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Start-up Shop Tool/supply Lists?
by Jason Tanzman 12 Oct '11

12 Oct '11

Hey all, Sibley Bike Depot in St. Paul, MN has become a growing resource for supporting small start-up bike repair programs at schools, community centers, and now potentially the (basement of the) Science Museum of Minnesota! Does anybody have any lists of tools/supplies that provide solid starting direction for a new program? My vision is to have a list of recommended tools that a start-up space might purchase (using wholesale costs) for $1,000 and also a $3,000 or $5,000 level (including more benches, truing stands, etc). This would be very useful for small to medium grant applications without having to reinvent the wheel each time. If anyone has any resources they're generated, I'd welcome the opportunity to review and use it! Jason -- Sibley Bike Depot Development and Outreach Coordinator 612-232-2737 (cell) 651-222-2080 (shop) www.sibleybikedepot.org Sibley Bike Depot's mission 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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Bikes Not Bombs Hiring Fieldworker Mechanic for Uganda
by arik grier 11 Oct '11

11 Oct '11

Seeking a Mechanic Fieldworker for new BNB Project in Uganda Bikes Not Bombs is partnering with St. Mary's Lacor Hospital to launch a new project in Amuru, Northern Uganda to provide bicycles to 300 village health workers. The goal is to improve the health workers' efficiency and productivity in providing health services to people in rural areas of Amuru, with the hope of positively impacting the overall health outcomes in Amuru. In order to do this we must establish the necessary bicycle repair infrastructure in Amuru, train the village health workers in bicycle mechanics, refurbish the bicycles, and prepare the Amuru Village Health Team to sustain the project long-term. Bikes Not Bombs is seeking a Mechanic Fieldworker to help implement this new project in Amuru for a period of 6-9 months starting in January 2012. Please refer to the Job Description online at http:// bikesnotbombs.org/uganda-field-worker for more information on how to apply, and please share this job opportunity with others who may be interested and qualified. The application deadline is October 31, 2011 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before the deadline and we encourage applicants to apply earlier. Thanks! Arik Grier PS: I will be out of the office for 1 week, so do not respond to this email at this point. Please see the online description at http:// bikesnotbombs.org/uganda-field-worker and send your questions to the contact listed there.

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Winter shut down?
by Tim Buckingham 09 Oct '11

09 Oct '11

The Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop in Lexington KY has been up and running solidly since last Nov. Our question is, how many shops shut down or tweak their hours during the cold weather months? We do not anticipate closing completely because our shop is used by so many, but we do need to get some rest for the volunteers and work on some education classes. Currently we are open Tuesday 8-11 pm Thursday 6-9 pm Sunday 1-5 pm Currently, thinking about staying open on Sundays during the winter but making Tuesday and education night and then closing on Thursday till spring when we can start to build up a lot of sale bikes. Cheers Tim

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anyone in santa cruz (bike church folks) have couch space?
by Boson Au 07 Oct '11

07 Oct '11

a friend/fellow collective member from batlimore's velocipede bike project is on a trip and I just got a message that he and 2 others are rolling through santa cruz... does anyone have a spare couch or living room or even backyard? Boson Au 2724 Saint Paul Street Apartment 2 Baltimore, MD 21218 443-286-8494 http://velocipedebikeproject.org

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Davis Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator position available
by Robert McMurry 04 Oct '11

04 Oct '11

Hey all, I thought some of you out there might be interested in a position like this. Robbie Davis Bike Collective ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Christen Snyder <CSnyder(a)cityofdavis.org> Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM Subject: [bikeministry] Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator position available To: "aschaaf(a)ucdavis.edu" <aschaaf(a)ucdavis.edu>, "Penny_Gray(a)dot.ca.gov" <Penny_Gray(a)dot.ca.gov>, "bikeministry(a)gmail.com" <bikeministry(a)gmail.com>, "colin(a)bikesiliconvalley.org" <colin(a)bikesiliconvalley.org>, "mike(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org" <mike(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org> Good morning, The City of Davis is hiring a Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, please see the attached flyer. Please visit our website, www.cityofdavis.org/jobs/, to view our latest job information. Prospective applicants can apply online for any of the openings we have listed. Thank you, Christen Snyder Human Resources Technician City of Davis 23 Russell Blvd., Ste. 4 Davis, CA 95616 530-757-5644 530-753-1224 fax www.cityofdavis.org -- Boom-Shaka-Laka-Gaia! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "bikeministry" group. To post to this group, send email to bikeministry(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bikeministry+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bikeministry?hl=en

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Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator position available in Davis, CA
by Jason Moore 04 Oct '11

04 Oct '11

The city of Davis is looking for a new bike/ped coordinator. Davis is often considered the best bicycling city in the USA. Spread the word. Jason ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Christen Snyder <CSnyder(a)cityofdavis.org> Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM Subject: [bikeministry] Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator position available To: "aschaaf(a)ucdavis.edu" <aschaaf(a)ucdavis.edu>, "Penny_Gray(a)dot.ca.gov" < Penny_Gray(a)dot.ca.gov>, "bikeministry(a)gmail.com" <bikeministry(a)gmail.com>, " colin(a)bikesiliconvalley.org" <colin(a)bikesiliconvalley.org>, " mike(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org" <mike(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org> Good morning,**** ** ** The City of Davis is hiring a Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, please see the attached flyer. Please visit our website, www.cityofdavis.org/jobs/, to view our latest job information. Prospective applicants can apply online for any of the openings we have listed. **** ** ** ** ** Thank you,**** ** ** Christen Snyder**** Human Resources Technician**** ** ** City of Davis**** 23 Russell Blvd., Ste. 4**** Davis, CA 95616**** 530-757-5644**** 530-753-1224 fax**** www.cityofdavis.org**** ** ** -- Boom-Shaka-Laka-Gaia! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "bikeministry" group. To post to this group, send email to bikeministry(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bikeministry+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bikeministry?hl=en -- http://mae.ucdavis.edu/~biosport/jkm/ Sports Biomechanics Lab <http://biosport.ucdavis.edu>, UC Davis Davis Bike Collective <http://www.davisbikecollective.org> Minister, Davis, CA BikeDavis.info Office: +01 530-752-2163 Lab: +01 530-752-2235 Home: +01 530-753-0794

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Calling All Bike Art - BICAS Art Auction
by Casey Wollschlaeger 01 Oct '11

01 Oct '11

Hey All, BICAS is gearing up for our 16th Annual Art Auction and would like to invite you all to submit any and all bicycle themed artwork and (better yet) join us for the festivities! I can put up a small posse of guests if you decide to come (but you may get put to work - just ask Matt Akins). We just received a wicked print from Viva Bikes in NM and would love to show off work from other shops as well. Read below for details and contact me for more information. Love, Casey * CALL TO ARTISTS: B.I.C.A.S.** 16th Annual Art Auction* BICAS (Bicycle Inter-Community Art & Salvage) is accepting submissions for bicycle themed artwork for our upcoming Annual Art Auction to be held Saturday December 3rd and Sunday December 4th, 2011. Auction proceeds will support BICAS community programs.. All mediums accepted. ** Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, November 8th 2011. Art should be ready to install and maybe dropped off during business hours at BICAS. 44 West 6th Street, Tucson AZ www.bicas.org. 520.628.7950 Please contact art(a)bicas.org for more information B.I.C.A.S. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization -- Casey Wollschlaeger Art Coordinator BICAS 44 West 6th Street Tucson, AZ 85705 520.628.7950 art(a)bicas.org www.bicas.org

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Examples of business plans?
by Carolyn Szczepanski 28 Sep '11

28 Sep '11

Hi folks- I'm the communication coordinator for the Alliance for Biking & Walking, a coalition of more than 185 state and local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations. The majority of our member organizations are of the standard advocacy model (bike safety classes, encouragement programs, state/local lobbying, policy work, etc) — but there's incredible interest in the energy, power and equity of community bike shops / earn-a-bike / recycle-a-bicycle programs. Several advocates have recently asked me if there are any examples of community bike shop "business plans" that might serve as inspiration or models for, say, a community bike shop in her area of Mississippi. Would anybody be willing to share or provide some feedback? Thanks in advance! A huge admirer of all of your incredible work, Carolyn Szczepanski Communications Coordinator Alliance for Biking & Walking carolyn(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org Submit your best photos of biking and walking in the 2011 People Powered Movement Photo Contest!

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Insurance
by Skipriffle＠aol.com 26 Sep '11

26 Sep '11

I am the president of _www.BikesForTykes.org_ (http://www.BikesForTykes.org) a children's program that refurbishes old bikes into near new condition and then gives them to the underprivileged kids in our area. Even though we are the oldest continuous bike program in the US, we still encounter problems. My question is how most of you handle shop liability and event liability? I see a lot of posting about having kids work on their bikes, however the 'hold not responsible' forms you have people sign just will not do it in a court of law. The only close to 'protected' way is to have shop and event liability through an insurance company and get your 'not hold responsible' forms signed. Even then it is not a 'sure thing'. It all depends on the judge. Has anyone run this by an attorney? What did he/she have to say and where do you get the insurance from? One injury to a child and a parent out to make an example out of any of us and your program is toast!!! I have not got the best answer so I am asking all of you what you have done. Sincerely, Skip Riffle, Pres. Bikes For Tykes, Inc. _www.BikesForTykes.org_ (http://www.BikesForTykes.org) _Skip(a)BikesForTykes.org_ (mailto:Skip@BikesForTykes.org) 238-450-3366 cell

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Help BICAS win $5000, voting ends Friday!
by troy neiman 18 Sep '11

18 Sep '11

Oooo Dang, The heat is on as Community Cycles and BICAS ride head to head to try and capture the most votes for the Clif Bar Challenge. JK Anyhow, BICAS was also chosen as one of the 15 finalists for this contest. Most votes gets 2.5-5k given to the writers favorite bike charity. *Vote for "Stolen Bike, Answers to Maddie" to make a vote for BICAS. * It only Takes a second, seriously (no signing up or nothin) Here is the link to the post - http://www.good.is/post/ http://www.good.is/post/submissions-share-a-bike-photo-and-your-best-bike-s… May the best story (and photo) win! Good luck CC, and to all the other bike orgs.

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