- TheThinkTank - lists.bikecollectives.org

Fwd: Early Bird Registration Opens for the National Bike Summit, March 10-12
by Jonathan Morrison 18 Dec '08

18 Dec '08

I can't recommend going to this enough... Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison Executive Director Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective 2312 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 w: 801-328-2453 c: 801-688-0183 f: 801-466-3856 www.slcbikecollective.org Get Addicted to Crank! http://www.slcbikecollective.org/crank/ The mission of the Salt Lake City 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 Bicycle Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: IMBA <info(a)imba.com> Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 9:01 AM Subject: Early Bird Registration Opens for the National Bike Summit, March 10-12 To: jonathan(a)slcbikecollective.org <http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=vCb4u7c4nSdj0rFXe61c2w..> [image: News] <http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=v9e09yM5eClrEDe3Qn8JMw..> * Early Bird Registration Opens for the National Bike Summit, March 10-12* For Immediate Release 12-18-08 Contact: Drew Vankat, Policy Analyst 303-545-9011 drew(a)imba.com Join IMBA and an expected 600 bicycle advocates at the 2009 National Bike Summit <http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=8-1TI199nwH2blP9OM-mfw..>, March 10-12, in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the League of American Bicyclists, the Summit provides a unique opportunity for mountain bikers to interact with cyclists of all stripes, attend diverse informational sessions and lobby the halls of Congress. IMBA supporters who attend receive discounted registration, a private banquet dinner and tons of great swag. *An Extremely Important Year for the National Bike Summit* The sweeping administrative and congressional changes in D.C. make 2009 an extremely important year. "With so many new members of congress, it's more important than ever to show them the human face of mountain biking and introduce yourself to their staff and your issues," says IMBA Government Affairs Director Jenn Dice. "Mountain bikers have a golden opportunity to protect more land, influence public lands bills, increase funding for trails and lay the foundation for productive working relationships." Attendees will be treated to presentations and panel discussions on many important topics. IMBA is currently finalizing an exceptional line-up of speakers and sessions to cover the following topics: urban trails and jump parks, integrating trails and neighborhoods, small-group land protection training, funding for the National Park Service and integrating singletrack into the Bicycle Friendly Community program. Sign up online <http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=geEeYJ9biZ_J3VzVBk9xnQ..> to attend the National Bike Summit. Early bird registration is now open and available through Feb. 5. *Bolster Your Trails by Attending the National Bike Summit* The Summit is the perfect way to build a relationship with your member of congress. U.S. representatives and senators can be very powerful allies when the time comes to develop singletrack destinations. Just ask the Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC), who garnered $800,000 for new singletrack north of Minneapolis. "Your congressional office can help you find the right way to go after money for trails. The funding opportunities are there, but you have to go out and get it," says MORC's Tim Wegner. Mike Dulin, of the Kentucky Mountain Biking Association, says, "Last year's Summit was amazing. The combined knowledge of so many fellow cycling advocates is truly inspiring and the meetings on Capitol Hill are a fantastic way to get the ball rolling on new trails projects." Advocates looking to influence public lands protection also benefit from coming to D.C. "We've sent Virginians to the National Bike Summit the past few years and it's undoubtedly helped us become better advocates for mountain biking and protected landscapes in the Jefferson and George Washington national forests," says IMBA Trail Solutions Director Rich Edwards. *Resources to Get the Most Out of the National Bike Summit* IMBA pulls out the stops to make sure mountain bikers make the most of this event. Attendees are encouraged to register early so they can join pre-Summit conference calls and take advantage of IMBA's online resources<http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=PBpee0ekcw8v_DKs-nNZbw..>for comprehensive guidance on a variety of topics, including how to raise money to attend and finding lodging options. Limited scholarship money is available to help offset costs. If you're serious about taking your local singletrack to the next level, make sure the National Bike Summit<http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=K4jM8conqSweyIP8jEUX8w..>is on your schedule. Donate Now <http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=kE7NGkjOxCoCll46goo9jQ..> | Shop IMBA Gear <http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=ejDlKX01_PHsC1OBBmBHgw..> | Membership <http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=4JYrThbgGS6ngQJwhpeN2Q..> More News <http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=-62stqeviGfHNYmoRsiZPw..> | Update my IMBA Profile <http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=SoLXuw8P37pFigUrjM19ng..> | Unsubscribe<http://go.imba.com/site/CO?i=3xu_eRlg8NySWHGIcl2ZeZvQ2HrDhkPh&cid=1004>

1 0

funding questions
by Liza Mattana 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

Hi, I wanted to redirect Beth's questions that got lost in the bike curriculum thread...thanks in advance. Our nonprofit, Pedals2People, just got its 501c3. As we are trying to develop projects and determine our focus under our new status we thought it would be great to get some insight from all of you that have more experience (been around for a while). Anyone that would like to, please feel free to answer any of the following questions: 1.) What is your main source of funding? 2.) If you have a space, how are you covering your costs? 3.) Do you have paid staff? 4.) Are you financially self-sustaining or grant funded? Thanks for your help! If you have any other suggestions or ideas or questions i forgot that you would like to answer, please do! -- Liza Mattana president www.pedals2people.org Spokane, WA

10 13

Boulder Goes Bike Platinum
by Rich Points 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

Collectives, As you may know the League of American Bicyclists recently awarded Boulder the platinum level for bicycle friendliness. This prompted Clarence Eckerson Jr from Street Films to come out and document our wonderful bike system. http://communitycycles.org/media/24-2008-media/139-december-5-2008-boulder-… And take note that even though we've achieved the platinum level we know we still have a long way to go. In solidarity -- Rich Points Community Cycles Director http://CommunityCycles.org Rich(a)CommunityCycles.org 720-565-6019 Donate your old car to Community Cycles

4 3

Bicycle Gift Guide
by R Points 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/12/bicycle_gift_guide.html

1 0

Check out my Facebook profile
by Cycles Apc 11 Dec '08

11 Dec '08

Hi thethinktank, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join Facebook! Once you join, you can also create your own profile. Thanks, Cycles To sign up for Facebook, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1594973725&k=Z6F3Z454PZ2CUC1DR16XUUX&r

1 0

Check out my Facebook profile
by Cycles Apc 11 Dec '08

11 Dec '08

Hi thethinktank, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join Facebook! Once you join, you can also create your own profile. Thanks, Cycles To sign up for Facebook, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1594973725&k=53126XS53Y3M5F1CSB2XP4&r

1 0

Scrapper Bikes
by Jonathan Morrison 11 Dec '08

11 Dec '08

A volunteer of ours sent this to me. I just love it! http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94318161 http://features.csmonitor.com/backstory/2008/12/08/teens-in-oakland-calif-f… http://www.myspace.com/scrapperbikes Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison Executive Director Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective 2312 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 w: 801-328-2453 c: 801-688-0183 f: 801-466-3856 www.slcbikecollective.org Get Addicted to Crank! http://www.slcbikecollective.org/crank/ The mission of the Salt Lake City 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 Bicycle Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

1 0

The Wheelix
by andrew lynn 07 Dec '08

07 Dec '08

hi thinktank, thought i would share our latest wheel hanging invention, the wheelix: http://flickr.com/photos/breathingplanet/3089068657/in/photostream/ http://flickr.com/photos/breathingplanet/3089068077/in/photostream/ http://flickr.com/photos/breathingplanet/3089071115/ andrew Troy Bike Rescue Troy, NY -- andrew lynn | media worker | troy, ny http://www.breathingplanet.net http://www.troybikerescue.org http://www.mediasanctuary.org http://flickr.com/photos/breathingplanet

2 1

Locking Toolboard
by Clifford McCarten 05 Dec '08

05 Dec '08

Hello, happy bike world -- As things slow down in the winter, out (newish) shop is looking to build some additional work areas in anticipation for the next season. I'm hoping to crowd-source some of the creative genius here... The problem: the tool boards have to be able to be covered & locked up, as a number of other groups use our space (a church basement) for access and storage, often forgetting to lock the door that leads into our bikey dungeon. Bear with me, if you will: we currently have one main workstation, with a 4x8 toolboard (with a 2x4 frame built out around it) covered by a 4x8 hinged plywood sheet that swings up to the ceiling. The sheet has small slots in it that match up with heavy metal U-shaped hooks in the 2x4 frame, which we then lock with our old Yellow Bike locks. This works pretty well, but creates an annoying problem where we can't put anything tall (i.e., a truing stand) on the table in front of the tools because the swinging board won't close. We want to build two additional workstations that: a) will only have a basic allen key / metric wrench set on the board, and will therefore be a lot smaller (a 48"x18" toolboard, perhaps?) c) will preferably be on four legs & not have to screw into a wall for support (i.e., reasonably mobile) and most importantly: d) will have some sort of cheap, simple, and easily opened locking solution to cover the tool board. (I'm think something that would slide maybe?) Ideas? Need clarification? Let me know. Thanks! Clifford McCarten Director, B!ke: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 400 Wolfe St Peterborough, Ontario (705) 745-2103 http://www.communitybikeshop.org

6 5

Owning your space
by Graham 27 Nov '08

27 Nov '08

Are there any groups out there who own their own building or rent a space in a building owned by a closely integrated org. 1. How did you finance it? Traditional bank or credit union, Ethical Fund or similar agency, or private loans/donations. 2. Do you rent space to any other groups to help pay the bills? 3. Who manages the building - the bike collective directly or a seperate committee of people? 4. What conflicts or problems do you think a group thinking of buying a building should look out for?

1 0