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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 168, Issue 1
by Lawrence Mohammed 05 Sep '20

05 Sep '20

Would love to see that too Ainsley! Sounds a brilliant resource! 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 04/09/2020 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. Re: Remote Learning in the Age of Coronavirus (Anthony Thomson) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Remote Learning in the Age of Coronavirus
by Wade Rubinstein 04 Sep '20

04 Sep '20

Hi. I run an in school Earn-A-Bike and open workshop program in Lowell, Massachusetts. All schools in Massachusetts, including the Lowell Public Schools, are closed for the remainder of the school year. Schools are moving to remote learning plans. How to adapt? What are your suggestions on creating remote learning programs and activities that engage students in cycling during the summer months (and possibly during the next school year)? Some students have access to bikes. Some do not. For students that do have bikes, many of their bikes are in disrepair. I'm sitting on a sizable inventory of donated bicycles that need refurbishment. Most students have access to a SmartPhone and/or other digital device (laptop, Chromebook, tablet). Many thanks for your input. Wade The Bike Connector Lowell, Massachusetts

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Video of an endo
by David Coppley 01 Sep '20

01 Sep '20

Hey bike folks, I'm working adapting our bike ed course to a remote learning format, and want to tap into the thinktank hive-mind. Does anyone have a link to a good video of someone crashing via and 'endo'? Ideally it would be shot from the side, have clear footage, and not to gruesome (though I can edit knarly bits out). I'm looking for something to accompany an explanation of inertia, and act as an intro to an emergency braking lesson. Thanks in advance for any leads, David David Coppley Walk n' Roll Program Assistant Intercity Transit 360-705-5817 (office) 360-701-8379 (cell) PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com<mailto:dcoppley@intercitytransit.com> Follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/WalkNRollIT/> & Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/walknrollit/> [WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB]

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 167, Issue 16
by Lawrence Mohammed 30 Aug '20

30 Aug '20

here's what we do with our most common cranksets and chainsets - cable tying both cranks together always advisable also have an overflow storage area at the rear of the workshop with cranksets, chainsets and odd single crankarms (ideally we'd like more 'shop floor' storage but space too limited under our workbench storage area) Warmest regards, *Lawrence Mohammed* Director & Head Mechanic Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* /[Location, NOT delivery address] Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park Lesney Avenue Olympic Park London E20 3BS *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* / On 28/08/2020 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. Storing/Displaying Cranksets (Nicole Muratore) > > _______________________________________________ > 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 167, Issue 16
by Nina Schaeffer 29 Aug '20

29 Aug '20

Hi Nicole! Our shop manager is also a welder and made the one seen in the attached photos. The wheels rotate for optimal browsing. If you have a welder handy we highly recommend it! On Fri, Aug 28, 2020, 2:04 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. Storing/Displaying Cranksets (Nicole Muratore) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Nicole Muratore <nicole(a)bikesaviours.org> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:06:27 -0700 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Storing/Displaying Cranksets > Like I see many shops have done, we're taking some much needed time to > rethink things that weren't working in our shop while we're closed to the > public. Arizona's Covid-19 numbers aren't quite what we need them to be to > reopen safely. > > So....cranksets!? We've gone back and forth between pegboard and milkcrate > storage. I would love to hear other suggestions for storing these > unwieldy beasts! Maybe even some photos? > > Please and thank you! > > Cheers, > Nicole Muratore, Shop Manager > Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective > (602) 429-9369 > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Storing/Displaying Cranksets
by Nicole Muratore 29 Aug '20

29 Aug '20

Like I see many shops have done, we're taking some much needed time to rethink things that weren't working in our shop while we're closed to the public. Arizona's Covid-19 numbers aren't quite what we need them to be to reopen safely. So....cranksets!? We've gone back and forth between pegboard and milkcrate storage. I would love to hear other suggestions for storing these unwieldy beasts! Maybe even some photos? Please and thank you! Cheers, Nicole Muratore, Shop Manager Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective (602) 429-9369

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Programs / classes
by peter＠BikeClarkCounty.org 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

I thought I’d inquire to see if anyone is gearing up to run bike-related programs/classes this fall? If so, via online or in-person? Our nonprofit is considering our high school class program (Bike2Leadership) in some modified capacity TBD. Any recommendations and/or resources is always appreciated. Thanks! Peter. Peter Van Tilburg Executive Director, Board VP Bike Clark County Community Bike Shop: 1604 Main St., Vancouver, WA. 98660 Wed-Sat 11am-6pm, Sunday 11am-4pm c. 503.572.9894 peter(a)bikeclarkcounty.org http://www.linkedin.com/in/petervantilburg http://www.bikeclarkcounty.org/ <http://www.bikeclarkcounty.org/> www.bikeclarkcounty.org Bike Clark County is equipping, empowering, and connecting youth to our community.

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Recalls : Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 167, Issue 14
by Robert Rands 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

Bicycle Retailer website lists recalls regularly. https://www.bicycleretailer.com/search/node/recalls ~Robert Rands, SoPo Bicycle Cooperative Reynoldstown (Atlanta), Georgia On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 08:03:57 PM UTC, <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: recalled bikes and components (Peaches) 2. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 167, Issue 13 (Lawrence Mohammed) 3. Programs / classes (peter(a)BikeClarkCounty.org) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:08:54 -0400 From: Peaches <steve(a)compersia.community> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] recalled bikes and components Message-ID: <CALiMTd6J9DG2B-JCLuNXFwaNjqt-fjZ0Ls255FD3Fbr-omTNOQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Thanks for sharing that. I looked through the listings. It's a lot of stuff and most affect very small numbers of actual products. Which makes it's very difficult to incorporate it watching for the recalls as a standard practice. Has anyone put together a list of the most relevant recalls to watch out for? Thanks! - Peaches/Steve they/them/their On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 2:39 AM Andrew Yee <andrew(a)bikex.org> wrote: > Kevin, > > Thanks! > > I actually subscribed to alerts <https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Subscribe> > years ago for recalls related to sports/outdoors from the CSPC, but current > recalls rarely impact the older bicycles we tend to > receive/fix/donate/sell. Thankfully the site has a deep archive. > > My curiosity is to learn how other orgs distribute knowledge and implement > checks for such recalls, if any do. I think printing/posting a few in a > shop can be helpful, but once it becomes more than a handful, I think a > pile will be ignored. We have only a few people who do final QC checks on > our bikes, and so they've been my first priority to inform. > > -A > > > > On Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 10:13:20 PM PDT, Kevin Dwyer < > kevidwyer(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Hi All- > > This is a great question. The CSPC has a website with a surprisingly > in-depth list of bicycle recalls. Search results are downloadable in CSV > format. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls However, search results, especially > for older bicycle products are somewhat incomplete when searched with only > the term "bicycle" (does not yield the Scott fork in the database). > > In answer to your question, perhaps printing and posting the merged, > abridged and updated list for mechanics to reference periodically? > Alternatively, a mechanic or other staff could review the bikes in batches > to ensure that they and their parts are not listed? Maybe both are good > ideas with a special emphasis on recalls due to safety and which pose a > grave danger (identified via highlighting?). > > Thanks to everyone for their great work! > > > > On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 10:52 PM Andrew Yee <andrew(a)bikex.org> wrote: > > How often do you all check for recalled items on the old bikes? > > Been seeing these recalled Shimano cranks show up on bikes we've taken in > recently: > https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/posts/1425107737695385 > > Since finding 3 pairs in two months, I printed the recall notice images > and put them in the shop to help others find them. Thankfully Shimano is > still replacing them. > > I also have been looking out for recalled Suntour forks > <https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/scott-trek-recall-bicycles-with-sr-suntou…>, > but haven't seen one yet. > > What else do you guys check for? Do you see anything often? How do you > educate staff/volunteers on such recalls? > > Thanks, > A > > -- > Andrew Yee > General Manager > Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange <https://bikex.org> | IG > <https://www.instagram.com/bicycle.exchange/> | FB > <https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/> > View our used bikes for sale here <https://svbikex.square.site/s/shop> > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > > -- > Kevin Dwyer > > ____________________________________ > > 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… > >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 167, Issue 13
by Lawrence Mohammed 25 Aug '20

25 Aug '20

That which has value is valuable, though resources and availability to pay differs, especially in times of great uncertainty and instability. What would be useful would be transparency of the costs involved, knowledge that everything created and built is, and stays within, the public domain for public benefit (if that's the intention?), a sliding scale from $0-?? providing inclusive access and/or if consultancy work is to be garnered off the back of this, that organisations should perhaps be paid rather than pay for attendance - with funding for costs found from the facilitator as this would effectively be R&D for his private consultancy business. Doesn't sound like this is the intention but there did seem to be a lack of transparency, perhaps due to brevity and time pressure/focus in delivery to organisations asap. I think the concept is great, value high and work much needed. Pre-workshop, I would also solicit and include research that organisations are already doing from attendance of business, governmental and educational workshops, webinars, events etc + any personal study and research to build a resource base for trends and info on social, political, economic and technological driving forces that is and stays within the public domain for access of all groups and organisations. I think I sent you through some of this Robert when you emailed me? Why we work within a gift economy, why everything is open source, why we're moving to zero waste etc... If not, pm me with what you feel would be most useful and I'll share resources I've garnered that may be helpful to the workshop group. Building something virtual here in the UK for similar ends, but as ever, also 1000 other things demanding time/resource priority, especially atm. What informed and continues to inform in my work within Active Mobilty and life in general is where we need to head as a global society, of one human race, who share one planet and are tasked with stewardship of it, each other, and all sentient life.... challenging the prevailing narrative of ownership and extraction. Quite simply, we need to move from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance, we need to dismantle private profit at public risk/expense and practially rewrite many of our stories that are not in alignment with a heart-centred life....the head has had too much focus over the last 200yrs and it's too out of balance! In my humble opinion, worth reading/studying around social, political, economic and technological driving forces include: Nipun Mehta Charles Eisentein John Elkington Kate Raworth Ann Pettifor Gene Sharp Nicholas Shaxon Naomi Klein Ray Kurzweil (to challenge as well as inform) Serge Beddington-Behrens The Dalai Lama Hope Friday's workshop goes well for all those attending! Warmest regards, *Lawrence Mohammed* Director & Head Mechanic Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* /[Location, NOT delivery address] Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park Lesney Avenue Olympic Park London E20 3BS *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* / On 21/08/2020 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. Re: Future-Proofing Your Shop's Operational Plans Workshop > (Robert Grossman) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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recalled bikes and components
by Andrew Yee 25 Aug '20

25 Aug '20

How often do you all check for recalled items on the old bikes? Been seeing these recalled Shimano cranks show up on bikes we've taken in recently: https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/posts/1425107737695385 Since finding 3 pairs in two months, I printed the recall notice images and put them in the shop to help others find them. Thankfully Shimano is still replacing them. I also have been looking out for recalled Suntour forks <https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/scott-trek-recall-bicycles-with-sr-suntou…>, but haven't seen one yet. What else do you guys check for? Do you see anything often? How do you educate staff/volunteers on such recalls? Thanks, A -- Andrew Yee General Manager Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange <https://bikex.org> | IG <https://www.instagram.com/bicycle.exchange/> | FB <https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/> View our used bikes for sale here <https://svbikex.square.site/s/shop>

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Future-Proofing Your Shop's Operational Plans Workshop
by Robert Grossman 21 Aug '20

21 Aug '20

Hello Thinktank, Is your shop's plan for how to continue operating considering different futures? Would you like to work with other shops to determine what the future may look like? Join us for a two-hour collaborative workshop to help future-proof your shop's operational plans. When: Friday, August 28, 2020 Time: 11am - 1pm CST Cost $30 *If your shop would like to attend but cannot afford to due to finances and the current state of the world then email me directly and we can work something out. Click the link below to sign-up. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-proofing-your-shops-ideas-for-how-to-op… In this workshop, you will come together with other community bicycle workshops to put together four possible future scenarios to better inform your ideas of how your business model needs to shift. Working around the issue of how to continue to effectively operate and provide services to the community, we will break off into small groups to identify social, political, economic, and technological driving forces. From there we will determine which of these are stable and which are uncertain. The most important of these will be used as we describe what four possible futures may look like. Each of you will then consider how your organization’s plans for continuing to provide services to your communities will need to adjust to meet these futures and what potential unintended consequences may arise. It’s important to note that the future will not be one of these, but more likely a blend of aspects from each. This workshop will require participation. There will be no other applications involved beyond Zoom and a note-taking app of your choice (Notes, Word, Google Docs, etc.) Excited to see you all there! -- Robert Grossman www.robertgrossmandesign.com https://twitter.com/rgrossmandesign https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertgrossman7 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgrossman7> https://www.flickr.com/photos/robkeebler/albums

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Conflict due to COVID
by Aaron Shaw 14 Aug '20

14 Aug '20

Hey all, My name is Aaron. I volunteer at the Davis Bike Church in Davis, CA. I was wondering if there are any other collectives experiencing intensely conflicting views on how to respond to the pandemic. I am looking for suggestions on how to present a safe new operating model so that those who are more at risk can agree to the shop being open (in some capacity). My experience is that there is a spectrum of approaches to operating under COVID and it is difficult to find a middle ground where a consensus can be made among collective members. It’s true, people’s lives are at risk. But also there are needs in the community that can outweigh the risk associated with (safe) operation. It just depends on how you look at it. The stakes are definitely high and it is a touchy, if not politicized topic. I would love to hear other people’s experiences, and if they are stuck like us or if they have figured out a new operating model that works for them. Also interested to hear about what it took, from a people/core member perspective, to get to the other side of the COVID lockdown. Thanks a ton. Aaron

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Ghost Bike in Vancouver - looking for help
by Gabrielle Anctil 11 Aug '20

11 Aug '20

TW - Death . . . . Hello, My boyfriend's best friend was just killed as she was starting a bike trip across the country. I'd like to get in touch with people who could help in setting up a ghost bike for her. More info: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/cyclist-killed-in-maple-ridge-was-beginning-cross-cou… Thank you in advance <3 Gabrielle -- Gabrielle Anctil +1 514 746-0054 @_ganctil

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Bike Shop patch trade
by BikeConcord 09 Aug '20

09 Aug '20

I am interested in trading patches.

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How to order low priced bike supplies through a distributor?
by Leslie Fisher 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

Hi, I volunteer with Bikes del Pueblo, a volunteer-run non-profit bike collective in San Diego, CA. We teach bike mechanics and offer very low priced, free, or donation based used bikes and parts. We want to find a bike supply distributor (such as JBI, QBP, etc) to work with to start ordering bike supplies, tubes, and parts at their wholesale prices. I've been finding that these companies ask for an application to be completed first with required documents like a state sales tax certificate, license for selling and repairing bikes, and other stuff that bike shops would have but we don't have any of. We have insurance, 501c3 non-profit status, and a space to operate out of, but don't do sales tax, don't have licenses, and don't have a formal sales floor vs repair areas. Would other bike coops/collectives have recommendations of wholesale bike distributors to get in touch with for ordering that would accept collectives like ours without needing to be a standard style bike shop or have all those official documents? Thank you! Leslie

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Developing a Better Sense of the Future
by Robert Grossman 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

Hello Everyone, If you were to look into the future to develop a solution to a current challenge, what would that challenge be? One that stood out from the Safe and Effective Operations Workshop is around the capacity to provide services where shops are facing an increased need from communities while facing internal challenges to be able to safely help. In other words - An inaccessible resource is not a resource. I understand that there are some serious social issues around equity and diversity that may be more important to be addressed. What does your shop's team find to be the most pressing long term challenge at the moment? -- Robert Grossman www.robertgrossmandesign.com https://twitter.com/rgrossmandesign https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertgrossman7 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgrossman7> https://www.flickr.com/photos/robkeebler/albums

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 165, Issue 12
by Lawrence Mohammed 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

Here's what we use Amanda; 'Bike Health Check' - 30min 'Dr Bike-type' services at popups we run 'Full Service' - std servicing form within the workshop Warmest regards, *Lawrence Mohammed* Director & Head Mechanic Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* *facebook.com/probikeservice <https://www.facebook.com/professionalbikeservice>* /[Location, NOT delivery address] Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park Lesney Avenue Olympic Park London E20 3BS *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* / On 16/06/2020 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. Service Tickets and Bike Tags (Amanda Chilson) > > _______________________________________________ > 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 167, Issue 2
by Lawrence Mohammed 04 Aug '20

04 Aug '20

Brilliant question Robert! The main solution I've been developing for the last 4 years is an open source business model based on stewardship rather than ownership and extraction, which I believe is fundamental to cocreating a regenerative, truly sustainable planet. In the first instance, I'm doing this within the realm of active mobility. Having started in the corporate sector and volunteered and worked for a number of charities, as well as running my own businesses in diverse fields, it's clear that the pubic/private/3rd sector organisations all leave something to be desired. This, along with the prevailing current debt-based economic system in the version of capitalism most of us dwell within, has and continues to fail humanity and sentient life, with externalised costs, the demand for perpetual growth within a finite system and missing the value of so many things that are essentially priceless. Rebuilding local, national and global economies and business models based around stewardship and empowering sovereign beings to live their full potential I believe are the most pressing needs of our time. Warmest regards, *Lawrence Mohammed* Director & Head Mechanic Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* /[Location, NOT delivery address] Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park Lesney Avenue Olympic Park London E20 3BS Google Plus Code: GXXG+72 Hackney Wick, London *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* / On 03/08/2020 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. Developing a Better Sense of the Future (Robert Grossman) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Job Posting- BICAS in Tucson
by BICAS Education 04 Aug '20

04 Aug '20

We have a couple job openings at BICAS in Tucson! Cheers, Kristin BICAS is Hiring!Positions currently open: WTF Coordinator- A collective member position responsible for coordinating the BICAS Women, Trans*, Femme programing to create a safe, accessible, and inclusive WTF space for the community. WTF Coordinator Job Description <https://bicas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/WTF-Coordinator-Job-Descriptio…> IT Coordinator - A collective member position responsible for configuration and maintenance of computer and communication systems. <https://bicas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/HR-Coordinator-2020.docx.pdf>IT Coordinator Job Description <https://bicas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IT-Coordinator-Job-Description…> HR Coordinator - A collective member position responsible for facilitating hiring, monitoring training, peer work performance evaluation coordination, processing and facilitating employee accountability. HR Coordinator Job Description <https://bicas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/HR-Coordinator-2020.docx.pdf> To apply: Please complete our online application. <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez1cB3IcXeXhGVVEihQMVDFIWrLeCBNTS…> You will be required to upload a pdf, doc, or docx of both your cover letter and resume in order to be considered. Applications (cover letter and resume) can be delivered in person during BICAS open hours Wednesday-Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM. 2001 N 7th Ave. Rolling deadline, open until filled. Please check your submission carefully before sending; incomplete applications will not be considered. Summary for all positions: The ideal candidate will be passionate about the bicycle as a sustainable, equitable, and healthy form of transportation. BICAS staff frequently work with youth, houseless, refugee, immigrant, and low-income populations. Experience working with these populations in any capacity is a plus, as is being multilingual. We encourage those who can work our WTF (Women, Transgender, Femme) workshop on Mondays <https://bicas.org/women-trans-femme/> to apply. Bicycle mechanical knowledge is not required but is desired. The ability to teach in a patient, compassionate, and hands-off manner is necessary. Some evening and weekend availability is expected, as well as some work outside the shop, for example: administrative tasks, outreach events, teaching classes, etc. Please note that working at BICAS is much more than a mechanics position; the ideal candidate will be excited to participate fully in the communal governance of a small non-profit organization and be committed to the Tucson community. Please read the entire job description link before applying. Note that is NOT just a "normal" bike shop job! For further questions please contact us at hiring(a)bicas.org.

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Job Posting - Bike Kitchen Programs Manager F/T
by Sunny Nestler 01 Aug '20

01 Aug '20

Hey friends, Here is a job posting in Vancouver BC (sadly we are not able to provide work visas). Feel free to email me off list if you want to ask questions privately. Looking forward to passing the mic 🌱 x Sunny *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen University of British Columbia 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| @BikeKitchenUBC

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 166, Issue 14
by Heather Nugen 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

Check out Miyagi it’s what PBMA uses to do their level 1 certifications. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 4:42 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. Leads for online quiz platform? (David Coppley) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: David Coppley <DCoppley(a)intercitytransit.com> > To: "thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:35:55 +0000 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Leads for online quiz platform? > > Greetings bike folks, > > > > I’m reaching out to informal educators, seeking leads for an online quiz > platform. I manage a bike education class, and am looking to reformat to a > remote-learning model. If you have had positive experience with any online > platforms for quizzes, I’d love to hear about it. > > > > Features that help: > > · Can host videos and quizzes on the same platform. > > · Has a reporting tool so admin can see quiz results. > > · Can randomize questions from a large set. > > · Can be free or paid format. > > > > Thanks for your help, > > David > > > > > > David Coppley > > Walk n’ Roll Program Assistant > > Intercity Transit > > 360-705-5817 (office) > > 360-701-8379 (cell) > > PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 > > dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com > > Follow us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WalkNRollIT/> & Instagram > <https://www.instagram.com/walknrollit/> > > > > [image: WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB] > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > -- Heather Nugen She/Her 313-848-2102 University of Detroit Mercy, Class of 2019 Master of Community Development <http://architecture.udmercy.edu/programs/mcd>

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Leads for online quiz platform?
by David Coppley 29 Jul '20

29 Jul '20

Greetings bike folks, I'm reaching out to informal educators, seeking leads for an online quiz platform. I manage a bike education class, and am looking to reformat to a remote-learning model. If you have had positive experience with any online platforms for quizzes, I'd love to hear about it. Features that help: * Can host videos and quizzes on the same platform. * Has a reporting tool so admin can see quiz results. * Can randomize questions from a large set. * Can be free or paid format. Thanks for your help, David David Coppley Walk n' Roll Program Assistant Intercity Transit 360-705-5817 (office) 360-701-8379 (cell) PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com<mailto:dcoppley@intercitytransit.com> Follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/WalkNRollIT/> & Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/walknrollit/> [WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB]

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More Results From the Safe and Effective Shop Operations Workshop
by Robert Grossman 25 Jul '20

25 Jul '20

Hi Everyone, Here are some of the possible solutions that were put together by participants during the Safe and Effective Shop Operations Workshop. Thank you for your patience with me getting these out while I finish my last Masters class. These are based around the three categories of Volunteer Management, Capacity for Providing Services, and Safe operations. It considers what services can be offered, the activities involved, and the cultural context. *VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT* - *More emails for volunteers * - Separate from full list - *Sending home bikes for repair with experienced volunteers* - Distributive model: have "certified" volunteers who can do some repairs/ bike distribution in their neighborhoods - Being okay doing less, but with more effort - Different volunteers have different comfort/saftey levels. Making sure the most vulnerable/concerned are protected - Tool Library - *Assigned Contributions* - People used to be able to choose where they wanted to contribute but choices are limited due to health/safety and various concerns/needs around what health and safety is *ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY FOR DELIVERING SERVICES* - *Fixing bikes for people without fees* (fundraiser helped) - No more than three mechanics opposed to 8. Fourth person is the greeter or bouncer. - Limited advertising for fear of being overwhelmed - *Come back to mission statement for guidance or to pivot* - *Online live classes* - Focus on certain aspects of bike such as derailleur adjustment, etc. - Alternative to Zoom: Jitsi <- open source, Google Meet (These all have call-in function with regular phone) - Online is easy for people with means to reliable internet and smartphones / computer - *"Zoom Shift" * - Open q&a time for community members - Podcast has a lower barrier to access than Zoom? - concerns about equity - some ppl have more access and understanding of online tools than others *SAFE SHOP OPERATIONS* - *Offering pay-for-service repairs rather than DIY* - With transit shut down in some places, more people are biking. - Dr & Nurses get a discounted rate. - Cleaning in evening. - Sanitizing rentals between customers. Or let them sit for a few days. - repair service can be on sliding scale - *Only key volunteers allowed in shop* - Not accepting new volunteers - *Programming changes* - Summer camp canceled or reduced People are worried about what's happening and what's going to happen in future / fall. Especially in the US. That's totally understandable. It might be best if your organization spent an hour or two building scenarios of what the future might look like to assist with planning. Here's an article talking about how to do it https://www.wired.com/1995/11/how-to-build-scenarios/. Please reach out if you have any questions. Hang in there. You've all got this. -- Robert Grossman www.robertgrossmandesign.com https://twitter.com/rgrossmandesign https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertgrossman7 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgrossman7> https://www.flickr.com/photos/robkeebler/albums

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How is your bike co-op supporting racial justice? // ¿Como están apoyando la justicia racial en su colectivo?
by Aida Mas Baghaie 18 Jul '20

18 Jul '20

---- Español a continuación ---- Hey buds, We've been chatting about ways to support racial justice, indigenous sovereignty & the revolution through our work at the Bike Kitchen, and we were hoping to hear about what you're all doing these days. Some questions that have come up during our conversations include: - How can bike co-ops support movements for racial justice & indigenous sovereignty in a meaningful and sustained way? - Are you fundraising/donating money, if so how and for whom? - Are you providing low barrier repair services, bikes, etc.? Are you doing this at protests/rallies/actions? If so, what COVID precautions are you taking? - How are you communicating your support? (i.e. are you reaching out directly to organizers to offer free repairs, fundraising, etc.? Are you writing statements of support?) - How are you ensuring that the work you're doing is serving these movements without becoming a burden/co-opting the movement? - Would you be interested in participating in a virtual conversation about this? Really interested to hear what everyone's been up to. Sending you all much love, support and solidarity. <3 aida ---- Español ---- Hola amigxs, Hemos estado charlando sobre formas de apoyar la justicia racial, la soberanía indígena y la revolución a través de nuestro trabajo en el Bike Kitchen, y nos gustaría saber qué están haciendo ustedes. Aquí les dejo algunas preguntas que surgieron: - ¿Cómo podemos apoyar los movimientos por la justicia racial y soberanía indígena de forma sostenida? - ¿Están recaudando fondos / donando dinero / bicicletas, etc.? ¿Para quién? - ¿Están reparando bicicletas en manifestaciones? ¿Qué precauciones está tomando en cuanto a COVID? - ¿Cómo están comunicando su apoyo? (es decir, ¿están contactando directamente a los organizadores de movimientos sociales para ofrecer bicis gratuitas, recaudación de fondos, etc.? ¿Están escribiendo declaraciones de apoyo? - ¿Cómo se aseguran de que el trabajo que están haciendo sirva a estos movimientos sin convertirse en una carga / cooptar el movimiento? - ¿Te interesaría participar en una conversación virtual sobre esto? Tengo muchas ganas de escuchar y aprender de sus experiencias. Les envío mucho amor, apoyo y solidaridad. <3 aida

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Trends and Insights from the Safe & Effective Operations Workshop
by Robert Grossman 16 Jul '20

16 Jul '20

Hello Everyone Here are some of the trends that came up around Safe Operations from the discussions held during the Safe & Effective Shop Operations Workshop held on June 12th. These came from over twenty different organizations across the United States, Canada, and Australia. This is just one part of what was discussed. Stay tuned as there are still info around Volunteer Management, Capacity for Providing Purposes to come, and more. *SAFE OPERATIONS * BUSINESS SHIFTS - Online sales & Instruction - Pricing changes - Rethinking of business models IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE - Making shops mobile PEOPLE MANAGEMENT - Utilizing appointment systems - Focusing more on the local community - Fewer people coming to the shop - Some shops need more staff to meet demand SAFETY PRACTICES - Some shops are working with health officials to build best practices - Protocols for prioritizing individual and group health - Enhanced clean-up & disinfection practices - Rethinking airflow (HVAC, fans, swamp coolers) - Personal protective equipment (gloves & masks) - Distancing - Some shops are not allowing customers inside *INSIGHTS* - Organizations are going to need an online component to stay relevant - Organizations without a clear vision to fall back are going to suffer harder - Re-opening as business-as-usual is going to lead to virus spread That's all for now. Hope everyone is healthy. All the best, -- Robert Grossman www.robertgrossmandesign.com https://twitter.com/rgrossmandesign https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertgrossman7 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgrossman7> https://www.flickr.com/photos/robkeebler/albums

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