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Volunteer Question
by Edward Kirkwood 12 Oct '18

12 Oct '18

I volunteer at Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop here in Lexington, KY. We are currently a 100% volunteer run community bike shop that is open the following hours: Wednesday 6-9 pm Volunteer Only Night, Thursday 6-9 pm Open Shift and Sunday 1-5 pm Open Shift. To clarify, our Volunteer Night is for volunteers to come in and work on bikes that have been donated to us along with other tasks such as parts sorting. We do not offer sales or service to the public on Wednesdays. Open shifts are open to the public for individuals to come in rent our workstands and do work on their own bikes and shop for bikes and/or parts. Open shifts are staffed by a manager and trained volunteer mechanics. Volunteer Nights are staffed with a manager and 1-2 long term volunteers along with an unlimited number of volunteers that range from complete novices to regular volunteers. My questions for the ThinkTank is regarding our Volunteer Night, if you have a similar volunteer-only night: (1) Do you limit the number of volunteers? and if so (2) How do you implement this limitation? The reason for my questions is that sometime we have more volunteers than we can find quality tasks for them to do. It also limits the amount of in-shift training that we can provide to each volunteer. In addition, space and tools become a limitation. Allen KirkwoodBroke Spoke Community Bike Shop

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Youth Bike Drive
by Kathryn Volzer 08 Oct '18

08 Oct '18

Hey guys! I was a member of the think tank long ago, but have recently rejoined. I'm wanting to do a youth bicycle drive for the holidays. Anyone ever done one before? Got any tips? I'm just hoping to help people clear their garages of unwanted youth bikes, and then in turn, provide them for inner city youth here in Chattanooga that need them and could use them for Christmas. Thanks! Kat

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Ogden Bicycle Collective is Hiring a Youth Program Coordinator
by Danielle Stiff 27 Sep '18

27 Sep '18

Hi all, The Ogden Bicycle Collective in Ogden, UT is hiring a part-time Youth Program Coordinator. Hit up our website here <https://bicyclecollective.org/ogden-news/item/750-obc-is-hiring-a-youth-pro…> for more information on the job and how to apply. Please forward to anyone who might be interested! Cheers, -- Danielle Stiff Director Ogden Bicycle Collective 936 28th Street Ogden, UT 84403 801-997-0336

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no boys allowed zine from bikebike?
by veganboyjosh＠gmail.com 27 Sep '18

27 Sep '18

hey all, i'm looking to get in touch with the person who wrote/published the "no boys allowed" zine which was passed out at bikebike in san francisco. it was part of one of the oppression and gender identity issues workshops. we're looking to start a women's night here at community cycles, and i'd like to scan my copy as a pdf and email it to potential volunteers, as well as make some copies to have in the shop... if you're on the list, or if you know the person who wrote it (her name escapes me), please get in touch with me off list... thanks! josh. community cycles boulder

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Bike!Bike! Future Hosts
by Ainsley Naylor 26 Sep '18

26 Sep '18

English /// Español /// Français Bike!Bike! Community! Is your organization (or a network of groups in your city) considering volunteering to host an upcoming Bike!Bike! Conference? We would love to hear from you about your plans to host! Current and former organizers would be interested in checking in regarding your preparation, considerations, questions, and planning guidelines! The decision of who will host is made collectively by those attending the conference each year, but this process can be a bit intimidating, confusing, and demanding on those offering to host. If we can get interested parties to check in in advance of the conference, we can make this process as clear and streamlined as possible, and sharing your interest in advance will also allow for attendees (or those unable to be with us this year) to ask you questions and get an idea of what your group and your city could offer as hosts. If you are interested in chatting about the potential to host next year's conference, or the year after, send us a message! email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com --------- A la comunidad de Bike!Bike! ¿Alguna de sus organizaciones (o red de grupos de su ciudad) se está considerando como anfitriona para la realización del siguiente Bike!Bike! ? Nos gustaría conocer acerca de sus planes para organizar la conferencia. A las y los organizadores actuales y a quienes les han precedido les interesa checar con ustedes asuntos al respecto de su preparación, consideraciones, preguntas y lineamientos de planeación. La decisión respecto a las y los anfitriones se toma de manera colectiva por quienes asisten cada año, pero este proceso puede ser un poco intimidante, confuso y demandante para quienes se postulan como anfitriones. Si podemos lograr que aquellxs interesadxs en ser sede puedan expresarlo con antelación, podremos tener claridad y coordinación en este proceso. Además, expresar su interés por adelantado permitirá también que las y los asistentes (e incluso aquellxs que no podrán acompañarnos este año) puedan hacerles preguntas y tener una idea de lo que su grupo y su ciudad pueden ofrecer como anfitriones. Si estás interesadx en platicar acerca del potencial anfitrión del próximo año, o del subsecuente, mándanos un mensaje! De antemano, gracias! email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com ------- Communauté Bike!Bike! Votre organisation (ou un réseau de groupes dans votre ville) considère-t-elle se proposer pour accueillir la prochaine conférence Bike !Bike !? Nous aimerions avoir de vos nouvelles concernant vos plans pour l’accueil ! Les organisateurs actuels et anciens seraient intéressé(e)s pour faire le point avec vous au sujet de la préparation, des considérations diverses, des questions que vous avez, et des lignes directrices pour la planification ! La décision relative à qui accueillera est faite collectivement par les personnes participant à la conférence chaque année mais ce processus peut être intimidant, déroutant et exigeant pour ceux qui offrent d’accueillir. Si nous pouvons faire en sorte que les parties intéressées se manifestent en avance de la conférence nous pouvons, dans la mesure du possible, rendre ce processus plus clair et plus simple. De plus, le fait de partager en avance votre intérêt permettra aussi aux participants (ainsi qu’à ceux qui ne peuvent participer cette année) de pouvoir vous poser des questions et d’avoir une idée de ce que votre groupe et votre ville pourrait offrir en tant qu’hôte. Si vous êtes intéressé(e)s pour discuter de la possibilité d’accueillir la conférence l’année prochaine, ou l’année suivante, envoyez-nous un message ! email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com

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Job Opportunities at Working Bikes in Chicago!
by Paul Fitzgerald 26 Sep '18

26 Sep '18

Hey thinktankers, I wanted to reach out and tell you all that Working Bikes in Chicago has one position currently posted, but a few more on the way. The current posting, for Community Engagement Manager has a dealine of the end of the week, but applicants from thinktank/bikebike will be accepted for an additional week. Next month we will also be posting for a General Manager and Service department mechanic. Working Bikes is a 19 year old 501c3 non profit which gives old bikes new homes as tools of empowerment at home and abroad. We directly impact people's ability to access sustainable transportation without barriers. There are 5 walk-in volunteer sessions a week and limitless ways to affect positive change on a global and hyper local level. If anyone has questions, they can email me directly or look out for Keke and Brian at Bike!Bike!... there will be a larger delegation, but I think they will be the best to discuss these positions. Below is the posting for our Community Engagement Manager. I think it's a bit easier to read at Idealist.org. peace + bike grease, Paul Fitz *Community Engagement Manager * JOB TYPE Full Time SALARY Minimum: $40,000 Maximum: $40,000 PUBLISHED 09/14/2018 APPLICATION DEADLINE 09/27/2018 ADDRESS 2434 South Western Ave. Chicago IL 60608 United States DESCRIPTION Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated people-person to be our hub for communications, outreach, and administrative tasks for the organization. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, will be comfortable working both independently and in collaboration with a wide range of people, will have interests that align with our commitment to environmental and social justice, and will share our enthusiasm for bikes! Key Responsibilities Communications and Outreach · Develop and execute a communications plan in coordination with the Board. · Manage and create content for social media, e-newsletter, and website. · Produce special projects as needed, including annual report, marketing materials, and occasional grant applications and reports. · Write and utilize impact stories featuring bike donation recipients and partners. · Proactively engage partners and supporters to build and strengthen relationships. · Correspond with supporters, including bike donation drop off sites and donors, coordinating pick up of bike donations with colleagues and volunteers. · Work with and recruit volunteers to Communications Committee to disseminate volunteer and event information. · Spearhead efforts to increase volunteers and bicycle donations. · Seek out media and other opportunities to raise awareness of Working Bikes’ mission. · Keep organization stakeholders (staff, volunteers, and Board) abreast of donation needs and progress. Instill enthusiasm for local and international programs. Events · Oversee event logistics, including annual fundraiser, bike donation drives, tabling events, and international “shipping parties.” · Manage event communications, calendar, and staffing. · Staff occasional tabling events. · Give presentations to current and prospective supporters about Working Bikes’ mission. Administrative · Manage general organization email accounts, including volunteer and donor inquiries. · Work with Volunteer Coordinators to schedule and staff volunteer group visits. · Work with bookkeeper to appropriately acknowledge donors. · Use Salesforce to manage contacts, donations, events, bike pickups, and volunteers. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree required. · 3+ years nonprofit, program management, volunteer management, and/or communications experience preferred. · Strong written and verbal communications skills. · Superb interpersonal skills. Able to closely collaborate with and engage a wide variety of people, including volunteers, Board members, colleagues, local and international partners, supporters, and program participants. · Creative, curious, and eager to learn. · Basic graphic design skills a plus. · Tech savvy. Skilled user of Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with MailChimp, Salesforce, and WordPress a plus. · Strong organizational and multitasking skills. · Self-motivated, comfortable with ambiguity, and flexible. · Desire to grow with organization and provide leadership, as well as possible supervision of staff. · Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. · Critical thinker. Consistently identifies, gathers, and applies relevant information to one’s work. · Enthusiasm for the mission and work of Working Bikes and passion for making the world a better place. · Spanish speaking a plus. Working Bikes is an equal opportunity employer. Working Bikes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. BENEFITS Our benefits package is comprehensive, including paid vacation and health insurance. LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Spanish speaking a plus. PROFESSIONAL LEVEL Professional MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED 4-year degree HOW TO APPLY jobs(a)workingbikes.org https://www.workingbikes.org To apply, please send a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Community Engagement Manager” to jobs [at] workingbikes [dot] org -- Paul Fitzgerald General Manager, Working Bikes Pronouns <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/>: him, his, he 2434 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608 773-847-5440 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Store Hours: Wed, Thurs, Fri- 11am-7pm Sat - 10am-6pm Sun - 11am-4pm Volunteer Hours: Tues- 5-9pm Wed- 12-5pm Sat- 12-5pm WTF! Night is every Thursday 5-9pm. It is a volunteer mechanics night exclusively for Women and people who are Transgendered or Gender Non-Conforming. “El socialismo puede llegar solo en la bicicleta." "Socialism can only arrive by bicycle." -José Antonio Viera Gallo, Assistant Secretary of Justice in the government of Salvador Allende

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 144, Issue 11
by Anna Tang 26 Sep '18

26 Sep '18

Hola y Hello! Here is our cross walk video from Bike Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, USA: https://www.bikepgh.org/2018/03/19/video-how-to-crosswalk/ Good Luck! -Anna Tang On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 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. Bike!Bike! Future Hosts (Ainsley Naylor) > 2. Bike!Bike! Future Hosts (Ainsley Naylor) > 3. Re: How to cross a street (bike club) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ainsley Naylor <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org>, Think Tank > Bike Collectives email list <thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:56:02 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! Future Hosts > English /// Español /// Français > > Bike!Bike! Community! > > Is your organization (or a network of groups in your city) considering > volunteering to host an upcoming Bike!Bike! Conference? We would love to > hear from you about your plans to host! Current and former organizers would > be interested in checking in regarding your preparation, considerations, > questions, and planning guidelines! > > The decision of who will host is made collectively by those attending the > conference each year, but this process can be a bit intimidating, > confusing, and demanding on those offering to host. If we can get > interested parties to check in in advance of the conference, we can make > this process as clear and streamlined as possible, and sharing your > interest in advance will also allow for attendees (or those unable to be > with us this year) to ask you questions and get an idea of what your group > and your city could offer as hosts. > > If you are interested in chatting about the potential to host next year's > conference, or the year after, send us a message! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > --------- > > A la comunidad de Bike!Bike! ¿Alguna de sus organizaciones (o red de > grupos de su ciudad) se está considerando como anfitriona para la > realización del siguiente Bike!Bike! ? Nos gustaría conocer acerca de sus > planes para organizar la conferencia. A las y los organizadores actuales y > a quienes les han precedido les interesa checar con ustedes asuntos al > respecto de su preparación, consideraciones, preguntas y lineamientos de > planeación. La decisión respecto a las y los anfitriones se toma de manera > colectiva por quienes asisten cada año, pero este proceso puede ser un poco > intimidante, confuso y demandante para quienes se postulan como > anfitriones. Si podemos lograr que aquellxs interesadxs en ser sede puedan > expresarlo con antelación, podremos tener claridad y coordinación en este > proceso. Además, expresar su interés por adelantado permitirá también que > las y los asistentes (e incluso aquellxs que no podrán acompañarnos este > año) puedan hacerles preguntas y tener una idea de lo que su grupo y su > ciudad pueden ofrecer como anfitriones. Si estás interesadx en platicar > acerca del potencial anfitrión del próximo año, o del subsecuente, mándanos > un mensaje! De antemano, gracias! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > ------- > > Communauté Bike!Bike! > > Votre organisation (ou un réseau de groupes dans votre ville) > considère-t-elle se proposer pour accueillir la prochaine conférence Bike > !Bike !? Nous aimerions avoir de vos nouvelles concernant vos plans pour > l’accueil ! Les organisateurs actuels et anciens seraient intéressé(e)s > pour faire le point avec vous au sujet de la préparation, des > considérations diverses, des questions que vous avez, et des lignes > directrices pour la planification ! La décision relative à qui accueillera > est faite collectivement par les personnes participant à la conférence > chaque année mais ce processus peut être intimidant, déroutant et exigeant > pour ceux qui offrent d’accueillir. Si nous pouvons faire en sorte que les > parties intéressées se manifestent en avance de la conférence nous pouvons, > dans la mesure du possible, rendre ce processus plus clair et plus simple. > De plus, le fait de partager en avance votre intérêt permettra aussi aux > participants (ainsi qu’à ceux qui ne peuvent participer cette année) de > pouvoir vous poser des questions et d’avoir une idée de ce que votre groupe > et votre ville pourrait offrir en tant qu’hôte. Si vous êtes intéressé(e)s > pour discuter de la possibilité d’accueillir la conférence l’année > prochaine, ou l’année suivante, envoyez-nous un message ! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ainsley Naylor <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org>, Think Tank > Bike Collectives email list <thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:56:02 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! Future Hosts > English /// Español /// Français > > Bike!Bike! Community! > > Is your organization (or a network of groups in your city) considering > volunteering to host an upcoming Bike!Bike! Conference? We would love to > hear from you about your plans to host! Current and former organizers would > be interested in checking in regarding your preparation, considerations, > questions, and planning guidelines! > > The decision of who will host is made collectively by those attending the > conference each year, but this process can be a bit intimidating, > confusing, and demanding on those offering to host. If we can get > interested parties to check in in advance of the conference, we can make > this process as clear and streamlined as possible, and sharing your > interest in advance will also allow for attendees (or those unable to be > with us this year) to ask you questions and get an idea of what your group > and your city could offer as hosts. > > If you are interested in chatting about the potential to host next year's > conference, or the year after, send us a message! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > --------- > > A la comunidad de Bike!Bike! ¿Alguna de sus organizaciones (o red de > grupos de su ciudad) se está considerando como anfitriona para la > realización del siguiente Bike!Bike! ? Nos gustaría conocer acerca de sus > planes para organizar la conferencia. A las y los organizadores actuales y > a quienes les han precedido les interesa checar con ustedes asuntos al > respecto de su preparación, consideraciones, preguntas y lineamientos de > planeación. La decisión respecto a las y los anfitriones se toma de manera > colectiva por quienes asisten cada año, pero este proceso puede ser un poco > intimidante, confuso y demandante para quienes se postulan como > anfitriones. Si podemos lograr que aquellxs interesadxs en ser sede puedan > expresarlo con antelación, podremos tener claridad y coordinación en este > proceso. Además, expresar su interés por adelantado permitirá también que > las y los asistentes (e incluso aquellxs que no podrán acompañarnos este > año) puedan hacerles preguntas y tener una idea de lo que su grupo y su > ciudad pueden ofrecer como anfitriones. Si estás interesadx en platicar > acerca del potencial anfitrión del próximo año, o del subsecuente, mándanos > un mensaje! De antemano, gracias! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > ------- > > Communauté Bike!Bike! > > Votre organisation (ou un réseau de groupes dans votre ville) > considère-t-elle se proposer pour accueillir la prochaine conférence Bike > !Bike !? Nous aimerions avoir de vos nouvelles concernant vos plans pour > l’accueil ! Les organisateurs actuels et anciens seraient intéressé(e)s > pour faire le point avec vous au sujet de la préparation, des > considérations diverses, des questions que vous avez, et des lignes > directrices pour la planification ! La décision relative à qui accueillera > est faite collectivement par les personnes participant à la conférence > chaque année mais ce processus peut être intimidant, déroutant et exigeant > pour ceux qui offrent d’accueillir. Si nous pouvons faire en sorte que les > parties intéressées se manifestent en avance de la conférence nous pouvons, > dans la mesure du possible, rendre ce processus plus clair et plus simple. > De plus, le fait de partager en avance votre intérêt permettra aussi aux > participants (ainsi qu’à ceux qui ne peuvent participer cette année) de > pouvoir vous poser des questions et d’avoir une idée de ce que votre groupe > et votre ville pourrait offrir en tant qu’hôte. Si vous êtes intéressé(e)s > pour discuter de la possibilité d’accueillir la conférence l’année > prochaine, ou l’année suivante, envoyez-nous un message ! > > email: bikebike2018(a)gmail.com or needleandthread(a)gmail.com > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: bike club <bikeclub(a)pedalpower.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:03:04 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] How to cross a street > Hey there! > > When would you like to receive these videos by? > > Sarah > > On Wed, Sep 19, 2018 at 5:45 PM Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hello, we are making a video on how it is to cross streets in our city, >> Monterrey, Mexico. >> The idea is to compare different cities around the world on how it is to >> cross a street, this is to demonstrate that even thought we have excellent >> laws on hot to move around the city, the reality is far far from what it is >> written. >> So we are asking for inputs on how it is to cross a street in your >> cities. It can be a short video (-15-20s) on and intersection (with or >> without traffic lights) and can be recorded on a cellphone or a camera. >> We attach a video we record with a go pro attache to a bike helmet on a >> 720 resolution, and unfortunately we are not able to see the plates of the >> cab that yelled profanities to the woman crossing the street . >> It will be of great help to have the videos of your cities and use them >> on creating some conscience. >> Thanks in advance and so much fun to all of you going to B!B! >> >> >> PS you can send them via email, or we transfer or either telegram >> >> Saludos >> >> R. >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > -- > Sarah Duby FioRito > Mechanic and Bike Club Drop In Co-Facilitator > Pedal Energy Development Alternatives (PEDAL) > www.pedalpower.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > -- Anna Tang BikePGH | Community Organizer 188 43rd Street, Suite 1 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 412.325.4334 bikepgh.org Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/bikepgh> Twitter <https://twitter.com/BIKEPGH> Instagram <http://instagram.com/BIKEPGH> >>join your neighborhood bike/ped committee <https://www.bikepgh.org/our-work/advocacy/become-an-advocate/>

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How to cross a street
by Tigre Bici 25 Sep '18

25 Sep '18

Hello, we are making a video on how it is to cross streets in our city, Monterrey, Mexico. The idea is to compare different cities around the world on how it is to cross a street, this is to demonstrate that even thought we have excellent laws on hot to move around the city, the reality is far far from what it is written. So we are asking for inputs on how it is to cross a street in your cities. It can be a short video (-15-20s) on and intersection (with or without traffic lights) and can be recorded on a cellphone or a camera. We attach a video we record with a go pro attache to a bike helmet on a 720 resolution, and unfortunately we are not able to see the plates of the cab that yelled profanities to the woman crossing the street . It will be of great help to have the videos of your cities and use them on creating some conscience. Thanks in advance and so much fun to all of you going to B!B! PS you can send them via email, or we transfer or either telegram Saludos R.

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Ride from San Fran to bike!bike!
by Geoff Heath 22 Sep '18

22 Sep '18

Hey good bike peoples Myself and my partner Camille are currently biking down the west coast en route to bike!Bike! but don't have time to ride all the way to LA so we're hoping to catch a lift (along with our bikes) on the 27th or so. Right now our schedule has us on track to arrive in Bodega Bay late on the 26th and lagunitas late on the 27th. That said we're happy to catch a bus earlier into San Rafael or San Fran if it means we can catch a ride with someone to LA. We're happy to pitch in for gas of course and can regale you with stories of the road! If you're able to help us out please drop us a text at 215-459-8864 or if you have any hot tips on how to get down the coast with our bikes (aside from taking a fucking Greyhound) send me an email. Can't wait to see all yer lovely faces at B!B! Geoff -- Geoff Heath, Education Director The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation http://www.thewrench.ca 204-296-3389

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Volunteer Retention
by Ron Kellis 20 Sep '18

20 Sep '18

Hi all. Asking if anyone has anything new to add to the Wiki on volunteer retention: http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Volunteers -- Ron Kellis | Véloteer & Basic Maintenance Instructor | VéloCity Bicycle Co-op | 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 | velocitycoop.org | +1 (703) 549-1108

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QBP Scholarship
by Tigre Bici 14 Sep '18

14 Sep '18

Hello everyone! Hope all of you that go to LA have a blast time and learn a ton! This email is to ask, cause I know some other folks think likewise, if you think that eve the QBP scholarship is awesome should be open for people that are Non-usa residents or working right now at the states. If so, is there any way we can address it to the organizers? What else we can do as non residents in the usa. Saludos R.

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Winter Riding Program in Peterborough Ontario
by Tegan Moss 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Hi All, I just wanted to share a bit of info about a program we ran here in Peterborough, Ontario. In a city that experiences winter the way we do, it can be a challenge to encourage winter ridership. Winter Wheels was highly successful in making big behavior changes (be it for a relatively small group of people). The final report for the program is attached. I'd be happy to answer any questions or talk more about running something like this in your own community. Best, Tegan -- -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George Street North, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Call for 5-7 minute B!B! presentations (PEDALs!) / Convocatoria para presentaciones de 5-7 minutos en B!B!
by Aida Mas Baghaie 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

---- Español a continuación ---- Hey buds, Have you been working on an exciting project this year that you’d like to share it but don’t want to do a whole workshop on it? We've got just the thing: present a PEDAL! At B!B! this year, Josh Bisker and I will be hosting a workshop full of bite-size presentations: Partnerships, Engagement, Design, and Access Lectures (PEDALs!). The plan is to gather five to seven organizers to present five-to-seven-minute talks about one innovative project that they've been involved with this year. Whether you’re involved in lowering barriers to bike access, building creative infrastructure, collaborating with unexpected partners, or expanding your community of members, this is an opportunity to present your exciting work and learn about other rad initiatives. Come join the crew! If you’re interested, shoot me an email with the following information: - What do you want to present on? - What shop/organization are you coming from? - What kind of support do you need? (Ex. Projector, computer, flip chart paper, translation, hugs) - Are you facilitating another workshop at B!B! this year? - Will you be in LA for all of B!B!? See you all so soon! <3 aida ---- Español a continuación ---- Hola amigxs! ¿Has estado trabajando en un proyecto emocionante este año que te gustaría compartir pero no quieres hacer un taller entero? Tenemos justo lo que necesitas: ¡presenta un "PEDAL"! (perdón, aún no se ma ha ocurrido una buena traducción!) Para B!B! este año, Josh Bisker y yo organizaremos un taller de mini presentaciones sobre colaboraciones, participación pública, diseño y acceso! Nos gustaría reunir de cinco a siete organizadorxs para presentar charlas de cinco a siete minutos sobre un proyecto innovador en el que han estado involucradxs este año. Si has trabajado en un proyecto para facilitar el acceso a las bicis, construir infraestructura creativa, colaborar con socios inesperados o expandir su comunidad de miembros, esta es una oportunidad para presentar tu trabajo y aprender sobre otras iniciativas! Si te interesa, envíame un correo con la siguiente información: - ¿Qué quieres presentar? - ¿De qué taller/organización vienes? - ¿Qué tipo de apoyo necesitas? (ej. proyector, computadora, papel, traducción, abrazos) - ¿Facilitarás otro taller en B!B! este año? - ¿Estarás en LA para todo B!B!? Hasta pronto amigxs! <3 aida

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Open Positions at Phoenix Bikes in Arlington, VA
by Henry Dunbar 03 Sep '18

03 Sep '18

Phoenix Bikes in Arlington, Va., has two open positions, including Executive Director. This the growing, dynamic organization that hosted the Youth Bike Summit in 2017. We are about to move into a new space and need an energetic leader to take us through this next phase of growth. - EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER <https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/c8ca930428444127a361100c11a92f6d-…> - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR <https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/04fd8f2d33aa4ea4b19d4bfe665447f9-…> Please share among your networks. Henry Dunbar Phoenix Bikes Board Member

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Collectives that operate in/with retail shops`
by Heather Nugen 01 Sep '18

01 Sep '18

Hey Rosa, My experience suggests that this is a fairly common set up for co-ops and non-profit shops. It is done because in a lot of places the rules around what you can sell (and for how much) for non-profits are pretty strict, which can make it difficult to get designated as such. It can also be hard to get distributor accounts when you don't sell "traditionally". Any collective can co-own any kind of organization, so if non-profit status isn't important it's just a matter of putting the collective members on the paperwork and ensuring any profits are appropriately distributed. There should be a fairly straightforward legal model for this already in place in your locality. As to how well it works, is it a good idea/a bad idea? I think it depends on who sets it up (and why, and who it ultimately serves vs. who is it meant to serve). In my personal experience, there was an ongoing power (and resource) struggle between the the nonprofit and the for profit entity-- reorganizing them on paper produced an actual reorganization in how people related to one another-- and I think it was very bad. It was the wrong decision for our group and we didn't really fully understand it when we did it. It didn't have to end up like that, but we really struggled to understand the legal structure and it created a lot of difficulties and strife and it had a lot to do with the money-- who was making the money, who "got" to spend it, quality of work experience based on the cash flow, things like that. I think that's something to at least spend some time talking about before leaping in and getting it off the ground. Cash really has a way of affecting a group's dynamics. The pressures of operating a commercially successful shop can also be at odds with collectivist values and norms. Hope that helps. Heather Former ED of Back Alley Bikes BikeBike 2016 Co-Organizer On Sat, Sep 1, 2018 at 2:42 AM < 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: Bike collectives that run in commercial bike shops > (Brad Wentworth) > 2. Re: Bike collectives that run in commercial bike shops > (Luis Fernandez) > 3. Re: City 'backed' co-ops (samuelchristianjensen(a)gmail.com) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Brad Wentworth <bwentworth(a)gmail.com> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:45:17 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike collectives that run in commercial bike > shops > Hi Rosa, > > Charlie's Freewheels <https://www.charliesfreewheels.ca> in Toronto, > Canada shares space with Ya! Bikes > <https://www.charliesfreewheels.ca/ya-bikes/>, a sort-of-for-profit bike > shop that directly supports the amazing work Charlie's Freewheels done. I > believe the arrangement was set up this way deliberately, but I know > there's at least one Charlie's staff member on this listserv so I would > defer to them. > > Cheerio, > Brad > > On Wed, Aug 29, 2018, 18:37 Cicloficina dos Anjos <anjos(a)cicloficina.pt> > wrote: > >> >> Hi guys, >> >> Do you know any bike collective that works in the same place as a >> comercial bike shop? >> Like on the shop closed hours? >> >> Any thoughts about how it can be a good or very bad ideia? >> >> We need to move from the place where we are for some years, and one >> possibility is to move temporarily to a friendly comercial bike shop. But I >> would like to know if any or similar experiences occurred, and how it went. >> >> Thanks! >> rosa >> >> >> >> *Cicloficina dos Anjos* >> Rua Dr. Almeida Amaral 15A, Lisboa >> anjos(a)cicloficina.pt >> anjos.cicloficina.pt >> fb.com/cicloficina.anjos <http://facebook.com/cicloficina.anjos> >> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Luis Fernandez <luis(a)casildo.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:08:37 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike collectives that run in commercial bike > shops > Hi Rosa, > > Back alley bikes (a bike kitchen) is also in the same building as hub of > detroit (bike shop). I think the bike shop came second, though and the two > are run by the same group. > > Was lucky enough to be able to visit them recently - great place and > people. > > Reach out to them as well? > > Luis > > On Fri, Aug 31, 2018 at 1:45 PM, Brad Wentworth <bwentworth(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi Rosa, >> >> Charlie's Freewheels <https://www.charliesfreewheels.ca> in Toronto, >> Canada shares space with Ya! Bikes >> <https://www.charliesfreewheels.ca/ya-bikes/>, a sort-of-for-profit bike >> shop that directly supports the amazing work Charlie's Freewheels done. I >> believe the arrangement was set up this way deliberately, but I know >> there's at least one Charlie's staff member on this listserv so I would >> defer to them. >> >> Cheerio, >> Brad >> >> On Wed, Aug 29, 2018, 18:37 Cicloficina dos Anjos <anjos(a)cicloficina.pt> >> wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi guys, >>> >>> Do you know any bike collective that works in the same place as a >>> comercial bike shop? >>> Like on the shop closed hours? >>> >>> Any thoughts about how it can be a good or very bad ideia? >>> >>> We need to move from the place where we are for some years, and one >>> possibility is to move temporarily to a friendly comercial bike shop. But I >>> would like to know if any or similar experiences occurred, and how it went. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> rosa >>> >>> >>> >>> *Cicloficina dos Anjos* >>> Rua Dr. Almeida Amaral 15A, Lisboa >>> anjos(a)cicloficina.pt >>> anjos.cicloficina.pt >>> fb.com/cicloficina.anjos <http://facebook.com/cicloficina.anjos> >>> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> 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: samuelchristianjensen(a)gmail.com > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: sylvgrb(a)gmail.com > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:41:53 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] City 'backed' co-ops > The Iowa City Bike Library (bikelibrary.org) has received various forms > of city support over the years, including nearly free rent in a city-owned > building while I worked there a few years ago. You might want to reach out > to them for more info. > > Den tor. 30. aug. 2018 kl. 12.02 skrev Cyclista Nicholas < > cyclista(a)inventati.org>: > >> Recycle Ithaca's Bicycles is kind of sponsored by our city - by proxy. >> Our parent organization, though independent, is substantially funded by >> the city (among other sources). >> >> RIBs isn't a co-op, though. Our history and community has a lot of >> background with cooperative structure and mutual aid, but we have a >> hierarchical structure planned for the foreseeable future. >> >> Our city also has a infrastructure advocacy organization, and a bike >> share, so your situation and ours may be similar. >> >> -cyclista Nicholas >> >> >> On 2018-08-30 16:21, Sylvie Baele wrote: >> > Hi folks! >> > >> > I am currently pursing dual master's degrees in Env. Sciences and >> > Public >> > Administration. One of my courses is Urban Transit, and a project for >> > it is >> > a mock presentation tailored for a City Counsel study session. Another >> > organization in town already focuses on advocating for infrastructure >> > and >> > we already have a bike share, so I would like to 'educate council' on >> > bicycle co-ops. Has anyone done this? Or even better (maybe I'm >> > dreaming), >> > but does anyone know of any co-ops that are city-sponsored in some >> > form? >> > >> > Sylvie >> > >> > ____________________________________ >> > >> > 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.… > -- Heather Nugen 313-848-2102 Cyclonauts <https://cyclonautsdetroit.wordpress.com/> Chief Navigation Officer Untokening Detroit <http://www.untokening.org/> Co-Organizer University of Detroit Mercy, Class of 2019 Master of Community Development <http://architecture.udmercy.edu/programs/mcd>

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City 'backed' co-ops
by Sylvie Baele 31 Aug '18

31 Aug '18

Hi folks! I am currently pursing dual master's degrees in Env. Sciences and Public Administration. One of my courses is Urban Transit, and a project for it is a mock presentation tailored for a City Counsel study session. Another organization in town already focuses on advocating for infrastructure and we already have a bike share, so I would like to 'educate council' on bicycle co-ops. Has anyone done this? Or even better (maybe I'm dreaming), but does anyone know of any co-ops that are city-sponsored in some form? Sylvie

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Bike collectives that run in commercial bike shops
by Cicloficina dos Anjos 31 Aug '18

31 Aug '18

Hi guys, Do you know any bike collective that works in the same place as a comercial bike shop? Like on the shop closed hours? Any thoughts about how it can be a good or very bad ideia? We need to move from the place where we are for some years, and one possibility is to move temporarily to a friendly comercial bike shop. But I would like to know if any or similar experiences occurred, and how it went. Thanks! rosa *Cicloficina dos Anjos* Rua Dr. Almeida Amaral 15A, Lisboa anjos(a)cicloficina.pt anjos.cicloficina.pt fb.com/cicloficina.anjos <http://facebook.com/cicloficina.anjos>

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Boise Bicycle Project Seeks Lead Mechanic
by Emily Summerhays 22 Aug '18

22 Aug '18

Boise Bicycle Project seeks a full time, lead mechanic in one of the most exciting bicycling communities in the country! Boise Bicycle Project Lead Mechanic BBP’s Mission The Boise Bicycle Project (BBP) is a nonprofit bicycle cooperative that promotes the personal, social, and environmental benefits of bicycling. It functions as a bicycle recycling center as well as an educational workspace in a diverse and non-threatening atmosphere. Through education and access to quality affordable bicycles, BBP strives to build a stronger bicycling community. The BBP Experience Community When you enter our doors, you have entered a place of community. Everyone is welcome to get their hands dirty, and all bikes belong. Connection Once inside, we will work together to connect you to where you need to go. By sharing tools, knowledge, and experiences in a cooperative space, we can learn from each other and remove barriers that block opportunities. Empowerment When you exit our doors you leave empowered with the resources and confidence to engage in other opportunities. Through pedal-power and people-power, we can build the community we want to live and ride in. Position Summary The Boise Bicycle Project seeks a Lead Mechanic to make bicycles, bicycle repair and bicycle education available to the entire community regardless of income. The Lead Mechanic works with the Shop Manager and team mechanics to reach impact goals in making SAFE, RELIABLE, SERVICEABLE, AFFORDABLE and FUN bicycles available to the community in need. Through staff education, leadership, and hands on DIY bicycle repair, the Lead Mechanic fosters an empowering environment where bikes are fixed and barriers are broken. Essential Job Responsibilities Leadership and Mechanic Education 30% - Manage Shop Floor during open hours when Shop Manager is not available - Collaborate with Shop Manager with hiring and onboarding of Bike Mechanics - Educate/train Bike Mechanics on Bike Sales and DIY standards - Assist fellow staff members with the bike repair problems they encounter - Create systems for mechanics, volunteers, and youth to continually grow mechanic skills. - Assist facilitators with service writing of incoming walk-ins and members DIY Repair and Shop User & Staff Experience 30% - Work with Walkins, Members, and Work Trade, setting standards for customer service - Maintain a positive empowering and educational shop experience for Staff, Members, Volunteers and Program Participants - Utilize 360-degree vision to offer coaching and support to team mechanics working with our customers Resource/Inventory Management 20% - Work with Shop Manager to manage bike repair/accessory related inventory, organization, and cleanliness of the shop - Support shop manager in placing bi-weekly inventory orders, assessing shop needs for new product offerings, process inventory upon delivery - Maintain work benches with appropriate functional tools for all shop users - Maintain systems that ensure donated quality affordable bike parts are available to customers, and new inventory compliments gaps customer/mechanic needs SAFE, RELIABLE, SERVICEABLE, AFFORDABLE and FUN bicycle Creation 20% - Biking Building for Quality Affordable Bikes program - Direct Bike Mechanics in maintaining a diverse assortment of quality affordable bicycles for programs and public Job Skills and Requirements: - You have a passion for teamwork, a black belt in communication, and an arsenal of interpersonal skills - You enjoy working with people from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all ability levels. - You’ve been paid to wrench on a wide variety of bicycles for over 3 years - You’ve used the phrase “Steel is Real.” Rigid steel bikes will always have a soft spot in your heart. The simplicity of frictions shifters makes you warm and fuzzy. But those wonders from the past haven’t road blocked your brain for new technology. - You’ve got the skills to pay the bills and a passion to teach what you preach - You’ve spent a significant time volunteering with nonprofits or working on community projects - You love systems and organization, but embrace evolution and flexibility How to Apply: Please email the following to emily(a)boisebicycleproject.org - 1 example of working as a team to overcome a barrier - 1 examples of past volunteer history in community based organizations - 1 example of how bicycle repair has had an impact on your life - Cover Letter and Resume. This 40 hour/week job located in Boise Idaho. Weekend availability is required, and the BBP leadership team cooperates with a “Saturday Share” rolling schedule on a monthly basis, so that we can practice work/life balance while working together to support the shop needs. Leaders at BBP can expect to work 1-2 Saturdays each month depending on the shop schedule and scheduled time-off for team members. $14 - 15/hour (depending on experience) plus an employee benefits package that includes medical insurance, paid time off, and commuter incentives. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. -- Emily Thompson Summerhays Director of Shop Operations Boise Bicycle Project 1027 S. Lusk Street Boise, Idaho 83702 208.429.6520 boisebicycleproject.org https://youtu.be/D-v5vS-03gk?t=8s

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Tips for Building a Bike Blender?
by Saint deRoche 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

Hi Aida, I've built a few. My family ran a little bike pedaled smoothy biz briefly. Sweetpedals.com I use a standard rack, with a front hub, connected to a roller skate wheel. I use Oster brand blenders, don't think that part matters but I got several from the 70's for cheap. The thing for us is that we needed to have multiple blender canister that fit the base. I'll try to attach some pictures. Let me know if I can answer any thing. Much love from Philly Ry

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Tips for Building a Bike Blender?
by Stuart Nottingham 14 Aug '18

14 Aug '18

Aida, I found this on one of my favorite "Maker" sites. I haven't built it, but judging from the comments it is workable. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-create-a-human-powered-bike-blender…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] bike blender - Green Action Centre
by Ian Wassink 13 Aug '18

13 Aug '18

Contact Green Action Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They have a bike blender that is used for events to make smoothies and such. info(a)greenactioncentre.ca Ian Wassink The Greasy Chain Portage la Prairie, Manitoba ianwassink(a)gmail.com > On Aug 12, 2018, at 3:04 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. Tips for Building a Bike Blender? (Aida Mas Baghaie) > <mime-attachment> > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Tips for Building a Bike Blender?
by Aida Mas Baghaie 12 Aug '18

12 Aug '18

Hey bike buds, So, it turns out people love bike blenders, and over the last couple weeks we've had a bunch of requests for them at the Mechanical Gardens. Have you made a bike blender? What worked and what didn't? We're looking to build something simple and functional, preferably with no/minimal welding. Any recommendations, instructions, and/or photos would be much appreciated! Thanks! aida P.S. We built the outdoor repair stand and are just adding some finishing touches. Once it's done, I'll make a folder with the photos y'all sent me and share it!

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OT: Milwaukee, where ya at?
by Josh Bisker 10 Aug '18

10 Aug '18

Who's in Milwaukee? I'm coming your way in a few weeks with a play and want to say hi. Josh Bisker 914-500-9890 New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/>

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Shop repair stands
by Tigre Bici 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

Hello everyone. This email is for asking on reocmendations on repair stands. Since you have been uploading the DIY ones we have some odeas on doing some to move around but on the shop we have been using a portable plastic repair stand and we have decided on buying a shop one that might last longer and will make it easier to fix bikes (the plastic ones usually dont support heavy bikes and we have suffer some accidents with bike moving down the stand) Some time bak we looked at teh park tool deluxe stand and now that we might be able to purchase it we find out that the base is not included and that costs $300 more. So, any recomendations on a shop stand, not the plastic ones, that we can buy with $400 us dollars? Or have you made your own base to put the park tool stand that has worked? Thanks R.

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Incentivizing regular shifts in volunteer run shops!
by Sarah FioRito 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

Hey Folks! We at Kickstand community Bike Shop in East Vancouver have had ongoing challenges with staying open for all our our regular shop hours because we sometimes do not have enough volunteers signed up to volunteer to facilitate our volunteer-run shop on a given day. Does anyone have strategies for encouraging volunteer commitment and regular shifts so that we can reliably open for our posted hours? Obviously, transitioning to having paid staff is one pathway, though there are probably many other alternatives that would meet our needs and encourage community participation in keeping the space open. Sarah

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