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Re: [TheThinkTank] Mechanic Exchange?
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 18 Jan '14

18 Jan '14

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Mechanic Exchange?
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 18 Jan '14

18 Jan '14

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Mechanic Exchange?
by jalaparoy＠gmail.com 18 Jan '14

18 Jan '14

Dear fellow Thinktankers: My name is Roy Dudley and I have lived in Xalapa, Veracruz México for the past 41 years, an active member of Rotary International for 30 years and an avid cyclists for 57 years. We have started a Rotary program called “Rueda con Rotary”(Ride with Rotary) where we promote the use of bicycles as transportation, especially with the community bike workshops and events like “Bicitón” where people donate their used bikes and parts. We would like to extend an invitation for volunteers who would like to come down for a month or more to help start and work with existing community bike workshops. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know this incredible part of Mexico, the state of Veracruz. If you are interested, please contact me at… bicitoursxalapa3(a)gmail.com ¡Mil gracias! ¡Que viva la bici! Roy B. Dudley “El Gringo Jalapeño” Enviado desde Correo de Windows

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Youth Bike Summit - Program Announced
by Pasqualina Azzarello 18 Jan '14

18 Jan '14

Hi Everyone, The Youth Bike Summit is just four weeks away and we're expecting our biggest gathering yet. Take a look at this year's line-up! http://youthbikesummit.org/youth-bike-summit-2014/program/ Best, Pasqualina Youth Bike | Director *Youth Bike Summit @ The New School Feb 14-16, 2014* www.youthbikesummit.org | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Bike-Summit/230384430374509> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/youthbikesummit> | #YBS14 *Youth Bike transforms our local communities and strengthens our national movement by empowering bicycle leaders.*

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Cycles for Change (St. Paul, MN) is hiring
by Jason Tanzman 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

Hi everybody, Cycles for Change, in St. Paul, MN is hiring for two positions! The first position is a Retail and Service Manager position that will be in charge of managing C4C's retail operation, including our expansion to include a full slate of fee-for-service repairs. The second position is the Earn-a-Bike Coordinator, which will be in charge of directly implementing C4C's open shop and ear-a-bike programs. Both positions are full-time, year-round, with paid vacation and a wage of $12-15/hr. Position descriptions are viewable here<http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/jobs?mode=search&categories=&areas=&job_…> . Feel free to email me with any questions! Jason -- Development and Communications Director 612-232-2737 (cell) 651-222-2080 (shop) www.cyclesforchange.org The mission of Cycles for Change is to be an open, accessible space to educate and empower people to use bicycles as transportation, helping to build a sustainable environment and community. Volunteer with us to help build a bicycling movement in the Twin Cities!

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Scholarships to National Bike Summit
by Adonia Lugo 11 Jan '14

11 Jan '14

Hey folks, My League overlords wanted me to tell you that the National Bicycle Dealers Association is offering 25 scholarships to the National Bike Summit, and the deadline to apply is coming up on January 15. You can apply here:http://bikeleague.org/content/summit-scholarships-nbda *Who's eligible to apply?* 1) You must be an owner or manager of a bike shop, co-op or collective 2) Your shop must be a member of NBDA (or in the process of becoming a member) 3) You must be a first-time attendee of the National Bike Summit A maybe important detail: If your co-op or shop isn't currently an NBDA member, you can still apply for the scholarship as long as you also get the NBDA membership process started. -- Adonia E. Lugo, Ph.D. Bicycle Anthropologist www.urbanadonia.com

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Bike corral policies
by sheldon mains 09 Jan '14

09 Jan '14

We're working with a large affordable housing building in our area (primarily East African residents) to get better bike storage. They've agreed to a secure, fenced area inside the enclosed part of their parking ramp. We need some sample policies--e.g. how to you control who has access to the corral, who gets to use it..... This should involve VERY little staff time. How do you avoid a large number of abandoned bikes after a year....Anyone have any sample policies we can share? .............. Sheldon Mains SPOKES Bike Walk Connect www.SpokesConnect.org www.fb.com/SpokesConnect

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Greetings
by Adonia Lugo 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Hey all, I don't know if it's your custom to do an intro email, but here goes! I'm a bike anthropologist who is now the Equity Initiative Manager at the League of American Bicyclists. I've been involved in bikey stuff in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland, and I moved to D.C. for this job in November. My academic and activist projects focus on showing the impact grassroots energy can (and should) have on bike planning and policy, so I figured it was high time I joined this listserv. On that note, the League is currently gathering responses for its annual survey (link: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e8keg6w9hoacdlzu/start). It's for members and non-members, and we're trying to get feedback from as wide a pool as possible. My apologies if you've already been getting this link from other people! It'd be great to get more bike collective voices heard at the League. Also, the Equity Advisory Council, the panel of experts building the League's Equity Initiative, is currently accepting applications for an open seat (link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/eac-nominee-form). The application closes this Friday. If you want to know more about my work or the equity stuff happening at the League, feel free to email me at this address or at adonia(a)bikeleague.org. Thanks! Adonia -- Adonia E. Lugo, Ph.D. Bicycle Anthropologist www.urbanadonia.com

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Youth Bike Summit 2014
by Pasqualina Azzarello 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Hi Everyone, Happy New Year! We're gearing up for the fourth annual Youth Bike Summit and we hope you'll join us! All the details are below. You can also check out our brand new *website <http://youthbikesummit.org/>* for updates and *register here <http://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-bike-summit-2014-tickets-9161924563?aff=e…>* . *WHAT:* The 4th Annual National Youth Bike Summit *WHEN:* February 14-16, 2014 *WHERE:* The New School in New York, NY *PARTICIPATE: *Join us at the 4th Annual National Youth Bike Summit! The Youth Bike Summit is a three-day conference geared toward youth, bikes, education, advocacy, and leadership. Meet people from different disciplines, backgrounds, and ages to learn, network, and explore how bicycling can be a catalyst for positive social change! Check out *these photos <https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151444825112287.504822.62453932…>* from last year's event. *Last year we had nearly 400 youth and adults join us from 24 states and 6 countries and this year we're expecting even more -- Join us!* *KEYNOTE CAMPAIGN:* You can also participate by joining our *nationwide letter-writing campaign*<http://youthbikesummit.org/youth-bike-summit-2014/keynote-campaign/> to ask Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama to be the Keynote speakers of the Youth Bike Summit. More than 650 postcards and letters have already been sent and hundreds more are on their way. Add your voice! If you'd like to send a letter to support this effort, it can be sent directly to: Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 *FOR MORE INFORMATION:* Visit *www.youthbikesummit.org*<http://www.youthbikesummit.org/> You can also follow the Youth Bike Summit on *Facebook*<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Bike-Summit/230384430374509> and *Twitter <https://twitter.com/youthbikesummit>!* #YBS14 *FOR OUT OF TOWNERS:* All YBS participants are offered a discounted rate at Hostelling International. The promo code is YBS2014 and can be booked directly through *www.hinewyork.org* <http://www.hinewyork.org/>. The discounted rate gives the traveler an option for a $39 economy dorm, $42 standard dorm, or $44 for a premium dorm. These rates are all per person / per night. Thanks, Everyone! Please feel free to contact me with any questions. And thank you for helping to spread the word! Best, Pasqualina -- Youth Bike | Director *Youth Bike Summit @ The New School Feb 14-16, 2014* www.youthbikesummit.org | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Bike-Summit/230384430374509> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/youthbikesummit> | #YBS14 *Youth Bike transforms our local communities and strengthens our national movement by empowering bicycle leaders.*

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Portland Gear Hub: Part Time Shop Manager Position
by Andy Greif 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Hi Folks, The Community Bicycle Center recently partnered with Camp Ketcha to open an outdoor gear and bicycle thrift store in the YMCA of Southern Maine in Portland, Maine. The purpose of this auxiliary business is to generate revenue to support the mission activities of each organization. We need a Shop Manager and the job description is attached. Please pass this job description along to anyone you believe has the necessary skills and interest for supporting our respective missions through leading the development and growth of this store and gear rental library. Please direct them to Brooke Burkett with any of their questions (bburkett(a)campketcha.org). Thanks so much for your anticipated help. Take care, Andy Greif Andy Greif, Executive Director Mailing: P.O. Box 783, Biddeford, ME 04005 Shop: 284 Hill Street, Biddeford Shop Phone: 207-282-9700 Cell Phone: 207-229-8199 Website: www.communitybike.net <http://www.communitybike.net/> "Providing Opportunities for Youth to Grow"

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