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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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Major Wiki Usability Update (yesss)
by Angel York 23 Apr '21

23 Apr '21

There were a lot more "hey can u update this for me" than I usually get when I ask for updates to the community bike shops list. I guess it's been a while. SO: The wiki just got brought into the 21st century*. Now! With *visual editing! !! * Major props to Godwin for keeping the site alive and functioning all these years, always fixing bugs on short notice. Major props to Darin for the latest update. Minor props to me, because Darin let me hit all the buttons during the update process. :D Without further ado, *sign yourself up* <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Special:RequestAccount> and let's dust off the wiki! Thanks, Angel PS - You may notice a minor (bright red) visual bug. We'll figure it out. Everything else seems to work. * ok not really. did wikis even exist in the 20th century?

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Quick Question on Shop list
by Brandon Babbitt 21 Apr '21

21 Apr '21

Querencia Community bike shop from Denton, TX, USA has closed. Bike Friendly South Dallas WeCycle Center from Dallas, TX, USA should be added to the list (https://www.bikefriendlysouthdallas.org/) Brandon On Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 7:53 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. Quick question (Angel York) > 2. Re: Quick question (greg) > 3. Re: Quick question (Jean-Fran?ois Caron) > 4. Re: Quick question (Caleb Evenson) > 5. Re: Quick question (Ross Willard) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:28:21 -0700 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Quick question > 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 > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: greg <gregferg2(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:35:18 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Quick question > Hi Angel- > > We are not on the list. i don’t know how to get on it. We have two > locations. Both are in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY > > Greg Ferguson > Brookhaven Bicycle Co-op > 8 Flower Fields, Unit 18 > St. James, NY 11780 > > Brookhaven Bicycle Co-op > 511 Eastport Manor Road > Manorville, NY 11949 > > web: bbcoop.org > Phone: (631) 371-3886 > > > Thanks, > Greg > > > On Apr 20, 2021, at 12:28 PM, Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > 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 > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Jean-François Caron" <jfcaron3(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org>, greg < > gregferg2(a)gmail.com> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:44:17 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Quick question > In Kingston, Ontario, Canada there is also: > > Bikes & Boards > Queen's University Student Club > https://myams.org/team-details/bikes-boards/ > Tel: (613) 533-6000 x 78043 > Email: bikesandboards(a)ams.queensu.ca > Location: John Deutsch University Centre – Room 046 > > Gear Up! > An employment program run by Cycle Kingston > http://www.cyclekingston.ca/gear-up.html > Boys and Girls Club Kingston > 559 Bagot St > Kingston, ON > > Jean-François > > On 2021-04-20 12:35 p.m., greg wrote: > > Hi Angel- > > > > We are not on the list. i don’t know how to get on it. We have two > > locations. Both are in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY > > > > Greg Ferguson > > Brookhaven Bicycle Co-op > > 8 Flower Fields, Unit 18 > > St. James, NY 11780 > > > > Brookhaven Bicycle Co-op > > 511 Eastport Manor Road > > Manorville, NY 11949 > > > > web: bbcoop.org <http://bbcoop.org> > > Phone: (631) 371-3886 > > > > > > Thanks, > > Greg > > > > > >> On Apr 20, 2021, at 12:28 PM, Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com > >> <mailto:aniola@gmail.com>> wrote: > >> > >> 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 > >> ____________________________________ > >> > >> 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: Caleb Evenson <caevenson(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:35:50 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Quick question > Brookings Community Bicycle Collective of Brookings, South Dakota > permanently closed many years ago. > > > Caleb Evenson > > co-owner/manager > Bluestem Bicycles > 605-692-2453 > 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD 57006 > > > On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 11:29 AM Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> 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 >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ross Willard <recyclebicycle(a)verizon.net> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: <aniola(a)gmail.com> > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:23:37 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Quick question > > We have moved to a permanent home in the core of the city and it’s paid > for. > > Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg > > 1722 Chestnut Street > > Harrisburg, Pa > > > > Mailing address: PO Box 5264, Harrisburg, Pa 17110 > > > > 717-978-3919 shop # > > contact(a)RBHburg.org > > Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg - Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg (rbhburg.org) > <https://rbhburg.org/> > > > > Angel would update the lists and maps and erase the old 2266 Atlas street > address > > Thanks > > Ross Willard 717-571-2008 cell that still answers as Recycle Bicycle > > > > *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> *On > Behalf Of *Caleb Evenson > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:36 PM > *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > *Subject:* Re: [TheThinkTank] Quick question > > > > Brookings Community Bicycle Collective of Brookings, South Dakota > permanently closed many years ago. > > > > Caleb Evenson > > > > co-owner/manager > > Bluestem Bicycles > > 605-692-2453 > > 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD 57006 > > > > > > On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 11:29 AM Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > 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 > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > > <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. > www.avg.com > <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> > <#m_-5569767222994606275_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 175, Issue 14: Cooperatives
by Robert Rands 20 Apr '21

20 Apr '21

SoPo Bikes Shop's new address is 1118-A Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA 30316. ~Robert Rands, SoPo Bike Cooperative On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 04:03:50 PM EDT, <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. Quick question (Angel York) 2. Re: Quick question (greg) 3. Re: Quick question (Jean-Fran?ois Caron) 4. Re: Quick question (Caleb Evenson) 5. Re: Quick question (Ross Willard) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:28:21 -0700 From: Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Quick question Message-ID: <CACozNsoknw0ttaBFv8en-NCcEo9y9iw9O5MmdjdNbSA-R3Hu7Q(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" 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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Virtual BIKE! BIKE! interest survey
by Angel York 18 Apr '21

18 Apr '21

I have never made it to a Bike! Bike! because I try to keep a motor minimalist traveling radius. But the Bici! Bici!s I went to in California were most excellent, I can only imagine how much fun Bike! Bike! is. So this year, my partner (Darin Wick) and I (Angel York) are offering to host an online Bike! Bike!! Now! With a smaller carbon footprint!!! I know I haven't been active here on the Think Tank for a while, so here's my wiki page <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=User:Angel> if you're newer and curious about me. *Please fill out this interest survey before 8am on May 1*:* *https://www.cognitoforms.com/MotorMinimalism1/BikeBike2021InterestForm <https://www.cognitoforms.com/MotorMinimalism1/BikeBike2021InterestForm> * I am also happy to share the results (minus contact info) with anyone who is curious. Thanks, Angel *(original deadline was midnight April 30 but I won't be awake at midnight)

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Boise Bicycle Project is hiring 4 positions, including Lead Bike Mechanic!
by Emily Summerhays 15 Apr '21

15 Apr '21

Boise Bicycle Project is growing, and we are adding 4 positions to our team. The Lead Mechanic/Educator <https://www.boisebicycleproject.org/lead-mechanic-educator>works with our bike shop staff and our programs team to lead bicycle mechanic education, training, and standards for the organization. The Brand Narrator <https://www.boisebicycleproject.org/design-and-marketing-specialist> is a part time graphic design and marketing expert who will innovate how we tell stories and engage the public. The Event and Outreach Manager <https://www.boisebicycleproject.org/eventandoutreach> implements visions and strategies for our events and community engagement. And part or full time Bike Mechanics <https://www.boisebicycleproject.org/mechanic-position> will educate and build bikes in our DIY bike shop. In Boise, you can ride from work to the foothills within 5 minutes for endless miles of riding fun. We think it's a pretty dang great place to live. Please review and apply or share to your network today! <https://www.boisebicycleproject.org/about/team> Emily -- Emily Thompson Summerhays Pronouns: She/Her/Hers (what's this? <https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/GLSEN%20Pronouns%20Resource.pdf>) Development Director Boise Bicycle Project 1027 S. Lusk Street Boise, Idaho 83706 208.429.6520 boisebicycleproject.org Shoshone-Bannock Traditional Lands <https://native-land.ca/>

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Blackstone Bicycle Works and the Experimental Station Union
by Experimental Station Union 12 Apr '21

12 Apr '21

Hi all, Some of you might have heard that us workers at Experimental Station recently unionized! The union includes mechanics and workers from Blackstone Bicycle Works, a beloved youth program bike shop on Chicago's South Side! Unfortunately, rather than listen to the support of an overwhelming majority of staff, tenants, elected officials, and community members and recognize our union, our Board is trying to union bust ([here's an email we sent out to supporters](https://mailchi.mp/2639ff8e740d/the-es-union-needs-your-support)). Even more unfortunate, Blackstone is in a pretty bad spot—all the mechanics have been fired or left within the past few months, so all the solidarity we can get is really really appreciated. You can read more about our efforts at esunion.org and follow us on instagram, twitter, and facebook! We'd love to have the support of our bike collective partners in getting the word out, helping us build community support, and pressuring our board to do the right thing. You can find ways to support at esunion.org/#support. Love and Solidarity, J. Michael

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Executive Director Job in London, Ontario
by Daniel Hall 09 Apr '21

09 Apr '21

Hey folks, Please take a look at this amazing opportunity <https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/news/executive-director-2021> to lead London Cycle Link, a member-supported not-for-profit dedicated to helping Londoners ride more. We host events, teach cycling skills, launch advocacy campaigns and operate a community bike shop (Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op) to achieve our goals. I've been in this role for two and a half years and have thoroughly enjoyed the work and the people involved and am now moving into a municipal cycling role. The Executive Director will lead London Cycle Link’s operations and play a key role in shaping the cycling culture in London, Ontario. The Executive Director is responsible for implementing the organization’s strategic plan and for overseeing all programs and administrative duties. This role is highly collaborative—reporting directly to the Board of Directors, supporting volunteer committees and leading a small staff team. The Executive Director takes initiative and is a flexible leader, taking on a variety of roles such as: grant writer & fundraiser, volunteer & events coordinator, media spokesperson, community connector, and cycling advocate. Full job posting here <https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/news/executive-director-2021> - applications are due by April 30th. Best, *Daniel Hall *(he/him) Executive Director [image: londoncyclelink.ca] <https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 175, Issue 5
by Jane Voodikon 05 Apr '21

05 Apr '21

Here's is Bikerowave's (Los Angeles): https://bikerowave.org/bylaws/ We also have a set of policies that provides additional guidance. On Mon, Apr 5, 2021, 07:23 <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: What are your Constitutions/Bylaws? (Nicole Muratore) > (Nicole Muratore) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Nicole Muratore <nicole(a)bikesaviours.org> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2021 11:50:11 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] What are your Constitutions/Bylaws? (Nicole > Muratore) > Here's a link to ours: > https://www.bikesaviours.org/BYLAWS%20-%20approved%209-6-2020.docx.pdf > > Cheers, > *Nicole Muratore* > Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective > > > On Sat, Apr 3, 2021 at 6:03 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. What are your Constitutions/Bylaws? (Aaron Shaw) >> >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Aaron Shaw <atshaw(a)ucdavis.edu> >> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >> Cc: >> Bcc: >> Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2021 12:20:31 -0700 >> Subject: [TheThinkTank] What are your Constitutions/Bylaws? >> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Thethinktank mailing list >> Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org >> >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >> > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] What are your Constitutions/Bylaws? (Nicole Muratore)
by Nicole Muratore 04 Apr '21

04 Apr '21

Here's a link to ours: https://www.bikesaviours.org/BYLAWS%20-%20approved%209-6-2020.docx.pdf Cheers, *Nicole Muratore* Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective On Sat, Apr 3, 2021 at 6:03 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. What are your Constitutions/Bylaws? (Aaron Shaw) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Aaron Shaw <atshaw(a)ucdavis.edu> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2021 12:20:31 -0700 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] What are your Constitutions/Bylaws? > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] What are your Constitutions/Bylaws?
by Gordon Hamachi 03 Apr '21

03 Apr '21

https://bikex.org/about/svbe-bylaws The Silicon ValleyBicycle Exchange is led by an unelected board. A steering committee meets periodically and provides input to the board.

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Intensive Ideas for Skills Training & Community Building
by Josh Bisker 01 Apr '21

01 Apr '21

Hiya pals, we're thinking of putting together an intensive for some core volunteers we're gearing up for public programming in spring. The folk in question average very low mechanical skills, and many are fairly new to each other. (1) Do you have activities / syllabi / suggestions for mechanical crash-course stuff that's good for this scenario? (2) Do you have activities / suggestions / prompts for the more camp counselor style parts of this -- either in the metaphoric "trust falls" realm, or in terms of building a collective social analysis, or in terms of establishing great practices for volunteers in the space. (Yes, we'll do the banana game, which I love.) 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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Op-Ed on the #BudgetBikeTrap
by Josh Bisker 31 Mar '21

31 Mar '21

Hi pals, I wanted to share the Op-Ed of mine that's running in StreetsblogNYC today: How the ‘Budget-Bike Trap’ Creates Inequality in NYC <https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2021/03/24/opinion-how-the-budget-bike-trap-cre…>. It's an important story that applies to the work all of us do, yet it's an overlooked and misunderstood part of our bike equity crisis. - Please give it a read (it's short, op-ed length) and let me know what you think. I'm confident it's going to resonate with what you've experienced in your work. - Please share over your networks: here's a Twitter thread <https://twitter.com/bikecoopnyc/status/1374728405070065664> you can retweet, and a Facebook post <https://www.facebook.com/jbisker/posts/10100894832944444> to repost. (IG to come later @bikecoopnyc <http://instagram.com/bikecoopnyc>) - This StreetsblogNYC piece is an intro to this issue, and I have a more detailed ~2000-word article ready to go that examines it more closely (it also includes perspectives from bike shop owners and budget bike buyers). If you have a connection to a good place for publishing this piece, please get in touch. - If you've got an in with an organization that's working on a discussion series or panel about bike equity, I'd love to bring this perspective to it—keep me in mind. Enjoy the springing spring, everyone. 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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Queen City Bicycle Collective is hiring a Communications and Support Manager
by Abby Easterly 29 Mar '21

29 Mar '21

Greetings friends, Hope spring is treating you all well! Queen City Bicycle Collective, in Manchester, New Hampshire, is in the privileged position of being able to hire additional staff to help us with our efforts, this year. Specifically, we are looking for help coordinating, communicating, and expanding our reach, beyond the walls of our shop. More information can be found here: https://qcbike.org/2021/03/19/were-hiring/ Thank you all for your work! All the best from NH, QC Bike -- Abby Easterly QC Bike Collective 35 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101 603.493.1720 www.qcbike.org

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