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Minneapolis bike collectives
by Sarah Schaan 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Hello everyone, it's been a while since I've been in the CBW world, but I was looking for any shops around in Minneapolis. I have a friend looking to participate/ purchase recycles bikes for his kids in the mpls st paul area. Hope y'all are well! -Sarah (with the h) from the former FMCBW

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Hiring: Multiple Positions with Red Bike - Cincinnati, OH
by Elese Daniel 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

Hi there! Elese here. I'm the Education & Outreach Manager for Red Bike, the nonprofit bikeshare system serving Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky, with 60 stations and 600 classic and electric assist bicycles. We're hiring and looking for rad folks to join our Outreach Team. All positions posted here <https://www.cincyredbike.org/jobs>, with detailed descriptions, including pay, requirments, schedules, etc. Red Bike was recently designated as a Living Lab City by the Better Bike Share Partnership <https://betterbikeshare.org/2021/02/17/meet-5-grantees-out-to-transform-bik…>, a national organization dedicated to building equitable and replicable shared micromobility systems. As a Living Lab, we'll continue to develop and test innovative, new strategies and programs to increase access to bikeshare in the region through our Red Bike Go Program <https://www.cincyredbike.org/gopass>. We're hiring an Outreach & Member Management Assistant, as well as an intern. We've also partnered with our local bicycle cooperative, MoBo Bicycle Cooperative <http://www.villagegreenfoundation.org/mobo-bicycle-co-op/>, on a joint Youth Programs Coordinator position. And, operationally, we're still looking for another System Technician. I recognize it's a weird/challenging time to move and that these are part-time positions, but sharing in case you or someone you know might be interested, and also as reference for nonprofit bikeshare efforts and bike collective collaboration. Personally, I've gotten so much inspiration from you all via this knowledge-share over the years re bike access/community/ethos/etc., all of which *for sure* lives in what I've been able to build here in Cincy. Thanks for being and doing and making. - Elese

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 13
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 24 Feb '21

24 Feb '21

I cannot recommend coloured tags enough. We started using coloured tags 6-7 years ago and they immediately reduced the amount of confusion. Someone who knows the system can at a glance tell a lot more about the status of a bike! We have tags that we print on quarter and half page sheets of paper that we insert into a reusable plastic sleeve and hang on each bike. - Orange - as-is available for a volunteer or member to fix up - Yellow - in the process of being refurbished by a volunteer - Green - ready to ride out the door - Pink - belongs to someone On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 4:04 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: Intake + Repair Guides (Daniel Hall) > 2. Re: Intake + Repair Guides (Robert Christiansen) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Daniel Hall <director(a)londoncyclelink.ca> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:49:10 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Intake + Repair Guides > We were talking about developing this at our shop as well, thanks so much > for sharing! > > *Daniel Hall *(he/him) > Executive Director > London Cycle Link > > > On Sun, Feb 21, 2021 at 5:46 PM Luis Fernandez <luis(a)casildo.com> wrote: > >> This is really great and so helpful! Looks like years and years of >> experience summarized in a few clear pages. Well done! >> >> Luis >> Staff @ Somerville Bike Kitchen (@somervillebikekitchen) >> >> On Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 4:26 PM Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hiya pals, lots to report on from NYC, some good, some hard, but for the >>> moment I wanted to send around the latest and probably final version of my >>> handy repair guide. This is intended as a teaching tool to help people in >>> the shop work more autonomously on bike fixing, regardless of their level >>> of skill. >>> >>> There are two PDFs attached. The first one is for intake, as in, "do we >>> want to repair this bike or strip and scrap it?" The second is for bikes >>> that have passed through intake successfully. It gives a step-by-step >>> repair guide -- not a "how to," but a "what to." It's meant to help >>> especially newer mechanics move through a bike's systems, well, >>> systematically, in a way that supports their learning and praxis. >>> >>> The intake one probably works well printed and laminated; it can be used >>> multiple times. The repair one is meant to remain with a bike throughout >>> its repair life, and also be included with its sale (or giveaway or >>> whatever). I designed it to be printed out double-sided on four sheets of >>> paper and then folded or saddle stitched into a booklet or zine. *"Four >>> sheets of paper?!",* I hear you gasp. Yes. Of all the similar documents >>> I've come across that have been squeezed onto one page, either they've been >>> way too cramped and shorthanded to actually be a helpful and approachable >>> resource for people who are new to wrenching, or they've been way too terse >>> and reductive to be good repair guides. I think this guide answers those >>> goals really well. >>> >>> Let me know what you think. Feel free to use these in your own shops, >>> and I can make the InDesign files available too so you can doctor them to >>> your needs. (I'm also including a copy that's laid out for screen viewing >>> as opposed to printing, but it's really not designed to be used that way -- >>> it's a hardcopy tool). >>> >>> Also FWIW the bike intake workflow is designed around a colored tag >>> system: >>> >>> - No tag means "intake me someone, please." >>> - Red tags say "strip and scrap me" >>> - Blue tags say "fix me, someone" >>> - Orange tags say "price me, I've been fixed up" >>> - Green tags say "sell me" and have price stickers on them >>> - Some blue tags have sparkles and additional text that indicates >>> "fix me, someone -- but I'm fancy, so not a good beginner project." >>> - The most cost-effective tags I found are these >>> <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BHY4DH1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00…>. >>> (I know, I know) >>> >>> xo >>> >>> Josh >>> Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens >>> Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> >>> 2021 Winter Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! >>> <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> >>> Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on >>> Maker Park Radio >>> <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Robert Christiansen <robert(a)sacbike.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:16:10 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Intake + Repair Guides > Great work thank you for sharing! Idea for the colored tags: I picked up a > large amount of ID card lamination sheets with a pre cut hole for a badge > clip (at a thrift store). I then got colored index cards (another thrift > store find) and cut them down to size and laminated them. You can write on > them with a sharpie and can be erased with rubbing alcohol or hand > sanitizer with alcohol in it. Reusable and sturdy should last a long time. > > Thanks again for sharing your excellent work! Very impressive. > > Regards, > Robert > Sacramento > > On Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 1:26 PM Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hiya pals, lots to report on from NYC, some good, some hard, but for the >> moment I wanted to send around the latest and probably final version of my >> handy repair guide. This is intended as a teaching tool to help people in >> the shop work more autonomously on bike fixing, regardless of their level >> of skill. >> >> There are two PDFs attached. The first one is for intake, as in, "do we >> want to repair this bike or strip and scrap it?" The second is for bikes >> that have passed through intake successfully. It gives a step-by-step >> repair guide -- not a "how to," but a "what to." It's meant to help >> especially newer mechanics move through a bike's systems, well, >> systematically, in a way that supports their learning and praxis. >> >> The intake one probably works well printed and laminated; it can be used >> multiple times. The repair one is meant to remain with a bike throughout >> its repair life, and also be included with its sale (or giveaway or >> whatever). I designed it to be printed out double-sided on four sheets of >> paper and then folded or saddle stitched into a booklet or zine. *"Four >> sheets of paper?!",* I hear you gasp. Yes. Of all the similar documents >> I've come across that have been squeezed onto one page, either they've been >> way too cramped and shorthanded to actually be a helpful and approachable >> resource for people who are new to wrenching, or they've been way too terse >> and reductive to be good repair guides. I think this guide answers those >> goals really well. >> >> Let me know what you think. Feel free to use these in your own shops, and >> I can make the InDesign files available too so you can doctor them to your >> needs. (I'm also including a copy that's laid out for screen viewing as >> opposed to printing, but it's really not designed to be used that way -- >> it's a hardcopy tool). >> >> Also FWIW the bike intake workflow is designed around a colored tag >> system: >> >> - No tag means "intake me someone, please." >> - Red tags say "strip and scrap me" >> - Blue tags say "fix me, someone" >> - Orange tags say "price me, I've been fixed up" >> - Green tags say "sell me" and have price stickers on them >> - Some blue tags have sparkles and additional text that indicates >> "fix me, someone -- but I'm fancy, so not a good beginner project." >> - The most cost-effective tags I found are these >> <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BHY4DH1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00…>. >> (I know, I know) >> >> xo >> >> Josh >> Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike >> Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> >> 2021 Winter Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! >> <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> >> Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on >> Maker Park Radio >> <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > -- Executive Director B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org she/her

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Intake + Repair Guides
by Josh Bisker 23 Feb '21

23 Feb '21

Hiya pals, lots to report on from NYC, some good, some hard, but for the moment I wanted to send around the latest and probably final version of my handy repair guide. This is intended as a teaching tool to help people in the shop work more autonomously on bike fixing, regardless of their level of skill. There are two PDFs attached. The first one is for intake, as in, "do we want to repair this bike or strip and scrap it?" The second is for bikes that have passed through intake successfully. It gives a step-by-step repair guide -- not a "how to," but a "what to." It's meant to help especially newer mechanics move through a bike's systems, well, systematically, in a way that supports their learning and praxis. The intake one probably works well printed and laminated; it can be used multiple times. The repair one is meant to remain with a bike throughout its repair life, and also be included with its sale (or giveaway or whatever). I designed it to be printed out double-sided on four sheets of paper and then folded or saddle stitched into a booklet or zine. *"Four sheets of paper?!",* I hear you gasp. Yes. Of all the similar documents I've come across that have been squeezed onto one page, either they've been way too cramped and shorthanded to actually be a helpful and approachable resource for people who are new to wrenching, or they've been way too terse and reductive to be good repair guides. I think this guide answers those goals really well. Let me know what you think. Feel free to use these in your own shops, and I can make the InDesign files available too so you can doctor them to your needs. (I'm also including a copy that's laid out for screen viewing as opposed to printing, but it's really not designed to be used that way -- it's a hardcopy tool). Also FWIW the bike intake workflow is designed around a colored tag system: - No tag means "intake me someone, please." - Red tags say "strip and scrap me" - Blue tags say "fix me, someone" - Orange tags say "price me, I've been fixed up" - Green tags say "sell me" and have price stickers on them - Some blue tags have sparkles and additional text that indicates "fix me, someone -- but I'm fancy, so not a good beginner project." - The most cost-effective tags I found are these <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BHY4DH1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00…>. (I know, I know) xo Josh Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> 2021 Winter Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on Maker Park Radio <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/>

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Full Time Staff Opening: Director of Bike Walk Tompkins
by Claire Dehm 22 Feb '21

22 Feb '21

Hi everyone, Bike Walk Tompkins in Ithaca, NY is hiring! See below for more information. *Full-Time Staff Opening: Director of Bike Walk Tompkins (Ithaca, NY) <https://www.bikewalktompkins.org/news/category/Careers>* Are you interested in leading the charge for better walking and bicycling in and around Ithaca, NY? The Center for Community Transportation is seeking a new Director for its active transportation program Bike Walk Tompkins. This is an opportunity to join a mission-focused organization in making Ithaca and Tompkins County a community where walking and biking are safe and convenient for people of all ages and abilities. Ithaca is a progressive community located in the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York with a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Starting salary range is $48,000-$55,000 plus benefits and applicants with experience working in diverse communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Full details at bikewalktompkins.org/careers. -Claire

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Bulk membership reduction?
by Stunt Ventriloquist 22 Feb '21

22 Feb '21

Hi, I’m on the board of a community bike shop in Ontario, Canada. We’ve been approached by the HR of a company curious if we would offer a bulk membership to their staff at a discount. We see it adding community building and promotional value as well. Has anyone done anything like this and how much did you discount? We’re assuming only half the staff of the company would use the membership, but don’t really have any experience to base that on either. Our current membership gets you use of the space tools and expertise of staff its $40/year for an individual. Any insight would be awesome, Thanks Tim Holland www.stuntventriloquist.com Sent from my iPhone

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Free Registration for Youth (21+under) at Nat'l Bike Summit
by Henry Dunbar 16 Feb '21

16 Feb '21

FYI, the League of American Bicyclists, 2021 National Bike Summit is offering free registration <https://whova.com/portal/registration/natio2_202102/> to anyone 21 or under. In order to be eligible for the Youth Scholarship, you must complete two of the following three requirements: - Advocacy Training (Sunday, February 28) - Participate in Virtual Lobby Day (Wednesday, March 3) - Agree to participate in a local advocacy event. This year's Summit will also feature content for youth, by youth, with youth in mind. There will be an "open mic" visioning session on Sunday, Feb. 28 led by members of the Youth Bike Council. Youth can also attend any other sessions. Henry Dunbar, Phoenix Bikes Volunteer, Arlington, VA

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best use of vertical space
by Mark Rehder 13 Feb '21

13 Feb '21

Hi all, We’ve just moved our shop, and the front part of the main room has an 18-foot ceiling! We are looking into an overhead grid system from which to hang the usual tires and wheels, but there’ll still be those tall walls… So I’d love to find out what others may have done with a similar room. Hang stuff way up and lower it by pulley? Or just fill the upper half of the walls with art and cool old bikes? Mark Rehder - Coordinator re-Cycles Community Bike Shop http://re-cycles.ca

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Free Youth (21 & Under) Registrations for 2021 Nat'l Bike Summit
by Henry Dunbar 12 Feb '21

12 Feb '21

FYI, the League of American Bicyclists, 2021 National Bike Summit is offering free registration <https://whova.com/portal/registration/natio2_202102/> to anyone 21 or under. In order to be eligible for the Youth Scholarship, you must complete two of the following three requirements: - Advocacy Training (Sunday, February 28) - Participate in Virtual Lobby Day (Wednesday, March 3) - Agree to participate in a local advocacy event. This year's Summit will also feature content for youth, by youth, with youth in mind. There will be an "open mic" visioning session on Sunday, Feb. 28 led by members of the Youth Bike Council. Youth can also attend any other sessions. Henry Dunbar, Phoenix Bikes Volunteer, Arlington, VA

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4
by Lawrence Mohammed 12 Feb '21

12 Feb '21

Hey Cory! I currently run a bicycle workshop out of a 30ft x 10ft container (3 workstations), previously ran a pilot from a 20ft x 8ft6" container (2 workstations, minimal storage)......answering your questions... I've been offered a shipping container in a BMX park to use for a fledgling co-op. /each shipping container has a unique ID - much like a car registration plate - use this to find the year and history - if the container is very old and/or damaged/too rusty, you may be better off with another./ I want to hear from others who operate out of containers. What has your experience been like? What challenges does operating out of a container present that a traditional retail/warehouse space does not? How do you address those challenges? /space is the main concern, then temperature, then functionality..../ /8ft 6" is difficult - you can setup workstands here but with internal insulation and fitouts it will be a squeeze...unless...you have wall mounted stands and access one side only / /w.r.t temperature you have two options - totally sealed with spray insulation (about £2500 for a small container in London UK, though highly toxic and bad for the environment) or glass-fibre insulation and allowing the unit to 'breathe' through vents - I chose the latter/ /whatever you do, avoid cutting holes in the roof or walls - the strength of the container is due to the corrugation - also you'd avoid leaks and potential security weaknesses / /another thing? NEVER place the container on soil where the bottom of the container touches the ground - containers can rust and rot easily. Also, for this reason, I coated ours with 4 coats of Hammerite and the roof with an additional 2 coats of bitumen paint / / / My plan is to provide tools and two or three stands (spaced very generously apart) for DIY service as well as a small selection of new consumables (cables, housing, ferrules, etc) on a PWYC basis. /I built all the racking and timber fitout on both containers - advice....use std size containers and build the racking around this (or just buy custom heavy duty racking if you have budget). If using a std 20ft x 8'6" container you can get 2 stands in, if a std 40ft, 4 stands/ /conventional container fitouts in the UK use 6mm ply and 44mm timber. I used what I could access (18mm ply and 2" x 4" timber) and was so glad I had these! the walls are strong enough (especially with battens) for hanging shelving and bikes etc...though the overall weight is high/ Partially finance the above by selling refurbished donated bikes. /depends where you are but where I am this is not a money-earner - servicing is where the income is/ Provide a small selection of used parts (taken from donated bikes that aren't safe/worth refurbishing) on a PWYC basis. /good idea - ensure everything is tested first where possible or offer on the basis of 'sold as seen'/ All of this will be on a seasonal basis. May-Oct. If it lasts longer than this season, I'll grow it as I'm able in the future. /the current container has walls and ceiling insulated with 50mm recycled glass-bottle fibre insulation behind 18mm ply. (With a 2kw oil radiator, this is okay to work inside, down to around 0 degrees C) / Right now my primary goal is to take advantage of the surge of interest in cycling to get more people on bikes. /brilliant!!/ I'm also interested in diverting as much waste from landfills as possible, and would love to hear any ideas about converting frames/parts to useable objects (repair stands, tables, clocks, whatever). /we're also moving to zero waste...some of the things we've created (and sold) have been..../ /Coffee Table/ /Light Stand/ /Belts (most common)/ /Bottle openers/ /Clocks/ /Keyrings/ / / /we've also supplied 'waste streams' (such as old inner tubes) to local artists for upcycling/ / / Let me know if I can be of more assistance Cory and all the best with this! In service, *Lawrence Mohammed* CEO and Founder Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* /::Olympic Park Site:: Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park, Lesney Avenue Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London E20 3BS *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* / On 10/02/2021 21:04, 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. How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container Based > Co-op? (Cory W. W) > 2. Re: How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container > Based Co-op? (BikeConcord) > 3. Re: How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container > Based Co-op? (Cory W. W) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 5
by Geoff Heath 11 Feb '21

11 Feb '21

Hi Folks Not the best time to re-locate given the global pandemic, but maybe some Canadians are interested in this job posting. Willing to accept late applications. https://thewrench.ca/the-wrench-is-hiring-sales-lead/ Be well all you good peoples, Geoff On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 3:03 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: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 (Lawrence Mohammed) > 2. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 (Cory W. W) > 3. Sunday Workshop Manager (Geoffrey Smart) > 4. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 (Lawrence Mohammed) > 5. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 (Cory W. W) > 6. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 (Lawrence Mohammed) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:04:06 +0000 > From: Lawrence Mohammed <law(a)probikeservice.co.uk> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 173, Issue 4 > Message-ID: > <b9ca0ba9-7080-a85d-f6dc-7cbfdde3685c(a)probikeservice.co.uk> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"; Format="flowed" > > Hey Cory! > > > I currently run a bicycle workshop out of a 30ft x 10ft container (3 > workstations), previously ran a pilot from a 20ft x 8ft6" container (2 > workstations, minimal storage)......answering your questions... > > I've been offered a shipping container in a BMX park to use for a > fledgling co-op. > /each shipping container has a unique ID - much like a car registration > plate - use this to find the year and history - if the container is very > old and/or damaged/too rusty, you may be better off with another./ > I want to hear from others who operate out of containers. What has your > experience been like?? What challenges does operating out of a container > present that a traditional retail/warehouse space does not?? How do you > address those challenges? > /space is the main concern, then temperature, then functionality..../ > /8ft 6" is difficult - you can setup workstands here but with internal > insulation and fitouts it will be a squeeze...unless...you have wall > mounted stands and access one side only > / > /w.r.t temperature you have two options - totally sealed with spray > insulation (about ?2500 for a small container in London UK, though > highly toxic and bad for the environment) or glass-fibre insulation and > allowing the unit to 'breathe' through vents - I chose the latter/ > /whatever you do, avoid cutting holes in the roof or walls - the > strength of the container is due to the corrugation - also you'd avoid > leaks and potential security weaknesses > / > /another thing?? NEVER place the container on soil where the bottom of > the container touches the ground - containers can rust and rot easily.? > Also, for this reason, I coated ours with 4 coats of Hammerite and the > roof with an additional 2 coats of bitumen paint > / > / > / > My plan is to provide tools and two or three stands (spaced very > generously apart) for DIY service as well as a small selection of new > consumables (cables, housing, ferrules, etc) on a PWYC basis. > /I built all the racking and timber fitout on both containers - > advice....use std size containers and build the racking around this (or > just buy custom heavy duty racking if you have budget).? If using a std > 20ft x 8'6" container you can get 2 stands in, if a std 40ft, 4 stands/ > /conventional container fitouts in the UK use 6mm ply and 44mm timber.? > I used what I could access (18mm ply and 2" x 4" timber) and was so glad > I had these!? the walls are strong enough (especially with battens) for > hanging shelving and bikes etc...though the overall weight is high/ > Partially finance the above by selling refurbished donated bikes. > /depends where you are but where I am this is not a money-earner - > servicing is where the income is/ > Provide a small selection of used parts (taken from donated bikes that > aren't safe/worth refurbishing) on a PWYC basis. > /good idea - ensure everything is tested first where possible or offer > on the basis of 'sold as seen'/ > All of this will be on a seasonal basis.? May-Oct.? If it lasts longer > than this season, I'll grow it as I'm able in the future. > /the current container has walls and ceiling insulated with 50mm > recycled glass-bottle fibre insulation behind 18mm ply.? (With a 2kw oil > radiator, this is okay to work inside, down to around 0 degrees C) / > Right now my primary goal is to take advantage of the surge of interest > in cycling to get more people on bikes. > /brilliant!!/ > I'm also interested in diverting as much waste from landfills as > possible, and would love to hear any ideas about converting frames/parts > to useable objects (repair stands, tables, clocks, whatever). > /we're also moving to zero waste...some of the things we've created (and > sold) have been..../ > /Coffee Table/ > /Light Stand/ > /Belts (most common)/ > /Bottle openers/ > /Clocks/ > /Keyrings/ > / > / > /we've also supplied 'waste streams' (such as old inner tubes) to local > artists for upcycling/ > / > / > > Let me know if I can be of more assistance Cory and all the best with this! > > > In service, > > *Lawrence Mohammed* > CEO and Founder > Pro Bike Service C.I.C. > *+44 (0)77 222 58587* > *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* > > /::Olympic Park Site:: > Pro Bike Service C.I.C. > Multi-Storey Car Park, Lesney Avenue > Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park > London E20 3BS > *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* > > / > On 10/02/2021 21:04, 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. How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container Based > > Co-op? (Cory W. W) > > 2. Re: How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container > > Based Co-op? (BikeConcord) > > 3. Re: How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container > > Based Co-op? (Cory W. W) > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thethinktank mailing list > > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Sunday Workshop Manager
by Geoffrey Smart 10 Feb '21

10 Feb '21

Hi All, I thought I would share this job description. Full Job Description attached. We are looking for someone to lead a Sunday team entirely devoted to supplying bikes to refugees, asylum seekers and others in need. An important part of the position is to develop a more diverse group of volunteers. Any advice on how to increase diversity would be appreciated. Geoff Smart Back2Bikes Port Melbourne Australia workshop(a)back2bikes.com.au <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container Based Co-op?
by BikeConcord 10 Feb '21

10 Feb '21

We are running a community bicycle shop out of shipping container. Insulation and ventilation is very important. We used the stuff in the link below. Even though the container facebook pages said don't do it. It has worked for us. Spray foam may be the best, I don’t know. It is very expensive. https://www.insulation4less.com/default.aspx Two whirlybirds on the roof for ventilation. Best regards and Happy pedaling! “Smitty” (S. M. Ardrey) Community Outreach & Bike Kitchen Coordinator a.k.a. The Instigator (925)285-1814 BikeConcord.org Facebook: BikeConcord Bike Concord's nonprofit 501(c) 3 sponsor is Bike East Bay BikeEastBay.org > On Feb 10, 2021, at 8:15 AM, Cory W. W <cory.ww(a)mail.com> wrote: > > I've been offered a shipping container in a BMX park to use for a fledgling co-op. > > I want to hear from others who operate out of containers. What has your experience been like? What challenges does operating out of a container present that a traditional retail/warehouse space does not? How do you address those challenges? > > My plan is to provide tools and two or three stands (spaced very generously apart) for DIY service as well as a small selection of new consumables (cables, housing, ferrules, etc) on a PWYC basis. > > Partially finance the above by selling refurbished donated bikes. > > Provide a small selection of used parts (taken from donated bikes that aren't safe/worth refurbishing) on a PWYC basis. > > All of this will be on a seasonal basis. May-Oct. If it lasts longer than this season, I'll grow it as I'm able in the future. > > Right now my primary goal is to take advantage of the surge of interest in cycling to get more people on bikes. > > I'm also interested in diverting as much waste from landfills as possible, and would love to hear any ideas about converting frames/parts to useable objects (repair stands, tables, clocks, whatever). > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…

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How Many Of Y'all Run/Volunteer At A Shipping Container Based Co-op?
by Cory W. W 10 Feb '21

10 Feb '21

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The Bike Kitchen is Hiring!
by Katheryn L 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

Hi folks, The Bike Kitchen in Windsor, Ontario (Canada) is hiring a Program Director/Shop Manager! We're a small community bike shop located in Windsor, Ontario - the southernmost city in Canada. You can read more about what we do and who we are here <https://bikewindsoressex.com/programs/the-bike-kitchen/>. The past few years have marked a lot of exciting new growth for us, and we're looking for someone to take over managing the day-to-day shop operations and take the lead on our community programming. I'm sad to be leaving this position, but the cold, cold streets of Winnipeg are calling me home. I have more than enjoyed the last year working here, and I would highly recommend the position to anyone looking to get involved in the non-profit community bike shop world in Ontario. We've got a great, supportive community of people involved and there is lots of space to learn and grow! You can view the full job posting here <https://bikewindsoressex.com/the-bike-kitchen-is-hiring/>, and please feel free to reach out with any questions! Cheers, Katheryn Loewen Program Director and Lead Mechanic The Bike Kitchen

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How to share account logins
by Nate Kemphues 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

Hi everybody So, like you, we have a lot of online accounts that various folks need to access: emails, bank accounts, social media, utilities, and on and on. Some of these need to be kept reasonably secure, others not so much. Does anyone have a good method of keeping tracking of your accounts in a way that they can be shared easily but still kept safe? Thanks! Nate MoBo Bicycle Coop, Cincinnati

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Community Cycling Center is Hiring a Development Director
by momoko saunders 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

Hey all, A lot of you know me from Bike Farm, which is an all volunteer run bike collective here in Portland, OR. Recently, I took up the role of Executive Director for the Community Cycling Center, a non-profit that's been broadening access to bicycles, and keeping them out of the land fills, for 26 years!! It's an interesting move from all volunteers to a staff of 35. I'm hoping to attend the next BikeBike (should it be safe to do so) and maybe we can continue the conversation around paid vs. employee organizations. Anyhow, on the ask/offer. CCC is hiring a Development Director! <https://communitycyclingcenter.org/about/jobs/development-director/> Please apply if you are interested. The role is a Director level position so we do ask for solid experience with managing a team and fundraising. We also value the lived experience of someone from a marginalized community. Please also share with your networks. We are hoping to fill this role in March so applications would be great to see by mid February. Hope you all are staying safe and healthy, -Momoko

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Portland Gear Hub (Maine) Hiring FT Bicycle Mechanic & Sales
by Ainsley Judge 29 Jan '21

29 Jan '21

Hi all, The Portland Gear Hub is hiring for a full-time Bicycle Mechanic and Sales position. *You can learn more about us and the position here.* <https://portlandgearhub.org/careers/> Based in Portland, Maine, we're a nonprofit outdoor gear and bike shop powered by a youth outdoor education center, Ketcha Outdoors. The Gear Hub is a full service shop with a large retail floor selling a mix of refurbished bicycles, new and used bike components, camping equipment, and nordic ski gear. We use our retail sales to sustain our programs, which largely take place out of a dedicated educational space known as the Gear Hub Bike School. We also rent XC Skis and Snowshoes at a nordic trail network in Oxford, Maine in the winters. Our mission is to get more youth and adults outside and active by increasing access to affordable, reliable gear. We're looking for someone who has experience as a mechanic and is mission-driven. *Follow this link to read more about the position and who we are. * <https://portlandgearhub.org/careers/> Thanks!! Ainsley -- Ainsley Judge She/her/hers Director of the Portland Gear Hub A program of Camp Ketcha portlandgearhub.org

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Pedal is hiring a Youth & Education Facilitator
by Sophia Suderman 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know that Pedal and Our Community Bikes is looking to hire a Youth & Education Facilitator in Vancouver, BC. More info can be found here. <http://pedalpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Youth-and-Education-Facili…> Cheers, Sophia -- Sophia Suderman Executive Director PEDAL - Pedal Energy Development Alternatives 2429 Main Street Unceded Coast Salish Territories www.pedalpower.org | (604) 879-2453

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Successful interventions for interrupting sexism
by Dennis Wollersheim 20 Jan '21

20 Jan '21

Hi everyone We ran a volunteer induction working bee today (photo attached), and despite our best intentions, sexism was a constant companion. It wasn't over the top, just the everyday: Woman: "how do I...?" Man: "let me show you..." 10 minute later, man still holding the spanner. Many times, multiple circumstances. Unrequested advice is another common form. The problem is that it is baked into the cultural dynamics. It is tricky to interrupt without making everyone feel bad. I've got a personal policy that I try to follow: - don't touch bike unless requested, - don't offer information unless questioned, or someone about to hurt themselves, - watch, listen But that takes much patience, and comes after 20 years of anti sexism work. It is a bit of a stretch for our 75 year old volunteer mechanic with a heart of gold. I'm looking for something pragmatic that we can implement, to interrupt the worst of it, to make some space. Does anyone have advice? Success stories? Much love from Melbourne bike shed Dennis Secretary

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 172, Issue 2
by Lawrence Mohammed 18 Jan '21

18 Jan '21

Attended some great D&I workshops last year, the best one which was provided by this organisation (for free): https://www.serenityinleadership.com/about Harvard bias tests also good...worth noting - these should be uncomfortable! if exploring with your team work, within a strong container and space: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html We had a team meeting focused on Diversity and Inclusion as well as many private chats last year to support team members suffering from the results of Covid, Brexit and uprisings related to injustice and inequality - not only limited to the notion of race. I wanted to explore how best to steward and model the behaviours and values needed to co-create a unified, compassionate, kind, empowered, meritocratic and resilient team and thus community. If I had more time and resources, I'd like to have team days exploring things like this. A heart of gold can only be expanded, understanding and resonance is the key In service, *Lawrence Mohammed* CEO and Founder Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* /::Olympic Park Site:: Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park, Lesney Avenue Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London E20 3BS *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* / On 17/01/2021 21:03, 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. Successful interventions for interrupting sexism > (Dennis Wollersheim) > 2. Re: Successful interventions for interrupting sexism > (momoko saunders) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Playing Cards, Bike-Centric, Kickstarter project
by Skills-of-Bike Bookata 05 Jan '21

05 Jan '21

Think-tankers, hello again from Montreal, The deck features original graphic work inspired by vintage Art Deco posters of women cyclists and their early bikes. It is a continuation of our just finished and successfully closed KS project. The collective wisdom and goodwill hosted on this forum is amazing. We would love to receive any feedback, suggestions, corrections. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1522759383/1735898345?ref=7vq3kx&token… The original SKILLS OF BIKE / GRIP OF LIFE Kickstarter offered a calendar, a book and a zine, all centered on the women emancipation movement. (*h**ttp://kck.st/3jC58as <http://kck.st/3jC58as>*) Any kind of support from you would work- fund$ or a post on Facebook, Twitter, email to your personal or community networks. Merci beaucoup andrei+Dario

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Quick info request from Bicycling magazine
by Matt VanSlyke 18 Dec '20

18 Dec '20

Hey all, I was contacted by a writer from Bicycling magazine who is doing a quick turnaround story on Earn-a-Bike programs. The author is looking to gather some basic info about earn-a-bike efforts and put together a very brief survey to do so. If you have a few minutes BEFORE THE WEEKEND the link is below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VTSJTL7 All the best, Matt, UBR -- -- Matt VanSlyke 315.525.9554 (voice or txt)

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Postcard Exchange - put your shop on the list
by Bike Church Santa Cruz 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

Hi friends! We're doing a postcard/letter exchange because it'll be fun and cute. All you need to do is put your community bike shop on the list or send postcards to shops on the list, or both! (I'm gonna start sending cards in a month or so once the list has grown a bit.) The idea is nothing more than growing connections between fellow weirdos doing a similar thing. I mean, we're doing something amazing, no? To thrive in opposition to capitalism is no small task and I want us to support each other and know one another. I'm sad to not have Bike!Bike! this year (I was really looking forward to attending for the first time in Ciudad de Mexico of all places) and perhaps it can serve to fill the gap a bit. Anyhow please feel free to add other shops and then we can surprise them! If you have any suggestions or questions about it email me at thebikechurch(a)gmail.com Here's the link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bnhLT_mj5Ym6uBDGoCVFVz2bsixWbOtEama… In love and struggle, Nik The Bike Church occupied Ohlone land "Santa Cruz, CA"

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 171, Issue 7
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 16 Dec '20

16 Dec '20

We have a tool library. It has had very limited uptake but we have had low case counts and people have been using our workshop for DIY since July 7th. I am curious if we end up using it for things like bike trailers and cargo bikes... We set it up using a software platform called MyTurn. The developer Gene is super lovely to work with and they understand the organic nature of organizations like ours. Features offered include things like sliding scale payments which are unheard of in more traditional platforms. Check it out here: https://communitybikeshop.myturn.com/library/ Cheers, Tegan On Wed, Dec 16, 2020 at 4:04 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. Lending Library for Bike Tools? (Aaron Shaw) > 2. Re: Postcard Exchange - put your shop on the list (Tigre Bici) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Aaron Shaw <atshaw(a)ucdavis.edu> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:00:24 -0800 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Lending Library for Bike Tools? > Hey all! > Has anyone set-up a lending library for bike tools pre-or-post covid? > There is a non-profit in the Sacramento region lending music recording > equipment that i was inspired by - Musiclandria > <https://www.musiclandria.com/lending-program>. Applying this lending > library concept to bike tools could be a good way to promote diy repair > from a covid-safe distance...something we are all trying to do these days. > I'm wondering if anyone has done this at their community bike shop, and if > there may be learnings that could be shared with the group. > > Thanks! > Aaron > Davis Bike Collective, "Bike Forth" > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:48:05 -0600 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Postcard Exchange - put your shop on the list > yeeeiii amazing > > On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 1:25 PM peter(a)BikeClarkCounty.org < > peter(a)bikeclarkcounty.org> wrote: > >> Early pandemic I was thinking of starting up a shop-to-shop tee-shirt >> exchange…I’m size Small. haha >> >> >> >> >> On Dec 13, 2020, at 10:51 AM, Thomas Butler <thomas.unavailable(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> yaaaay!! this is so great >> >> Suggestion to add a column for receiving shops to tally where their cards >> came from (so we can see who the big senders are?) I'm willing to do this >> with permission. >> >> thanks for organizing. >> >> On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 12:03 PM Andrew Yee <andrew(a)bikex.org> wrote: >> >>> Fun idea Nik! Added. >>> >>> I have to remember how stamps work! >>> >>> On Sat, Dec 12, 2020, 5:46 PM Bike Church Santa Cruz < >>> thebikechurch(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi friends! >>>> We're doing a postcard/letter exchange because it'll be fun and cute. >>>> All you need to do is put your community bike shop on the list or send >>>> postcards to shops on the list, or both! (I'm gonna start sending cards in >>>> a month or so once the list has grown a bit.) The idea is nothing more than >>>> growing connections between fellow weirdos doing a similar thing. I mean, >>>> we're doing something amazing, no? To thrive in opposition to capitalism is >>>> no small task and I want us to support each other and know one another. I'm >>>> sad to not have Bike!Bike! this year (I was really looking forward to >>>> attending for the first time in Ciudad de Mexico of all places) and perhaps >>>> it can serve to fill the gap a bit. Anyhow please feel free to add other >>>> shops and then we can surprise them! If you have any suggestions or >>>> questions about it email me at thebikechurch(a)gmail.com >>>> Here's the link >>>> >>>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bnhLT_mj5Ym6uBDGoCVFVz2bsixWbOtEama… >>>> In love and struggle, >>>> Nik >>>> The Bike Church >>>> occupied Ohlone land >>>> "Santa Cruz, CA" >>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > -- Executive Director B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org she/her

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