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Youth Bike Summit 2016!
by Jason Tanzman 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Hey all - The Youth Bike Summit is coming to St. Paul, MN May 27-29! Hosted by Cycles for Change and taking place at Macalester College, the Youth Bike Summit is an annual three-day national conference bringing together educators, advocates, activists, students, teenagers, practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and community leaders to engage around youth, bicycles, education, and advocacy. We bring people together from different disciplines and backgrounds to network, learn, and explore how the bicycle is a catalyst for positive social change. *2016 Call for Workshop Proposals!*Have an awesome idea for a workshop about bicycling and social justice? The Youth Bike Summit is now accepting workshop proposal applications. Application available here <http://youthbikesummit.org/youth-bike-summit-2016/call-for-participation/>. We are particularly excited about youth-led and interactive workshops. We are looking forward to hearing all your great ideas for this year’s summit! Deadline to submit proposals: Feb. 12, 2016 (fyi this deadline is flexible - we will accept proposals through the end of February) *Registration is live* You can register for the Youth Bike summit by clicking here <http://youthbikesummit.org/youth-bike-summit-2016/registration/>!

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Structuring beginner mechanics classes
by jeffrey＠jeffreytong.com 05 Feb '16

05 Feb '16

Don't go by the book! What if author screwed up? Learn to think - Go by what makes sense!

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Sarah's tech course question.
by Allan Reardon 05 Feb '16

05 Feb '16

I start at the most often needed (tire repair, brake adj.) and end with things like fork straightening and customization. This way, if you have early dropouts, they will at least have learned some basics.

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Structuring beginner mechanics classes
by Sarah Schaan 05 Feb '16

05 Feb '16

Greetings folks! I am currently teaching a 10-person beginners mechanic class. I am torn with how the sequence of information should progress. We have 4, 90-minute sessions total, spaced over the course of 1 month. I tried teaching it before using my mechanics books as guides- but the progression didn't make sense to the students and I seemed to lose them. We did frames-brakes system-wheel etc... I could use some collective wisdom- Thanks for the input! -Sarah Schaan Fargo Moorhead Community Bicycle Workshop

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CBO structure/programs survey results
by Jim Sheehan 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

Thanks to all who answered this request last year! We completed our Strategic Plan, here, http://ohiocitycycles.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=219%… and here are the promised results of the "external scan" of other CBO's, FYI: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwBiCxXaALxVZ3pabWlHMTNxamc/view?usp=shari… This is also a good time to make sure you saw a similar survey request from Ray Keener to answer a similar (but MUCH shorter!) survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DT93WVW Peace, Jim Jim Sheehan Director, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op 1840 Columbus Rd Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216 830 2667 OhioCityCycles.org jim(a)ohiocitycycles.org

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Youth Programs Curriculum & Adults-working-with-youth training
by Carlyn Arteaga 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

Hi everyone, This is Carlyn from BICAS in Tucson, AZ. I have been trying to dig through old Think Tank threads to see about youth riding club curriculum, on-bike games, fun skills practice, etc, for younger youth--grades 2-4. Would y'all be willing to share and/or direct me to past threads where this has been discussed? We have a really dynamic partnership right now with a youth center and would like to keep building on our program there. Would be happy to swap ideas & lessons. =) Also, do any of you do any kind of training for adults working with youth? If so, I would LOVE to see it! Any kind of trainings about youth engagement, respecting/elevating youth voices, recognizing & combating ageism, mentoring skills/expectations, making space for youth choices/leadership, etc. Thanks in advance! Sincerely, ~Carlyn Arteaga BICAS Collective Member/Youth Programs www.bicas.org

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Safe Routes to School experience with 2nd grade groups?
by Jim Sheehan 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

Folks, We have done some presentations and rodeos for 4th graders, but after the news that D.C. schools are teaching bike riding to all 2nd graders, our district is interested in reaching this younger cohort. While we have had a bit of experience with this age, any lessons learned from working with schools (especially in Phys Ed) would be appreciated. Thanks, Jim Sheehan Director, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op 1840 Columbus Rd Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216 830 2667 OhioCityCycles.org jim(a)ohiocitycycles.org

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Big news NYC
by Martyn Laxton 03 Feb '16

03 Feb '16

Hello from Ride On - Cycling for All, here in sunny Exeter, Devon, England. Go for it guys. NY needs slow cycling in its heart People will really get it....the ones who will want to be part of your co-op will re tell your story, don't waste money on paid advertising! AND remember, the universe WILL provide if your hearts are open to it! Martyn and the U.K. team M 07808 096390. www.rideoncycling.org L. 01626 773261. Registered Charity No. 1149065 > On 2 Feb 2016, at 02:47, 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. Big News From NYC!!! (Josh Bisker) > 2. Re: Big News From NYC!!! (Angela Azzolino) > 3. Re: Big News From NYC!!! (Ainsley Naylor) > 4. Re: Big News From NYC!!! (liz(a)riseup.net) > 5. Re: Big News From NYC!!! (C?cile Korn) > 6. Re: Big News From NYC!!! (Angel York) > <mime-attachment> > <mime-attachment> > <mime-attachment> > <mime-attachment> > <mime-attachment> > <mime-attachment> > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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New shop
by Allan Reardon 02 Feb '16

02 Feb '16

I have been a volunteer mechanic at the Bellows Falls (Vt)Community Bike Project for over a year. Now it is time to go "all in". I will be forming a bike exchange in Springfield Vt. As I am in the research phase, I am soliciting suggestions and advice. ??? Any and all would be appreciated. A.R.

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CBO Survey
by Wanda Pelegrina Caldas 02 Feb '16

02 Feb '16

Hi All: Thanks to everyone who responded to my friend, Ray's inquiries abt community bike shops.He's collecting information for an article and put together a short survey. Lemme bug you one more time to ask you take his survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DT93WVW It really DOES take five minutes or less! Thanks in advance! Bikelove!!! Wanda Wanda Pelegrina Caldas Community Cycles, Boulder's only nonprofit bike shop, serves all your bike commuting needs. Find us on Facebook, subscribe to our monthly e-news or use our secure online donation form to become a member, today. Thanks!!

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