >> > >> I can talk to you more about this if you would like. We are working on > >> this too. We have a pretty extensive Safety Precautions document and > >> we > >> are open for appointment-only bike repair with our Bike Shop. > >> > >> In short, we do do these steps below for safety in the Bike Shop (with > >> some other steps for other areas of our org) We closed everything to > >> the > >> public in early March in an 'abundance of caution' to figure out what > >> is > >> going on with the COVID situation and last week 're-opened' with > >> appointment only services, an ecommerce store and we have been doing a > >> bunch of posting of special parts, frames, and bikes on eBay. Also we > >> are > >> still doing bike giveaways to low-income individuals by > >> appointment-only or > >> through community partners that are providing essential services. > >> (FYI > >> Seattle as of March 25 is in a "Stay-at-Home" mandate and a limited > >> list of > >> things have been deemed 'essential services) > >> > >> *BIKE SHOP SAFETY PRACTICES* > >> > >> Bike Works Bike Shop is CLOSED to the public- No entry into our > >> facilities > >> is allowed by members of the public > >> > >> Repair service(s) are offered by appointment only. Customers can email > >> or > >> phone to schedule their appointment and discuss the services they > >> think are > >> in need. Payment will be taken over the phone when work is completed > >> or > >> through our website. We are giving 50% discounts on repairs ( parts > >> and > >> labor) for grocery store workers, medical staff and social services > >> professionals providing other essential services. > >> > >> We will follow these steps for safety precautions: > >> > >> 1.) Customers will drop their bicycles at the porch and lock up using > >> the > >> provided combination word lock. Locks will be sanitized each time a > >> staff > >> person uses it. Word locks will have their combination changed at the > >> start > >> of each day with a record kept of each word used and on which day. > >> > >> 2.) Mechanics will disinfect the bikes before bringing them into the > >> shop, > >> assess the best service for the bicycle and call the customer to > >> confirm > >> service needed > >> > >> 3.) Once repairs are completed the bikes will be disinfected again, > >> customers will be called to arrange pick up and we will return to the > >> porch > >> and lock up with combo lock. *Point person for this process: Lead > >> Mechanic > >> > >> 4.) Mechanics will use gloves at all times while working on bicycles > >> > >> 5.) Physical Distancing *must *be used in the workplace of at least 6 > >> feet at all times. One mechanic will work using the stands on the > >> sales > >> floor while a second will occupy the upper level Sun Room. Mechanics > >> can > >> access the shop through separate doorways to mitigate exposure (porch > >> entrance and side door to Blue Room). > >> > >> 6.) Shared spaces such as the bathroom and office will be cleaned with > >> each use. The office computer will be used *only* for business-related > >> needs. Personal use while on break, etc. will be prohibited. Please > >> refrain > >> from using the kitchenette to prepare food. > >> > >> 7.) Clean AND disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces such > >> as > >> workstations, keyboards, telephones, handrails, phones and doorknobs. > >> Dirty > >> surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfection. > >> > >> 8.) Avoid using other employees’ phones, desks, offices, or other work > >> tools and equipment, when possible. If necessary, clean and disinfect > >> them > >> before and after use. > >> > >> > >> Here is an article from the Seattle Bike Blog about this > >> > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/03/30/bike-works-reopens-shop-by-appoi… > >> > >> > >> I hope this helps. Also, I should say- our Safety Precaution document > >> is a > >> working document and will change as the CDC or state or local public > >> health > >> or government officials recommend more / different things... like > >> masks-- > >> or whatever might come next and will also continue to incorporate any > >> changes that staff think we should make to our practices to make them > >> more > >> safe. > >> > >> > >> Thanks > >> > >> > >> Deb > >> > >> <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=… > > > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 3:48 PM BICAS <bicas(a)bicas.org> wrote: > >> > >>> Thanks everybody. I know many of us have had to make a new decision > >>> every > >>> two days with the changing world around us so quickly. > >>> > >>> BICAS has 14 hourly wage staff, all of whom can still be paid by > >>> coming > >>> in to refurbish bikes at the shop that will eventually be for sale > >>> after > >>> all this is over, as long as they work far away from each other and > >>> clean > >>> and disinfect everything after. Our Community Tools, classes, and > >>> retails > >>> spaces have been shut down since mid-March, which is a heavy > >>> financial > >>> burden. We are applying for local emergency grants and probably also > >>> for > >>> the CARES Act loan. > >>> > >>> We have also decided to re-open mid-April for extremely limited > >>> services > >>> - no members of the public will be allowed into the building, but > >>> staff > >>> will provide sliding scale repairs to make bikes safe and rideable > >>> (no > >>> needless changes and upgrades), prioritizing frontliners whose bike > >>> is > >>> their main mode of transportation and/or people who cannot afford > >>> repairs > >>> at retail shops (many of which never closed here in Arizona because > >>> our > >>> governor has declared almost everything "essential" *eye roll > >>> emoji*.) > >>> > >>> I am still concerned about the prospect of people congregating > >>> outside > >>> the building, but we have said if it becomes an issue, we will have > >>> to > >>> close the shop completely again and disband everyone. > >>> > >>> Can anyone else who is staying open/providing some services respond > >>> about > >>> your safety protocols? How do you space folks apart? Do you wipe down > >>> bikes > >>> that come in? Do you cover the handlebars with something? Do you use > >>> DIY > >>> masks? We would love to benefit from everyone's collective creativity > >>> on > >>> "risk management." Thank you. > >>> > >>> ~Carlyn > >>> > >>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 11:26 AM Audrey Wiedemeier > >>> <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> > >>> wrote: > >>> > >>>> Pardon, but that last link is not the correct one. > >>>> Here is the link to the folder with all our covid 19 docs: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hPWES96NDNkez7TsgonqkklEzwQ6mTCV?us… > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Peace & grease, > >>>> > >>>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) > >>>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director > >>>> > >>>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City > >>>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, > >>>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 > >>>> > >>>> BikeLibrary.org > >>>> C: (515) 450-1651 > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 1:23 PM Audrey Wiedemeier > >>>> <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> > >>>> wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> Carlyn: I appreciate you asking for folks to respond kindly. I'll > >>>>> be > >>>>> asking this of our volunteers and patrons who've been somewhat > >>>>> gruff. > >>>>> > >>>>> Bob: Opening stronger than ever is right! > >>>>> > >>>>> As of right now the Bike Library is closed, however, pending > >>>>> approval > >>>>> from our board, we would like to start offering a "curbside bike > >>>>> checkout" > >>>>> that is by appointment only. > >>>>> > >>>>> Here is the link to those documents. Check out the one titled: > >>>>> Proposal > >>>>> for Curbside Checkout. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZFtSJlY01X9gPCc_jT5vf8ayk5i2oeTJXuBlha… > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Peace & grease, > >>>>> > >>>>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) > >>>>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director > >>>>> > >>>>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City > >>>>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, > >>>>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 > >>>>> > >>>>> BikeLibrary.org > >>>>> C: (515) 450-1651 > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 5:49 PM Cyclista Nicholas < > >>>>> cyclista(a)inventati.org> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> I've been worried about our workstation becoming a contamination > >>>>>> depot, > >>>>>> of course. All public surfaces, even if they are decontaminated > >>>>>> regularly, will be to some extent. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> However, there is a significant percentage of our target > >>>>>> demographic > >>>>>> that relies on us for daily survival, and mainly I refer to the > >>>>>> homeless. These are people who, if they didn't have our > >>>>>> workstation, > >>>>>> would just be doing some other sketchy thing contamination-wise to > >>>>>> stay > >>>>>> operational. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> The other sectors of our demographic don't need this kind of help, > >>>>>> and > >>>>>> probably have their own air pumps and remedial tools at home. I'm > >>>>>> at > >>>>>> the > >>>>>> shop alone several times a week, and have a good idea who uses the > >>>>>> station and when. Honestly, I don't think it's really being used > >>>>>> except > >>>>>> by a handful of solitary people, and they're mostly using the air > >>>>>> pump. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> As for other public-facing activities, we're open for retail, and > >>>>>> customers are instructed not to touch anything except bikes that > >>>>>> are > >>>>>> being testridden. This is another area that we don't face > >>>>>> significant > >>>>>> traffic, we get possibly one or two customers per day at most in > >>>>>> these > >>>>>> times. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> As for decontaminating bikes, I wipe down the seat, controls, > >>>>>> grips, > >>>>>> and > >>>>>> top tube after each test ride, and when doing intake on a customer > >>>>>> bike. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Speaking of customer bikes, we are not a shop that does repair for > >>>>>> people, we only teach people how to do repairs themselves. > >>>>>> However, > >>>>>> recently we got a typical misguided question via Facebook about > >>>>>> how > >>>>>> much > >>>>>> we charged for a given repair, and it occurred to me that since we > >>>>>> weren't allowing people to repair the bikes themselves, and had a > >>>>>> decrease in things to do as a result of closing open shop, we > >>>>>> might as > >>>>>> well accept bikes for repair during this period. This is not > >>>>>> something > >>>>>> we advertise anywhere other than in direct response to a > >>>>>> spontaneous > >>>>>> request, and we make it clear to each customer that this is not a > >>>>>> regular thing. We've had three customers of this type thus far. I > >>>>>> feel > >>>>>> that this transactional dynamic is one that's very easy create as > >>>>>> a > >>>>>> controlled process, and decontaminating bikes under this > >>>>>> circumstance > >>>>>> is > >>>>>> trivial. Just another technical thing to do to a bike among the > >>>>>> usual > >>>>>> array of procedures. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> As for classification as an essential service, automobile repair > >>>>>> garages > >>>>>> are typically classified as essential services. We are a > >>>>>> transportation > >>>>>> provider and as assist to people who use their bikes to buy > >>>>>> groceries > >>>>>> and keep medical appointments. Bicycles are not a luxury and they > >>>>>> are > >>>>>> not primarily a recreational toy, they are a fundamental life > >>>>>> utility > >>>>>> and in some cases people rely on them to survive. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> I queried Claire from Vélorution Paris deliberately here to > >>>>>> provide an > >>>>>> example to the list of recognition that bicycles are an essential > >>>>>> service - the city of Paris recognizes this. As of a few days ago, > >>>>>> New > >>>>>> York City does now as well. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Of course, this means that if we *are* an essential service, this > >>>>>> makes > >>>>>> it even more imperative that we create and adhere to strict > >>>>>> protocols > >>>>>> to > >>>>>> protect the community we serve even as we struggle to empower > >>>>>> them. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Stay strong, healthy and hopeful cyclistas! > >>>>>> > >>>>>> ~cyclista Nicholas > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On 2020-03-26 22:09, Bob Giordano wrote: > >>>>>> > Hi Carlyn, > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > at Free Cycles Missoula we've closed completely, > >>>>>> > not even doing emergency bikes/repairs/drop offs, > >>>>>> > anything. we'll have a good crop of sale bikes when > >>>>>> > we reopen, and a clean, organized shop. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > Not doing outside public repair stands for the > >>>>>> > reasons you've mentioned. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > We aim to reopen june 1st- could be earlier or > >>>>>> > later- we just wanted a date in our staff of 4's > >>>>>> > head. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > Our staff of 4 are working safely and responsibly > >>>>>> > together, altho we've taken zones. We even have > >>>>>> > 4 separate doors, 3 separate bathrooms, each have > >>>>>> > a tool kit, etc. We're also mentally and physically > >>>>>> > prepared to stay away from the shop completely, if > >>>>>> > needed, which it looks more and more like. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > Our staff have been making these nimble and quick > >>>>>> > decisions, keeping our small board up to date as > >>>>>> > needed, and they are supportive of what we need to do. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > As we clean up around here, we're not doing 'free piles' > >>>>>> > outside (too much public handling of stuff). We're staging > >>>>>> > trash, thrift store, recycling piles. However we've had > >>>>>> > a couple trusted folks take scrap steel away. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > We plan to reopen stronger than ever, and ultimately > >>>>>> > we feel that is best for us and the community. Missoula > >>>>>> > has been very supportive and understanding. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > 2 of us are also focusing on grants, all 4 of us are > >>>>>> > taking time to think deeply, to share writings, and > >>>>>> > slow down. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > Quoting Carlyn Arteaga <carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org>: > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> >> I appreciate you sharing all your thoughts and ideas. > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> At BICAS in Tucson we had to dismantle our outdoor fix a flat > >>>>>> station. > >>>>>> >> Staff working alone inside the shop witnessed clumps of people > >>>>>> >> congregating > >>>>>> >> very close to each other and at least one individual who was > there > >>>>>> for > >>>>>> >> 3 > >>>>>> >> hours coughing on everything. As much was we wanted to help > people > >>>>>> >> out, we > >>>>>> >> couldn't justify the germ spreading station we had created. > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> We have approved a skeleton plan for opening for limited repair > >>>>>> >> services in > >>>>>> >> a couple weeks. How are others handling this? How do you do > >>>>>> intakes? > >>>>>> >> By > >>>>>> >> appointment only or do you take walk ins? How are you protecting > >>>>>> your > >>>>>> >> people and the public? How are you sanitizing bikes you work on? > >>>>>> And > >>>>>> >> in > >>>>>> >> what ways do you see your services as an "essential service," > >>>>>> keeping > >>>>>> >> in > >>>>>> >> mind that any interfacing with the public right now involves some > >>>>>> >> amount of > >>>>>> >> risk, for which the ultimate potential consequence is death? Or > if > >>>>>> you > >>>>>> >> have > >>>>>> >> decided to remain closed, how did you arrive at that decision, > >>>>>> knowing > >>>>>> >> that > >>>>>> >> there are people who need bike help and are not going to be able > to > >>>>>> >> access > >>>>>> >> it? > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> I know these are the Big Questions (esp the last couple) we're > all > >>>>>> >> grappling with right now, I just wanted to have some frank > >>>>>> >> conversations > >>>>>> >> about why doing what we're doing right now so we can all chew it > >>>>>> over. > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> Please be kind with one another as we respond. None of us has the > >>>>>> >> playbook > >>>>>> >> for this crisis or truly even enough data yet to know which > >>>>>> decisions > >>>>>> >> will > >>>>>> >> end of being the right ones in the end. > >>>>>> >> Thank you all in advance, > >>>>>> >> ~Carlyn > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> -- > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> *Carlyn Arteaga* > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> *pronouns: they/them/theirs* > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> Youth Program Coordinator > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> *BICAS* > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> 2001 N. 7th Ave. | Tucson, AZ 85701 | Shop: 520-628-7950 > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook > >>>>>> >> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram > >>>>>> >> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to > >>>>>> participate > >>>>>> >> in > >>>>>> >> affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative > >>>>>> recycling > >>>>>> >> with > >>>>>> >> our greater Tucson community.* > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > ____________________________________ > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > 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… > >>>>>> > >>>>>> ____________________________________ > >>>> > >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List > >>>> > >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: > >>>> > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> > >>> *BICAS* > >>> > >>> 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 > >>> > >>> bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook > >>> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram > >>> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> > >>> > >>> > >>> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate > >>> in > >>> affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling > >>> with > >>> our greater Tucson community.* > >>> ____________________________________ > >>> > >>> 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… > >> > >> > > > > ____________________________________ > > > > 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.… >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] another use for inner tubes ; Thethinktank Digest, Vol 163, Issue 4
by Robert Rands 07 Apr '20

07 Apr '20

Latex would be better, likely, for against the skin~ except those that are allergic~ as well as being somewhat more usable. On the other hand, they would be more susceptible to breakage, as well as being harder to source for secondary use & more expensive in the beginning. (It is a rationale to using them, however.) They, also, deteriorate faster (in exposure to air). Though, more repairable. They are a natural product. Butyl rubber has an aroma. Yet, quite a good idea. Good work! ~Robert Rands, board member SoPo Bike Coöperative (Reynoldstown Atlanta) On Monday, April 6, 2020, 08:04:08 PM UTC, <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. another use for inner tubes (Andrew Yee) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:42:25 -0700 From: Andrew Yee <andrew(a)bikex.org> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] another use for inner tubes Message-ID: <CAJC0fVmd73wDcKqyDifO2Oiv5+QiF8ArYOqx4QMT7u3nX73www(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" elastic is in short supply, so we did this with inner tubes: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pr6DEldwT/ https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/posts/1328479774024849 they're nice because you can make custom cut them to be wider around the head. curious if latex tubes would offer more compliance. ;-) -A -- Andrew Yee General Manager Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange <https://bikex.org> | IG <https://www.instagram.com/bicycle.exchange/> | FB <https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/> View our used bikes for sale here <https://svbikex.square.site/s/shop>

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Online curriculum for youth with STEM content
by Deb Salls 03 Apr '20

03 Apr '20

Hi All We are working on a series of online videos (COVIDeos) and courses for our community to continue to provide value during this strange time. We also want to create some online courses that youth could participate in while they are at home. We are thinking about something that involves STEM content about the physics and engineering behind the design of bikes ( or something like that) . It might involve a section about the parts of the bike and then go in depth about the various parts and why they are important to the overall function and efficiency of the bicycle. It would also involve a series of quizzes that youth could take about the content. Has anyone done anything like this? We have done some things like this in-person at schools with teachers helping on the science/ engineering side of things and we have lots of curriculums but nothing that is specifically written down in this area and thought some of you might have something like this Let me know if you are willing to share Thanks Deb <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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Hiring a Shop Manager for Squeaky Wheel in London, ON
by Daniel Hall 03 Apr '20

03 Apr '20

Happy Monday folks, Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op is looking to hire a dedicated shop manager to expand our open hours and programming to serve the London, Ontario community better. See the attached job description or read more here <https://buff.ly/2wpd4IZ>. Best, *Daniel Hall* Executive Director

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Women operated/own shops
by Tigre Bici 03 Apr '20

03 Apr '20

Hello everyone! So, a question has going on among us. Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or operated by/mainly by women? Thanks R.

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staff review docs
by Geoff Heath 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

Hey folks So all this Covid-19/work from home whackiness has left me with some much needed admin time. Silver lining? I'm looking at revamping our staff reviews. I've attached what we used last year, which was great in lots of ways and a doc I want to continue to use. It's a goal-setting/self-review doc that I took the feedback from and worked performance feedback into. But I'm considering alternating years with a more traditional review process that measures folks' natural skillsets & personalities against their job descriptions and performance. Anyone have a staff performance review that they like and find useful? Thanks! G 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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Motorized Bicycle Diversion
by eric clough 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

Hello Think Tank. First, I want to say thanks for all the great threads I have read on this list serv. I rarely post anything but I do read most posts and I have gained lots of great perspectives, including the recent impacts of covid, from you all. Now, on to what might be a welcome diversion from the whole virus topic. We have a very small community bike shop on the south coast of Oregon and we are constantly approached about motorized bicycles in one form or another. We are looking for examples of how to deal with those interested in motorizing bicycles. I will say that after a couple of experiences with community members bringing their 'moto-bikes' in to the shop we have now taken the position that we do not provide assistance on those projects and don't want such bikes in our shop. They are contrary to our mission of non-petroleum based transportation. How do other longer established shops handle this? We frequently get people in to buy rear wheels or frames they can use for moto-bikes. Or they want to purchase one of the bikes our volunteers have spent hours restoring and convert it to a moto-bike. We are considering saying no to any support for moto-bikes but we also recognize that community members use them as an alternative to cars/motorcycles for important transportation needs - like commuting to work. Thank you and solidarity! Front Street Community Bike Works Coos Bay, OR

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