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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 91, Issue 33
by Adam Nguyen 27 Mar '14

27 Mar '14

I'm not sure about the relative pricing of these lights to others, but we use them at the bike advocacy org I work at. They are very reliable, and decently bright. http://swagaliciouspromos.espwebsite.com/ProductDetails/?productId=7197216&… Adam Nguyen Volunteer Coordinator Sopo Bicycle Cooperative On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 1:12 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. Sources for inexpensive bike lights? > (DCoppley(a)intercitytransit.com) > 2. Re: Sources for inexpensive bike lights? (Ryne Emory) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:59:11 +0000 > From: <DCoppley(a)intercitytransit.com> > To: <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Sources for inexpensive bike lights? > Message-ID: > < > F7FAC45846709F4CAC1185D2BC29090335CCA96F(a)Mailbox2.intercitytransit.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hello fellow bicycle do-gooders, > > I need to order a large quantity of inexpensive bike lights to use as > giveaways with bicycle we provide to youth as part of our program. Does > anyone have suggestions for a good source of inexpensive lights? There seem > to be a million suppliers on the internet, and I don't want to end up with > something dodgy. Thanks for reading! > > David > > David Coppley > Walk n' Roll Program Assistant > Intercity Transit > 360-705-5817 > PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 > dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com<mailto:dcoppley@intercitytransit.com> > Find us on Facebook!<https://www.facebook.com/BicycleCommuterContest> > > [WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB] > >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 91, Issue 29
by Roedl, James M 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

As far as J&B goes it's regional and the contracted account rep is the key. I have worked with them previously at a LBS and found that the rep's attitude towards your shop and their job in general will dictate a lot of what happens good bad or otherwise. I haven't pushed our shop to use J&B because of my experience with our regions rep. We are currently using Lexco and have decided to apply with cyclone as Lexco not working out. We have been denied by other suppliers in the past for not having a store front or being too small. Does anyone have experience applying to accounts like QBP? Any hints for making a co-op sound more appealing to different suppliers. We would like to have more options and have grown to two locations and can sign for packages during business hours! James Roedl The Bike Project (manages the Campus Bike Shop TBP's second location) ________________________________________ From: thethinktank-bounces+jmroedl=illinois.edu(a)lists.bikecollectives.org [thethinktank-bounces+jmroedl=illinois.edu(a)lists.bikecollectives.org] on behalf of thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org [thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org] Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 7:52 PM To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 91, Issue 29 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: Beware of Quality Bike Parts and their inflexibility with co-ops (Doug Cutter) 2. Re: Beware of Quality Bike Parts and their inflexibility with co-ops (Doug Cutter) 3. Re: Beware of Quality Bike Parts and their inflexibility with co-ops (james bledsoe) 4. Re: Beware of Quality Bike Parts and their inflexibility with co-ops (Tom Bulten) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:19:26 -0600 From: Doug Cutter <cuttercrew(a)gmail.com> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Cc: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Beware of Quality Bike Parts and their inflexibility with co-ops Message-ID: <8203F17A-B2D5-4CF1-9F58-62698339FFD8(a)gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii For similar reasons and unpredictable drivers from UPS, a few years ago we arranged for our QBP shipments to be sent to a nearby UPS store. We have to pay a small handling fee at the store, but it solved our delivery challenges from QBP. We worked with our regional sales rep at QBP to set it up. Regarding J&B, we also have to use the UPS store address as their delivery driver was not able to call in advance to allow a volunteer to meet them at the shop. Regards, Doug Cutter Fort Collins Bike Co-op Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2014, at 12:08 PM, Leslie Peteya <lesliepeteya(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi all, > Wanted to warn y'all of dealing with QBP. > > After 7 years of having a dealer agreement with QBP for your basic small potatoes shop stuff, > we decided to shut down our account with them over their new inability to ship to a new ship-to location. I succinctly explained the nature of our shop (volunteer, limited shop hours, etc.) and > necessity of shipping to a different location, but it fell on deaf ears. > > Damn shame, because they said we were an excellent account with good financial management. > > I also wasn't pleased that they said they denied other new co-ops an account based on similar issues. > > This comes after their corporate policy of tightening up on third party suppliers, designed to keep the local bike shop in business. Ironically, we're still around after multiple for-profit local bike shops in our area have failed, and as a local community bike shop, we're now being hurt by the very policy designed to protect LBSs. > > We still have an account with United Bicycle Supply, and I'm exploring new accounts with Cyclone and Seattle Bike Supply. > > Can anyone recommend other suppliers that support our shops with community missions? > > Thanks, > Leslie > Durham Bike Co-op > > > > ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:19:26 -0600 From: Doug Cutter <cuttercrew(a)gmail.com> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Cc: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Beware of Quality Bike Parts and their inflexibility with co-ops Message-ID: <8203F17A-B2D5-4CF1-9F58-62698339FFD8(a)gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii For similar reasons and unpredictable drivers from UPS, a few years ago we arranged for our QBP shipments to be sent to a nearby UPS store. We have to pay a small handling fee at the store, but it solved our delivery challenges from QBP. We worked with our regional sales rep at QBP to set it up. Regarding J&B, we also have to use the UPS store address as their delivery driver was not able to call in advance to allow a volunteer to meet them at the shop. Regards, Doug Cutter Fort Collins Bike Co-op Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 25, 2014, at 12:08 PM, Leslie Peteya <lesliepeteya(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi all, > Wanted to warn y'all of dealing with QBP. > > After 7 years of having a dealer agreement with QBP for your basic small potatoes shop stuff, > we decided to shut down our account with them over their new inability to ship to a new ship-to location. I succinctly explained the nature of our shop (volunteer, limited shop hours, etc.) and > necessity of shipping to a different location, but it fell on deaf ears. > > Damn shame, because they said we were an excellent account with good financial management. > > I also wasn't pleased that they said they denied other new co-ops an account based on similar issues. > > This comes after their corporate policy of tightening up on third party suppliers, designed to keep the local bike shop in business. Ironically, we're still around after multiple for-profit local bike shops in our area have failed, and as a local community bike shop, we're now being hurt by the very policy designed to protect LBSs. > > We still have an account with United Bicycle Supply, and I'm exploring new accounts with Cyclone and Seattle Bike Supply. > > Can anyone recommend other suppliers that support our shops with community missions? > > Thanks, > Leslie > Durham Bike Co-op > > > > ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:19:41 -0700 (PDT) From: james bledsoe <jamesbleds0e(a)yahoo.com> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Beware of Quality Bike Parts and their inflexibility with co-ops Message-ID: <1395793181.22488.YahooMailNeo(a)web141505.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" it would be good to forward this tread to QBP On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 11:25 AM, Wm Dakota Callaschai <mylifeinthenow(a)gmail.com> wrote: J&B Importers inc!! They have a warehouse like 30 miles from you!! 919-877-1002 give them a call. Troy Bike Rescue has been gettin our stuff from them for almost 10 years!! Its been great! On Mar 25, 2014 2:08 PM, "Leslie Peteya" <lesliepeteya(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi all, > >Wanted to warn y'all of dealing with QBP. > >After 7 years of having a dealer agreement with QBP for your basic small potatoes shop stuff, >we decided to shut down our account with them over their new inability to ship to a new ship-to location.? I succinctly explained the nature of our shop (volunteer, limited shop hours, etc.) and >necessity of shipping to a different location, but it fell on deaf ears. > > >Damn shame, because they said we were an excellent account with good financial management. > > >I also wasn't pleased that they said they denied other new co-ops an account based on similar issues. > > >This comes after their corporate policy of tightening up on third party suppliers, designed to keep the local bike shop in business. Ironically, we're still around after multiple for-profit local bike shops in our area have failed, and as a local community bike shop, we're now being hurt by the very policy designed to protect LBSs. > > > >We still have an account with United Bicycle Supply, and I'm exploring new accounts with Cyclone and Seattle Bike Supply. > > >Can anyone recommend other suppliers that support our shops with community missions? > > >Thanks, > >Leslie > >Durham Bike Co-op > > > > > > > >____________________________________ > >The ThinkTank mailing List ><a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a> > > > ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 91, Issue 27
by Jason Tanzman 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

I just want to give props to QBP for being an incredible ally over the years, to the bike advocacy movement in general, and to community bike shops in particular. While I don't doubt the validity of other people's issues regarding ordering, in my experience QBP has been a truly incredible ally and partner in our work. They've provided tens of thousands of dollars of unrestricted, general operations donations to community bike shops (with primary focuses on investing where they have warehouses in MN, PA, and UT). And they've donated surplus product to us when they can't sell it. Anyways. Just wanted to give them props for being awesome (and they have always accommodated our eccentricities in ordering and such). We order stuff from J&B too - but QBP rocks. On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 4:25 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: Beware of Quality Bike Parts and their inflexibility with > co-ops (Leslie Peteya) > 2. Re: Beware of Quality Bike Parts and their inflexibility with > co-ops (wormsign(a)gmail.com) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:14:03 -0400 > From: Leslie Peteya <lesliepeteya(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Beware of Quality Bike Parts and their > inflexibility with co-ops > Message-ID: > < > CAAAZz6NBbAe_mL-Ck6D+h_fOZFH5NQLxapRRgocsp5ZuMTP8PA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > "They will take action to shut down accounts that are abused to protect > their products, even for seemingly minor PR offenses" > > Yeah, I know that's been happening lately in the third party supplier > industry, but unfortunately we're taking the hit for it. > > We're not open during normal business hours because we're volunteer run, so > our hours are precisely opposite of that > (most volunteers are 9-5 types, hospital workers or grad students). > > Best, > Leslie > > > On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 4:33 PM, Bobby Brown <bobby(a)sopobikes.org> wrote: > > > Sopo has been using Hawley forever but I've never been in charge of > > dealing with them directly. Being in Atlanta, we tend to receive > shipments > > next day from them to our PO box offsite with no problems. > > > > > > On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 2:33 PM, Luke Box <lukebox(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> One more for J&B. I'm not sure of their stance on supporting non-profits > >> but they've worked for us. We've ordered a couple of thousand dollars > worth > >> of parts from them over three years and as far as I know there haven't > been > >> hiccups. > >> > >> theBrokeSpoke > >> Lexington, KY > >> > >> > >> On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 2:24 PM, Wm Dakota Callaschai < > >> mylifeinthenow(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >>> J&B Importers inc!! They have a warehouse like 30 miles from you!! > >>> 919-877-1002 give them a call. > >>> Troy Bike Rescue has been gettin our stuff from them for almost 10 > >>> years!! Its been great! > >>> On Mar 25, 2014 2:08 PM, "Leslie Peteya" <lesliepeteya(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >>> > >>>> Hi all, > >>>> Wanted to warn y'all of dealing with QBP. > >>>> > >>>> After 7 years of having a dealer agreement with QBP for your basic > >>>> small potatoes shop stuff, > >>>> we decided to shut down our account with them over their new inability > >>>> to ship to a new ship-to location. I succinctly explained the nature > of > >>>> our shop (volunteer, limited shop hours, etc.) and > >>>> necessity of shipping to a different location, but it fell on deaf > >>>> ears. > >>>> > >>>> Damn shame, because they said we were an excellent account with good > >>>> financial management. > >>>> > >>>> I also wasn't pleased that they said they denied other new co-ops an > >>>> account based on similar issues. > >>>> > >>>> This comes after their corporate policy of tightening up on third > party > >>>> suppliers, designed to keep the local bike shop in business. > Ironically, > >>>> we're still around after multiple for-profit local bike shops in our > area > >>>> have failed, and as a local community bike shop, we're now being hurt > by > >>>> the very policy designed to protect LBSs. > >>>> > >>>> We still have an account with United Bicycle Supply, and I'm exploring > >>>> new accounts with Cyclone and Seattle Bike Supply. > >>>> > >>>> Can anyone recommend other suppliers that support our shops with > >>>> community missions? > >>>> > >>>> Thanks, > >>>> Leslie > >>>> Durham Bike Co-op > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> ____________________________________ > >>>> > >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List > >>>> <a href=" > >>>> > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > ">Unsubscribe > >>>> from this list</a> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>> ____________________________________ > >>> > >>> The ThinkTank mailing List > >>> <a href=" > >>> > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > ">Unsubscribe > >>> from this list</a> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> ____________________________________ > >> > >> The ThinkTank mailing List > >> <a href=" > >> > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > ">Unsubscribe > >> from this list</a> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > -- > > Bobby Brown > > Sopo Bicycle Cooperative > > > > Cell: 770 851 0965 > > bobby(a)sopobikes.org > > http://www.sopobikes.org > > > > Hours: > > Tuesday 7pm - 10pm > > Wednesday 7pm - 10pm > > Thursday 7pm - 10pm > > Saturday 2pm - 6pm > > > > ____________________________________ > > > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > <a href=" > > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > ">Unsubscribe > > from this list</a> > > > > > > >

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Austin Yellow Bike's Volunteer/patron logging software
by Christopher Chan 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Hello, We're trying to find software to manage sign-in for volunteers and patrons. I know that Austin Yellow Bike has something, and various other shops use modified versions. Is there some place where it can be downloaded? (Don't suppose there's an online version control repository of it, for us software developers?) I'm also starting work on a rental database if anyone is interested. In addition to other projects, we run a bike rental program, as well as loan out bikes for special needs kids. This software will be web-based, mobile-friendly (through a browser, not an app) barcode-scanner friendly, and will be integrated with Google Calendar and to allow online bookings and Paypal for deposits/payments, if anyone is interested. Thanks, Christopher Chan *Executive Director* Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society edmontonbikes.ca *BikeWorks North ** 9305 111 Ave * T5G 0A2 * 780-757-9100 *BikeWorks South ** 8001 102 St * T6E 4A2 * 780-433-2453 *Cell ** 780-756-7560 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada @edmontonbicycle <https://twitter.com/edmontonbicycle> facebook.com/EdmontonBicycleCommuters<https://www.facebook.com/EdmontonBicycleCommuters>

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Think Tank Google or Yahoo Group?
by Bayley Vanderpoel 23 Mar '14

23 Mar '14

Hi all, Is there a think tank google or yahoo group back end to this distribution list so I can search prior threads? I have a lot of questions, but I'll bet they've already been answered before I joined the list. If not, would there be any consideration to begin one? Who from the think tank would I have to ask? Bayley

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RBP is Hiring: Mechanic/Educator Wanted
by Reno Bike Project 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Use this area to offer a short teaser of your email's content. Text here will show in the preview area of some email clients. ------------------------------------------------------------ http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=896cc830d9fae0be048de1d03&id=a17865c53c… ** Mechanic/Educator Wanted ------------------------------------------------------------ Status: full time (30-40 h/wk) Application Deadline April 1, 2014 Submit Resume's to: noah(a)renobikeprojet.com or at 541 E. 4th Street. Reno, NV 89512 Reno Bike Project is seeking an experienced mechanic who can teach as well as repair bikes. RBP is a non-profit community bike shop dedicated to creating an affordable resource for the community to learn, buy and repair bicycles. Our team works one-on-one with the public to educate and assist them in bike repair, as well as offering a full repair shop. PROFILE This is not your typical Mechanic position in your typical shop. This job consists of two major roles; fixing bikes and teaching others to fix bikes, but you may be asked to assist with a wide scope of activities and you will be required to wear many different hats. We serve a wide range of people from bicycle hobbyist to college students to Reno's homeless population in repairing their bicycles, answering questions and other general customer service duties. You will be required to conduct repairs to the highest quality on a wide range of bicycles since we work on bikes of all varieties and ages. We feel that the repairs we carry out on our customers' bikes represent us as a shop; therefore any repair should be completed to the best of your ability. Besides operating a full service repair shop our organization is committed to helping people learn about bicycle repair/maintenance and offers 6 public workstations that are available during open hours for the public to utilize our tools and the knowledge of our staff to repair their own bike. People from all walks of life and skill levels use our shop to fix their bikes and sometimes that can be a challenge so patience and a good attitude are mandatory attributes for this job. If you enjoy helping people one to one and wish to help provide our community with a valuable resource then this might be the job for you. Job Description: Mechanic/Educator The Mechanic/Educator’s primary duty is to work with the Shop Manager to handle service and builds but may be asked to assist customers in all aspects of customer service. The Mechanic/Educator is the main resource for customers checked into the public workstations. The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. 1. Perform bicycle repair, maintenance, and walk-in services on customers' bicycles as needed. 2. Deliver professional, accessible, and helpful customer service to a diverse customer base. 3. Support daily bike shop operations. 4. Responsible for properly taking in service work including correctly filling out service work orders, scheduling an appropriate amount of repairs and completing those repairs in a timely manner. 5. Advises and assists customers with their product selection without bias. 6. Develops and maintains knowledge expertise of all merchandise in department to effectively assist customers with accurate information. 7. Assists with bike sales and any other bike floor duties as needed. 8. Maintains a clean and safe workstation. 9. Performs other duties as assigned by the bike shop manager. 10. Help with shop maintenance and construction projects. 11. Work with the Volunteer Coordinator on a weekly basis to manage shop volunteers. ** COMPENSATION: Negotiable depending on skill level and experience. ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Heading 4 ------------------------------------------------------------ Variable content blocks: Variable content sections (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=896cc830d9fae0be04…) are noted with plus and minus signs so that you can add and subtract content blocks and also a drop-down selector that allows you to choose which type of content block to display. ============================================================ About Us Reno Bike Project (RBP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community bicycle shop and advocacy group committed to creating a nationally recognized, cycling-friendly community through advocacy, education, and cooperation in the Truckee Meadows. 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Job Posting - Mecahnic / Collective Member at OCB VANCOUVER
by allison karow 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

Hi old friends!! Here is a job posting for a mechanic / collective member position at Our Community Bikes in Vancouver, BC. Please consider applying if you are Canadian or can obtain a Canadian work visa! Our shop is really fun and great, we get super busy in the summer, so we are hiring for May 1st. Feel free to send me a private message if you have questions about work visas.

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Shop Proceedures
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 18 Mar '14

18 Mar '14

Hi All, There has been a call from our board of directors to produce a shop proceedures manual. This would include everything from opening and closing to running payroll. I am curious if anyone has an example of a shop proceedure manual they would be up for sharing? Thanks, Tegan -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 336 Rubidge St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Building Bikes as Corporate Team Activity?
by summitcyclingcenter＠yahoo.com 17 Mar '14

17 Mar '14

I was contacted some time ago by a company several years ago that did workshops that used assembling bicycles as an exercise in building corporate teamwork. I was called in to inspect the assembled bikes for safety and fine tune them. This was done at local hotel. I was well paid. The assembled bikes were donated to the local chapter of the Boys and Girls Club. After 3 days, the training company moved to their next client. From my viewpoint, It was a nice windfall, but nothing was done to foster a cycling lifestyle. Some children got bikes. Some employees got some teamwork skills. I paid some bills. I leave it to you to decide how it sits with your philosophy. Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "Adonia Lugo" <adonia.lugo(a)gmail.com> To: "The Think Tank" <Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Building Bikes as Corporate Team Activity? Date: Fri, Mar 14, 2014 11:21 am Dear collectivistas, I'm looking for advice from folks who use bike repair as a community building tool. What do you think about building bikes as a corporate team building exercise? I work for the League of American Bicyclists, and someone pitched a project to us called Bikes for Goodness Sake that does this; they have teams build kids' bikes and then give them away at the end of the day. The dude doing this, Mark Smith, wants to partner with the League in some capacity to help hire a staff person who could coordinate these activities around the country, including hiring local mechanics to do quality control and connecting with local kids' groups. Does this seem weird to you? I told my boss I'd ask around about this model because something about it raises my hackles a little. I like the idea of paying local mechanics to participate, and it seems like there could be a more formal relationship with co-ops or community bike shops as partners. Then maybe participating in an activity like this could be an avenue for the corporate types to get involved with the bike community. At the same time, I'm wary of a model that frames needy kids as some tool for corporate team building. Let me know if you have any questions or thoughts. Thanks! -- Adonia E. Lugo, Ph.D. Bicycle Anthropologist www.urbanadonia.com

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Baltimore youth bicycle program
by bykecollective 16 Mar '14

16 Mar '14

Hi, I am starting a non-profit youth bicycle program in Baltimore, and would like to send word out for support from then bike collective community. The Baltimore Youth Kinetic Energy (BYKE) Collective is a youth empowerment organization designed to develop personal and professional skills through learning bicycle mechanics, safe ridership, community values and respect. For our video and more information, check us out at http://fusionpartnerships.wordpress.com/sponsored-projects/baltimore-youth-… Like us on Facebook for updates! Thanks, Chavi Rhodes, MPH Baltimore Youth Kinetic Energy Collective bykecollective(a)gmail.com (410) 989-3806 https://www.facebook.com/BYKECollective https://twitter.com/BYKECollective

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