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joining list
by Kelly Martin 08 Dec '09

08 Dec '09

Hi there! I have tried to both subscribe and create an account and got the attached error. And I tried calling the number for Jonathan Morrison under "contact us," and it doesn't work! Help! Thanks, Kelly Martin, Operations Facilitator The Bicycle Kitchen/La Bicicocina 706 N. Heliotrope Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90029 W 323.NOCARRO | M 213.210.5631 kelly(a)bicyclekitchen.com | www.bicyclekitchen.com http://www.bicicocina.blogspot.com

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Bike Collective Network on Crabgrass
by Fhar Miess 08 Dec '09

08 Dec '09

Is anyone doing anything with the Bike Collective Network on Crabgrass? https://we.riseup.net/bikecollectivenetwork Any other bike co-ops who are on Crabgrass? Fhar

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Bike to Bike! Bike! (and from Bike! Bike!)
by Angel York 05 Dec '09

05 Dec '09

Hi y'all, I'm biking from California to Bike! Bike! 2010 in Toronto! Woooot! Now I just need a few good biking buddies. Are you one of them? About me & my touring style: I have about 5,000 miles of longer touring experience with 3 different touring buddies. You don't have to have ever toured in your life, so long as you have a functioning bike (and I bet you do!) An average of 50-60 miles a day is a nice pace, leaves time for some reading and picnicking. I've a preference for doing it on the cheap, maybe splurging for a campsite/shower/laundry/hash browns every few days or so. I know a thing or two about bike mechanicry, but not so much that my wheels are true after I've just trued 'em. ;) If you've any interest in coming along for all or part of the adventure, drop me a line, and we'll interact a bit, see if we might get along for the ride. I'm in Davis, California (on I-80 near Sacramento) and planning to leave more or less around June 15th. The route hasn't been established yet. I'm leaning toward using Google Maps or AdventureCycling.org. I might also be pedaling down to New Orleans after Bike! Bike!, so if you've interest in that leg o' the journey, that's a potential option, too. -Angel P.S. If you're from the Bike Project in New Orleans, hi! See you next winter!

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New discount at german brothels if you arrive with a bike!
by Cris Shirley 04 Dec '09

04 Dec '09

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5821953/German-brot… On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 1:36 AM, Cris Shirley <cgshirley(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hey! > If you go here: http://maps.google.com/support/bin/static.py?page=suggestions.cs > you can suggest to google to add bike directions option to their maps > I found out about this here: http://googlemapsbikethere.org/ > xoxo > cris >

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Tell google to add bike directions to their maps!
by Cris Shirley 03 Dec '09

03 Dec '09

Hey! If you go here: http://maps.google.com/support/bin/static.py?page=suggestions.cs you can suggest to google to add bike directions option to their maps I found out about this here: http://googlemapsbikethere.org/ xoxo cris

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Advice on Legal Status?
by mylifeinthenow＠gmail.com 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hehehe! Thank you. -----Original Message----- Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 9:53:41 am To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org> From: "Chris DiGiamo" <chris.digiamo(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Advice on Legal Status? Your Mileage May Vary. It's a phrase used frequently online to state that your experience may be different than someone elses. On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 9:47 AM, mylifeinthenow(a)gmail.com < mylifeinthenow(a)gmail.com> wrote: > YMMV???? What does this mean? > -----Original Message----- > Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:18:56 pm > To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org> > From: "Macho Philipovich" <macho(a)resist.ca> > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Advice on Legal Status? > > > Great to hear, Carol! You're sure to have fun. Just try not to do too > much too fast and burn out. This information might be useful to you: > > > http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bike_Collective_Starter… > > Maybe you'll even want to help flesh it out as things progress with your > shop. > > Our shop (in Canada, mind you) has still not even incorporated, and we > are about 5 years old. We have pretty cheap rent, and a decent pool of > volunteers, so we don't need to rely on

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Advice on Legal Status?
by mylifeinthenow＠gmail.com 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

YMMV???? What does this mean? -----Original Message----- Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:18:56 pm To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org> From: "Macho Philipovich" <macho(a)resist.ca> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Advice on Legal Status? Great to hear, Carol! You're sure to have fun. Just try not to do too much too fast and burn out. This information might be useful to you: http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bike_Collective_Starter… Maybe you'll even want to help flesh it out as things progress with your shop. Our shop (in Canada, mind you) has still not even incorporated, and we are about 5 years old. We have pretty cheap rent, and a decent pool of volunteers, so we don't need to rely on grants. YMMV. Good luck, Macho Carol Guest wrote: > Good people of the Think Thank Listserv, > > A group of us are starting a coop in DC (www.thebikehouse.org > <http://www.thebikehouse.org>) and just now navigating world of legal > filings, options etc. We're not sure we're ready to go 501(c)(3) but > wondering what other options might be available. If you have any > resources this or advice for a new shop, please send them my way. > > Happy Thanksgiving and looking forward to hearing from yo

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Advice on Legal Status?
by Carol Guest 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Good people of the Think Thank Listserv, A group of us are starting a coop in DC (www.thebikehouse.org) and just now navigating world of legal filings, options etc. We're not sure we're ready to go 501(c)(3) but wondering what other options might be available. If you have any resources this or advice for a new shop, please send them my way. Happy Thanksgiving and looking forward to hearing from you, Carol __o _ `\ <, _ ...... ( • ) / ( • ) Carol Guest | 802.345.8092 | guest.carol(a)gmail.com 2009/11/23 <thethinktank-request(a)bikecollectives.org> > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)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)bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Bike Collectives in China? (Anthony Siracusa) > 2. free nonprofit forms and documents resource website > (veganboyjosh(a)gmail.com) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:39:35 +1100 > From: Anthony Siracusa <anthonycsiracusa(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org> > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Collectives in China? > Message-ID: > <6cab74000911211639t537b74cdga6d4036375abccc1(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi all-- > > I'm headed to Beijing in February, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a > bike collective/community bike shop operating in the city. I'm guessing > that China--as with so many non-North American places--has a social > contract > that doesn't produce community bike shops. Still, please let me know if > you > have any bike contacts in Beijing or you know about interesting programs in > the city. > > Thanks--all the best! > Anthony > > -- > Anthony Siracusa > www.anthonysiracusa.blogspot.com > +61 (0) 458142357 > Thomas J. Watson Fellow, 2009-2010 > People Using Pedal Power: Global Bicycling Communities > www.watsonfellowship.org >

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bike intake inspection
by bicycleeducation＠aol.com 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

I run a shop with a lot of non mechanics doing the initial bicycle inspection. One tool has helped, The Park Chain Checker. They are told that when they see .75 in the inspection window that they should tell the customer the chain is worn out and the cassette / freewheel should be replaced as well. I have instructed them on how to feel loose bearing in the hubs, headset, and bottom bracket. I have shown them examples of worn tires, worn brake pads and bent rims. I have them put each bike up in a stand to check the function of the shifters, and all cables. We have a little check off list for them to go through. This has helped. Christopher

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free nonprofit forms and documents resource website
by veganboyjosh＠gmail.com 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

I came across a website this morning that some of you may find helpful. www.oursharedresources.com has a bunch of submissions from nonprofits and other groups that work with volunteers and face similar challenges infrastructure-wise to those we face. There are actual documents that other orgs use, and blank templates that you can use to work through the process of coming up with a volunteer job description, for example. The website is free, and the templates and documents are free to download, but you do have to register. The website is pretty sparse, and I haven't found an easy way to just browse what's been posted, but you can search using keywords or using the suggested types of documents, which helps when you don't know what you're looking for. It's run by a group that's run by Susan J Ellis, who does a volunteer blog, and has published a book or several about volunteer management and nonprofit work in general. When I first came across the site this morning, I thought "It's like the Bike Collectives Wiki, but for groups that aren't bike shops!" and that description still sort of works. Good hunting! josh.

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