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Re: [TheThinkTank] Group Ride Protocols
by Trevor Clarke 13 Aug '21

13 Aug '21

Hi all, Our friend Oboi Reed put together a Squad Training Manual that has been tweaked for a few rides around Chicago. He's happy to have it shared widely. Between the link below and the attachment, I hope it gets around! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FsuUSkoYAC8ICv7iOAjrBo7TU2nW7gBT/ed… Cheers, Trevor > > > 1. Group Ride Protocols (Molly Miksa) > 2. Re: Group Ride Protocols (maggie(a)river2sealoop.org) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Molly Miksa <director(a)londoncyclelink.ca> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:40:59 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Group Ride Protocols > Hi there, > > Not shop related, but I thought it was worth a try. > > London Cycle Link has a group working on protocols for marshaling and > group rides. So far it's a bit heavy on legal/rules of the road stuff, and > a bit light on best practices and tips for organizing rides and marshaling. > Does anyone have a document or resource they could share? > > Many thanks, > Molly > > > Molly Miksa > Executive Director > [image: londoncyclelink.ca] > <https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/> > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <maggie(a)river2sealoop.org> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:56:24 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Group Ride Protocols > > Hello, I would also be very interest in this. We’ve organized quite a > few rides and associated events/ribbon cuttings/picnics/celebrations and > could contribute but don’t have anything formalized as a resource yet. > > > > > > <https://www.river2sealoop.org/> > > Marguerite Ellen Ardito, President > > St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance <https://www.river2sealoop.org/> > > VISION, COMMITMENT, PERSEVERANCE > > for equitable, active mobility > > DeLand, FL > > 321-795-3179 > > Maggie(a)river2sealoop.org > > River2sealoop.org <https://www.river2sealoop.org/> > > Facebook.com/SJR2C <https://www.facebook.com/SJR2C> > > Facebook.com/FLGreenway <https://www.facebook.com/FlGreenway/> > > *“Nothing can withstand the force of an idea whose time has come” * > > > > > > > > *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> *On > Behalf Of *Molly Miksa > *Sent:* Friday, August 13, 2021 10:41 AM > *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > *Subject:* [TheThinkTank] Group Ride Protocols > > > > Hi there, > > > > Not shop related, but I thought it was worth a try. > > > > London Cycle Link has a group working on protocols for marshaling and > group rides. So far it's a bit heavy on legal/rules of the road stuff, and > a bit light on best practices and tips for organizing rides and marshaling. > Does anyone have a document or resource they could share? > > > > Many thanks, > > Molly > > > > > > Molly Miksa > > Executive Director > > [image: londoncyclelink.ca] > <https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/> > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > -- *Trevor Clarke *(he, him, his) *Executive Director* Working Bikes *|* 2434 S Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60608 *P* 773.847.5440 *M* 312.772.3738 www.workingbikes.org

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Now hiring north of Seattle: Bike Service Manager
by Kristin Kinnamon 10 Aug '21

10 Aug '21

Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop is looking for an experienced bicycle service manager in Everett, WA. Sharing Wheels is a busy nonprofit bike shop that refurbishes used bikes, empowers customers to fix their own bikes, and educates volunteers to help with bike repair. If you like working on bikes *and *with people, this job could be for you. We are a solid organization in our 20th year serving the county north of Seattle. Everett is a medium-sized city (home to Boeing and Funko) with a growing music, art and bike scene. The Sharing Wheels Service Manager oversees every aspect of the shop service department operations as well as developing volunteer mechanics. As our only full-time employee, you will be responsible for ensuring outstanding customer service, quality bike repair and refurbishment, and supporting programs such as classes, kids bikes, and mobile repair clinics. The year-round service manager will join a staff team that includes our executive director, shop coordinator and many dedicated volunteers. See our job post and website for more information. <https://sharingwheels.org/about/job-openings/> -- Kristin Kinnamon Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, board president B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County, past president 425-923-7868 (personal cell)

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B!KE hiring for an Executive Director
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 09 Aug '21

09 Aug '21

Dear Members of the Think Tank, During the last 10-years, it has been my great pleasure to be able to use B!KE as a platform to promote cycling, to celebrate learning, and to get my hands dirty while building community. As a professional and as an activist, I am ready to seek new challenges and to use my skills to more directly address the climate crisis. On September 7th, I will start employment as the Executive Director with one of B!KE’s partner organizations, GreenUP. In the next two months, B!KE will be hiring our next Executive Director. Our board, staff, and volunteers are fully committed to ensuring that B!KE stays focused on our goals of education and empowerment through this transition. I have full confidence in B!KE as an independent organization that will continue to succeed and thrive as a part of the local cycling community. If you or someone you know is excited to lead the community movement happening here in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough please apply. The posting can be found on our website at communitybikeshop.org/opportunities and I have attached it in .pdf format to this email. Sincerely, Tegan -- Executive Director B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org she/her

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Hiring Education Program Manager in Arlington, VA
by Phoenix Bikes 03 Aug '21

03 Aug '21

Hi Everyone, I'm the executive director of Phoenix Bikes <https://www.phoenixbikes.org/> in Arlington, VA. We're a nonprofit that uniquely combines youth education programs with a full-service bike shop. Over the past 14 years, we've engaged over 2,000 middle and high school students in our mechanics and riding programs, including over 1,000 who have learned mechanics and earned their own bike with us for free through our earn-a-bike program. We're hiring for our Education Program Manager position. This is the leader responsible for planning and executing our youth education programs and is super mission-critical, so we need to find someone fantastic! We're looking for someone passionate about 6th-12th grade students, with 3+ years of youth teaching/mentoring training, and with mechanics and riding experience (or a willingness to learn super fast). The salary range is $46-$48K. More details and instructions for applying are in the job posting here: https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/af4d1857b20f408087281bceca1204f7-…. If you know of anyone you think might be interested, please spread the word! Emily Gage Executive Director

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 178, Issue 3
by Adam-Phoenix Mitchell 16 Jul '21

16 Jul '21

We definitely are. I'd be happy to chat with you about it. Phoenix Freeride Montpelier On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 4:39 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. Airtable, Anyone? (Josh Bisker) > 2. Re: Airtable, Anyone? (maggie(a)river2sealoop.org) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:21:45 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Airtable, Anyone? > Anyone using Airtable to do volunteer management, including signing up for > (and into) work shifts? > > Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike > Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> > Summer Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! > <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> > Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on > Maker Park Radio > <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/> > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <maggie(a)river2sealoop.org> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:08:14 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Airtable, Anyone? > > I would be interested in knowing people that use Airtable for anything > related to nonprofits for cycling and/or trails including volunteer > management. We use Airtable but not in a very sophisticated way – I know > it has much more power & capability than just a coded contact table but we > haven’t taken full advantage of it yet. > > > > *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> *On > Behalf Of *Josh Bisker > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 14, 2021 6:22 PM > *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > *Subject:* [TheThinkTank] Airtable, Anyone? > > > > Anyone using Airtable to do volunteer management, including signing up for > (and into) work shifts? > > > Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike > Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> > > Summer Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! > <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> > > Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on > Maker Park Radio > <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/> > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Airtable, Anyone?
by Josh Bisker 14 Jul '21

14 Jul '21

Anyone using Airtable to do volunteer management, including signing up for (and into) work shifts? Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> Summer Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on Maker Park Radio <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 178, Issue 1
by Stuart Nottingham 01 Jul '21

01 Jul '21

The world could use more Paul Hammers. > > > 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. RIP Paul Hammer (MARK) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 22:52:32 +0000 (UTC) > From: MARK <mhoffman0(a)snet.net> > To: "thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" > <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Subject: [TheThinkTank] RIP Paul Hammer > Message-ID: <714512967.280863.1625093552981(a)mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Peace Prophet Paul Hammer Dies At 64 | New Haven Independent > > > | > | > | > | | | > > | > > | > | > | | > Peace Prophet Paul Hammer Dies At 64 | New Haven Independent > > Paul Hammer jumped to his death from the Air Rights Garage. I think he?d > be comfortable with that fact leading h... > | > > | > > | > > > Mark HoffmanBike New Britain (CT) >

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RIP Paul Hammer
by MARK 30 Jun '21

30 Jun '21

Peace Prophet Paul Hammer Dies At 64 | New Haven Independent | | | | | | | | | | | Peace Prophet Paul Hammer Dies At 64 | New Haven Independent Paul Hammer jumped to his death from the Air Rights Garage. I think he’d be comfortable with that fact leading h... | | | Mark HoffmanBike New Britain (CT)

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Insurance
by Elmira Bikes 29 Jun '21

29 Jun '21

Hey friends, Do y'all know of or have specific insurance coverage for your community bike operations? I got basic renter insurance for a community shop here but know little about it and it could probably be improved. Thanks! Tara

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Job Openings at The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective
by Ikaika Cox 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

*The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is hiring! Join our team of passionate pedalers and help us provide bicycles to our community. There are currently multiple full and part time positions open, we’d love for you to join us.We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: - Online Sales- Open Shop Facilitator- Bike Valet Assistant Coordinator- Part-Time Bicycle Mechanic- Youth Program Coordinator (Available August 1st, 2021)For detailed job descriptions, please visit https://bicyclecollective.org/about-the-salt-lake-bicycle-collective/slc-ca… <https://bicyclecollective.org/about-the-salt-lake-bicycle-collective/slc-ca…>We’d love to hear from you if you have any questions! Just email slc(a)bicyclecollective.org <slc(a)bicyclecollective.org>Bicycle Collective is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation, recreation, and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.The Bicycle Collective is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Women, people of color, and people belonging to other underrepresented groups in the bicycling industry are encouraged to apply.*

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Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 Update
by darin 06 Jun '21

06 Jun '21

DATE & SCHEDULE CHANGES - Registration is being pushed back; date TBD. There has been so much interest and excitement about this it's going to take longer to organize than we first thought. - What workshop schedule do you prefer? We are considering whether to have a few workshops each day for around 5 days in a row (October 26-30), or workshops all day for two and a half days (October 29/30/31). Email mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com and let us know what you would prefer so we can choose days and times that work best for everyone. ART We need a flier. Think you can do better than this? Submit your entry to mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com by May 25. Winner gets free chocolate! GET INVOLVED - To get involved in planning & organizing Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021, email mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com. (We have a separate email list for planning so we don't overwhelm the ThinkTank.) - Working Groups where we need help: - Language Justice / Translation / Interpretation (Current organizers are enthusiastic about continuing B!B!'s history of language justice. An interpretation and translation group is starting to come together, but needs more volunteers. Contact mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com.) - Online Spaces (Contact mailto:darin@darinwick.com to suggest platforms or help research and test them - we're prioritizing language justice & accessibility first, with privacy and autonomy a close second) - Outreach & Communications (Help respond to emails, write announcements, and reach out to other community bike shops around the world. Contact mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com.) - There will be more opportunities to volunteer when you sign up to attend the event, too! RECENT PLANNING MEETING - Primary discussion topics were scheduling, software platforms, and working groups. - Minutes are available here: https://cryptpad.fr/file/#/2/file/X1rvyQsosN6MRV2Xxz9rGv8o/ - The next planning meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 29 at https://dateful.com/eventlink/2872465448. It may be held on Google Meet, or via text chat with machine translation. If you are interested in attending, please email mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com to be invited. ----- CAMBIO DE FECHAS Y HORARIOS - La inscripcíon se retrasó; fecha a confirmar. Había tanto interés y entusiasmo por este evento que vamos a necesitar más tiempo para organizárlo que habíamos pensado. - ¿Qué horario de talleres prefieren? Estamos estudiando la posibilidad de organizar unos pocos talleres cada día durante unos 5 días en seguido (26-30 de octubre), o talleres durante todo el día durante dos días y medio (29/30/31 de octubre). Envíe un correo electrónico a mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com paradecirnos qué prefieren para poder elegir los días y horarios que mejor se convenga a todxs. ARTE Necesitamos un volante. ¿Cree que puede hacerlo mejor que esto? Envíe su entrada a mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com antes del 25 de mayo. ¡Chocolate gratis para lx ganadorx! PARTICIPAR - Si quieren participar en la planificación y organización de Bike!Bike! Dondequiera! 2021, avisen a mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com. (Hay una lista de correo electronico dedicada para planear así que no llenar el ThinkTank) - Grupos de Trabajo Donde Necesitamos Ayuda: - Justicia de Lenguaje / Traducción / Interpretación (Hay mucho interés en continuar la historia de justicia de lenguaje en B!B!pero necesitamos urgentemente más traductores, intérpretes y personas con experiencia e interés en la justicia de lenguaje.) - Espacios en la Internet (Avisen a mailto:darin@darinwick.com para sugerir plataformas de software o si queiren investigar y probar plataformas - nuestras primeras prioridades son justicia de lenguajes y accesibilidad, con privacidad y autonomía en segundo lugar.) - Communicaciones (responder a los correos electronicos, escribir anuncios, y contactar a otros proyectos communitarios de bici) También habrá otras oportunidades para voluntarios cuando se inscriba para asistir al evento. REUNIÓN RECIENTE DE PLANIFICACIÓN - Hemos discutido el horario del evento, plataformas de software, y grupos de trabajo. - Actas de la reunión: https://cryptpad.fr/file/#/2/file/X1rvyQsosN6MRV2Xxz9rGv8o/ - La proxima reunión va a ser Sábado, 29 de Mayo a las https://dateful.com/eventlink/2872465448. Todavía no hemos decidido si estará en Google Meet o en un chat de texto con traducción automatica. Si le interesa asistir, envie un correo electronico a mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com para ser invitado. (¡Gracias a Francisco para ayuda y correciones en la tradducción al español! -Darin) ----- CHANGEMENTS DE DATE ET DE PROGRAMME - L'inscription est repoussée ; date à déterminer. Il y a eu tellement d'intérêt et d'excitation à ce sujet que l'organisation va prendre plus de temps que prévu. - Quel horaire d'atelier préférez-vous ? Nous réfléchissons à la possibilité d'organiser quelques ateliers chaque jour pendant environ 5 jours d'affilée (26-30 octobre), ou des ateliers toute la journée pendant deux jours et demi (29/30/31 octobre). Envoyez un courriel à mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com et dites-nous ce que vous préférez afin que nous puissions choisir les jours et les heures qui conviennent le mieux à tous. ART Nous avons besoin d'un dépliant. Vous pensez pouvoir faire mieux que ça ? Envoyez votre contribution à mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com avant le 25 mai. Le gagnant recevra du chocolat gratuit ! S'IMPLIQUER - Pour participer à la planification et à l'organisation de Bike!Bike ! Partout ! 2021, envoyez un courriel à mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com. (Nous avons une liste de courriel distincte pour la planification afin de ne pas submerger le ThinkTank). - Groupes de travail : - Justice linguistique / Traduction / Interprétation (Les organisateurs actuels sont enthousiastes à l'idée de poursuivre l'histoire de B!B ! en matière de justice linguistique, mais nous avons un besoin urgent de traducteurs, d'interprètes et de personnes ayant une expérience et un intérêt pour la justice linguistique.) - Espaces en ligne (contactez mailto:darin@darinwick.com pour suggérer des plateformes ou aider à les rechercher et les tester - nous donnons la priorité à la justice linguistique et à l'accessibilité, la vie privée et l'autonomie venant juste après). - Sensibilisation et communication (aidez-nous à répondre aux courriels, à rédiger des annonces et à communiquer avec d'autres boutiques de vélos communautaires dans le monde). - Il y aura d'autres possibilités de bénévolat lorsque vous vous inscrirez pour participer à l'événement ! RÉCENTE RÉUNION DE PLANIFICATION - Les principaux sujets de discussion étaient la programmation, les plateformes logicielles et les groupes de travail. - Le compte-rendu est disponible ici : https://cryptpad.fr/file/#/2/file/X1rvyQsosN6MRV2Xxz9rGv8o/ - La prochaine réunion de planification est prévue pour le samedi 29 mai à https://dateful.com/eventlink/2872465448. Elle pourra se tenir sur Google Meet, ou par chat textuel avec traduction automatique. Si vous souhaitez y assister, veuillez envoyer un courriel à mailto:bikebikeeverywhere@gmail.com. Traduit avec http://www.DeepL.com/Translator (version gratuite) (Nous avons encore besoin d'aide pour la traduction en français!)

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Corvallis Bicycle Collective is hiring
by Corvallis Bicycle Collective 21 May '21

21 May '21

Howdy-- We've got a part-time, permanent position open in Corvallis, Oregon: *The CBC is Hiring: Weekend Assistant Shop Manager* The Corvallis Bicycle Collective seeks a self-directed individual to operate our community bike shop as the Weekend Assistant Shop Manager. This is a part time permanent position. For the full job posting, visit corvallisbikes.org/hiring <http://www.corvallisbikes.org/hiring>. Who we are: The mission of the Corvallis Bicycle Collective is to enhance health, wellness, sustainability and happiness through bicycling. The Corvallis Bicycle Collective (CBC) shop is a community gathering place, a do-it-yourself workshop, a non-traditional retail space, and an ongoing instructional clinic. We sell used bicycles and parts collected by community donations, as well as some new accessories and components. The income from these sales supports the operation of our DIY workstands. The CBC does not offer repair services, instead providing tools, knowledge and support to the community for free during shop hours. Job Overview: The Weekend Assistant Shop Manager is a part time, permanent position reporting to the Shop Manager. The Assistant Shop Manager will manage and oversee all aspects of the shop’s weekend operations, including opening and closing the shop, making sales transactions, accepting donations of bikes and parts, supporting volunteers, and overseeing do-it-yourself repair work. Ron Georg Shop Czar Corvallis Bicycle Collective 541-224-6885 www.corvallisbikes.org

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Quick question
by Angel York 17 May '21

17 May '21

Can you visit the list of *Community Bike Shops* <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_Orga…> and take a look at your area or region? - Do you know about any *shops that should be on this list* but aren't? - Do you know of any shops that are on the list that are *permanently closed* now? If anything is amiss, can you please either update the list or let me know so I can update the list? Thanks, Angel she/her

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Job Opening: Program Coordinator with Cycles of Change in Oakland, Ca
by Ken Eby-Gomez 12 May '21

12 May '21

Hello! Cycles of Change in Oakland Ca is hiring a program coordinator for our Drive Your Bike program, 30-35 hours at $23.50. DYB brings one day bike rodeos and a multi-day curriculum to public schools all over Alameda County. Cycles of Change hosts other programs, such as a community shop, bike clubs, and an adult bike class called Upcycle. DYB coordinator would work with 1.5 other coordinators to staff and train, adjust curriculum for school needs, and work with our funders in the county and schools. 2/3 of the time would be coordinating, and 1/3 would be in an admin committee for our staff collective. Here is the job description in full <https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/6dd42b5a19c3410a91dab6e19cf2d72c-…> -Ken

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"Women on Wheels" Discount from Microcosm
by Josh Bisker 11 May '21

11 May '21

Hey pals, some of you might remember that Microcosm offered us a nice insider discount on Adonia's terrific book *Bicycle/Race* before B!B! 2018 in LA. Well, them fine folks are at it again. They've got a new edition of *Women on Wheels *coming out and want us alls to be the first to know, and have sent a discount code our way. See below. Dear Josh, > We hope that you and your Mechanical Gardens/Bike! Bike! crews are well. I > know that you got a big order just last week,* but we want you to be the > first to know about this title, arriving in a few days: > Women on Wheels <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/4432#>: > [image: image.png] > History, biking heroines, technology, feminist/bike activism, fashion (*oh > yeah, bloomers!*), and fun, all in one. Lovely spot illustrations, too > (see below). > We had such a good time with the Bicycle/Race > <https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/7833#> special for Bike! > Bike! people that we made a new coupon (WHEELWOMAN) to enter at checkout to > get a discount on li'l orders (of *Women on Wheels* or anything they > like). Can you help us spread the word? > Best Wishes for an easy breezy summer, and thanks for all you do > [image: image.png] There you have it, pals. Enjoy, enjoy. Josh Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> 2021 Winter Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on Maker Park Radio <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/>

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Bike Theft Solutions
by Scott Long 11 May '21

11 May '21

Cool report on how to stop bike theft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48V9Xtpgq9I

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Tool List
by Elmira Bikes 10 May '21

10 May '21

Hi y’all, We’re starting up a community bike shop in Elmira, NY! My first of probably many questions is: does anyone have a master list of tools and/or supplies? I would love something to go off of as I compile everything. Thanks! Tara

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Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021
by Angel York 08 May '21

08 May '21

100% of interest survey respondents said YES to attending an online Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021. It's going to happen. An organization team is coalescing. In the past there have been two types of Bike!Bike!: classic and regional. I am delighted to let you all know that there is now a third type of option available for Bike!Bike!. Bike!Bike! Everywhere!! *DATES* *Registration signups and workshop proposals *are open from *Saturday May 15 - Saturday September 4, 2021. * (If you're a procrastinator, you could make a note on your calendar to celebrate my July 21 birthday with me by filling out the form weeks before the deadline!) *Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 <https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/SouthPole2021/>* will be Friday October 29, Saturday October 30, and a wrap-up on Sunday, October 31.* Times will be announced probably some time in September. These dates are Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). There were more people from that time zone than all other submitted time zones combined. *link may not be valid until later today, depending on when it gets processed Volunteering We need help with: - translation, interpretation, and language justice (now and event) - facilitation (event) - technical support (event) - research (now) - data entry (now) - social media (now) - and more! Please email bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com if you're interested! Consider including: - the language(s) you feel comfortable communicating in (speaking/reading/writing) - the ways you would like to collaborate/contribute - any ways you would like to be supported as we work together! On a personal note, as a motor minimalist, I am very excited to finally get to attend a Bike!Bike!!

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BikeBike! ? - Any new news?
by momoko saunders 08 May '21

08 May '21

Hey all, This morning I find myself really missing my bike bike friends. I wasn't able to make the one in 2019 and then, well, 2020 was a no go. Any news on plans for 2021? Virtual? we could have it be really informal. Use the BikeBike website to post a topic and instead of a location, it would be a zoom room. Just thinking of you all and wishing you the best wherever you are. Best, -Momoko

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Support Fired Blackstone Bikes Mechanics!
by Experimental Station Union 06 May '21

06 May '21

http://bit.ly/BBWfund For nearly 20 years, Blackstone Bicycle Works has been more than a place to buy a bike or get a flat fixed. From helping customers get sized for their first bike to teaching young people how to build their own bikes, the mechanics at Blackstone have been an integral part of the cycling community and the South Side. Through the pandemic, as interest in cycling surged and the need for safe transportation grew, the mechanics worked through it all to meet our communities’ need for transportation. Just after Christmas, Experimental Station leadership decided to close the shop indefinitely, with only a week’s notice. In January 2021, the three remaining staff mechanics were laid off! Since Josh, Kevin, and Nana were laid off, those who have applied have been denied unemployment. We are asking our communities for monetary support to cover their lost wages. All funds raised will be split between the three mechanics who were laid off! Blackstone Bicycle Works is a community bike shop and youth program based out of the Experimental Station in Woodlawn. It’s been a beloved part of Chicago’s cycling community for decades, and many from the program have had deep and long relationships with the community and the neighborhood. The wide network of alumni and former staff have gone on to start bike shops, programs, and organizing efforts. Too often, though, Blackstone Bicycle Works staff have been treated disposably. While there is much more healing to do and work to prevent these cycles of disposability, the first step is to support our fellow workers. Donate at bit.ly/BBWfund Share our posts: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/COQVzaCBtuy/) [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/expstationunion/posts/123895259799533) [twitter](https://twitter.com/expstationunion/status/1387801834971189249) And here are[text slide images](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1tjez5mVZXReXz-WCjXdCYsy… make your own post! Workers at the Experimental Station Union are fighting for better working conditions for all employees, a safe workplace, the right to address grievances and seek accountability for a more collectively determined future. Our efforts have been met with union busting from the Experimental Station Board. You can read more at [esunion.org](http://esunion.org/) or @expstationunion on [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/expstationunion/), [twitter](https://twitter.com/expstationunion), and [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/expstationunion). Love and solidarity, Experimental Station Union

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Language Justice / Justicia del Lenguaje
by Angel York 05 May '21

05 May '21

I have been learning a lot about language justice recently. A lot of this is new to me because as a motor minimalist, Bike!Bike! has always been too far away for me to attend. I love it! But it's also a surprise because I never see it on the Think Tank. What would bringing language justice to the Think Tank look like? Thanks, Angel she/her ----------- Estoy aprendiendo mucho de justicia del lenguaje recientemente. Mucho de esto es nuevo para me porque yo so una motor minimalista, y Bici!Bici! siempre ha estado demasiado lejos. A mi me gusta esta nuevo (a mi) idea! Pero tambien es una sorpresa porque nunca la veo en el Think Tank. Podemos pensar y discutir como podemos hacer justicia del lenguaje aqui? Gracias, Angel ella P.S. Lo siento, no se donde es mejor usar lox Xs en vez de a or o. Mis profesores no me han ensenado eso 20 anos pasado en la escuela.

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Volunteers in the shop
by Adam-Phoenix Mitchell 02 May '21

02 May '21

Hi y'all, We're wondering what other shops are doing around volunteering at this stage of the pandemic? 1. Are you bringing in new volunteers? If so, how? 2. Are you allowing individuals to work on their bikes in your space? If so, how? We'd love your input and thoughts! Thanks! --- Freeride Montpelier Community Bike Shop freeridemontpelier.org

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Online interactive bicycle workshops
by Geoffrey Smart 28 Apr '21

28 Apr '21

Hi All This is something Back2Bikes would like to do during Covid I believe this has been discussed previously. We are wondering if since that time anyone has had any luck, experience or advice about launching such an initiative since it was first discussed. Geoff Smart -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

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What are your Constitutions/Bylaws?
by Aaron Shaw 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

Hey Bike Collective fam, I’m trying to find some examples of bylaws/constitutions from other community bike projects. Can you share your bylaws with us? Our collective is interested in how other bike collectives are structured and guided through their foundational documents. Here are the Bylaws from the Davis Bike Collective: https://davisbikecollective.org/bylaws/ Thanks! Aaron

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I think that's everyone! And more updates to the wiki.
by Angel York 25 Apr '21

25 Apr '21

Hi all, I think I got everyone who emailed me and/or the list and asked for an update (except for one person who seemed interested in updating it themself). If I haven't gotten to your suggested edits yet, it's because I missed them. But I think that's everyone! Thanks everyone for helping with the Great Directory Update of 2021! Angel PS - Darin keeps chugging away at the Great Wiki Update of 2021. My favorite update so far is that it now forces secure https pages. Darin says the most useful is the visual editor (so you don't have to edit using wiki code unless you want to).

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