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Bridging Languages, Building Solidarity: A Workshop for aspiring and experienced interpreters using the Language Justice Framework
by Bicis Disidentes 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

Hello everyone! *Here is a special invitation* The compas of Antena LÁ are offering an interpreting workshop in August, in Tijuana, about the language justice framework + more, and in preparation to build capacity for interpretation at Bike! Bike! 2019 Tijuana. Workshop topics will include: - Language Justice Principles and Practices - Interpreter role and ethics for community interpreting - Interpretation techniques - X-ing out the gender binary - Building Interpreter Networks based in Mutual Support Ideal participants are folks who.. - are comfortably bilingual/multilingual in Spanish and English - communicate comfortably in English and another language (especially interested in French and Kréyol) and can come with one or more other people who share your language combination - willing to participate in all (or most of all) the workshop activities - aspiring and experienced interpreters of all levels - based in Tijuana or surrounding areas in Baja California or Southern California Note: if you do not live in Tijuana and need a place to stay during the workshop, please contact us. Location: Tijuana, venue TBD Apply <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1icct0U73Utv0bbzu4u0VL4tUsvwYN3Q-D6YWAwou7_…> by midnight August 2, 2019: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1icct0U73Utv0bbzu4u0VL4tUsvwYN3Q-D6YWAwou7_… What Is Language Justice? Language Justice includes the idea that everyone has the right to communicate, to understand and to be understood in the language(s) in which we feel most comfortable. Language justice also includes the shared commitment to creating bilingual and multilingual spaces where no language dominates over any other. More about Language Justice at antenalosangeles.org! Who is Antena Los Ángeles <http://antenalosangeles.org>? Antena Los Ángeles is a collective dedicated to language justice advocacy and organizing in Los Ángeles. We work with individuals and groups to develop bilingual and multilingual spaces, using as our primary tools interpretation, translation, consulting, and education to expand the capacity to create spaces where everyone can participate fully. We believe that language justice is part of social justice. What is Bike! Bike! <https://en.bikebike.org/>? Bike!Bike! is an international, annual gathering organized by and for community bicycle projects. The conference converges in a different city each year over a 3 day period to have workshops and strengthen our social network. For 2019, the gathering will take place in Tijuana, October 11-13. More information at bikebike.org. Training is free; good food and good company provided. Questions? Contact info(a)antenalosangleles.org Bests, Bicis Disidentes https://www.facebook.com/BicisDisidentes/

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Fwd Community Bike shops
by Malagodi, Chuck H. 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

Does anyone out there know of a totally run city or county community bike shop beside Albuquerque NM? [PRD Logo for Email Signature] CHUCK MALAGODI outdoor recreation program coordinator o 505.768.2453 m 505.239.7210 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation<https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/>

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Fwd: Bike Bike Tijuana 2019: La Equidad de Viaje // Travel Equity
by Bicis Disidentes 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

SALUDOS A TODXS, Lista la convocatoria de registro para equidad de viaje Para más info, darle click al link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sV4oCm_SoyB2YBA7lFAZ0qSwdo38OhJBzT9LDbl… ************************************************************************************************* GREETINGS FOLKS, Open call for travel equity registration is now open! More info, click on the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cDsv2sE_RoZC6t4WzGftNuzEFj4KXJPoRoIF6QK… BICIS DISIDENTES Nacho, Angé. Richie y Dandy ---------- Forwarded message --------- De: Bicis Disidentes <bicisdisidentestj(a)gmail.com> Date: jue., 11 de jul. de 2019 a la(s) 20:58 Subject: Fwd: Bike Bike Tijuana 2019: La Equidad de Viaje // Travel Equity To: <jaystaysgoing(a)gmail.com> ---------- Forwarded message --------- De: Bicis Disidentes <bicisdisidentestj(a)gmail.com> Date: sáb., 18 de may. de 2019 a la(s) 18:05 Subject: Bike Bike Tijuana 2019: La Equidad de Viaje // Travel Equity To: <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> (text in English following) Saludos banda, Como muchxs sabran, dentro de la organización de Bike Bike existe La Equidad de Viaje. En este correo les escribimos sobre ello y lxs invitamos a colaborar. ¿Qué es la equidad de viaje? La equidad de viaje es un ejercicio basado en apoyo mutuo, solidaridad y de co-aprendizaje dentro de Bike Bike en el cual se recauda fondos para que las personas y colectividades trabajando en proyectos comunitarios de bicicletas principalmente de América Latina puedan asistir al Bike Bike. Los fondos se van para cubrir transporte y facilitar los trámites migratorios y los visados. ¿Cómo puedes apoyar? - Sumate a trabajar en la comisión de la Equidad de Viaje para Bike Bike Tijuana 2019, donde se organiza y desarrolla este esfuerzo de solidaridad. - Contactanos si conoces a alguna persona y/o colectividad que quisiera acceder los fondos. - Organiza un evento para recaudar fondos en tu comunidad. ¿Tu y/o tu colectividad quieren acceder los fondos? ¡Lxs invitamos a contactarnos si tienen interés y de estar al tanto de la convocatoria al próximo salir! Preguntas son bienvenidas -- contactanos al bicisdisidentestj(a)gmail.com. ¡Saludos solidarios! *************************************************** Greetings folks, As many of you might know, within Bike Bike exists Travel Equity. In this email we write to you all about it and invite you to collaborate. What is travel equity? Travel equity is an exercise based in mutual aid, solidarity and co-learning within Bike Bike in which funds are raised for people and collectivities working with community bicycle projects mainly from Latin America can attend Bike Bike. The funds go to covering transportation and to facilitate with the migratory process and with visas. How can you support? - Join the Travel Equity committee for Bike Bike Tijuana 2019, where this effort of solidarity is being organized and developed. - Contact us if you know any people and/or collectivities that would like to access the funds. - Organize and event to raise funds in your community. Do you and/or your collectivity want to access the funds? We invite you to contact us if you are interested and to stay tuned for the open call, out soon! Questions are welcome -- contact us at bicisdisidentetj(a)gmail.com. Solidarity, Bicis Disidentes Angé y Nacho

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Re: [TheThinkTank] one time youth curriculum
by Robert Christiansen 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Excellent feedback! Thank you all so much for your input. It is greatly appreciated. Just an FYI our time has been further shortened to just 60 min. <sigh> We will give it our best shot! Regards, Robert

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Re: [TheThinkTank] One time youth curriculum
by Ian Wassink 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

What are key points of bike maintenance that people don't know? How to pump tires, adjust seat height, and identify if anything is noisy or loose. I like the ABC Quick check. Is it at all possible to bring a bicycle and a pump, and maybe a wrench to adjust seat height unless it is QR? Would recommend that. In 90 mins you can have everyone, or many, demonstrate proper tire inflation and they've actually done it, so now they can do it on their own in the future with a minute or two of hands-on experience.

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One time youth curriculum
by Robert Christiansen 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

Hello everybody, We are going to be giving a 1 1/2 hour class on bike basics to 17 middle school kids and then again to 17 high school students. This is being done offsite in a classroom setting with no bikes or tools. Im hoping that some of you might have some advice on what to cover in this short period of time and any tips and tricks you may know. I am thinking start with a bike anatomy overview and then move into fixing a flat which would consist of presenter demonstration interspersed with a little Q and A then followed up with a student hands on with a punctured innertube to patch. Perhaps make a game out of it? Finishing the class with an overview of the pre-ride saftey check. I can hand out laminated checklist cards for them to keep. Any commemts, advice, pointers would be much appreciated. I thank you for your time. In service, Robert Sacramento Bike Kitchen

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Bike! Bike! 2019 Tijuana -- ¡carteles para rodar! // flyers to circulate!
by Bicis Disidentes 25 Jun '19

25 Jun '19

* Texto en español y a continuación en inglés // Text in Spanish and in English following * Queridxs compañerxs del pedal, ¡Con mucho cariño y ánimo les invitamos a Bike! Bike! 2019 Tijuana! Les animamos a rodar estos carteles con compañerxs conocidxs y nuevxs, a largas distancias, en un espíritu de transgredir nuestras fronteras, las que son notables y las invisibles, para co-crear este encuentro de apoyo mutuo, autogestión y ánimo. Próximamente la pagina de registro y más información. https://es.bikebike.org/ <https://es.bikebike.org/?fbclid=IwAR1W_Szq-mzmokXPaBEWpMftLLbpkngMP-4gL40Pk…> Saludos transfronterizos del grupo organizador, un grupo diverso de individuxs & colectividades que incluye a Bicis Disidentes, Antena Los Ángeles y Cuir Kitchen Brigade. ******************************************************** Dear pedal compañerxs, With lots of care and intent we invite you all to Bike! Bike! 2019 Tijuana! We encourage you to circulate these posters with familiar and new compañerxs, at long distances, in a spirit of transgressing our borders, those that are noticeable and invisible, to co-create this gathering of mutual aid, do-it-yourself/do-it-together (D.I.Y/D.I.T) ethics and practices, and intent. Next up is the registration page and additional information. https://en.bikebike.org/ <https://en.bikebike.org/?fbclid=IwAR3ygAeYxfOzDukm3a9kyvxYf24d7iUabERbEHbo9…> Cross border greetings from the organizing group, a diverse group of individuals & collectivities that include Bicis Disidentes, Antena Los Ángeles and Cuir Kitchen Brigade. #BB19Tijuana <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bb19tijuana?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&_…> #BBTj <https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bbtj?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&__xts__%…> [image: BBTj_Cartel_Esp.jpg] [image: BBTj_Flyer_Eng.jpg]

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Experimental Station is hiring a finance and hr administrator!
by J Michael Eugenio 21 Jun '19

21 Jun '19

Hi all! I wanted to share with you that Experimental Station, home to Blackstone Bicycle Works, is hiring for a full-time Finance and Human Resources Administrator in case you know of anyone who might be interested in applying. Attached is our "job ad" for the role and there is more information, including the full job description and application, on the ES website here <http://exp.st/hr>. Strong candidates may have experience in finance, office administration, human resources, small business ownership, or nonprofit management. I am happy to connect you with the person currently in the role (who is leaving to attend grad school) if you know anyone who might like a little more information about the position or Experimental Station. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions. The deadline to apply is midnight Monday, June 24, but do let us know if someone might need an extension. Thanks so much! Michael Communications Associate at The Experimental Station experimentalstation.org

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Liability mitigation
by tomharrison00＠gmail.com 14 Jun '19

14 Jun '19

Hi, does anyone have a list of items your co-op uses to mitigate liability? The main areas I’ve come up with so far are insurance, SOP’s for bike prep, waivers and buyer beware/As Is signage. Anything I’ve missed? Thanks, Tom Harrison Third Hand Bike Co-Op Columbus Sent from my iPad

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Transcontinental visiting
by Stuart Nottingham 13 Jun '19

13 Jun '19

Hopefully not too far off topic. I'm planning a cross country bike tour from Astoria OR to Bangor ME. Along the way, I hoped to visit at least one bike co-op/collective/kitchen and wondered a couple of things: 1. Does anyone know if this has been done before? I figure my bike will need attention at points along the way and would rather support members of the collective than retail establishments if possible. 2. Who's near the ACA Northern Tier and Atlantic Coast routes, preferably with some camping nearby? This trip won't take place until next year at the soonest, so I know some changes may occur between now and then. One thing I've learned in life is it's often easier to be flexible than not. Thanks for any input or ideas you have! Stuart Nottingham Head Minion The Pedal Factory Salisbury NC

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 153, Issue 4
by Lawrence Mohammed 10 Jun '19

10 Jun '19

Pretty new to this Josh (we've only been running two years and it was mainly just me in the first year) but I've found that building a diverse group of volunteers and matching skills and desires to tasks is working pretty well. Some people are more admin focused, some are brilliant mechanics but hate paperwork and general workshop tasks, some are really detail oriented, others less so....have you set out a core list of needs of the enterprise, and a core set of competencies (and ratings) for volunteers? This is something I'm looking to start formally, but with only a handful of volunteers, it's much easier at this stage. Also, are long serving volunteers training others and do they appreciate how they're building your organisation and a key part of it as a result? Warmest regards, *Lawrence Mohammed* Director & Head Mechanic Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* *facebook.com/probikeservice <https://www.facebook.com/professionalbikeservice>* /[Location, NOT delivery address] Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park Lesney Avenue Olympic Park London E20 3BS / On 10/06/2019 21:04, thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Members vs Volunteers: What's the Diff & How Do You > Structure It (Josh Bisker) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Members vs Volunteers: What's the Diff & How Do You Structure It
by Josh Bisker 10 Jun '19

10 Jun '19

Pals, I'm trying to create clear pathways to leadership/collective membership for interested volunteers, and trying to have membership be awesome and not "just like being a volunteer but with more guilt and obligation and UGH." How do you approach this stuff in your shop? Do you structure a division between responsible members and interested volunteers? How do you bring people across that transition? Also, what's rad about being a member that makes people want to do it? Background and concerns: We've got a budding group of charismatic new volunteers (yay!) and a tired old group of "members" (oy!) i.e. organizers with decision-making power and some sense of adopted or begrudgingly accepted responsibility. (In your group, these might be "board members" maybe?) In the past, we've had either (1) a lackadaisical/non-systematic approach to elevating members, or (2) an overly structured but not really effective way of sharing responsibilities. What happens in the first case is that after someone becomes a member and attends a meeting, (a) they're like "y'all are boring and this makes my brain hurt" and then decide not to do "member-y" stuff anymore, or (b) they participate pretty minimally, leaving the organizational burdens distributed about the same way they were before. What happens in the second case is that everyone gets exhausted by trying to administratively caretake an organizational structure instead of doing the fun work. PLZ HALP K THNKS LV U Josh Josh Bisker 914-500-9890 New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Transcontinental visiting
by Stuart Nottingham 05 Jun '19

05 Jun '19

Thanks, Judith. I've found that list and will use it as a starting point. Linda, I'm always looking for someone to jump on the TPF Bandwagon. Hopefully, the right candidate will show her/himself before the trip happens. Anne, I think you're closer to the Northern Tier than you realize. Iowa City's not that far from Muscatine, is it?

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Re: [TheThinkTank] job Opportunity
by Malagodi, Chuck H. 31 May '19

31 May '19

YOUTH ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION EDUCATOR Contract for Youth Alternative Transportation Educator Essential Duties and Accountabilities: Plan, schedule, perform, and evaluate programming including, but not limited to, bicycle/walking/transit safety and bicycle mechanical training. Provide technical assistance & conduct presentations to Albuquerque Public Schools & community organizations concerning alternative means of transportation. Excellent presentation skills in front of large audience required. Maintain in serviceable condition all assigned equipment. Have or be able to obtain the League of American Bicyclist LCI certification within 6 months. Be available to work odd hours, weekends, and in extreme weather conditions. Possesses a valid NM driver license and be able to obtain a City Operator Permit. Contract amount not to exceed 40,000.00/12 months Legal Compliance: This is a Federally Funded project. This contract shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to laws governing civil rights, equal opportunity compliance, environmental and cultural resource requirements, work place safety, employer-employee relations, and all other laws governing operation of the workplace, including laws and regulations hereafter enacted. The contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico. Interviews will be held prior to selection. Please submit a cover letter on how you are acquainted with the above duties, and resume to both: cmalagodi(a)cabq.gov<mailto:cmalagodi@cabq.gov> and hhulse(a)cabq.gov<mailto:hhulse@cabq.gov> by June 14 2019. Electronic submissions only, no mail or faxed submissions with be considered. Start date approx. August 1, 2019 Please contact Chuck Malagodi 505-239-7210 for more information. [PRD Logo for Email Signature] CHUCK MALAGODI outdoor recreation program coordinator o 505.768.2453 m 505.239.7210 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation<https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/>

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Curriculums for Basic Bike Maintenance and Commuting 101
by Deb Salls 28 May '19

28 May '19

Hi All Do any of you have an outline for short courses on - Basics of Bike Maintenance - Commuting 101 We are being asked to give a lot of 1 hour workshops on these topics and I would be curious to see any curriculums or outlines you have on these topics Deb -- Deb Salls Executive Director 206-695-2607 bikeworks.org Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities.

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3 Open positions at Reno Bike Project
by Genevieve Parker 21 May '19

21 May '19

Hey Think Tank, RBP has three job openings in our programs and community shop. If we hire a candidate for Adult Programs Coordinator, who will take over a large portion of my duties, before end of July, I will be able to facilitate training and transition. Please feel free to share with your networks. and respond to me directly with any questions about our organization or hiring process. Thank you! Genevieve Parker RBP Program Director http://www.renobikeproject.org/

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¡Saludos! Greetings! Bike Bike Tijuana 2019 -- Aparten estas fechas/Hold these dates!
by Bicis Disidentes 19 May '19

19 May '19

APARTEN LAS FECHAS // HOLD THE DATES *BIKE BIKE 2019 TIJUANA... * * ¡OCT. 11, 12, 13 2019!* (text in English following) ¡Más detalles y el cartel oficial próximamente! ¿Que es Bike Bike? Aquí les compartimos un fanzine promociónal bilingue, en el español y el ingles, del 2018 sobre Bike Bike y Bicis Disidentes, una de las colectividades organizadoras. ¡Ojo, estamos trabajando en una segunda versión para difundir pronto! More details and the official poster soon! What is Bike Bike? Attached is a bilingual, Spanish and English, promotional zine from 2018 about Bike Bike and Bicis Disidentes, one of the organizing collectives. Stay tuned, we're now working on a second edition - out soon! [image: B!B!fanzine1_promo.jpeg] Instrucciones para doblar este zine aqui: http://exiliointeriorzine.blogspot.com/2010/07/pasos-para-hacer-un-fanzine-… Folding instructions for this zine, here: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Zine. Para mas información sobre Bike Bike, visiten estas paginas // For more information about Bike Bike, visit the following pages: - https://en.bikebike.org/ - @bikebikeorg via Instagram - https://www.facebook.com/groups/648758205249998/ via Facebook Con ánimo y cariño // spirited and caringly, Bicis Disidentes https://www.facebook.com/BicisDisidentes/

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Bike Bike Tijuana 2019: La Equidad de Viaje // Travel Equity
by Bicis Disidentes 18 May '19

18 May '19

(text in English following) Saludos banda, Como muchxs sabran, dentro de la organización de Bike Bike existe La Equidad de Viaje. En este correo les escribimos sobre ello y lxs invitamos a colaborar. ¿Qué es la equidad de viaje? La equidad de viaje es un ejercicio basado en apoyo mutuo, solidaridad y de co-aprendizaje dentro de Bike Bike en el cual se recauda fondos para que las personas y colectividades trabajando en proyectos comunitarios de bicicletas principalmente de América Latina puedan asistir al Bike Bike. Los fondos se van para cubrir transporte y facilitar los trámites migratorios y los visados. ¿Cómo puedes apoyar? - Sumate a trabajar en la comisión de la Equidad de Viaje para Bike Bike Tijuana 2019, donde se organiza y desarrolla este esfuerzo de solidaridad. - Contactanos si conoces a alguna persona y/o colectividad que quisiera acceder los fondos. - Organiza un evento para recaudar fondos en tu comunidad. ¿Tu y/o tu colectividad quieren acceder los fondos? ¡Lxs invitamos a contactarnos si tienen interés y de estar al tanto de la convocatoria al próximo salir! Preguntas son bienvenidas -- contactanos al bicisdisidentestj(a)gmail.com. ¡Saludos solidarios! *************************************************** Greetings folks, As many of you might know, within Bike Bike exists Travel Equity. In this email we write to you all about it and invite you to collaborate. What is travel equity? Travel equity is an exercise based in mutual aid, solidarity and co-learning within Bike Bike in which funds are raised for people and collectivities working with community bicycle projects mainly from Latin America can attend Bike Bike. The funds go to covering transportation and to facilitate with the migratory process and with visas. How can you support? - Join the Travel Equity committee for Bike Bike Tijuana 2019, where this effort of solidarity is being organized and developed. - Contact us if you know any people and/or collectivities that would like to access the funds. - Organize and event to raise funds in your community. Do you and/or your collectivity want to access the funds? We invite you to contact us if you are interested and to stay tuned for the open call, out soon! Questions are welcome -- contact us at bicisdisidentetj(a)gmail.com. Solidarity, Bicis Disidentes Angé y Nacho

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 152, Issue 3
by Genevieve Parker 17 May '19

17 May '19

Here you go, Deb! Curriculum for teaching a commuting workshop and teaching aids/handouts. All developed/bookmarked in 2015 and not really updated since then, so take what you will :) Genevieve Parker RBP Program Director http://www.renobikeproject.org/ On Thu, May 16, 2019 at 1:04 PM < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Curriculums for Basic Bike Maintenance and Commuting 101 > (Deb Salls) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 16 May 2019 12:59:11 -0700 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Curriculums for Basic Bike Maintenance and > Commuting 101 > Hi All > > Do any of you have an outline for short courses on > > - Basics of Bike Maintenance > - Commuting 101 > > We are being asked to give a lot of 1 hour workshops on these topics and I > would be curious to see any curriculums or outlines you have on these topics > > Deb > > -- > Deb Salls > Executive Director > 206-695-2607 > bikeworks.org > > Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth > and build resilient communities. > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Call for 5-7 Minute Presentations (PEDALs!) at B!B! Toronto / Convocatoria para presentaciones de 5-7 minutos en B!B! Toronto
by Josh Bisker 07 May '19

07 May '19

---- Español a continuación ---- Hellloooooooo pals! Have you been working on an exciting project this year that you’d like to share at Bike!Bike!, but you don’t want to do a whole long workshop on it? WELL, we've got just the thing for you: present a PEDAL! At B!B! this year, Aida Mas Baghaie and I will be hosting a workshop full of bite-size presentations: *P*artnerships, *E*ngagement, *D*esign, and *A*ccess *L*ectures (PEDALs!). The plan is to gather five to seven organizers to present five-to-seven-minute talks about one innovative project they've been involved with this year. Whether you’re involved in lowering barriers to bike access, building creative infrastructure, collaborating with unexpected partners, or expanding your community of members, this is an opportunity to present your exciting work and learn about other rad initiatives. Come join the crew! If you’re interested, shoot me an email with the following information: - What do you want to present on? - What shop/organization are you coming from? - What kind of support do you need? (e.g. projector, computer, flip chart paper, translation, hugs) - Are you facilitating another workshop at B!B! this year? - Will you be in Toronto for all of B!B!? We used this format at B!B! in Los Angeles and it was a super fun success. Hoping for another invigorating round of bite-sized PEDAL presentations in Toronto next week. See you all so soon! <3 Josh & Aida ---- Español a continuación ---- Hola amigxs! ¿Has estado trabajando en un proyecto emocionante este año que te gustaría compartir pero no quieres hacer un taller entero? Tenemos justo lo que necesitas: ¡presenta un "PEDAL"! (perdón, aún no se ma ha ocurrido una buena traducción!) Para B!B! este año, Josh Bisker y yo organizaremos un taller de mini presentaciones sobre colaboraciones, participación pública, diseño y acceso! Nos gustaría reunir de cinco a siete organizadorxs para presentar charlas de cinco a siete minutos sobre un proyecto innovador en el que han estado involucradxs este año. Si has trabajado en un proyecto para facilitar el acceso a las bicis, construir infraestructura creativa, colaborar con socios inesperados o expandir su comunidad de miembros, esta es una oportunidad para presentar tu trabajo y aprender sobre otras iniciativas! Si te interesa, envíame un correo con la siguiente información: - ¿Qué quieres presentar? - ¿De qué taller/organización vienes? - ¿Qué tipo de apoyo necesitas? (ej. proyector, computadora, papel, traducción, abrazos) - ¿Facilitarás otro taller en B!B! este año? - ¿Estarás en LA para todo B!B!? Hasta pronto amigxs! <3 aida Josh Bisker 914-500-9890 New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/>

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Fwd: Only 13 days until Bike!Bike!Northeast! Have you registered? Are you ready?!
by Alix Aylen 06 May '19

06 May '19

[*La version française suit …*] Only *13* days until Bike!Bike! Northeast! Are you ready? *Here’s a checklist to make sure:* - *Register for B!B!NE 2019 online at https://en.bikebike.org/ <https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…>.* Bike!Bike! Is offered on a Pay What You Can basis. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. - *Confirm accommodation: *Free accommodation is guaranteed for those who register by May 10. *We cannot guarantee housing for anyone who registers after this date.* - *Workshops & Schedule:* Interested in leading a workshop? Confirm that you signed up to lead a workshop when you registered. The program and schedule will be sent out by email one week before the event and provided in paper when you arrive. - *Post-Ride Confirmation:* Let us know if you will be joining us for the 3-Day post-ride trip to Darlington Provincial Campground <https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…>, May 20-22. *Complete this form by May 10! <https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…>* - *If you have any questions, get in touch at bbne2019(a)gmail.com <bbne2019(a)gmail.com>* *What to bring:* - Bike Lights - Lock - 1 x bowl or dish for meals - 1 x mug - Stickers and swag to share from your community bike project *What’s included in registration for B!B!NE?* - A bike to ride over the weekend in Toronto (or you can bring your own!) - Free shared accommodation (bed/couch, floor space, tent space) - Two vegan meals a day (please share dietary restrictions when you register) - Free access to parties, rides, and events for the entire weekend. *See you soon!* *Presented by the Toronto Community Bike Collectives (TCBC) <https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…>* ------------------------------ Plus que *13* jours avant Bike!Bike! Northeast!! Êtes-vous prêts? *Voici une liste de vérification pour vous assurer:* - *Inscrivez-vous à B!B!NE 2019 dès maintenant ici https://fr.bikebike.org/ <https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…> **Bike!Bike! est offert sur la base du « payez selon vos moyens ».* Nous ne refuserons aucun participant et ce, quel que soit ses moyens. - *Confirmez votre mode d’hébergement : *L'hébergement gratuit est garanti pour celles et ceux qui s'inscrivent avant le *10 *mai. *Nous ne pouvons garantir l’hébergement après cette date. * - *Ateliers et horaire : *Souhaitez-vous animer un atelier? Indiquez que vous vous êtes porté(e) volontaire pour animer un atelier au moment de votre inscription. Le programme et l'horaire seront envoyés par courriel une semaine avant l'événement et fournis sur papier à votre arrivée. - *Confirmation de participation au Cyclo-tour :* veuillez nous indiquer si vous souhaitez vous joindre à nous cyclo-tour de trois jours au parc provincial Darlington <https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…> du 20 au 22 mai. *Remplissez ce formulaire avant le 10 mai! <https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…>* - *Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter à bbne2019(a)gmail.com <bbne2019(a)gmail.com>.* *Ce que vous devez apporter : * - Feux de vélo - Antivol - 1 bol ou plat pour les repas - 1 tasse - Autocollants et objets à partager dans le cadre de votre projet communautaire lié au cyclisme *Qu’est-ce qui est inclus lorsque vous vous inscrivez à B!B!NE ?* - Un vélo pour la fin de semaine à Toronto (ou vous pouvez apporter le vôtre!) - L’hébergement gratuit en colocation (appartement, tente, canapé, etc.) - Deux repas végétaliens par jour (veuillez nous faire part de vos éventuelles restrictions alimentaires lors de votre inscription) - Un accès gratuit aux fêtes, randos et événements et ce, durant toute la fin de semaine. *À très bientôt!* *Présenté par le Collectif communautaire dédié au cyclisme de Toronto (TCBC) <https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…>* *Copyright © 2019 Bike!Bike!, All rights reserved.* *Our email address is bbne2019(a)gmail.com <bbne2019(a)gmail.com>* Want to change how you receive these emails? 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Inquiry.
by Judith Feist 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

Hello All! My name is Judith Feist. I currently reside in Detroit, MI. During Bike!Bike! in LA this past year I had a few conversations about the possible collaborations that could take place with Bike workshops/coops and artists residencies. I had wanted to work on a database on locations of bike coops in conjunction with artists residencies. During the two presentations lead by Fabian this concept was rekindled and I wanted to actually begin work on this project. I think a first step would be to compile information on locations of different bicycle workshops/coops and then begin pairing them with residencies within a specific distance from those workshops/coops. SO, I am writing to ask you to simply reply to this email with contact information of the coop where you spend time/live. OR coops that you have visited/spent time elsewhere than where you currently reside. It would be greatly appreciated. Also, this is not going to be limited to one specific location. If you have any questions please let me know. This project is very much in it's infancy, but it's something I've been thinking about since I began my graduate studies four years ago and never put time in to it... A secondary thought would be if you are a maker/artists and have spent time at any residencies you enjoyed that information would be greatly appreciated as well. A huge thank you, in advance! Also, I look forward to seeing folks in Tijuana. Unfortunately, I'll not be making it to B!B! NE like previously planned... Be well. Ride on. I hope you are well! judith caroline feist (they/them) https://judithfeist.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/judithcarolinefeist/ *"*Radical simply means 'grasping things at the root'"- Angela Davis "i don't 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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Job Posting Bike Works Program Coordinator
by Deb Salls 26 Apr '19

26 Apr '19

Hi all I am trying to get this information out to the Think Tank list and I haven't seen it posted yet Can you please post it ti the list for us or let me know if there is some reason it isn't going through --------------------------------------------- Please help us spread the word that we have a Program Coordinator position open at Bike Works in Seattle. A perfect position for someone who likes to ride bikes, repair bikes, and believes in empowering educational programming for youth, adults and the community. Application deadline May 3, 2019 https://bikeworks.org/about/job-opportunities/ Deb -- Deb Salls Executive Director 206-695-2607 bikeworks.org Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities.

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Basic Bike Mechanics en Espanol
by Bici Libre 25 Apr '19

25 Apr '19

Hey folks, I work with a program that connects donated and repaired bikes to migrant farmworkers in and around the Vancouver area. We're sending out toolkits to some of the farms along with the bikes to see if we can make it more possible for workers to keep their bikes running, and I wanted to include some basic mechanical resources in Spanish. After looking through the archives here and finding a lot of broken links, I thought I'd send out another ask. There's a lot out there on the internets about riding safety and some super detailed mechanical guides, but ideally we're looking for a kind of punk, basic tools, DIY with-what-you've-got type of resource in Spanish. Anyone have any leads on anything like that? Would also love to hear from you if you're interested in helping produce something along those lines. Thank you internet bike hive mind, Rachel -- Bici Libre, un programa de/ a program of The Bike Kitchen University of British Columbia unceded Musqueam territory 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://bikecoop.ca/> | @ubcbike

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Spoke storage solutions?
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Apr '19

19 Apr '19

Hi Thinkers @ the Tank, At Positive Spin we have collected thousands of spokes that are finally being organizing by size. The next step will be finding a way to store them all for easy access by size, which will translate into significant time savings. Apart from the spoke motel solution at https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part_Storage#Spokes , what other solutions are your shops utilizing? Thank-you so much, ahead of time, -Jonathan

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Program Coordinator position at Bike Works in Seattle
by Deb Salls 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

Dear Think Tank members Please help us spread the word that we have a Program Coordinator position open at Bike Works in Seattle. A perfect position for someone who likes to ride bikes, repair bikes, and believes in empowering educational programming for youth, adults and the community. Application deadline May 3, 2019 https://bikeworks.org/about/job-opportunities/ Thanks so much! Deb -- Deb Salls Executive Director 206-695-2607 bikeworks.org Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 151, Issue 1
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

We at B!KE do get some city funding. It happens in two ways. One way is through the cities granting program. Its a grant we apply for every year called the Community Investment Grant. The other way is by delivering specific programs on a fee for service basis. Our Winter Wheels program has been city funded and we provide workshops, bike checkups, and bike valet as contracted by the city. That funding comes through the Active Transportation Promotion budget of our Transportation Demand Management Planner. If you have someone working on AT at the city level that would be the person to talk to! Best, Tegan On Mon, Apr 1, 2019 at 4:04 PM < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. examples local gov funding of community bike shops (Gemma Tierney) > 2. Re: examples local gov funding of community bike shops > (Jean-Fran?ois Caron) > 3. Re: examples local gov funding of community bike shops > (Josh Bisker) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Gemma Tierney <gtierney(a)udel.edu> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2019 11:15:21 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] examples local gov funding of community bike shops > Hi, > > I work in local government and am working on a bike plan. I was wondering > if folks who run community bike shops that receive funding from their local > or county (or even state/provincial) government could tell me about those > funding mechanisms? I would like to address the possibility of funding our > local community bike shop in the plan, but wanted more info on how or to > what extent it occurs elsewhere. > > For instance, what types of funds are provided (capital or operational or > other), are the funds accessed through a competitive grant application, > discretionary funds, or some other type of budget allocation, and how much > has been received? > > My friend already provided me with the following examples (and recommended > I reach out to this mailing list for more info): > > > *I know that a group of Bike shops in Vancouver created a successful group > application for Vancouver's "greenest city fund" based around recycling > bike parts and collecting and rebuilding abandoned bikes, with an > educational component worked in. As far as I know, they received the grant > two years in a row. The Bike shop in Peterborough, Ontario (B!ke) looks > like they have somewhat consistent city funding. There is a tiny bit more > info in their annual report here > <http://communitybikeshop.org/website/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Annual-Repo…>. > * > > Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks all!! > -Gemma > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Jean-François Caron" <jfcaron3(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2019 11:24:02 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] examples local gov funding of community bike > shops > In Canada there is the federal "Canada Summer Jobs" program which fully > funds full-time salaries for youth in various projects. Individual > organizations can apply, and the local MP has a say in who gets the > funding. The AMS Bike Co-op in Vancouver and Gear Up! Kingston have used > them successfully. > > https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/can… > > Individual cities may have small funds available, as will universities, > but state/provincial seems to be a "missing middle" level of engagement > with cycling for transportation. Where I've seen it, it tends to be > focused on Cyclo-Tourism. > > Jean-François > > On Apr 1, 2019, at 11:15 , Gemma Tierney <gtierney(a)udel.edu> wrote: > > Hi, > > I work in local government and am working on a bike plan. I was wondering > if folks who run community bike shops that receive funding from their local > or county (or even state/provincial) government could tell me about those > funding mechanisms? I would like to address the possibility of funding our > local community bike shop in the plan, but wanted more info on how or to > what extent it occurs elsewhere. > > For instance, what types of funds are provided (capital or operational or > other), are the funds accessed through a competitive grant application, > discretionary funds, or some other type of budget allocation, and how much > has been received? > > My friend already provided me with the following examples (and recommended > I reach out to this mailing list for more info): > > > *I know that a group of Bike shops in Vancouver created a successful group > application for Vancouver's "greenest city fund" based around recycling > bike parts and collecting and rebuilding abandoned bikes, with an > educational component worked in. As far as I know, they received the grant > two years in a row. The Bike shop in Peterborough, Ontario (B!ke) looks > like they have somewhat consistent city funding. There is a tiny bit more > info in their annual report here > <http://communitybikeshop.org/website/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Annual-Repo…>. > * > > Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks all!! > -Gemma > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2019 12:24:33 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] examples local gov funding of community bike > shops > PAGING TORONTO > > Josh Bisker > 914-500-9890 > New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> > 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> > Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/> > > > On Mon, Apr 1, 2019 at 11:16 AM Gemma Tierney <gtierney(a)udel.edu> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I work in local government and am working on a bike plan. I was wondering >> if folks who run community bike shops that receive funding from their local >> or county (or even state/provincial) government could tell me about those >> funding mechanisms? I would like to address the possibility of funding our >> local community bike shop in the plan, but wanted more info on how or to >> what extent it occurs elsewhere. >> >> For instance, what types of funds are provided (capital or operational or >> other), are the funds accessed through a competitive grant application, >> discretionary funds, or some other type of budget allocation, and how much >> has been received? >> >> My friend already provided me with the following examples (and >> recommended I reach out to this mailing list for more info): >> >> >> *I know that a group of Bike shops in Vancouver created a successful >> group application for Vancouver's "greenest city fund" based around >> recycling bike parts and collecting and rebuilding abandoned bikes, with an >> educational component worked in. As far as I know, they received the grant >> two years in a row. The Bike shop in Peterborough, Ontario (B!ke) looks >> like they have somewhat consistent city funding. There is a tiny bit more >> info in their annual report here >> <http://communitybikeshop.org/website/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Annual-Repo…>. >> * >> >> Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks all!! >> -Gemma >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 151, Issue 5
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

This works quite well for us. Just plastic tube mounted on a board. On Tue., Apr. 9, 2019, 4:04 p.m. , < 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. Spoke storage solutions? (Jonathan Rosenbaum) > 2. Re: Spoke storage solutions? (momoko saunders) > 3. Re: Spoke storage solutions? (Ainsley Naylor) > 4. Re: Spoke storage solutions? (The Wrench) > 5. Community bike shop in Orlando? (Kim Schaffer) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <gnuser(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2019 02:29:40 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Spoke storage solutions? > > Hi Thinkers @ the Tank, > > At Positive Spin we have collected thousands of spokes that are finally > being organizing by size. The next step will be finding a way to store them > all for easy access by size, which will translate into significant time > savings. Apart from the spoke motel solution at > https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part_Storage#Spokes , > what other solutions are your shops utilizing? > > Thank-you so much, ahead of time, > > -Jonathan > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: momoko saunders <analyst(a)bikefarm.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2019 06:48:39 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Spoke storage solutions? > I don't know that this is the best spoke storage. But it's better than > rubber banding them together and sticking them in a coffee can. > See picture attached > > We use old PVC pipe and cut out about 20 lengths, maybe 9". Then labeled > them for every even spoke length, then used screws to stack them all > together. > > We should have created more than one pipe for common lengths and grouped > some of the scarcer lengths together. > > -Momoko > > On Mon, Apr 8, 2019 at 11:29 PM Jonathan Rosenbaum <gnuser(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi Thinkers @ the Tank, >> >> At Positive Spin we have collected thousands of spokes that are finally >> being organizing by size. The next step will be finding a way to store them >> all for easy access by size, which will translate into significant time >> savings. Apart from the spoke motel solution at >> https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part_Storage#Spokes , >> what other solutions are your shops utilizing? >> >> Thank-you so much, ahead of time, >> >> -Jonathan >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ainsley Naylor <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2019 09:52:20 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Spoke storage solutions? > At Bike Pirates we have a series of PVC tubes for spokes but they are > stored vertically (fixed to a board) at the back of our wheel station. > Spokes are sorted in 5mm increments (260-264, 265-269 etc.) for ease of > locating the appropriate length. > > Unfortunately we also have about 10,000 more unsorted spokes in boxes and > bins UNDER our wheel station that may never get sorted ;P > > Ainsley (Toronto) > > On Tue, Apr 9, 2019 at 9:49 AM momoko saunders <analyst(a)bikefarm.org> > wrote: > >> I don't know that this is the best spoke storage. But it's better than >> rubber banding them together and sticking them in a coffee can. >> See picture attached >> >> We use old PVC pipe and cut out about 20 lengths, maybe 9". Then labeled >> them for every even spoke length, then used screws to stack them all >> together. >> >> We should have created more than one pipe for common lengths and grouped >> some of the scarcer lengths together. >> >> -Momoko >> >> On Mon, Apr 8, 2019 at 11:29 PM Jonathan Rosenbaum <gnuser(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi Thinkers @ the Tank, >>> >>> At Positive Spin we have collected thousands of spokes that are finally >>> being organizing by size. The next step will be finding a way to store them >>> all for easy access by size, which will translate into significant time >>> savings. Apart from the spoke motel solution at >>> https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part_Storage#Spokes , >>> what other solutions are your shops utilizing? >>> >>> Thank-you so much, ahead of time, >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> 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: The Wrench <info(a)thewrench.ca> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2019 10:58:37 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Spoke storage solutions? > At the WRENCH (Winnipeg), we have thousands of spokes too. We keep most in > sturdy closed drawers. These are usually bundled in groups big enough to > build a wheel (or half) and sorted by size group eg: 250s, 260s, etc. > > Loose spokes and small groups we've had in a tabletop spoke sorter but > that didn't go well. Right now, they gather in a coffee can until they get > sorted into a tool roll wrap, which is our new solution. > > I'm figuring that the spokes in the tool roll will have a better chance to > stay sorted. That should be the first place to go for replacing a spoke, > while the bundles in drawers will be best for wheel building. > > On Tue, Apr 9, 2019, 1:29 AM Jonathan Rosenbaum, <gnuser(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Thinkers @ the Tank, >> >> At Positive Spin we have collected thousands of spokes that are finally >> being organizing by size. The next step will be finding a way to store them >> all for easy access by size, which will translate into significant time >> savings. Apart from the spoke motel solution at >> https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Part_Storage#Spokes , >> what other solutions are your shops utilizing? >> >> Thank-you so much, ahead of time, >> >> -Jonathan >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Kim Schaffer <kim(a)communitybikeworks.org> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2019 15:23:23 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Community bike shop in Orlando? > > Hi all, > > > > We have a friend of our program who just moved to Orlando, FL, and asked > if we knew of any Earn a Bike or community bike shops in the Orlando area. > I didn’t find any on a quick Google search…anyone have any leads? > > > > Thanks for any info I can pass along! > > Kim > > > > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > Kim Schaffer, Executive Director > > Community Bike Works > > 235 N. Madison Street > > Allentown, PA 18102 > > 610.434.1140 | www.communitybikeworks.org > > [image: 20 years FINAL] > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Community bike shop in Orlando?
by Kim Schaffer 09 Apr '19

09 Apr '19

Hi all, We have a friend of our program who just moved to Orlando, FL, and asked if we knew of any Earn a Bike or community bike shops in the Orlando area. I didn’t find any on a quick Google search…anyone have any leads? Thanks for any info I can pass along! Kim * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kim Schaffer, Executive Director Community Bike Works 235 N. Madison Street Allentown, PA 18102 610.434.1140 | <http://www.communitybikeworks.org> www.communitybikeworks.org 20 years FINAL

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Adult Earn a Bike, free cycles missoula
by mist＠strans.org 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

Hi, We have adults take a one hour BikeWell class covering safety, maintenance, city design and shop flow/expectation. They then do 4 hours of service helping us in many ways, depending on their skills and our needs. They then choose a bike from the warehouse and we help them fix it. That is our simple build-a-bike program. 11-15 yrs of age: class + 2 hours of service. 10 yrs of age and younger- no class nor service required (yet appreciated). BikeWell is offered 3 times a week, with no sign up. We have 3-10 people per class, with half to 2/3rds of the attendees intent on making a free bike. This system has worked well for 20 years, with nearly 20,000 build a bike participants. The first 10 years there was no requirement for the class or service- that was optional. Other tid bits: people keep track of their own 4 hours; projects can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the 'People's Projects' room; we have trained volunteers and interns helping with all steps (we have 2 staff- myself and Emily, our programs director). City of Missoula gives out free bike lights, we try to provide locks, helmets are free, and any of our build a bikes can be purchased $30 as is- we'll help fix them. We have a large outdoor area called the 'bicycle forest' (formerly the 'bone yard'). These are box store bikes and broken frames that can have parts 'harvested' off of them. We have lots of space to make this work. It can get quite busy here (up to 200 people a day in the summer), so we stress patience for all. Passing thru Missoula? please visit! Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula, mist(a)strans.org http://www.freecycles.org/ Quoting Judith Feist <judith(a)backalleybikes.org>: > Any workshops out there have Adult Earn-a-Bike programs? How are they run? > Are they successful? Do they differ from your regular volunteers? > > I'd like to get something started here and wanted feedback on other folks' > programs. > > At FMCBW we had a program where folks could buy a bike out right and then > work on it during open shop times (if anything needed replacing that was > included in the price), OR they could volunteer 15 hours (i think) and we'd > get them a bike and help them fix it up (same thing, replacement parts > where included, if needed).......We have a bunch of adult bikes and, > depending on the shape they are in, we'll fix 'em and sell them at the Hub, > or minor adjustments are done and we sell 'em cheap at our monthly garage > sales... > > Personally, anytime I see a full suspension out in the wild I want to leave > a note on it that they could trade it in towards an Adult bike that we'd > help them fix up....but that might be just me... > > > Also, Happy Spring all! I hope you're well! > > -- > Judith C Feist > Co Director, the Hub at Back Alley > > > *"*Radical simply means 'grasping things at the root'"- Angela Davis > > "A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle." -Gloria Steinem > > 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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by Lansing Bike Co-op 03 Apr '19

03 Apr '19

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examples local gov funding of community bike shops
by Gemma Tierney 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

Hi, I work in local government and am working on a bike plan. I was wondering if folks who run community bike shops that receive funding from their local or county (or even state/provincial) government could tell me about those funding mechanisms? I would like to address the possibility of funding our local community bike shop in the plan, but wanted more info on how or to what extent it occurs elsewhere. For instance, what types of funds are provided (capital or operational or other), are the funds accessed through a competitive grant application, discretionary funds, or some other type of budget allocation, and how much has been received? My friend already provided me with the following examples (and recommended I reach out to this mailing list for more info): *I know that a group of Bike shops in Vancouver created a successful group application for Vancouver's "greenest city fund" based around recycling bike parts and collecting and rebuilding abandoned bikes, with an educational component worked in. As far as I know, they received the grant two years in a row. The Bike shop in Peterborough, Ontario (B!ke) looks like they have somewhat consistent city funding. There is a tiny bit more info in their annual report here <http://communitybikeshop.org/website/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Annual-Repo…>. * Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks all!! -Gemma

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Sign up to lead a workshop at Bike!Bike! Northeast!
by Bike!Bike! NE 30 Mar '19

30 Mar '19

[La version française suit …] ** Sign up to lead a workshop at Bike!Bike! Northeast! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Since we’re less than two months away we’re starting to coordinate the schedule and would love to get your workshop proposals soon. ------------------------------------------------------------ Based on our experiences attending workshops in the past, we feel that having a range of timeframes would be helpful. So, to accommodate a diversity of workshop styles and topics, we’ll be dividing our workshop schedule into 15 minute increments - when you sign up for a workshop please use the notes section to request as much or as little time as you think your topic requires. For example: Want to do a 7-10 minute PEDAL (Partnerships, Engagement, Design, and Access Lectures) with time for questions? Let us know that you want one 15 minute increment. If instead, you’d like to facilitate a 3-hour ride - just say so! Small blocks will be bundled together, and individual presentation-style topics may be scheduled during breakfast. Workshops will run from 10am-5/5:30pm on both Saturday and Sunday. More info: * Date: May 17-20, 2019 * Register for B!B!NE 2019 online at https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=… * Bike!Bike! Is offered on a Pay What You Can basis. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. * Workshops & Schedule: To be confirmed because the workshops will be led by YOU. * Post-Ride Confirmation: Let us know if you will be joining us for the 3-Day post-ride trip to Darlington Provincial Campground (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) , May 20-22. * If you have any questions, get in touch at bbne2019(a)gmail.com ** Hope to see you there! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Presented by the Toronto Community Bike Collectives (TCBC) (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Inscrivez-vous pour animer un atelier à Bike!Bike! Northeast! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Étant donné que nous sommes à moins de deux mois de l’événement, nous commençons à coordonner l'horaire et nous aimerions recevoir vos propositions d'ateliers sous peu. ------------------------------------------------------------ Compte tenu de nos expériences passées en tant que participants aux ateliers, nous estimons qu'il serait utile de disposer de divers labs de temps. Ainsi, pour tenir compte de la diversité des styles et des sujets développés lors des ateliers, nous diviserons notre horaire consacré aux ateliers en tranches de 15 minutes. De ce fait, lorsque vous vous inscrivez à un atelier, veuillez utiliser la partie réservée aux remarques pour demander le temps nécessaire au sujet que vous présenterez. Par exemple: Souhaitez-vous animer un mini-atelier PEDAL (acronyme anglais pour Partnerships, Engagement, Design, and Access Lectures) de 7-10 minutes tout en réservant du temps aux questions ? Indiquez que vous voulez réserver une tranche de 15 minutes. Si à la place, vous préférez guider un parcours à vélo de trois heures, il suffit de nous faire part de votre souhait! Nous regrouperons les petits ateliers ensemble et de petites présentations pourront être programmées pendant le petit-déjeuner. Les ateliers auront lieu de 10 h à 17 h/17 h 30 le samedi et le dimanche. Pour en savoir plus: * Date: Du 17 au 20 mai 2019 * Inscrivez-vous à B!B!NE 2019 dès maintenant ici https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=… * Bike!Bike! est offert sur la base du « payez selon vos moyens ». Nous ne refuserons aucun participant et ce, quel que soit ses moyens. * Ateliers et horaire: Tout cela reste à confirmer, car les ateliers seront animés par VOUS. * Confirmation de participation au Cyclo-tour : veuillez nous indiquer si vous souhaitez vous joindre à nous cyclo-tour de trois jours au parc provincial Darlington (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) du 20 au 22 mai. * Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter à bbne2019(a)gmail.com (mailto:bbne2019@gmail.com) . ** Au plaisir de vous voir en mai! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Présenté par le Collectif communautaire dédié au cyclisme de Toronto (TCBC) (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) ------------------------------------------------------------ ============================================================ Copyright © 2019 Bike!Bike!, All rights reserved. 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Adult Earn a Bike
by Judith Feist 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

Any workshops out there have Adult Earn-a-Bike programs? How are they run? Are they successful? Do they differ from your regular volunteers? I'd like to get something started here and wanted feedback on other folks' programs. At FMCBW we had a program where folks could buy a bike out right and then work on it during open shop times (if anything needed replacing that was included in the price), OR they could volunteer 15 hours (i think) and we'd get them a bike and help them fix it up (same thing, replacement parts where included, if needed).......We have a bunch of adult bikes and, depending on the shape they are in, we'll fix 'em and sell them at the Hub, or minor adjustments are done and we sell 'em cheap at our monthly garage sales... Personally, anytime I see a full suspension out in the wild I want to leave a note on it that they could trade it in towards an Adult bike that we'd help them fix up....but that might be just me... Also, Happy Spring all! I hope you're well! -- Judith C Feist Co Director, the Hub at Back Alley *"*Radical simply means 'grasping things at the root'"- Angela Davis "A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle." -Gloria Steinem 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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position available
by Judith Feist 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

If you should know anyone looking for work...(: -- Judith C Feist Co Director, the Hub at Back Alley *"*Radical simply means 'grasping things at the root'"- Angela Davis "A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle." -Gloria Steinem 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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laying out a community bike workshop
by Ulick O'Beirne 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

Hey guys, Building from the ground up here in Clonakilty. As part of a much larger arts centre application I'm writing a part of the project to have a very strong repair workshop element, led by the community bike shop (rarr!). So the bike workshop could be the beating heart of a much larger busy space, managing a tool library, welding space, paint spraying space. The space would need to be really fit for purpose (firstly as a learning bike workshop suited for subscribers, volunteers, workshop participants). These are the design considerations I've been thinking about, and also a rough drawing I did of this kind of set up with ideas I've practised in my own limited workshop design and layout experience; stuff I've learned from reading design books ({Pattern Language- I love you), and loads of considerate tips I gleaned from reading your wonderful posts. With the following considerations in place (below) could you add anything or offer advise? Much appreciated. i love to read this thread. Ulick PROPOSED MODEL FOR WORKSHOP ON THE SITE - Master bench ELEVATED (specialised more expensive tools located and stored here. Space is also separated by a low partition, but one using that station has a clear line of sight right across workshop. - space for a blackboard/screen/ projector - 6- 8 workstations. more multi-use benches (1. washer station, wood section) -Fold away workshop (PRESSES/ CUPBOARDS/ COASTERS) - Lighting and electricity needs - Bench needs. i used scaffolding planks covered with 1/4" ply top on my last bike bench and I'm happy enough. Different benches of different heights. - Power needs: possibly accommodating a medium arc and a tig welding station (safely separated from bike workshop/ classroom) - Welding and forge (?) station - what do i do with grease and oil stains? - Storage needs (bikes, tools, parts possible to be all shuttered away so that the workshop is multifunctional - access needs (wheelchairs, physical disabilities,loading in, shop access from street) - Power input needs (voltage, power outputs/ plugs (where/ how many? - Water needs (plumbing, sinks, etc) - Risk assessments, safety statement - lighting (I was thinking LED Strips over benches, then some more ambient light, invite in natural light where possible - heating and ventilation needs

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ISO magical community bike unicorn (shortterm)
by breathingplanet 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

We launched our afforementioned summer job description.... http://bit.ly/TBRjob

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Videos of bike shed operation?
by Dennis Wollersheim 25 Mar '19

25 Mar '19

Hey all One of our vollies did a sweet video showing our bike shed operation: http://bit.ly/2zJ9Zmq It would be great to see how other sheds work, in living color so to speak. Does anyone else have a video showing the operation of your space? Warmly Dennis Wollersheim Secretary, The Bike Shed, Melbourne Australia -- -- ------------------------------------------- Dennis Wollersheim -------------------------------------------

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2 floor bike racks
by Tigre Bici 23 Mar '19

23 Mar '19

Hello everyone We are thinking on buying/making a 2 floor bike rack to save some space and have more bikes in a small space. Do anyone have experience on them? Any insights on we shall make it or buy it? Thanks R.

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Space Efficient Bike Rack
by Gordon Hamachi 22 Mar '19

22 Mar '19

Here's a free standing bike rack that I made for my garage, using old fenceposts that you can get for free. It hangs bikes vertically from hooks, in a space-efficient way. https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/1221/diy-wooden-bike-rack-look…

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Bicycle Storage
by BikeConcord 21 Mar '19

21 Mar '19

Hi Everyone. Our shop is a 32’ * 10’ Shipping container. So space is a premium. We remove pedals and turn the handle bars sideways. See pics. Best regards and Happy pedaling! “Smitty” (S. M. Ardrey) Community Outreach & Bicycle Shop Coordinator a.k.a. The Instigator (925)285-1814 BikeConcord.org Facebook: BikeConcord Bike Concord's nonprofit 501(c) 3 sponsor is Bike East Bay BikeEastBay.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 150, Issue 10
by Lawrence Mohammed 20 Mar '19

20 Mar '19

brilliant resource! Warmest regards, *Lawrence Mohammed* Director & Head Mechanic Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* *facebook.com/probikeservice <https://www.facebook.com/professionalbikeservice>* /[Location, NOT delivery address] Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park Lesney Avenue Olympic Park London E20 3BS / On 20/03/2019 20:04, thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Plans now available for 2-level bike racks (Jonathan Rosenbaum) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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osha
by breathingplanet 19 Mar '19

19 Mar '19

does anyone deal with OSHA inspections or know what the threshold is for getting on the radar in that respect? just curious. a volunteer asked, and I have no idea. -- thx!

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The Recyclery in Chicago is hiring a Bookkeeper and Admin Coordinator
by The Recyclery 18 Mar '19

18 Mar '19

Good afternoon Bike!Bike! community, The Recyclery Collective is hiring a part-time Bookkeeper and Administrative Coordinator. We are looking for a passionate candidate to keep our financial books and perform other administrative tasks in an empowering, collaborative community bike shop. Please see the attached job description for more details. The Recyclery Collective is a non-profit educational bike shop located in the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago. Our many dedicated volunteers (and small staff) promote sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration. Take care, Matthew Ford Interim Bookkeeper and Admin Coordinator *The Recyclery Collective* www.TheRecyclery.org <http://www.therecyclery.org/> 7628 N. Paulina St. ▪ Chicago, IL 60626 ▪ 773.262.5900 *The Recyclery is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration.* Donate <http://www.therecyclery.org/index.php/donate> or Volunteer! <http://www.therecyclery.org/index.php/volunteer> *Program Hours:* *Bike Sales* • Saturday: 10am-noon • Wednesday: 6pm-8pm *Open Shop & Browsing Hours* • Tuesday: 7pm-9pm • Thursday: 7pm-9pm • Saturday: 1pm-5pm *Youth Open Shop* • Monday: 4pm-6pm *Volunteer Hours & Browsing Hours* • Tuesday: noon-5pm • Wednesday: 6pm-8pm • Friday: 5pm-8pm *Volunteer Orientation* • 2nd and 4th Thursdays: 6pm-7pm *W.T.F. (Women | Trans | Femme) Night* • 4th Sundays: 6pm-9pm *Social Fridays* • Last Fridays: 6pm-9pm *Spanish Open Shop (on hiatus, hosts needed!) * • 1st Mondays: 7pm-9pm

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Hiring! Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange in Palo Alto, California is hiring a General Manager
by Dave Fork 10 Mar '19

10 Mar '19

Hello from sunny California, Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange in Palo Alto, CA is hiring a General Manager! The full job description and how to apply is here: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/npo/d/palo-alto-general-manager-for-bicycl… A little about us: The mission of Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange (SVBE) is to Serve our community while teaching the art of bicycle repair. For over 25 years, SVBE has repaired thousands of donated used bicycles at public bicycle repair skills sharing events. Most bicycles are donated to charity. SVBE also offers programs specific for women, bike safety classes, open shop events. SVBE works with a many local social service, volunteer and youth groups. We’re looking for a special person to be the charter staff member of our historically all-volunteer operation. Thanks! Dave Fork Founder and Board President Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange dave at bikex.org

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Looking for contacts in the Bay Area
by Gabrielle Anctil 10 Mar '19

10 Mar '19

Hey all, I'm looking to get in touch with the folks who organize ghost bike ceremonies in the Bay / San Francisco or with folks who might be interested in facilitating one. Thanks! Gabrielle

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Bicycle Projects in Argentina
by Ainsley Naylor 03 Mar '19

03 Mar '19

Hello bicycle community, One of my students from Toronto is now in Argentina, and is asking if I can send her information on bicycle projects there. I cannot see any current bike projects listed on the wiki or in the contact list I have from Bike!Bike! in Winnipeg. Any information this group can offer would be much appreciated - I'd love to get her hooked up with a new place to fix bikes :) Thank you, Ainsley.

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Seasonal (first ever) Employee - job description
by breathingplanet 27 Feb '19

27 Feb '19

hi ThinkTankers, after 17 years of hardcore 100% volunteer powered ebbs and flows, Troy Bike Rescue is poised to take a risk and hire one seasonal staff person (called shop manager at this point, but it could change) to help us increase consistency and accessibility of our workshop space. for us board members and for me as founder and forever volunteer, it feels a little like stepping off a cliff, but the current board is badass and motivated and feeling ready, and I am getting behind it. Because there is a lot to talk about here, I am writing with the *specific purpose *of soliciting feedback about writing a job description for said position. and I know the think tank will provide. i love and am perpetually amazed at the dialog and community demonstrated on this list. Things we are thinking about: how can we attract someone with the perfect blend of people and bike skills with a bunch of words in email or facebook or indeed or wherever? is making a seasonal 'limit' a bad idea? it limits our financial risk, but will also limit the pool of potential applicants. how can we make a comprehensive and accurate list of job descriptions without overwhelming a potential applicant or basicall saying "your job is to do everything!"? and etc. etc. If you have a job description handy that has been successful, maybe you want to paste it into this thread. if you have feedback that doesnt stray too far from some of the questions above, that will be helpful too! Thanks!! Andrew - Troy Bike Rescue Troy, NY ps. we are coming to bikebike NE and two youthshop coordinators are headed to youthbike summit! see yinz there. -- Andrew Lynn Certified Arborist Magai Arboriculture 518-573-7947

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You're invited to Bike!Bike! Northeast in Toronto! May 17-20, 2019
by Bike!Bike!Northeast 2019 27 Feb '19

27 Feb '19

[La version française suit …] ** You’re invited to Toronto, Ontario, Canada for Bike!Bike! NorthEast 2019! ------------------------------------------------------------ Bike!Bike! (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) is a regional gathering organized by and for community bicycle projects. The conference is a space for participants from DIY shops and non-profit bike organizations to converge in a different city each year to learn from each other. Bike!Bike! Northeast is a collaborative project of a number of the Toronto Community Bike Collectives (TCBC) (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) , and will be held over three days, Friday May 17th through Monday May 20th, 2019. What can you expect when attending Bike!Bike! Northeast? You’ll learn about community bike projects from Canada and the northeastern US, and how they run. The conference will include workshops, bike rides, social events, meals and more all weekend long! It is going to be a lot of FUN! What’s included in registration for B!B!NE? * A bike to ride over the weekend in Toronto (or you can bring your own!) * Free shared accommodation (apartment, tent space, couch space, etc…) * Two vegan meals a day (please share dietary restrictions when you register) * Free access to parties, rides, and events for the entire weekend. What’s next? * Register for B!B!NE 2019 now through this link. (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) * Workshops & Schedule: To be confirmed because the workshops will be led by YOU. Bike!Bike! Workshops can cover anything related to running a community bicycle project, from fundraising to mechanics to volunteer retention. Get creative! You don’t need to be an expert on the topic of a workshop, but must be willing and prepared to facilitate a discussion among participants. To see past workshop topics or to sign up to host a workshop, check out the bikebike.org (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) website. ** If you have any questions, get in touch at bbne2019(a)gmail.com (mailto:bbne2019@gmail.com) . ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Hope to see you there! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Presented by the Toronto Community Bike Collectives (TCBC) ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Nous vous convions à Bike!Bike! 2019 pour son édition du Nord-Est qui aura lieu à Toronto, en Ontario, au Canada. ------------------------------------------------------------ Bike!Bike! (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) est un rassemblement régional organisé par et pour les acteurs de projets communautaires liés au cyclisme. La conférence s’adresse aux participants des boutiques de bricolage et des organismes liés au cyclisme à but non lucratif et a lieu chaque année dans une ville différente dans le but de favoriser le transfert mutuel des connaissances. Bike!Bike! Northeast est une initiative de collaboration (présenté par TCBC (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) ) qui rassemble les acteurs d’un certain nombre de projets communautaires liés au cyclisme à Toronto sur trois jours, du vendredi 17 mai au lundi 20 mai 2019. A quoi pouvez-vous vous attendre si vous assistez à Bike!Bike! Northeast? Vous en saurez plus sur les projets communautaires liés au cyclisme au Canada et dans le nord-est des États-Unis ainsi que sur leur fonctionnement. La conférence comprendra des ateliers, des randonnées à vélo, des activités sociales, des repas et plus encore tout au long du week-end ! Vous allez vraiment VOUS AMUSER ! Qu’est-ce qui est inclus lorsque vous vous inscrivez à B!B!NE ? * Un vélo pour la fin de semaine à Toronto (ou vous pouvez apporter le vôtre!) * L’hébergement gratuit en colocation (appartement, tente, canapé, etc.) * Deux repas végétaliens par jour (veuillez nous faire part de vos éventuelles restrictions alimentaires lors de votre inscription) * Un accès gratuit aux fêtes, randos et événements et ce, durant toute la fin de semaine. Que devez-vous faire ? * Inscrivez-vous à B!B!NE 2019 dès maintenant en cliquant sur ce lien. (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) * Ateliers et horaire: Tout cela reste à confirmer, car les ateliers seront animés par VOUS. Les ateliers Bike!Bike! peuvent couvrir tout ce qui a trait à la gestion d’un projet communautaire lié au cyclisme, de la collecte de fonds à la mécanique en passant par le maintien de l’effectif bénévole. Soyez créatifs ! Vous n’avez pas besoin de maîtriser à fond le sujet d’un atelier, mais vous devez être disposé(e) et préparé(e) à faciliter une discussion entre les participants. Pour découvrir les sujets des ateliers précédents ou pour vous inscrire à un atelier, consultez le site bikebike.org (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) . ** Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter àbbne2019(a)gmail.com (mailto:bbne2019@gmail.com) . ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Au plaisir de vous voir en mai! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Présenté par le Collectif communautaire dédié au cyclisme de Toronto (TCBC) ------------------------------------------------------------ ============================================================ Copyright © 2019 Bike!Bike!, All rights reserved. Our email address is bbne2019(a)gmail.com Want to change how you receive these emails? 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Hiring! Cycles for Change in Minneapolis MN is hiring a Service/Sales Manager
by Anne Sombor 22 Feb '19

22 Feb '19

Hello from the snow, Cycles for Change in Minneapolis MN is hiring a Service/Sales Manager! The full job description and how to apply is here: http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=164005 A little about us: The mission of Cycles for Change is to build a diverse and empowered community of bicyclists. Cycles for Change (C4C) offers many programs promoting bicycling in our communities including weekly Open Shop hours, adult Learn to Ride classes, and a Youth Apprenticeship job training and leadership development program. Thanks! Anne Sombor Operations Director Cycles for Change They/Them anne(a)cyclesforchange.org [image: Cycles for Change]

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