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What is the size of your centre? How much space do we need?
by La Bikery 26 Oct '14

26 Oct '14

Heya Heya Spokes, We are in the process of looking for a new space that will fit all of our activities and bikes!!! We hope to have enough room for a shop with 4 bikes stands, workshop delivery, a small retail sales areas for parts and swag,about 20 recycle-a- bikes, and 20 rental bikes. For any of you out there that have a good size space would you be able to send the dimensions of your space? We are trying to figure out how much room we need!! I remember visiting Our Community Bikes in Vancouver and Goodlife in Calgary which both have good sized spaces but I have lost the direct contact information to ask them directly so if anyone from either of those organizations are on this list I would be really curious about the size of your locations!! Thanks in advance for you help and insight! Amanda -- *Coopérative La Bikery Co-operative * *Centre de vélo communautaire /Community Bicycle Centre* *120 boul. Assomption blvd, Moncton NB* *Jeudis: 17 h à 20 h / Thursdays 5 pm - 8 pm* *Samedis 11 h à 14 h / Saturdays 11 pm - 2 pm* www.labikery.ca

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*Experience Bici-Techonology* SAB 2015 Sessions now accepting applications!
by Angel York 25 Oct '14

25 Oct '14

--------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Sarah (Bici-Tec)" <sarah(a)bicitec.org> Date: Oct 25, 2014 6:02 AM Subject: *Experience Bici-Techonology* SAB 2015 Sessions now accepting applications! To: "bicitec(a)mit.edu" <bicitec(a)mit.edu> The Bici-Tec School of Appropriate Bici-Technology in San Andrés Itzapa, Guatemala is now accepting applications for the first session of our training program in 2015, which will run from February 2nd to April 3rd 2015. Join us to learn how to build bicycle machines and grow the movement of appropriate bici-technology! This program offers training in the design, fabrication and installation of bicycle machines, such as bicycle-powered corn grinders and water pumps. These bicycle machines are an affordable and environmentally sustainable technology that increases rural productivity and furthers rural development. The economic opportunities offered by bicycle technology can lead to the autonomy and empowerment of rural and indigenous families and communities worldwide. This is a hands-on learning experience facilitated by Bici-Tec founder Carlos Marroquin, a world leader in pedal-powered technology. Carlos comes to the program with over fifteen years experience in design, construction and implementation of bici-technology. International and Guatemalan students will study side by side in this hands-on program. We are now accepting applications through December 1st for this exciting program! If you're interested in attending the Bici-Tec School of Appropriate Bici-Technology at a different time, stay tuned for more information about our Summer 2015 session! Visit our website for more information and to apply - www.bicitec.org Follow us on Facebook - www.fb.com/bicitecGT Email us with any questions - info(a)bicitec.org Please forward this email to your contacts who may be interested in our training program. Click on the images to watch a short promotional video!

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Fwd: [tbrhardcore] Organizations | Bike!Bike!
by breathingplanet . 24 Oct '14

24 Oct '14

Hi ThinkTank, does anyone know who to contact about getting 'our' link to work on the bikebike.org site? thanks Andrew Troy Bike Rescue ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <rozdol(a)yahoo.com> Date: Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 9:14 PM Subject: Fwd: [tbrhardcore] Organizations | Bike!Bike! To: "breathingplanet(a)gmail.com" <breathingplanet(a)gmail.com> Andrew, I tried this link again today and the TBR link didn't work, not sure if its fixable, but I wanted to mention it. Cheers, Best regards, Mike Begin forwarded message: *From:* "rozdol" (via tbrhardcore Mailing List) < tbrhardcore(a)lists.riseup.net> *Date:* September 9, 2014 at 8:08:58 PM EDT *To:* "tbrhardcore(a)lists.riseup.net" <tbrhardcore(a)lists.riseup.net> *Subject:* *[tbrhardcore] Organizations | Bike!Bike!* *Reply-To:* tbrhardcore(a)lists.riseup.net Oh, no, the TBR link didn't work!!! Help... https://bikebike.org/organizations/ Best regards, Mike -- ------__o ----_`\<,_ ---(_)/ (_) andrew lynn 518-573-7947

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two for one?
by Falls City Community BikeWorks Community BikeWorks 23 Oct '14

23 Oct '14

Hi all, I'm looking for examples of two-in-one organizations....two (or more) named entities doing their respective business under one Tax ID....something like The Hub / Back Alley Bikes in Detroit, or Center for Appropriate Transport in Eugene. Also welcoming of any feedback on the idea or practice of having multiple named groups doing related but different work within one organization. Happy fall yall Isabella Christensen & John Krueger (FCCBikeWorks) 502-558-3157 / 859-221-5329 https://www.facebook.com/FCCBikeworks w <http://bicyclingforlouisville.org/#fccb>ww.fccbikeworks.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 98, Issue 9
by waymond smith 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

I'm interested in attending the mini B!B! conference and taking the LCI training. Waymond Smith On Oct 21, 2014 8:20 PM, <thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Regional Bike!Bike! LCI training (Clint Watson) > 2. Re: bike share (veganboyjosh(a)gmail.com) > 3. Re: women/women identified/trans open shop night (Ana Begej) > 4. Re: bike share (DancesWithCars) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Clint Watson <clint(a)boisebicycleproject.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 18:12:11 -0600 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Regional Bike!Bike! LCI training > Hey Rich, > > We're thinking April, but it's still tentative. I'll let you know as we > get more settled, probably next month. > > On Sun, Oct 19, 2014 at 7:31 AM, richpoints . <richpoints(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Clint, I might be interested. Do you have tentative dates yet? >> >> On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 2:59 PM, Clint Watson < >> clint(a)boisebicycleproject.org> wrote: >> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> In the process of planning our regional/mini Bike!Bike! in Boise, we had >>> an idea we'd like to put out and see if there's interest. In addition to >>> the conference, we're considering leading an LCI Training session >>> <http://bikeleague.org/content/become-instructor> for any attendees who >>> would like to get certified. >>> >>> What this would entail/require: LCI candidates would have to >>> 1) attend a Traffic Skills 101 class at home (Start your search here >>> <http://bikeleague.org/bfa/search/map?bfaq=>--might need to do a little >>> digging in your community) and bring your completion certificate. >>> 2) stay in Boise 3 days after the conference (we provide housing) >>> 3) pay $300 registration fee >>> >>> Both the "regional" conference and the LCI training would be open >>> invitation to anyone in the bike!bike! community (though the LCI status >>> only applies to U.S. residents.) >>> >>> How many here might be interested? I'm asking because we'd have to start >>> the process soon, to schedule a trainer and get the League on board. I'm >>> happy to answer any questions for anyone who's unsure what LCI status >>> entails or whether it's worth it. I'd say, in my experience, it's >>> definitely worth having. >>> >>> Cheers! >>> -- >>> Clint Watson >>> Volunteer/Programs Coordinator >>> Boise Bicycle Project >>> 1027 Lusk St >>> 208.429.6520 >>> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> <a href=" >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >>> from this list</a> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Ride On! >> Rich Points >> RichPoints(a)gmail.com >> 303-589-0597 >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href=" >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >> from this list</a> >> >> >> > > > -- > Clint Watson > Volunteer/Programs Coordinator > Boise Bicycle Project > 1027 Lusk St > 208.429.6520 > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: veganboyjosh(a)gmail.com > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:32:37 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] bike share > What's the process if someone's bike breaks down or has a flat on the way > to your program? > Will there be helmets? > Will there be locks? > If riding at night/dusk/dark, will there be lights? > > > On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 7:21 PM, Yvonne Rucker <bikevon14(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I want to increase the availability and number of bikes in a >> neighborhoods. I am writing an agreement with a couple of community >> centers with these requirements: >> >> 1.During the winter they have to provide transportation to a build-a-bike >> class for kids. Hopefully, about 40 kids total will want to do because the >> centers will have to pay to get a bus. >> >> 2. I will give the community centers approx. 15 or 20 bikes. They will >> have to maintain the bikes, and have weekly rides with adult ride leaders. >> >> 3.I will teach ride safely classes >> >> 4. I will need them to collect relevant data, which I need to use later. >> >> Do any of you see any pot holes I am missing? >> >> . >> >> -- >> Yvonne Rucker >> 248.225.0601 >> President BikeVON >> bikevon14(a)gmail.com >> Educate, Advocate, and Motivate Through Cycling >> >> >> *Mission: To provide the youth of color an opportunity to learn the core >> values of diversity and inclusion, a healthy lifestyle and exercise, safe >> cycling and cycling advocacy and the opportunity to participate in the >> Olympic sport of velodrome cycling.* >> >> >> >> >> >> This electronic message and all attachments contain information from the >> BikeVON of Metropolitan Detroit and its related programs. The message and >> attachments may contain privileged, confidential information or otherwise >> be protected from disclosure. The information is intended to be for the >> addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended addressee(s), any >> disclosure, copy, distribution or use of the contents of this message is >> prohibited unless authorized by the BikeVON or the intended addressee. >> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href=" >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >> from this list</a> >> >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ana Begej <ana(a)spokesconnect.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:30:34 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] women/women identified/trans open shop night > I run an open shop for women, trans* & femme identified people at SPOKES > <http://spokesconnect.org>, in Minneapolis. It is part of a larger > offering of WTF specific open shops and events in the area called Grease > Rag <http://greaserag.org/>. Open shops are set up as partnerships with > bike shops to use their mechanic space for women & trans to wrench and > learn how to. We usually have a facilitator to welcome people in and > answer questions at the door, and also a knowledgeable mechanic to help > with the bike side of things. > > I am also happy to answer specific questions if and when you've got them. > > Ana > > > Ana Begej > SPOKES Mechanic & Educator > League Cycling Instructor #4168 > > SPOKES Bike Walk Connect > 1915 E 22nd St > Minneapolis, MN 55404 > 612.787.7433 > ana(a)spokesconnect.org > > > On Sun, Oct 19, 2014 at 11:14 AM, Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Thank you for the information Ainsley, AMS Bike coop, Leslie, and >> Christopher Chan, >> This will help with attempting to restart a women identified/queer/trans >> open shop session... When I helped lead this night quite a few years ago it >> was fantastic. And I think it helped introduce people to the space and >> become comfortable with it-most times people who attended this night would >> also start attending other shop nights as well. >> >> If I have most questions I will contact you! (: Thank you. >> >> >> Judith >> >> On Sun, Oct 19, 2014 at 10:48 AM, <christopher(a)holisticcycles.com> wrote: >> >>> It is mindful work, it is hard internal spiritual journey for some and >>> just bliss for others. We all love the bicycle, how do we share the love >>> with our children, our peers, our neighbors, our loves, our parents, our >>> grand parents? Or are we an island isolated from others? >>> >>> Christopher Wallace >>> Holistic Cycles >>> 140 Harrison St >>> Oak Park, IL. 60304 >>> >>> >>> Interesting bike writing about making [female] bike partners in... Have >>> to look it up, a classic. Want to say foreman, but not likely... >>> Effective Cycling John Forrester MIT Press pp. 285-295 Chapter 41 Cycling >>> with Love ( continues to cycling w children, a corollary imho) >>> ~~~~~~~~~~~ >>> typing impaired by device, so phlat. >>> NB: BigBro monitors all, dude[tte].... >>> BackusNaurForm forgotten. >>> Lied to re: Del msgs. MailHoardersAnon* >>> On Oct 18, 2014 2:44 PM, <christopher(a)holisticcycles.com> wrote: >>> >>>> This is a life time of trouble or of commitment. If you are a guy and >>>> you wish a woman would ride with you but you make excuses as to why not >>>> ride her speed, then you have a lifetime problem that only you can address. >>>> I am a recumbent rider, I can average 33 mph solo, I can also ride 4 to 6 >>>> mph shoulder to shoulder, with my gal. It took her a couple of year to get >>>> up to 12 to 14 mph average. She is still no where near 33 mph. SO WHAT! I >>>> want to ride with her, I want to Wrench with her, I want to play with her. >>>> So I work hard to work with her and not for her, I ride with her, not >>>> asking for her to catch up. I love her and do all I can to teach her with >>>> kindness, show her how to, then disassemble it and let her try. I never >>>> take over and do it for her unless she asks for my help. >>>> I have a commitment to support her and be with her every day. Bicycling >>>> is not a trouble between us, it is a sign of our commitment to eachother. >>>> >>>> I also ride alone for fun at full speed, or when I am coming home at >>>> full blast to be with her. >>>> >>>> Boys, are you committed or full of mechanic and bicycle trouble? >>>> >>>> Christopher Wallace >>>> Holistic Cycles >>>> 140 Harrison St >>>> Oak Park, IL. 60304 >>>> >>>> >>>> -------- Original Message -------- >>>> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] women/women identified/trans open shop night >>>> From: DancesWithCars <danceswithcars(a)gmail.com> >>>> Date: Fri, October 17, 2014 7:02 pm >>>> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>>> >>>> Three of the four Washington, dc coops/youth programs have , or had >>>> wimmin's nights, last I knew. >>>> I advocated for one, and threatened to dress up as a woman to get in ( >>>> only done it half arsed once while clowning in WV ), and see how it was >>>> going/ get attention. >>>> Not sure about separate trans/ queerfolk night, would have to have >>>> enough of those types/ self identify to make it work. >>>> Agreed, testosterone kills community, and a lot of other things, >>>> especially with tools in hand, but estrogen poisoning is a little over the >>>> top too. How many, oh, how many rabbits must die, before we figure this >>>> out? /bad joke >>>> Being not part of either ( O+/ tq) , I can't speak much to it ( doesn't >>>> seem to stop me from trying, though ). Separatist organizations/ cliques >>>> and subgrouping is always a little tricky if trying to build community, as >>>> a whole, imnsho. >>>> That said, disabled night, I haven't seen, nor tried... >>>> Bike Hospital, as how for younger kids has been done, informally, iirc. >>>> Currently, Spanish is running separate from English some other types of >>>> places I sometimes go... >>>> >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~ >>>> typing impaired by device, so phlat. >>>> NB: BigBro monitors all, dude[tte].... >>>> BackusNaurForm forgotten. >>>> Lied to re: Del msgs. MailHoardersAnon* >>>> On Oct 17, 2014 5:35 PM, "Christopher Chan" < >>>> chris.chan(a)edmontonbikes.ca> wrote: >>>> >>>>> You're welcome to use text from our page: >>>>> http://edmontonbikes.ca/women >>>>> We are updating the name (women & trans) to include femme for ours, >>>>> and we will likely also introduce a separate queer time as well. >>>>> >>>>> Christopher Chan >>>>> Executive Director >>>>> Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society >>>>> edmontonbikes.ca >>>>> BikeWorks North • 9305 111 Ave • T5G 0A2 • 780-757-9100 >>>>> BikeWorks South • 8001 102 St • T6E 4A2 • 780-433-2453 >>>>> Cell • privatecellchan >>>>> On 17 Oct 2014 11:43, "Leslie Peteya" <lesliepeteya(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> We have both a women's night and a trans/queer night. Mainly, because >>>>>> we can serve the 2 different populations better. >>>>>> >>>>>> Our collective has had several intense discussions around why we need >>>>>> such nights. I explain the bro-chisimo environment of >>>>>> fixing bikes, the masculine energy, some men's tendency to jump and >>>>>> offer to 'help', discomfort felt by queer/trans populations in >>>>>> interacting with homophobic patrons, women's historic acculturation >>>>>> to be accommodating and not speak up, as and maybe I just want to hang out >>>>>> with my fellow women and share cupcakes, as all reasons for having these >>>>>> nights. >>>>>> >>>>>> Best, >>>>>> Leslie >>>>>> Durham Bike Co-op >>>>>> >>>>>> On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 1:23 PM, Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com >>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Good Afternoon all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I was just wondering what shops out there have specific shop nights >>>>>>> dedicated to a specific group of individuals...Do you have literature you >>>>>>> hand out to folks who ask questions about this specific shop night? How do >>>>>>> you run it? I would like to host an evening where folks who identify as >>>>>>> women/trans are able to come work on/learn about bike maintenance/safety in >>>>>>> a welcoming environment... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Any info is helpful. Especially concerning how you respond to >>>>>>> negative comments pertaining to such evenings... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I hope everyone is well and thank you, in advance, for any >>>>>>> information. It's greatly appreciated. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> judith caroline feist >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "i don' think my art is political. i think it's about the stuff that >>>>>>> doesn't let me sleep at night." -felix gonzalez-torres >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I think [the bicycle] has done more to emancipate women than >>>>>>> anything else in the world...It gives a woman a feeling of freedom and >>>>>>> self-reliance.~Susan B. Anthony >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>>> <a href=" >>>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >>>>>>> from this list</a> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>> <a href=" >>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >>>>>> from this list</a> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> <a href=" >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >>>>> from this list</a> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> Unsubscribe from this list >>>> <http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…> >>>> >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> <a href=" >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >>>> from this list</a> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> Unsubscribe from this list >>> <http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…> >>> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> <a href=" >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >>> from this list</a> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> judith caroline feist >> >> "i don' think my art is political. i think it's about the stuff that >> doesn't let me sleep at night." -felix gonzalez-torres >> >> I think [the bicycle] has done more to emancipate women than anything >> else in the world...It gives a woman a feeling of freedom and >> self-reliance.~Susan B. Anthony >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href=" >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >> from this list</a> >> >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: DancesWithCars <danceswithcars(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:15:36 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] bike share > > Why can't it be an earn a bike plus some more for others? > > ~~~~~~~~~~~ > typing impaired by device, so phlat. > NB: BigBro monitors all, dude[tte].... > BackusNaurForm forgotten. > Lied to re: Del msgs. MailHoardersAnon* > On Oct 20, 2014 1:35 PM, <veganboyjosh(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> What's the process if someone's bike breaks down or has a flat on the way >> to your program? >> Will there be helmets? >> Will there be locks? >> If riding at night/dusk/dark, will there be lights? >> >> >> On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 7:21 PM, Yvonne Rucker <bikevon14(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I want to increase the availability and number of bikes in a >>> neighborhoods. I am writing an agreement with a couple of community >>> centers with these requirements: >>> >>> 1.During the winter they have to provide transportation to a >>> build-a-bike class for kids. Hopefully, about 40 kids total will want to >>> do because the centers will have to pay to get a bus. >>> >>> 2. I will give the community centers approx. 15 or 20 bikes. They will >>> have to maintain the bikes, and have weekly rides with adult ride leaders. >>> >>> 3.I will teach ride safely classes >>> >>> 4. I will need them to collect relevant data, which I need to use later. >>> >>> Do any of you see any pot holes I am missing? >>> >>> . >>> >>> -- >>> Yvonne Rucker >>> 248.225.0601 >>> President BikeVON >>> bikevon14(a)gmail.com >>> Educate, Advocate, and Motivate Through Cycling >>> >>> >>> *Mission: To provide the youth of color an opportunity to learn the core >>> values of diversity and inclusion, a healthy lifestyle and exercise, safe >>> cycling and cycling advocacy and the opportunity to participate in the >>> Olympic sport of velodrome cycling.* >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> This electronic message and all attachments contain information from the >>> BikeVON of Metropolitan Detroit and its related programs. The message and >>> attachments may contain privileged, confidential information or otherwise >>> be protected from disclosure. The information is intended to be for the >>> addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended addressee(s), any >>> disclosure, copy, distribution or use of the contents of this message is >>> prohibited unless authorized by the BikeVON or the intended addressee. >>> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> <a href=" >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >>> from this list</a> >>> >>> >>> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href=" >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >> from this list</a> >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > >

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Regional Bike!Bike! LCI training
by Clint Watson 19 Oct '14

19 Oct '14

Hi All, In the process of planning our regional/mini Bike!Bike! in Boise, we had an idea we'd like to put out and see if there's interest. In addition to the conference, we're considering leading an LCI Training session <http://bikeleague.org/content/become-instructor> for any attendees who would like to get certified. What this would entail/require: LCI candidates would have to 1) attend a Traffic Skills 101 class at home (Start your search here <http://bikeleague.org/bfa/search/map?bfaq=>--might need to do a little digging in your community) and bring your completion certificate. 2) stay in Boise 3 days after the conference (we provide housing) 3) pay $300 registration fee Both the "regional" conference and the LCI training would be open invitation to anyone in the bike!bike! community (though the LCI status only applies to U.S. residents.) How many here might be interested? I'm asking because we'd have to start the process soon, to schedule a trainer and get the League on board. I'm happy to answer any questions for anyone who's unsure what LCI status entails or whether it's worth it. I'd say, in my experience, it's definitely worth having. Cheers! -- Clint Watson Volunteer/Programs Coordinator Boise Bicycle Project 1027 Lusk St 208.429.6520

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Re: [TheThinkTank] women/women identified/trans open shop night
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 19 Oct '14

19 Oct '14

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Re: [TheThinkTank] women/women identified/trans open shop night
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 18 Oct '14

18 Oct '14

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women/women identified/trans open shop night
by Judith Feist 18 Oct '14

18 Oct '14

Good Afternoon all, I was just wondering what shops out there have specific shop nights dedicated to a specific group of individuals...Do you have literature you hand out to folks who ask questions about this specific shop night? How do you run it? I would like to host an evening where folks who identify as women/trans are able to come work on/learn about bike maintenance/safety in a welcoming environment... Any info is helpful. Especially concerning how you respond to negative comments pertaining to such evenings... I hope everyone is well and thank you, in advance, for any information. It's greatly appreciated. -- judith caroline feist "i don' think my art is political. i think it's about the stuff that doesn't let me sleep at night." -felix gonzalez-torres I think [the bicycle] has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world...It gives a woman a feeling of freedom and self-reliance.~Susan B. Anthony

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bike share
by Yvonne Rucker 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

I want to increase the availability and number of bikes in a neighborhoods. I am writing an agreement with a couple of community centers with these requirements: 1.During the winter they have to provide transportation to a build-a-bike class for kids. Hopefully, about 40 kids total will want to do because the centers will have to pay to get a bus. 2. I will give the community centers approx. 15 or 20 bikes. They will have to maintain the bikes, and have weekly rides with adult ride leaders. 3.I will teach ride safely classes 4. I will need them to collect relevant data, which I need to use later. Do any of you see any pot holes I am missing? . -- Yvonne Rucker 248.225.0601 President BikeVON bikevon14(a)gmail.com Educate, Advocate, and Motivate Through Cycling *Mission: To provide the youth of color an opportunity to learn the core values of diversity and inclusion, a healthy lifestyle and exercise, safe cycling and cycling advocacy and the opportunity to participate in the Olympic sport of velodrome cycling.* This electronic message and all attachments contain information from the BikeVON of Metropolitan Detroit and its related programs. The message and attachments may contain privileged, confidential information or otherwise be protected from disclosure. The information is intended to be for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended addressee(s), any disclosure, copy, distribution or use of the contents of this message is prohibited unless authorized by the BikeVON or the intended addressee.

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Programmer for Volunteer scheduling application?
by Paul Nagel 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

A volunteer began working on a web-based application that I would describe as a combination of Doodle and Meetup. It draws from Google Calendar to create events, which can then be modified with data such as staff requirements. Reminders are emailed to volunteers, who can then click links directly from their email to sign up for shifts and events without having to log in. They can bookmark a link to view their calendar with shifts they've signed up for. Somehow, the volunteer who was working on it disappeared completely and is not responding to any attempts at contact after several months (we're a little concerned). The program seems to be about 75% complete, it functions on a basic level. You can see it at http://volunteer.meinstein.org The code is posted online at https://github.com/jrkoch/volunteer . The programming language appears to be Ruby on Rails 4 (I don't know nuthin about this). I am reaching out for assistance with completing this program because I believe this would be a very useful application for our organization and possibly for others on this list (and beyond). If anyone has alternate recommendations I welcome them. I've already checked out VolunteerSpot and it seems to require entering events manually, and since I'm already doing that on Google Calendar, Facebook, and Meetup, I'd rather not do that, too. Thank you, - Paul Nagel The Bicycle Tree 811 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 760-4681 http://www.thebicycletree.org

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bikebike 2014 inventory discussion handout
by William Wedler 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Hey everyone, Thanks for the great discussion at BikeBike on inventory. Attached is the handout that I had. I am also cc'ing this to the thinktank list. Please send this along to anybody else who may want to see the information. -Will

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Is a date set of 2015 bikebike! ???
by DCoppley＠intercitytransit.com 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Hey everyone, I was bummed to have to miss the 2014 bike!bike! gathering, and am trying to plan ahead for 2015. Does anyone know if a date <tentative is ok> set for the 2015 bike!bike! gathering? David David Coppley Walk n' Roll Program Assistant Intercity Transit 360-705-5817 PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com<mailto:dcoppley@intercitytransit.com> Find us on Facebook!<https://www.facebook.com/BicycleCommuterContest> [WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB]

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Fwd: world bicycle summit call for proposals
by momoko saunders 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

Is anyone going to the World Bike Forum in Columbia <http://fmb4.org/site/>? Feb 26th to March 1st? I'm considering it and would love to see a crew of people out there. -------------------------- The WBF / Forum Mundial de la Bicicleta is a week-long free, public happening that is democratically organized by volunteers from around the world. It's a place for artists, activists, advocates, and government leaders to get together and talk about how to transform the world's cities through bicycling. We're looking for proposals for workshops, artistic interventions, lectures, and discussions. Also, everyone is invited! Here's the call for proposals: http://fmb4.org/site/?page_id=15075

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Changing Membership rules
by sylvia crum 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Our bike shop has never paid rent to the church that houses us, in our 12 years of existence. In an attempt to change that, we have just recently changed our membership scheme away from volunteer hours for membership to paid memberships. We're only charging $30/year (and they get a t-shirt). And we're getting lots of new members. But some of the guys who have been around for 3 or 4 years were previously told that they had membership for life due to their many volunteer hours. I don't want to discount what they've done for our shop in the past. But I am also attempting to change some of the culture of our shop, a culture that had become a bit of a boys' club where the old guys got to do exciting stuff like fix bikes and new members got to sort small parts. Any thoughts these free "members for life"? sylvia crumRevolutions Bicycle CoOpMemphis, TN

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Developing a Safe Space Policy for Our Shop
by Andy Bakker 11 Oct '14

11 Oct '14

Hi everyone, Wed like to implement a safe space policy in our shop similar to the one that was developed at Bike!Bike!. Would somebody mind resending the Bike!Bike! safe space policy? Can anyone share a safe space policy that they have in their shop or some general advice on things that work well (or poorly)? Thanks! Andy Bakker VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 <mailto:andy.bakker@velocitycoop.org> andy.bakker(a)velocitycoop.org | <http://www.velocitycoop.org/> www.velocitycoop.org <http://www.facebook.com/pages/V%C3%A9loCity-Bicycle-Cooperative/36133718151 7> Facebook <https://www.twitter.com/velocitycoop> Twitter <http://www.meetup.com/Velocity-Bicycle-Cooperative/> https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRXABlkUg7p_5AboTBAIld8 ay_hHfPbdFFuO43WK0tMQBFXYsuJ

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Bike collectives in New Hampshire/Vermont areas
by mfen651＠aol.com 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

Hi all, quick question - do you know of any bike collectives, organizations in the Brattleboro Vt, Keene New Hampshire area? Could you let me know contact information. I have a young lady friend who I think would like to get tied into a group to learn all aspects of cycling. Thanks in advance. Matt

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Super Advanced Planning for Bike Tour To B!B!15 in Guadalajara
by Erk Magosh 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

Hey ya'll, During B!B!14 I had regrets of not biking to Columbus. I started saying that no mater where 2015's conference was I was going to bike (at least some of the way) there. What looks to be the most feasible to me is flying into Mexico City and biking the 350 miles (563 km) to Guadalajara. That might be around 5-7 days. Anyways I wanted to know if other people have interest in touring to Guadalajara, know of any good routes though that part of Mexico, or can help me plan the best trip I can? I would love to be part of a good sized group because to me biking is a social activity. I know it's early, and we don't even know when it's going to happen, but I just want to start thinking about this now, so next year I'm not planning a trip last minute. -erk nashville, tn

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from: Christine Bourgeois
by Christine Bourgeois 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

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from: Christine Bourgeois
by Christine Bourgeois 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

Salutations http://mimoviliphone.com/listen.php?send=vzgyyt3635crruwxp Christine Bourgeois

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Job Posting - CBC Development/Communications Director
by Andy Greif 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

Hi Colleagues, We are recruiting to hire a Development/Communications Director for the Community Bicycle Center. The link announcing the job application details along with the job description can be found at http://communitybike.net/images/Development_Communications%20Director%20CBC. pdf. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for helping us get the word out to potential candidates. FYI, Bronwyn has chosen to leave the CBC effective January 1, 2015. She plans to continue supporting the CBC as a volunteer leading our AppleCycle benefit in 2015. Our hope is that we will have our new Development/Communications Director on staff by early December to have cross over with Bronwyn. Contact me if you have any questions. Thanks for your help! Take care, Andy Andy Greif, Executive Director Mailing: P.O. Box 783, Biddeford, ME 04005 Shop: 45 Granite Street, Biddeford Shop Phone: 207-282-9700 Cell Phone: 207-229-8199 Website: www.communitybike.net <http://www.communitybike.net/> "Providing Opportunities for Youth to Grow" Don't forget to check out our orchard-hopping bike ride to support kids! Oct. 5 | Southern Maine | 17, 30 or 62 miles Register now for a free event shirt! www.BikeAppleCycle.com <http://www.bikeapplecycle.com/>

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[REQUEST] Bike!Bike! Organizer notes and resources
by Clint Watson 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

Hi all, During Darrin's session (about making decisions in groups/bike!bike! organizational structure discussion) I volunteered to compile all of the extant material that has been used by and resulted from previous iterations of bike!bike! So, I'm putting out a call. Have you aided in organizing a Bike!Bike! conference? Even if you aren't affiliated with the hosting organization, but helped from afar, I can use documentation of anything that helped you. Any and every document even slightly related is welcome, but specifically I'm sure most people would appreciate the following: successful AND unsuccessful procedures for finding housing (what DIDN'T work might be educational.) organizational methods for assigning housing records regarding loaner bike cataloging, storage, and acquisition web development timelines and records budgets printing costs templates for program/welcome zines food costs large scale food preparation info Overall program guidelines Anything else you think others would be interested to know. I'm also working with Josh Bisker to get the zinezine.bikebike.org site fully functional. I'll compile all this stuff and put it up on the website (and post here) as soon as I'm able--depending of course on when I receive it. Please send directly to me clint(a)boisebicycleproject.org Thanks everybody, -- Clint Watson Volunteer/Programs Coordinator Boise Bicycle Project 1027 Lusk St 208.429.6520

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Share your shop policies?
by anne dunckel 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Community Bikes in Charlottesville, VA has been operating without any major written shop/board/manager/program policies since it's existence. With a large donation coming we are trying to get some of our ducks in a line and draft a good policy for a functioning shop. We were wondering if any other shops could share some of their policies so that we could see if we are missing any major language or ideas. I know each policy would be unique to each shop, but we need some rough guidance and help to make sure we do this right. Any help is appreciated, including references to think tank discussions that I do not know about. Thank you! -Annie D.

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Hiring AmeriCorps VISTA for the Reno Bike Project in Reno, NV
by Reno Bikes 24 Sep '14

24 Sep '14

Reno Bike Project is hiring an AmeriCorps VISTA as the coordinator for the Major Taylor Program. VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) is a year-long commitment to serve a community in capacity building and works to change the cycle of poverty. The goal of the Major Taylor Program is to teach participants the skills and knowledge that will lead them to become life-long cyclists. The classes are offered in groups of 10 to provide an in-depth introduction into cycling. Currently classes are offered as a high school PE credit, benefiting participants both physically and academically. Now in its third year the Major Taylor Program has seen consistent growth. Currently partnered with a local charter high school and youth shelter, we aim to expand to two or three more schools in the coming year. Member Duties: AmeriCorps VISTA members will expand the scope Major Taylor Program by: 1. Developing partnerships with staff, administrators, teachers, after school program leaders, at target High Schools to facilitate recruitment of program participants. 2. Further develop existing curriculum to fine tune lesson plans and materials for the program. 3. Recruit volunteers to escort group and training rides. 4. Through the experience of observing and interacting with program participants and under the direction of the staff member conducting the instructional time, improve the overall flow of the class sequence and fine tune materials curriculum. 5. After working knowledge of the program has been gained, engage in the search for funding and bicycle donation process for this program. Service Term: November 2014 – November 2015 Program Benefits: Training , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . Service Areas: Children/Youth , Health , Education , Community Outreach . Skills: Computers/Technology , Community Organization , General Skills , First Aid , Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Education , Public Health , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Public Speaking . If you have any questions, please contact Noah Silverman, noah(a)renobikeproject.com -- Wed-Fri 11am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm 541 E. 4th Street. Reno, NV 89512 775.323.4488 donate via paypal: http://www.renobikeproject.com/index.php/donate/ Follow us on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/renobikeproject/ Please let us know if you would like to unsubscribe to our email list.

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Using Freehub?
by sylvia crum 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

Hi All, I just started trying to use Freehub to track our Shop's members. I thought that I had previously set up an account but wasn't allowed to log in. When I requested the email to reset my password, I received nothing. So, I set up an new account with my personal email address. As I was adding members' info, I got a message in a banner at the top of the screen saying: Your account is pending activation. We've sent an activation email to y***(a)hotmail.com. Check that email account and your spam filter for the activation email. I've checked and rechecked my hotmail account, but I also didn't receive that email. Any thoughts on what to do, and if there is a bug, any hope it will be fixed? I attempted to join GitHub, where it looked like I should report problems, but it is way too technical for me. If Freehub is not working, I'm also open to suggestions of other programs to use. Thanks! Sylvia CrumDirector Revolutions Bicycle CoOpMemphis, TN

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