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Re: [TheThinkTank] Good parts storage?
by Jim Fredrickson 10 Jul '14

10 Jul '14

In my workshop we have one pretty cool way of storing little, easy to lose parts like bolts, nuts, and washers. We have a board which is mounted to the wall length-wise and is protruding out from the wall at about a 45 degree angle (The top of the board is connected to the wall about 6 inches away from the wall itself). We have twist on jar lids screwed to this board with the jars full of the little bits screwed in. When we need something you just unscrew the jar, get the part and when you're done you find the matching lid to the jar and screw it back in. I've attached a picture to help understand, you can ignore the funny man ;) Jim -----Original Message----- From: veganboyjosh <veganboyjosh(a)gmail.com> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Sent: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 22:14 Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Good parts storage? Derailer in Denver had at least one parts bin that was a repurposed "nail" bin donated from a local hardware store, i believe. like this one: http://www.generalsupply.tv/images/StorePics/BoltsEtc/NailBin.jpg obviously they're built to handle some weight and still rotate. On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 5:04 PM, Gordon Hamachi <gordon.hamachi(a)gmail.com> wrote: Some good ideas for bike storage are here: http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/1221/diy-wooden-bike-rack-looki… On Jul 3, 2014 1:35 PM, <DCoppley(a)intercitytransit.com> wrote: Hey bike folks, I am trying to whip the bike and parts storage space for our program into shape. I scored some nice industrial shelving hand-me-downs, but I need smaller storage containers (boxes, crates, etc) to store parts in. I don’t particularly want to use plastic, as I’ve found most of it breaks. Does anyone have any good solutions for sturdy, stackable storage? Thanks for reading, David ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a> ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Ghost bikes and collective action
by Jim!! 09 Jul '14

09 Jul '14

Hi everyone, I'm writing with sad news from Mexico City. A cyclist was killed two days ago by a drunk police officer who hit him and another cyclist who is still alive but in critical condition in the hospital. It happened in downtown around a very busy area and workers from the mercados nearby caught the police officer who tried to run away after the crash, but immediately, more than a 100 riot cops arrived to save the cop and to arrest people who were trying to make justice on their own hands. An ambulance never showed up. Today the chief of the police department announced that the cop who was driving was negative on the alcohol test, so she is only going to get fired but will face no other charges. We are so sad, angry and feel powerless about not being able to do much. Today we are going to have a ride at night in memory of the dead cyclist and on saturday we will install a ghost bike for him. I'd like to hear what you all have done in these cases, what else besides ghost bikes and rides have you done when you have faced such terrible situations like this one? Any ideas? Have you documented any action you have done? Also, I know legal procedures may be so different but, have any of you used any legal tool in these situations? Thanks so much. Best, Jim -- *Jimena D. Mayerstein*

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bicycle-based libraries?
by veganboyjosh＠gmail.com 09 Jul '14

09 Jul '14

i've got a friend who's part of a group that is interested in starting a bicycle based library in the Los Angeles area. They're still working out most of the details, but basically imagine a cargo bike or trailer with a bunch of books that rides around and parks and has books available for checkout/free Is anyone involved in something like this? Or know of projects like this? I know I saw a video of one a long time ago but can't recall where. The bike/library in that video had a taller wooden box with swing-open doors and was primarily a homeless outreach program at the beginning. I would love some links if you know of any. Would also love to put my friend in touch with someone who's done it before to chat about the process of getting it set up, equipment, costs, etc. The person I know who's involved is a recent (past two years or so) convert to the awesomeness of bikes, so a lot of nuts and bolts (literally and figuratively) of this thing can likely use some experienced guidance. Thanks! josh.

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Good parts storage?
by DCoppley＠intercitytransit.com 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

Hey bike folks, I am trying to whip the bike and parts storage space for our program into shape. I scored some nice industrial shelving hand-me-downs, but I need smaller storage containers (boxes, crates, etc) to store parts in. I don't particularly want to use plastic, as I've found most of it breaks. Does anyone have any good solutions for sturdy, stackable storage? Thanks for reading, David David Coppley Walk n' Roll Program Assistant Intercity Transit 360-705-5817 PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com<mailto:dcoppley@intercitytransit.com> Find us on Facebook!<https://www.facebook.com/BicycleCommuterContest> [WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB]

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Bicycle rentals
by Jennifer Kay 07 Jul '14

07 Jul '14

Hi Folks, Our community bicycle cooperative, La Bikery, is looking to start up a small bike rental business. We plan to create a survey to small organizations who run bicycle rentals so we can learn as much from you as possible as we plan! First step, we need a list of folks to contact. *What small-scale bike rental outfits do you know of?* Cheers, Jennifer Kay La Bikery Moncton, New Brunswick www.labikery.com

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Marketing materials
by scott＠gknightride.org 03 Jul '14

03 Jul '14

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Want to represent the Bicycle Collective Network at Interbike?
by David Eyer Davis 02 Jul '14

02 Jul '14

Hi All! Interbike's way, way around the corner, September 10th-12th with the Outdoor Demo the two days before. As you probably know, the industry's dog-and-pony show is a great environment for Collectives to meet retailers and shop owners and let them know about all the great ways to get involved with what we do on a local and national level. Last year we didn't get a ticket confirmation until the LAST MINUTE, which was annoying, so I wanted to reach out to the network early this year with two things. 1. Would you like to go and get a (free) ticket through us? 2. what resources should we bring to bear and share with the cycling industry? *1. If you'd like to go, sign up on this sheet and fill out the relevant tabs. *So if you're needing a hotel room, put yourself down in one of the slots, we aim to put 4-6 people in each room to keep 'em cheap. If you're looking to carpool, put down your arrival/departure details and room in your vehicle, if applicable. Going to Interbike with us comes with responsibility: Firstly, everyone attending has to sign up for two shifts at the Bicycle Collective Network booth (third tab below), where we'll be representing the Bicycle Collective and the Alliance for Walking and Biking. Secondly, we will not tolerate conduct that doesn't represent us favorably to the rest of the bicycling industry. Being inconsiderate of an exhibitor's time, heckling for swag or deals from people you haven't developed a relationship with or who haven't clearly offered that sort of thing, or generally behaving like a child will earn you a boot from the show. We're not willing to jeopardize the reputation of the Bicycle Collective Network. Barring major conflicts, we'd also like to do a night out for Collective folks on Tuesday night, the night before the show, where we would briefly go over our responsibilities formally and then just kick back, catch up across the city, state, and national lines between our different shops. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApahCby7kJnBdDhMSndNRktLdEZGVE… *2. How should we represent the Bike Collective Network? * In years past, the question we're most asked at the booth is "Who's the local collective in our neck of the woods?" To answer this question, we have a print-out of the organizations listed on the Bicycle Collectives Wiki: http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_Organ… Is this the most current and representative list? Or is there a more current resource out there, like the organizations tab on bikecollectives.org? http://www.bikecollectives.org/#organizations What else would allow us to better connect the industry to our needs and interests this year? For example, for the Salt Lake/Ogden/Provo Shop I'm always looking for (utility) tube sealant donors and companies that make solid tubes. When I find out a company has a distributor in a given area, I try to get their blemished/overstock/recall items donated to local collectives. Beyond that, let me know if there's anything else we should try and tout! And I'll send a followup out later when tickets are secured. Thanks, -- David Eyer Davis Executive Director Bicycle Collective c: 801-230-6308 www.bicyclecollective.org The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

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Marketing materials
by Ryan Sharpe 02 Jul '14

02 Jul '14

Our local bike advocacy group (on whose Board of Directors I serve) is looking to do some serious marketing, and I was wondering if anyone here was willing to share their suite of marketing materials, to help them get a handle on ideas for what to do, what worked well, and so on. --Ryan -- Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen http://sacbikekitchen.org/ 1915 I Street, Midtown Sacramento Open Tu 6-9p, We 6-9p, Th 6-9p, Fr 10a-2p (kids 6-8p), Sa 10a-2p

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30 Jun '14

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 94, Issue 11
by nick Kojetin 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

I volunteer with the community bike project in Bloomington, IN. If the bikes need a ride to a new home and if the moving truck costs are covered, I'd be willing to figure out how to schedule time to travel up to St. Paul and drive them to a place like the one mentioned in Chicago. Email me if there is interest in organizing this... we can also chat on the phone and will give my number if asked :). Cheers, Nick nkojetin(a)gmail.com On Jun 24, 2014, at 16:14, 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. Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (Jason Tanzman) > 2. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (breathingplanet .) > 3. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (Vincent Levy) > 4. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (momoko saunders) > 5. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (breathingplanet .) > 6. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (Casey) > 7. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (Josh Bisker) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:04:10 -0500 > From: Jason Tanzman <jason(a)cyclesforchange.org> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN > Message-ID: > <CAKxBYDENOM7uXQ2weC2BOiU2FNrvGyYvZUrPVM40yKbcQJRXYA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hey all, > > This is kind of a long shot, since this listserv is national. Cycles for > Change in St. Paul, MN is kind of overloaded with bikes. If any community > bike shops were looking for bikes, we could easily give you 10, 25, 50, > 100, or potentially more (we will likely have as many as 200 that we're > trying to get rid of). We're 2 talking 10-speeds, 26" mountain bikes, > 3-speeds, some4" mountain bikes. Nothing super fancy - lots of Murrey, > Magna, Schwinn, Huffy, etc. All in decent to good condition - we've junked > the magnas with broken shifters and wrecked wheels, so all the bikes > available are reasonably fixable. But we have mostly pulled out the > Specialized Hard Rock or Raleigh Olympian quality mountain or road bikes > for use in other of our programs, so there's nothing super high quality. > > Anyways. If there's anyone working on a bike project in or around the Twin > Cities, or another bike project within a reasonable truck rental distance - > we'd be happy to provide bikes. We would even potentially contribute 25-50% > of the cost of a truck rental for an organization who wants these bikes - > we're at the point where they'll end up being scrapped, and they're > definitely usable bikes. We'd love to help them find a good home. > > Best, > Jason > > > -- > Development and Communications Director > 612-232-2737 (cell) > 651-222-2080 (shop) > www.cyclesforchange.org > > The mission of Cycles for Change is to build a diverse and empowered > community of bicyclists. Cycles for Change values: Equity and justice in > the bicycling movement; innovation in our thinking and in our work; > collaboration with our stakeholders in all we do; and empowerment of > individuals and communities to reach their goals >

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Kyle Morris in Bellingham, are you here?
by dave baker 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

I am trying to reach Kyle Morris of The Hub fame in Bellingham, Wa. Kyle are you here or does anyone here have a direct contact for him? I left a message at the shop, but I need to get in touch with him ASAP. Thanks, Dave Baker The Bike Works Silver City, NM

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 94, Issue 11
by Roedl, James M 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Hello, The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign has the same issue every year. We partner with Working Bikes out of Chicago. They collect bikes and package them in shipping containers for shipment to places that have programs setup to repair and distribute the bikes in South America and I think Africa as well. This April they actually came to us with a shipping container and helped us send 420 bikes to Le Salvador directly from our warehouse. You would have to ask, but I think they would be willing to pick the bikes up. I have placed a link to their site below. http://www.workingbikes.org/ Keep'n it greasy since '87, James Roedl Manager Campus Bike Center Staffer/Volunteer The Bike Project ________________________________________ From: Thethinktank [thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org] on behalf of thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org [thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 3:14 PM To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 94, Issue 11 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. Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (Jason Tanzman) 2. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (breathingplanet .) 3. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (Vincent Levy) 4. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (momoko saunders) 5. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (breathingplanet .) 6. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (Casey) 7. Re: Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN (Josh Bisker) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:04:10 -0500 From: Jason Tanzman <jason(a)cyclesforchange.org> To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN Message-ID: <CAKxBYDENOM7uXQ2weC2BOiU2FNrvGyYvZUrPVM40yKbcQJRXYA(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hey all, This is kind of a long shot, since this listserv is national. Cycles for Change in St. Paul, MN is kind of overloaded with bikes. If any community bike shops were looking for bikes, we could easily give you 10, 25, 50, 100, or potentially more (we will likely have as many as 200 that we're trying to get rid of). We're 2 talking 10-speeds, 26" mountain bikes, 3-speeds, some4" mountain bikes. Nothing super fancy - lots of Murrey, Magna, Schwinn, Huffy, etc. All in decent to good condition - we've junked the magnas with broken shifters and wrecked wheels, so all the bikes available are reasonably fixable. But we have mostly pulled out the Specialized Hard Rock or Raleigh Olympian quality mountain or road bikes for use in other of our programs, so there's nothing super high quality. Anyways. If there's anyone working on a bike project in or around the Twin Cities, or another bike project within a reasonable truck rental distance - we'd be happy to provide bikes. We would even potentially contribute 25-50% of the cost of a truck rental for an organization who wants these bikes - we're at the point where they'll end up being scrapped, and they're definitely usable bikes. We'd love to help them find a good home. Best, Jason -- Development and Communications Director 612-232-2737 (cell) 651-222-2080 (shop) www.cyclesforchange.org The mission of Cycles for Change is to build a diverse and empowered community of bicyclists. Cycles for Change values: Equity and justice in the bicycling movement; innovation in our thinking and in our work; collaboration with our stakeholders in all we do; and empowerment of individuals and communities to reach their goals

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Bikes Available - St. Paul, MN
by Jason Tanzman 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Hey all, This is kind of a long shot, since this listserv is national. Cycles for Change in St. Paul, MN is kind of overloaded with bikes. If any community bike shops were looking for bikes, we could easily give you 10, 25, 50, 100, or potentially more (we will likely have as many as 200 that we're trying to get rid of). We're 2 talking 10-speeds, 26" mountain bikes, 3-speeds, some4" mountain bikes. Nothing super fancy - lots of Murrey, Magna, Schwinn, Huffy, etc. All in decent to good condition - we've junked the magnas with broken shifters and wrecked wheels, so all the bikes available are reasonably fixable. But we have mostly pulled out the Specialized Hard Rock or Raleigh Olympian quality mountain or road bikes for use in other of our programs, so there's nothing super high quality. Anyways. If there's anyone working on a bike project in or around the Twin Cities, or another bike project within a reasonable truck rental distance - we'd be happy to provide bikes. We would even potentially contribute 25-50% of the cost of a truck rental for an organization who wants these bikes - we're at the point where they'll end up being scrapped, and they're definitely usable bikes. We'd love to help them find a good home. Best, Jason -- Development and Communications Director 612-232-2737 (cell) 651-222-2080 (shop) www.cyclesforchange.org The mission of Cycles for Change is to build a diverse and empowered community of bicyclists. Cycles for Change values: Equity and justice in the bicycling movement; innovation in our thinking and in our work; collaboration with our stakeholders in all we do; and empowerment of individuals and communities to reach their goals

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Impact of Co-ops on Commercial Bike Shops
by Stephen Andruski 22 Jun '14

22 Jun '14

I'm in the process of starting a bike co-op in the Rockville, MD area. Once we are established, I want to go and talk to the managers of the commercial bike shops in the area. Since I can foresee some potential antagonism based on the perception that the co-op will compete with them for repair business, I want to go armed with information. Does anyone know of any studies that show the economic impact of bike co-ops on the commercial shops in the same area? Along the same lines, does anyone have personal experience on the reaction of commercial shops to the start up of a co-op in "their" area? The more specific you can be in the responses, the better, though I can understand if you don't want to throw someone under the bus. Any information would be helpful. We're still a few months away from actually needing this information, but I'd like to be prepared. Thanks, Steve Andruski swandruski(a)gmail.com -- "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln

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Virtual Bike tool sharing library
by Bayley Vanderpoel 21 Jun '14

21 Jun '14

This distribution list is fantastic. I'm new to bicycle cooperatives but I'm enthusiastic to continue learning more so I'm thrilled to have a resource like this. I'm vacationing in Manatee, FL. My girlfriends family asked for my help fixing all of their bikes and I don't have my tools and the closest bike coop is in St. Petersburg, so it got me wondering if anyone's considered a virtual tool sharing library for bicycle tools. It could be a great resource for towns which a brick & mortar bicycle coop isn't yet self sustainable. If I lived in a small town, I'd for sure host one. Perhaps it could be a mobile application? Bayley VeloCity Bicycle Cooperative 703.863.4464

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job announcement at Bike Works Seattle
by Steve Maluk 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

Hello. I wanted to share with this job announcement with The Think Tank. Please help us spread the word, and thank you! The job announcement is pasted below. Steve Maluk Bike Shop Director Bike Works 3709 S Ferdinand St. Seattle, WA 98118 206-725-8867 http://www.bikeworks.org *Recycle and reuse manager (Full-time exempt)* *Organizational Overview:* Bike Works, based in Seattle, builds sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. Bike Works has been working for kids, bikes, and community in Seattle since 1996. Our programs and services invest in young people and encourage bicycling as a clean and healthy transportation alternative. Last year over 600 youth, ages 9 to 17, participated in our programs and gained the skills and resources they need to translate lessons about confidence and leadership into their own lives, helping them to make healthier decisions about their futures. We also recycle and redistribute close to 5,000 used bicycles annually to youth and adults locally through our programs and community bike shop, and internationally through organization partners. We value and seek diverse team members who are passionate, innovative, collaborative, professional, fun, responsible and solutions-oriented. *Role Overview: * The Recycle and Reuse Manager reports to our Bike Shop Director and oversees our bicycle recycling program. This program is an essential component of our mission, increasing access to affordable, environmentally-friendly transportation in Seattle by distributing thousands of refurbished bicycles back into the community. This program prolongs the life of usable bikes and parts and each year diverts thousands of pounds from the waste stream. The Recycle and Reuse Manager oversees this process, and supplies other departments at Bike Works with the bikes, parts, and accessories they require to carry out our mission. The Recycle and Reuse Manager leads procurement efforts for bike donations, manages bike recycling intake and processing systems, and supervises up to three staff within the Recycle and Reuse department. This position is full-time (40 hours per week), exempt. *Essential Job Functions:* - Oversees intake and triage processes, and inventory systems, for donated used bikes, bike parts, and accessories - Acts as lead in bike donation procurement efforts - Manages Recycle and Reuse department, supervising staff mechanics and mentoring volunteer mechanics - Acts as liaison to corporate bike donation partners, including companies within the bike industry - Serves as facility manager in our bike recycling warehouse - Works cross-departmentally at Bike Works to mentor new bike mechanics and develop youth leadership - Contributes to the organization's vision, participates in organization-wide programs, and helps to create a sustainable organizational culture *Required Qualifications & Experience: * - Two or more years of experience in a bike shop, community bike project, non-profit, or related bike industry organization - Two or more years of experience supervising staff within the bike industry or in a related field - Professional-level bike mechanical skills - Strong communication and leadership skills, with a proven track record of working cooperatively in a team and across departments - Previous experience designing, implementing, and holding others accountable to organizational systems and work processes - Enthusiasm for Bike Works’ mission and the ability to motivate others around that mission - Commitment to youth leadership, sustainable communities and bicycle transportation - Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural, religious and economic backgrounds, with various ages, lifestyles, sexual orientations, gender orientations and political beliefs · Commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability - Ability to work some evenings and weekends, scheduled in advance - Driver’s license and ability to pass a driving record check - Ability to lift bicycles (up to 50 pounds), and load or unload bicycles from containers or vehicles *Desired Qualifications & Experience: * - Energetic, flexible, personable, and a sense of humor - Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and verbally communicate with people from diverse communities - Fluency in two or more languages - Ability to manage time effectively - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and internet searching - Comfort with speaking in front of groups *Compensation: *$33,000 to $38,000, depending on experience, plus medical, dental and paid vacation. *How to Apply: * Please visit our website at www.bikeworks.org for more information about Bike Works. Email your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to *steve(a)bikeworks.org <steve(a)bikeworks.org>. * *NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. * *This position is open until filled. Complete applications received by June 28, 2014 will receive priority consideration.* *Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Bike Works is an Equal Opportunity and queer-friendly employer.*

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Gearin' Up Bicycles - Call for Board Members
by Gearin' Up Bicycles 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

Here is your chance to get involved with Gearin' Up Bicycles in Washington D.C.! We are seeking additions members for the Board of Directors, and we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter. Know someone who may be interested? Please pass this along! Details about the position can be found below. Gearin’ Up Bicycles provides access to quality used bicycles in Washington D.C. through used bicycle sales and youth outreach programs. We sell refurbished donated used bicycles and provide employment opportunities for young adults in underserved communities. In addition, Gearin' Up Bicycles partners with local youth organizations to provide Earn-A-Bike programs. Gearin’ Up is growing in all ways -- the number of projects we're working on, volunteer opportunities, and more. The Board Selection Committee of the Gearin’ Up Bicycles is currently seeking applications from prospective Board Members who are passionate about providing greater access to bicycles while providing opportunities to Washington D.C. As a Board Member you will be responsible for three areas: 1. Governance (strategy, planning, fiduciary responsibilities) 2. Involvement in programs/committees that raise awareness and support for Gearin’ Up. 3. Development (raising funds, community awareness and recruiting quality volunteers) Minimum Requirements: * proven experience as a volunteer and fundraiser * interest and ability to be an ambassador for the Gearin’ Up * a commitment to the Gearin’ Up, including time and flexibility to help grow the Gearin’ Up * a board donation and/or a fundraising commitment * practical skills/experience in at least one of the following areas: finance and accounting, non-profit law, PR, marketing, creative/design, project management, business management, urban planning, government, transportation or policy * attendance at monthly Board meetings, Gearin’ Up special events and committee/project meetings Time Commitment: Board meetings are usually one hour every month or every other month. Initial meetings will be held at a central location, and subsequent meetings will be held by telephone. We ask for an additional 2-5 hours/month to work on specific tasks or projects. We ask Board Members to serve for at least 1 year with a strong preference for 2 years of service. To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in serving on the Board of Gearin’ Up to KatieLupo(a)GearinUpBicycles.org (mailto:KatieLupo@GearinUpBicycles.org) . ============================================================ Copyright © 2014 Gearin' Up Bicycles, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted into our newsletter. Our mailing address is: Gearin' Up Bicycles Coming Soon Washington D.C., DC 20001 USA ** unsubscribe from this list (http://GearinUpBicycles.us5.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=65458e3e3dbc6e43…) ** update subscription preferences (http://GearinUpBicycles.us5.list-manage2.com/profile?u=65458e3e3dbc6e43e9ba…) Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…

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BikeVON
by Yvonne Rucker 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

The second week of the velodrome program. https://plus.google.com/105815000894594781734/stories/38900ab9-dc23-3508-b2… -- Yvonne Rucker 248.225.0601 President BikeVON bikevon14(a)gmail.com Educate, Advocate, and Motivate for Cycling Safety…BikeVON This electronic message and all attachments contain information from the BikeVON of Metropolitan Detroit and its related programs. The message and attachments may contain privileged, confidential information or otherwise be protected from disclosure. The information is intended to be for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended addressee(s), any disclosure, copy, distribution or use of the contents of this message is prohibited unless authorized by the BikeVON or the intended addressee.

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Liability Waiver?
by Cassiope Sydoriak 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

Hello folks across the pond! Recently, our friends at the London Bike Kitchen had their first conflict with a customer. He came into the workshop with a fancy Cannondale CAAD10 with a press fit BB20 bottom bracket, and he verbally agreed to their Terms & Conditions. However, the student turned out to be quite difficult - not listening to instructions, questioning instructions, consulting the internet, etc. During the BB installation process, the instructor forgot to put in the shims before the bearings were pressed in, so they had to get knocked out. Somewhere along the line, the inside of the BB shell was damaged, and there is disagreement between the instructor and the student about what happened/whose fault it is, etc. Now the student is asking for £800 to replace his frame, which could be deadly for a small bike shop. Following this, we’re having a lot of discussion in the UK bike community about how to approach these difficult situations. Has anyone dealt with a problem like this before? Does anyone have an effective liability waiver that covers both the customer and the shop? Many thanks to all! -Cassiope -- Cassiope Sydoriak Co-Founder and Executive Director Broken Spoke Bike Co-op www.bsbcoop.org m: +44 (0)7551 711746 --

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Women`s Shop materials?
by Leslie Peteya 03 Jun '14

03 Jun '14

Hey folks, Anyone have any good literature materials that can supplement hands on instruction? I recently moved and lost all my stuff from the Minneapolis and DC lady bike collectives. Best, Leslie Durham Bike Coop

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Mural
by Angel York 29 May '14

29 May '14

Some volunteers at Bike Farm put up this beautiful mural & I thought y'all might enjoy seeing it, too!

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City Bike Plans: Do Collectives Connect Community Voices to Planning?
by Adonia Lugo 29 May '14

29 May '14

Dear all, Some Alta Planning + Design consultants who are assisting the City of Columbus, OH on their bike plan update asked me for advice about their communication campaign, such as best practices for outreach. I brought up bike co-ops and told them about Bike! Bike! being held in Columbus this year. I'm wondering what role collectives organizers/volunteers can play or have played as connectors, getting community voices heard that wouldn't otherwise make it to the city level. Or do bike plans seem totally disconnected from co-op concerns? If there's interest in having some kind of community conversation about what role co-ops can play in connecting more people to bike planning, let me know and I'll put you in touch with the Alta folks. They're also reaching out directly to Third Hand in Columbus. Thanks! Adonia -- Adonia E. Lugo, Ph.D. Bicycle Anthropologist www.urbanadonia.com

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Fund raising
by summitcyclingcenter＠yahoo.com 29 May '14

29 May '14

What happened to the drome up on Mound Rd? Sent from my HTC EVO Design™ 4G from Boost Mobile ----- Reply message ----- From: "Yvonne Rucker" <bikevon14(a)gmail.com> To: "Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Fund raising Date: Wed, May 28, 2014 4:41 pm Hey Everyone,I have started a unique cycling organization in Detroit Mi. A short intro about me and description of the program is: My name is Yvonne Rucker. I am a resident of Southfield, Mi. Currently, I am working in my community promoting diversity and inclusion through the sport of velodrome cycling. I am trying to build a bridge of communities by removing children from the geographically boundaries, which separates the ethnicities in the Detroit and the boundaries between the suburbanites and Detroit communities. My company, BikeVON, is promoting fitness and health for all children through the participation in the “invisible” sport of velodrome cycling. Mission Statement: BikeVON is an organization designed to promote diversity and inclusion through the sport of cycling. The program to engender self-confidence and empowerment for the underrepresented groups of women and youth of color. The program for this summer is: In the cycling world, there are several categories of racing styles. One of the lesser known styles is track racing, a team or individual event in which competitors ride fixed-gear – or non-coasting -- bicycles with no brakes on an oval track called a velodrome. A velodrome is typically made of wood and has ramped corners to accommodate a racer’s high speed in sharp turns; they may be built as outdoor or indoor tracks. According to USA Cycling there are:29 velodromes in 22 states 29 cities with velodromes19,355 cities in the USA Detroit is one of the 19,326 cities WITHOUT a velodrome.Detroit is FORTUNATE because there is one velodrome - only 25 miles outside of the city Rochester Hills, MI. Because of the invisibility of the sport, BikeVON and the International Velodrome of Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills, Michigan provided a motivator of a stipend for the children. They will receive $270 for 6 weeks of training to “ride” a bike. Training is 3 days a week for 2 hours. All equipment and coaching is free. Since this is a little known spot, Wayne State University’s Kinesiology Department will conduct yearlong study on the sport. This is the information needed to apply for funding. Please before you suggested to ask for any services, I have asked, community organizations, major non-profits for kids in the health, wellness and fitness no one is giving for these assorted reasons: *remember the track in this area is 1 out of 29 in the USA. and no it is not portable* 1. Community organizations will only grant money if the program is within their community. 2. Major grantors want the program within the city limits.3. Major grantors want the $$$ IRS and audit records. 4. What can I provide in advertising coverage?5. Church organizations did not want to donated $$$ to support the stipend or bus use because the church did not want to be liable. Online I raised $2,500 out of pocket expenses are over that. From printing materials, paying people, travel expenses, web development etc. I am leaking money. I gave a fund raiser is March and did not make ANY money. My target audience is kids 13 - 18 years old. I have been in contact with Boys and Girls clubs, community and youth organizations, schools, churches, youth build a bike programs and bike shops. In March, I went to a youth meeting an 26 kids signed up. I took just name and email address. Going in, I knew transportation was going to be any issue. School bus rental quotes were anywhere from $148 - $250 per trip and there are 18 trips in the program. For me to rent a van then there are bonding issues. When the contribution $$$ topped off, I was asking the parents to car pool and I would supply gas $$$. I started with 10 kids. By the March fund raiser there were 7 and by the first weekend in May two kids. During May we have try-outs we offered to give each child $10 to come for try-outs. If 3 kids from the same organization came they would receive $13. Parent / guardian had to come to sign liability waivers. For the first weekend on one came. Graduations and other things going on. For the second weekend 4 students signed up at one school and I was counting on another to contact me. The transportation company needs at least 10 days notice. These wonderful people were working on a 3 day turn around for me. I rented a school bus. On that Saturday no one came. The reason were busy schedules and parents could not come with the child. With the holiday weekend approaching, I did not even think about organization anything. I am emailing and knocking on doors with a start date of June 7th. Questions:1. I need a fund raiser to replenish my funds. If I have to pay for transportation, I cannot use the money for kids' stipend. My savings are dwindling. 2. How to motivate the kids.3. Advertising. I have written the local newspapers, television stations, the African American news paper. No one seems to think it is an interesting story to cover. Help!!! -- Yvonne Rucker248.225.0601President BikeVONbikevon14(a)gmail.com Educate, Advocate, and Motivate for Cycling Safety…BikeVON This electronic message and all attachments contain information from the BikeVON of Metropolitan Detroit and its related programs. The message and attachments may contain privileged, confidential information or otherwise be protected from disclosure. The information is intended to be for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended addressee(s), any disclosure, copy, distribution or use of the contents of this message is prohibited unless authorized by the BikeVON or the intended addressee.

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Fund raising
by Yvonne Rucker 28 May '14

28 May '14

Hey Everyone, I have started a unique cycling organization in Detroit Mi. A short intro about me and description of the program is: My name is Yvonne Rucker. I am a resident of Southfield, Mi. Currently, I am working in my community promoting diversity and inclusion through the sport of velodrome cycling. I am trying to build a bridge of communities by removing children from the geographically boundaries, which separates the ethnicities in the Detroit and the boundaries between the suburbanites and Detroit communities. My company, BikeVON, is promoting fitness and health for all children through the participation in the “invisible” sport of velodrome cycling. Mission Statement: BikeVON is an organization designed to promote diversity and inclusion through the sport of cycling. The program to engender self-confidence and empowerment for the underrepresented groups of women and youth of color. The program for this summer is: In the cycling world, there are several categories of racing styles. One of the lesser known styles is track racing, a team or individual event in which competitors ride fixed-gear – or non-coasting -- bicycles with no brakes on an oval track called a velodrome. A velodrome is typically made of wood and has ramped corners to accommodate a racer’s high speed in sharp turns; they may be built as outdoor or indoor tracks. According to USA Cycling there are: 29 velodromes in 22 states 29 cities with velodromes 19,355 cities in the USA Detroit is one of the 19,326 cities WITHOUT a velodrome. Detroit is FORTUNATE because there is one velodrome - only 25 miles outside of the city Rochester Hills, MI. Because of the invisibility of the sport, BikeVON and the International Velodrome of Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills, Michigan provided a motivator of a stipend for the children. They will receive $270 for 6 weeks of training to “ride” a bike. Training is 3 days a week for 2 hours. All equipment and coaching is free. Since this is a little known spot, Wayne State University’s Kinesiology Department will conduct yearlong study on the sport. This is the information needed to apply for funding. Please before you suggested to ask for any services, I have asked, community organizations, major non-profits for kids in the health, wellness and fitness no one is giving for these assorted reasons: *remember the track in this area is 1 out of 29 in the USA. and no it is not portable* 1. Community organizations will only grant money if the program is within their community. 2. Major grantors want the program within the city limits. 3. Major grantors want the $$$ IRS and audit records. 4. What can I provide in advertising coverage? 5. Church organizations did not want to donated $$$ to support the stipend or bus use because the church did not want to be liable. Online I raised $2,500 out of pocket expenses are over that. From printing materials, paying people, travel expenses, web development etc. I am leaking money. I gave a fund raiser is March and did not make ANY money. My target audience is kids 13 - 18 years old. I have been in contact with Boys and Girls clubs, community and youth organizations, schools, churches, youth build a bike programs and bike shops. In March, I went to a youth meeting an 26 kids signed up. I took just name and email address. Going in, I knew transportation was going to be any issue. School bus rental quotes were anywhere from $148 - $250 per trip and there are 18 trips in the program. For me to rent a van then there are bonding issues. When the contribution $$$ topped off, I was asking the parents to car pool and I would supply gas $$$. I started with 10 kids. By the March fund raiser there were 7 and by the first weekend in May two kids. During May we have try-outs we offered to give each child $10 to come for try-outs. If 3 kids from the same organization came they would receive $13. Parent / guardian had to come to sign liability waivers. For the first weekend on one came. Graduations and other things going on. For the second weekend 4 students signed up at one school and I was counting on another to contact me. The transportation company needs at least 10 days notice. These wonderful people were working on a 3 day turn around for me. I rented a school bus. On that Saturday no one came. The reason were busy schedules and parents could not come with the child. With the holiday weekend approaching, I did not even think about organization anything. I am emailing and knocking on doors with a start date of June 7th. Questions: 1. I need a fund raiser to replenish my funds. If I have to pay for transportation, I cannot use the money for kids' stipend. My savings are dwindling. 2. How to motivate the kids. 3. Advertising. I have written the local newspapers, television stations, the African American news paper. No one seems to think it is an interesting story to cover. Help!!! -- Yvonne Rucker 248.225.0601 President BikeVON bikevon14(a)gmail.com Educate, Advocate, and Motivate for Cycling Safety…BikeVON This electronic message and all attachments contain information from the BikeVON of Metropolitan Detroit and its related programs. The message and attachments may contain privileged, confidential information or otherwise be protected from disclosure. The information is intended to be for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended addressee(s), any disclosure, copy, distribution or use of the contents of this message is prohibited unless authorized by the BikeVON or the intended addressee.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Spanish-language materials (Arielle)
by Arielle Milkman 17 May '14

17 May '14

Thanks so much for those tips and the resources, all! Very helpful cultural and linguistic information to have as we develop our programs.

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Spanish language education materials
by Arielle Milkman 16 May '14

16 May '14

My organization, WABA (the Washington Area Bicyclist Association), is working on developing some Spanish-language bike education materials. We're developing Spanish-language learn to ride instruction, as well as some basic riding tips and mechanics information. Do any of you have Spanish-language materials you can share with us, or any tips for creating culturally competent bike resources? Thanks, Arielle -- Arielle Milkman Washington Area Bicyclist Association 2599 Ontario Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20009 202-518-0524 ex. 207 arielle.milkman(a)waba.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Spanish language education materials
by Jim!! 16 May '14

16 May '14

I second Ollin on that one, I was part of the Bicitekas team developing that manual so be sure that language and context were both checked several times before publishing it. I'd also like to mention that the manual is based on the traffic regulations and urban context of Mexico City so some things might change depending on the city that you live in, specially since Mexico and United States do not share the same road rules and classification. Feel free to ask me any questions about that material and here's a video that was made for Ecobici, Mexico City's bike share system. http://youtu.be/gs4D_dZ6vpg Best to all! -Jim On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 1:19 PM, Ollin <envoltorio(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hello! Mexican here. You can probably base it on this manual: > > The Urban Cyclist Manual by The Mexico City Government: > https://www.ecobici.df.gob.mx/sites/default/files/pdf/manual-del-ciclista.p… was created for the introduction of their public bycicle program Ecobici. > > I can proofread the document for you if you want. > > ¡Saludos! > > > On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 12:31 PM, Bill Depenbrock < > billdepenbrock(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> I'd just like to comment that before you go to the printer with any >> materials you put together, that you have it checked for grammar/spelling >> by two or three native Spanish speakers. Even as a non-native Spanish >> speaker, I always see monster errors in grammar and spelling that affects >> (I think) the credibility of the material. >> >> I think one culturally-specific point I might suggest is an emphasis on >> bike safety. I just seems from being around my Latino friends and >> co-workers, ideas about physical safety and accident avoidance aren't in >> the mental landscape as much. A specific example we have here in Chicago is >> that between 11:00 pm and 1:00 am we have all the Latinos riding home in >> the dark on bikes from their restaurant jobs, dressed in dark jeans and >> black jackets and no lights or reflectors, and they just get mowed down by >> late-night drivers coming home from bars. So incubating the safety >> perspective would be a strong positive. >> >> One point I see in the black community I work in is that groups who are >> interested in promoting biking in their church groups or youth groups are >> promoting biking as part of a general fitness/wellness push in their >> groups, as a counterpoint to diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. I >> think the wellness component of biking is a useful emphasis in the Latino >> community, which is suffering from the same stress factors. >> >> Bill Depenbrock >> Bronzeville Bikes >> 773 419-9449 >> billdepenbrock(a)gmail.com >> >> >> On Fri, May 16, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Sigrid Lelièvre < >> sigrid.lelievre(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hello, >>> I spent few times in Guatemala at Maya Pedal www.*mayapedal*.org/ >>> They should have some interesting stuff. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Sigrid >>> >>> -- >>> *Sigrid Lelièvre* >>> >>> *Mobile* *+33 652 123 153 <%2B33%20652%20123%20153>* >>> *Email* sigrid.lelievre(a)gmail.com >>> *Linkedin *http://fr.linkedin.com/in/sigridlelievre >>> >>> >>> >>> 2014-05-16 17:06 GMT+02:00 Arielle Milkman <ariellemilkman(a)gmail.com>: >>> >>>> My organization, WABA (the Washington Area Bicyclist Association), is >>>> working on developing some Spanish-language bike education materials. We're >>>> developing Spanish-language learn to ride instruction, as well as some >>>> basic riding tips and mechanics information. >>>> >>>> Do any of you have Spanish-language materials you can share with us, or >>>> any tips for creating culturally competent bike resources? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Arielle >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Arielle Milkman >>>> Washington Area Bicyclist Association >>>> 2599 Ontario Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20009 >>>> 202-518-0524 ex. 207 >>>> arielle.milkman(a)waba.org >>>> >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> <a href=" >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >>>> from this list</a> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> <a href=" >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >>> from this list</a> >>> >>> >>> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href=" >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >> from this list</a> >> >> >> > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href=" > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe > from this list</a> > > > -- *Jimena D. Mayerstein*

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County or City funding of Learn-to-Ride or Earn-a-Bike programs
by sheldon mains 16 May '14

16 May '14

Anyone receiving city or county funding to provide Learn-to-Ride or Earn-a-Bike classes? Could be classes for general public or classes for populations not well represented in biking. thanks sheldon.............. Sheldon Mains SPOKES Bike Walk Connect www.SpokesConnect.org www.fb.com/SpokesConnect

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 93, Issue 4
by Jason Tanzman 14 May '14

14 May '14

Cycles for Change in St. Paul, MN implements a Bike Library program; it's less like a short-time "bike share" program and more of a program providing bicycles for long-term (seasonal/6-month) use for low-income community members. We put together a Best Practices for Bike Libraries manual <http://www.cyclesforchange.org/community-partners-bike-library#bestpractices>- feel free to take a look! (click on the "best practices" link on that webpage) On Wed, May 14, 2014 at 3:27 PM, < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Bike Share and Bike Libraries (Todd Spinner) > 2. Re: Bike Share and Bike Libraries (Kevin Dwyer) > 3. Re: Bike Share and Bike Libraries (Bill Burton) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 13 May 2014 11:28:11 -0500 > From: Todd Spinner <tspinner(a)gmail.com> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Share and Bike Libraries > Message-ID: > <CAEXmag= > BOPok6jKpevYSo8V-zjeVX3ubRwiZsxc+AGmMrvdZEQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Our coop has been approached by several organizations wanting to obtain a > number of bikes (from a few bikes to a fleet of similar machines) to start > bike shares or bike libraries. > > Do any of you have any experience working with this type of request? Has > anyone supplied bikes for this type of purpose? > > It is likely that it is beyond the scope of our mission and our supply of > volunteer help for such an endeavor. We were considering putting together a > list of recommendations for groups wanting to compile a bike share/library > system. Do any of you have this type of document or handout and can share > with us? > > Thanks, > > Todd > > -- > Todd Spinner > The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign > www.thebikeproject.org > > onasteelhorseiride.com >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Share and Bike Libraries
by Bill Burton 13 May '14

13 May '14

Say yes to these inquiring people. Getting more people on bikes, that you have provided is a good mission. And here is one publication on how to do it: Anybody's Library Bike Book available at Lulu.com. Good luck, Bill Wright Burton LibraryBikes.com On May 13, 2014, at 2:41 PM, "Kevin Dwyer" <kevidwyer(a)gmail.com> wrote: > There is a significant service component to a bike share program. Bike library's need initial builds, repair, redistribution and maintenance. Your bike program might be able to provide that service, generating excess $ to fund other programs. > > > On Tue, May 13, 2014 at 10:28 AM, Todd Spinner <tspinner(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Our coop has been approached by several organizations wanting to obtain a number of bikes (from a few bikes to a fleet of similar machines) to start bike shares or bike libraries. > > Do any of you have any experience working with this type of request? Has anyone supplied bikes for this type of purpose? > > It is likely that it is beyond the scope of our mission and our supply of volunteer help for such an endeavor. We were considering putting together a list of recommendations for groups wanting to compile a bike share/library system. Do any of you have this type of document or handout and can share with us? > > Thanks, > > Todd > > -- > Todd Spinner > The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign > www.thebikeproject.org > > onasteelhorseiride.com > > > > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a> > > > > > > -- > Kevin Dwyer > The Bicycle Collective > > > IMPORTANT: This communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information that is confidential and/or protected by the attorney-client or other applicable privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, or if you are not responsible for delivering this communication to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by telephone at (801) 647-0797, and return the original message to me at the above address via email. Thank you. > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a> > ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Bike Share and Bike Libraries
by Todd Spinner 13 May '14

13 May '14

Our coop has been approached by several organizations wanting to obtain a number of bikes (from a few bikes to a fleet of similar machines) to start bike shares or bike libraries. Do any of you have any experience working with this type of request? Has anyone supplied bikes for this type of purpose? It is likely that it is beyond the scope of our mission and our supply of volunteer help for such an endeavor. We were considering putting together a list of recommendations for groups wanting to compile a bike share/library system. Do any of you have this type of document or handout and can share with us? Thanks, Todd -- Todd Spinner The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign www.thebikeproject.org onasteelhorseiride.com

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Innovative Signage
by Dave Cowan 07 May '14

07 May '14

Our shop is set back off of a fairly busy road with no good permanent signage. Has anyone had any success building a large, effective sign that can be brought in and out (and perhaps secured?) each day? Would love pics for ideas! -Dave Dave Cowan Executive Director Trips for Kids Denver/Boulder dcowan(a)tripsforkidsdenver.org *720.210.8389* Building healthy & confident kids two wheels at a time! www.tripsforkidsdenver.org<http://s.wisestamp.com/links?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripsforkidsdenver.org%2F> http://www.luckybikesrecyclery.org<http://s.wisestamp.com/links?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripsforkidsdenver.org%2F> <http://s.wisestamp.com/links?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftripsforki…> Facebook<http://s.wisestamp.com/links?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftripsforki…> <http://s.wisestamp.com/links?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ftfkdenver> Twitter<http://s.wisestamp.com/links?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ftfkdenver>

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Bike!Bike! 2014 Facebook, anyone?
by Reda Ashour 06 May '14

06 May '14

For Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bikebike2014 Like it

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Bicicongreso Mexico Tuxtla Gutierrez
by Jim!! 04 May '14

04 May '14

Hi everyone! I'm happy to announce that Congreso Nacional de Ciclismo Urbano will be held this year in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas on November 15th - 17th. For those who don't know, BiciCongreso is like the mexican version of BikeBike!, a bunch of bike collectives and organizations from around the country gather to share experiences and knowledge and in the past years we've had folks from the States attending the conference and it's been super awesome. Here is the FB page https://www.facebook.com/CongresoCiclista Let me know if anyone needs more info and I hope to see more people from abroad this year. Abrazos y bici desde México! -Jim -- *Jim D. Mayerstein*

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Used jersey/apparel value?
by Joshua Goran 01 May '14

01 May '14

Hi all, We have a number of jerseys and other used cycling apparel items which we have received via donation and have available for sale in our showroom. Compared to bikes, parts, and accessories, the apparel sells much more slowly. Does anyone have a system they use for deciding prices on that sort of thing? We often consult and sell on eBay for things like vintage parts, but jerseys and apparel seem less predictable/consistent. Thanks! *----------Joshua GoranAdministrator, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op* 1840 Columbus Rd Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216 830 2667 OhioCityCycles.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Earn-a-bike skills documenting
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 30 Apr '14

30 Apr '14

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Earn-a-bike skills documenting
by DCoppley＠intercitytransit.com 30 Apr '14

30 Apr '14

Hey Lauren, I was thinking about your idea of documenting skills and progress of youth. I had worked on related ideas at a previous job, but never got to implement them. I really like the idea of having an analog to merit badges and ranks in the boy/girl scouts. It provides youth something tangible to mark their growth and offers a chance to celebrate achievements. Also, by having both individual 'badges' and class/ranks you can bundle skills. Say for example you wanted to move from a green wrench to a yellow wrench, you would have to not only get your 'badge' for brake and derailleur adjustments, but also a social component (Introducing yourself & others) and a general skills (computer related, inventory?). This could capitalize on bike programs as an opportunity to engage in broader education, particularly if you could find community partners willing to donate trainings. David David Coppley Walk n' Roll Program Assistant Intercity Transit 360-705-5817 PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com Find us on Facebook! -----Original Message----- From: thethinktank-bounces+dcoppley=intercitytransit.com(a)lists.bikecollectives.org [mailto:thethinktank-bounces+dcoppley=intercitytransit.com@lists.bikecollectives.org] On Behalf Of thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 5:57 PM To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 92, Issue 28 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. Earn-a-Bike documentation and reporting? (Lauren Warbeck) 2. Instruction for Marginalized Communities: Women on Wheels and Multilingual Nights (Lauren Warbeck) 3. Re: Earn-a-Bike documentation and reporting? (DancesWithCars) 4. Re: Earn-a-Bike documentation and reporting? (Lauren Warbeck) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:35:52 -0700 From: Lauren Warbeck <lauren.warbeck(a)gmail.com> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Earn-a-Bike documentation and reporting? Message-ID: <CAAr69eVf7QH_toU1Syq6XjFtKKuYZiWtyS+g8YvMxtQoK3xyhA(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hey Folks! When not immersed in planning an Ohio-themed Bike! Bike! fundraiser dance party (!!!), I'm actually doing other for real work. Including the exploration of formats, documentation, and reporting for our youth volunteering and Earn-a-Bike programs. Here in British Columbia, high school students are required to complete something like 30 hours of work experience (ie free labour) to graduate, and we get a lot of youth completing this requirement at our shops. We also run pretty informal Earn-a-Bike programs for youth who are in unconventional education settings, accessing social services, in alternative programs, or can't access our in-school programming for any variety of reasons. Lots of these kids are really focused on getting a job, but we can rarely accommodate that. I'm in the process of creating a checklist/worksheet of mechanical and interpersonal skills acquired by youth as they volunteer in our spaces. The idea is that it would include gradients of skill, becoming increasingly more complex as time goes on. It would be used to guide their time in the shop, and also document what they've learned. It would be the youth's responsibility to fill the checklist out over time and have staff sign off on it, and when it's completed, we would write them a letter of recommendation to be used in applying for jobs, school, whateva. So....do yall have anything like this in place? Or any other relevant Earn-a-Bike or alternative youth programming materials I can creep and reap? SEND THEM TO ME! Thanks buddiez! Lauren @ OCB

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Youth Ride Club - insurance?
by breathingplanet . 30 Apr '14

30 Apr '14

hey all, we run a weekly 'youthshop' - like open shop for 12-15 year olds one day a week. one of those days per month, we are taking the core youth volunteers and participants on a short ride (on and off street) - approx. 45 min to an hour.... we are calling it Youth Shop Ride Club we have waivers for youthshop, and separate permission forms for the ride. helmets and brakes will be required. bike and safety check will happen before the ride. we own our building and our insurance has liability coverage for in shop activities. any ideas on how to insure the ride portion economically? i have heard that you can get this kind of per participant insurance through the Boy Scouts, but am not sure, and just throwing this out to yall to see if anything comes back. this is aalso what LAB insurance would obviously cover, but since we have building insurance, we we have not gone that route, and as all-volunteer; all donation, our budget is tiny. will also be calling our insurance rep to check in. in the past we have just done permission slips and done rides with no problems,.... and no insurance. Andrew Troy Bike Rescue -- ------__o ----_`\<,_ ---(_)/ (_) andrew lynn 518-573-7947

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Operating Agreement between shop (LLC subsidiary) and parent (501c3)
by Aaron Surma 30 Apr '14

30 Apr '14

Hey everyone! I've been lurking on this listserve for a long time, and i'd like to thank you all for the quality conversation. I'm working with a group of people to start a bike shop in southwest Detroit. we are going through the incorporation process right now, and writing the operating agreement between the Shop (to be an LLC) and the parent (501c3) has been difficult. Does anyone have an example of an operating agreement for this type of relationship? I would love to have something to use as a guide, if for nothing else than to make sure we cover everything that needs to be covered in the operating agreement. Thanks! Aaron Surma Southwest Rides: Bikes and Boards facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Southwest-Rides-Bikes-and-Boards/35913698752…>

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Annual Reports?
by Cassiope Sydoriak 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

Greetings from across the Pond! I’m writing from the Broken Spoke Bike Co-op, based in Oxford, UK. At the moment we’re doing a review of our business plan and some of our core activities (especially those that do/don’t make money), and I was wondering if any other shops produce an annual report with a breakdown of their programming? In particular we’re interested in how well a repair/servicing arm financially supports less lucrative activities (or not!). Would anyone be willing to share their annual report? You can find ours (from 2012-13) here: http://bsbcoop.org/the-co-op/why-co-op/ Peace & bike grease (and tea & crumpets), -Cassiope -- Cassiope Sydoriak Co-Founder and Executive Director Broken Spoke Bike Co-op www.bsbcoop.org m: +44 (0)7551 711746 --

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Learn to Ride classes in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
by sheldon mains 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

Just got a call (found our website) from someone looking for an organization in Grand Rapids Michigan that offers adult learn to ride classes-- Anyone have any suggestions? .............. Sheldon Mains SPOKES Bike Walk Connect Minneapolis, MN www.SpokesConnect.org www.fb.com/SpokesConnect

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Bike!Bike! 2014 Columbus, OH - Info
by Reda Ashour 21 Apr '14

21 Apr '14

Hey- for everyone that is looking to mark the date on their calendars, we are planning to host Bike!Bike! 2014 in Columbus, OH on *Thursday Aug 28- Sunday August 31*. The following day is Labor Day, September 1st. There will be an optional short and flat (55 miles) tour that will depart Monday, camp out in a hippy town, and return either Tuesday or Wednesday. We are now accepting workshop submissions and any other kind of help. Please send all BikeBike related email to *bikebike2014columbus(a)gmail.com <bikebike2014columbus(a)gmail.com>. * Thanks, Reda THBC

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Bike!Bike! 2014 Columbus, OH - Info
by Reda Ashour 21 Apr '14

21 Apr '14

Hey- for everyone that is looking to mark the date on their calendars, we are planning to host Bike!Bike! 2014 in Columbus, OH on *Thursday Aug 28- Sunday August 31*. The following day is Labor Day, September 1st. There will be an optional short and flat (55 miles) tour that will depart Monday, camp out in a hippy town, and return either Tuesday or Wednesday. We are now accepting workshop submissions and any other kind of help. Please send all BikeBike related email to *bikebike2014columbus(a)gmail.com <bikebike2014columbus(a)gmail.com>. * Thanks, Reda THBC

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Positive helmet psa/campaign?
by Emily Strong 18 Apr '14

18 Apr '14

Hello Bikey Friends, A local healthcare organization just released a helmet PSA<http://www.multicare.org/home/helmetfacts>aimed at parents, highlighting the dangers of riding bikes - brain injuries, fatalities, collisions, and other scary stuff. I sent them an email expressing my concern that this PSA will deter parents and children from riding, and that this will actually decrease the safety of bicyclists, not to mention that bicycling is part of a healthy, active lifestyle, etc., etc., etc. Anyway, they were not very responsive to my message, and I would like to send them examples of effective helmet campaigns that highlight safe behavior and helmet use without talking about dying children. If you know of any examples of positive helmet campaigns, please send them my way! Thanks so much! Emily

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We HeArt Bikes Bicycle Art Show Tomorrow!
by Reno Bike Project 18 Apr '14

18 Apr '14

BICYCLES BICYCLES BICYCLES BICYCLES BICYCLES BICYCLES BICYCLES ------------------------------------------------------------ http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=896cc830d9fae0be048de1d03&id=7a381a78dd… ** We HeArt Bikes Bicycle Art Show ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Kick-off of summer with the best bike art show ever seen. ------------------------------------------------------------ The art is hung, the kegs are chilled and the member list has been printed, we are ready to party! Come Saturday we are going to throw down with beer from New Belgium Brewing, amazing art from the community, and the soulful spinnings of DJ Mega-Bold. The event kicks off at the Holland Project, 140 Vesta Street at 5pm for members and general admission beginning at 6pm. Not a member yet? That's OK, you can sign up on our website (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=896cc830d9fae0be0…) or at the event and still get in early. Whether you come early or later this is not to be missed. What: We HeARt Bikes Bicycle Art Show Who: You When: Saturday April 17, 2014 5pm - Members 6pm - General Admission Where: Holland Project, 140 Vesta St Why: Because you like bikes! ** Become a Member ------------------------------------------------------------ Your membership dues support our daily advocacy, community and education programs, and helps strengthen the voice of cycling in our city, working to build better biking conditions. Become a member by clicking here (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=896cc830d9fae0be0…) . ============================================================ About Us Reno Bike Project (RBP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community bicycle shop and advocacy group committed to creating a nationally recognized, cycling-friendly community through advocacy, education, and cooperation in the Truckee Meadows. Reno Bike Project achieves its mission by: * Making cycling more accessible through recycling and recirculation of used bikes into the community at affordable prices. * Holding bike mechanics workshops and encouraging self-sufficiency by providing a space for community members to repair their own bicycles rather than incur maintenance costs. * Promoting and holding events to encourage bicycle activism. * Working with public officials and other organizations to advocate for cycling rights and growth in the Truckee Meadows. * Complementing other local groups to encourage youth safety and cycling-related arts and culture, and contributing to Reno's continual growth as a diverse and vibrant community. * Keeping an open mind to all cycling needs and ideas and helping to facilitate positive growth. 541 E. 4th St, Reno, NV 89512 | Wed. - Fri. 10am - 6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm | 775-323-4488 ** Like us on Facebook (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=896cc830d9fae0be04…) ** Follow us on Twitter (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=896cc830d9fae0be0…) ** View our photos on flickr (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=896cc830d9fae0be04…) ** unsubscribe from this list (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=896cc830d9fae0be0…) | ** update subscription preferences (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=896cc830d9fae0be048de1…) This email was sent to thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org why did I get this? (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage.com/about?u=896cc830d9fae0be048de1d0…) unsubscribe from this list (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=896cc830d9fae0be0…) update subscription preferences (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=896cc830d9fae0be048de1…) Reno Bike Project · 541 E 4th St, Reno, NV, United States · Reno, NV 89512 · USA Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Austin Yellow Bike's Volunteer/patron logging software
by troyneiman＠myself.com 16 Apr '14

16 Apr '14

Think I replied to the wrong topic last time, For rentals we use a simple form and have a $20 deposit. It works ok but some of our rental bikes never come home. We would love to hear other options. Not very Tech savey but it works...OK but not great. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Christopher Chan > Sent: 03/25/14 10:41 AM > To: The Think Tank > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Austin Yellow Bike's Volunteer/patron logging software > > Hello, > > We're trying to find software to manage sign-in for volunteers and patrons. > I know that Austin Yellow Bike has something, and various other shops use > modified versions. > > Is there some place where it can be downloaded? > > (Don't suppose there's an online version control repository of it, for us > software developers?) > > I'm also starting work on a rental database if anyone is interested. In > addition to other projects, we run a bike rental program, as well as loan > out bikes for special needs kids. This software will be web-based, > mobile-friendly (through a browser, not an app) barcode-scanner friendly, > and will be integrated with Google Calendar and to allow online bookings > and Paypal for deposits/payments, if anyone is interested. > > Thanks, > > Christopher Chan > *Executive Director* > Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society > edmontonbikes.ca > > *BikeWorks North ** 9305 111 Ave * T5G 0A2 * 780-757-9100 > *BikeWorks South ** 8001 102 St * T6E 4A2 * 780-433-2453 > *Cell ** privatecellchan > Edmonton, Alberta, Canada > @edmontonbicycle <https://twitter.com/edmontonbicycle> > facebook.com/EdmontonBicycleCommuters<https://www.facebook.com/EdmontonBicycleCommuters> >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Austin Yellow Bike's Volunteer/patron logging software
by troyneiman＠myself.com 16 Apr '14

16 Apr '14

Hey all, sorry been away from the thread for a while. We use QBP and J&B at BICAS. They have both been great in terms of customer service over the years. We are open 7 hours a day, 6 days a week with a woman trans night on our "closed day". I can see that if you dont have regular hours that it may be a problem as the deliveries come whenever they come. I dont have exact numbers but we spend a couple thousand dollars every 2 months at one or the other. I really cant say that we have had any problems with either company and like I said they have been good to work with. I talked with some folks from QBP at interbike and they seem to be pretty receptive to the idea of community bike shops and pretty supportive to the shops in UT and MN ( where they are located). We only order the basics that are hard to find used and we dont undersell our LBS. By policy we do not do special orders for customers but send them to the LBS if they want product other than what we sell. We do special orders for staff but at this point not even for volunteers. It keeps it a good relationship with the LBS. Its unfortunate that some of you have been having difficulties with the distributors but on their end they are just trying to keep backyard mechanics from getting an account. Keep up the good work all! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Lauren Warbeck > Sent: 03/25/14 11:21 AM > To: The Think Tank > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Austin Yellow Bike's Volunteer/patron logging software > > BICAS peops, what do yall use? > > > On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 11:05 AM, Michael Kirk > <michael.john.kirk(a)gmail.com>wrote: > > > Check out sf bikekitchen's Freehub project. > > > > http://freehub.bikekitchen.org/ > > > > And the repo: > > > > https://github.com/asalant/freehub > > > > M > > > > > > On Tuesday, March 25, 2014, Christopher Chan <chris.chan(a)edmontonbikes.ca> > > wrote: > > > >> Hello, > >> > >> We're trying to find software to manage sign-in for volunteers and > >> patrons. I know that Austin Yellow Bike has something, and various other > >> shops use modified versions. > >> > >> Is there some place where it can be downloaded? > >> > >> (Don't suppose there's an online version control repository of it, for us > >> software developers?) > >> > >> I'm also starting work on a rental database if anyone is interested. In > >> addition to other projects, we run a bike rental program, as well as loan > >> out bikes for special needs kids. This software will be web-based, > >> mobile-friendly (through a browser, not an app) barcode-scanner friendly, > >> and will be integrated with Google Calendar and to allow online bookings > >> and Paypal for deposits/payments, if anyone is interested. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> Christopher Chan > >> *Executive Director* > >> Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society > >> edmontonbikes.ca > >> > >> *BikeWorks North ** 9305 111 Ave * T5G 0A2 * 780-757-9100 > >> *BikeWorks South ** 8001 102 St * T6E 4A2 * 780-433-2453 > >> *Cell ** privatecellchan > >> Edmonton, Alberta, Canada > >> @edmontonbicycle <https://twitter.com/edmontonbicycle> > >> facebook.com/EdmontonBicycleCommuters<https://www.facebook.com/EdmontonBicycleCommuters> > >> > >> > > ____________________________________ > > > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > <a href=" > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe > > from this list</a> > > > > > > >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] outdoor tool stations
by Vernon Huffman 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

My inclination is to put up a sign, along these lines. "Volunteers worked hard to make these tools available so you can keep rolling. Please leave them for the next cyclist. If you want to help, please contact ____________" You may occasionally lose a little something by trusting too much, but in the long run, you gain so much more. To achieve the gift economy, our communities will become more trusting. On Monday, April 14, 2014 1:11 PM, "thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" <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: outdoor tool stations (Ron Kellis) 2. Re: outdoor tool stations (Ron Kellis) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:08:56 -0400 From: Ron Kellis <ron.kellis(a)velocitycoop.org> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] outdoor tool stations Message-ID: <CAFtnyvf4B0x-HOkS2LF1z_zsG2kp1GCygafuHbSmCHeDtKte-Q(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" You could braid old cables into a stainless steel mesh "Chinese Finger" like what is used used to prevent an electrical cable from being bent at the box or when a cable is suspended from an overhead. You would need to make the bottle sit upright so it wouldn't leak out if left uncapped. I'd use a couple of hog rings to close the end of the mesh. A thief will get what they want, but the hog rings will prevent casual pilfering and can be easily cut to replace the bottle. Or just get a real strain relief like this: http://www.amazon.com/Woodhead-36552-Safeway-Galvanized-Diameter/dp/B002711… Ron On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 10:18 AM, Bob Giordano <mist(a)strans.org> wrote: > some more info to add to the conversation... > > a few stations are now around Missoula. i think they are working well. > all the different companies have improved the air pump, to be more > durable. air might be the most valuable asset of a fix it station. > > for a few years, we locked a few pumps up around town to bike racks. > they'd last up to a year. we're a big fan of manual pumps instead of > compressors. > > ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- > Subject: RE: lube on fixit? > From: "Andy Lageson" <andy(a)dero.com> > Date: Tue, September 20, 2011 11:20 am > To: "'Bob Giordano'" <mist(a)strans.org> > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Hi Bob, we will only be able to fasten a cable to something that has a > handle or loop on it. The Triflow bottle won't work. > > Andy Kennedy Lageson > Sales Manager > andy(a)dero.com > Dero Bike Rack Co > 504 Malcolm Ave SE > Suite 100 > Minneapolis, MN 55414 > Tel: 612-359-0689 Ext. 105 > Fax: 612-331-2731 > www.dero.com > ? Please consider the environment before printing this email. > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Giordano [mailto:mist@strans.org] > Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 9:19 AM > To: Andy Lageson > Subject: RE: lube on fixit? > > Perhaps there is a better way: those little triflow bottles are ideal, as > they can be squeezed to dispense, and can be easily refilled. Have you > ever done lube before on a fixit? What do you think would be the best way > to have lube available? (I'm going to offer our free cycle program service > to people in missoula that get these fixits- we can go around and > refill/replace lube weekly I believe). > > -Bob Giordano, MIST > > Andy Lageson wrote: > > We have added the wrenches before especially the 15mm size. If you can > > source a stainless steel dispenser and send me the weblink of exactly > what > > you want then we can order it and get it added to the fixit for you. We > > would have to send it without lube in it though. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Bob Giordano [mailto:mist@strans.org] > > Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 8:53 AM > > To: Andy Lageson > > Subject: lube on fixit? > > > > Thanks Andy. Have you added wrenches before for other people? > > > > And, how about adding chain lube? I'm thinking a refillable small > > stainless steel dispenser of some kind, on a cable, like the wrenches. > > > > -Bob Giordano, MIST > > > > Andy Lageson wrote: > >> Hi Bob, the cost is $15.00 per wrench. There is room to expand the tool > >> set on each fixit so it would cost $45.00 total to add all three > >> wrenches. > >> > >> > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Bob Giordano [mailto:mist@strans.org] > >> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 8:52 AM > >> To: web(a)dero.com; Andy > >> Subject: More wrenches on fixit? > >> > >> I am about to promote your air support and fix it station to many > >> people and groups in Missoula. I talked with a rep of your company > >> about 3 weeks ago and am following up: can you add 13, 14 and 15mm > >> wrenches to the fixit station and how much would it add to the cost? > >> 13mm to adjust seat height, 14mm to adjust seat angle, 15mm for many > >> wheels. Thanks, -Bob Giordano, Director, Free Cycles Missoula, > >> Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation > > > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href=" > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe > from this list</a> > >

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outdoor tool stations
by Bob Giordano 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

some more info to add to the conversation... a few stations are now around Missoula. i think they are working well. all the different companies have improved the air pump, to be more durable. air might be the most valuable asset of a fix it station. for a few years, we locked a few pumps up around town to bike racks. they'd last up to a year. we're a big fan of manual pumps instead of compressors. ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: RE: lube on fixit? From: "Andy Lageson" <andy(a)dero.com> Date: Tue, September 20, 2011 11:20 am To: "'Bob Giordano'" <mist(a)strans.org> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Bob, we will only be able to fasten a cable to something that has a handle or loop on it. The Triflow bottle won't work. Andy Kennedy Lageson Sales Manager andy(a)dero.com Dero Bike Rack Co 504 Malcolm Ave SE Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Tel: 612-359-0689 Ext. 105 Fax: 612-331-2731 www.dero.com  Please consider the environment before printing this email. -----Original Message----- From: Bob Giordano [mailto:mist@strans.org] Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 9:19 AM To: Andy Lageson Subject: RE: lube on fixit? Perhaps there is a better way: those little triflow bottles are ideal, as they can be squeezed to dispense, and can be easily refilled. Have you ever done lube before on a fixit? What do you think would be the best way to have lube available? (I'm going to offer our free cycle program service to people in missoula that get these fixits- we can go around and refill/replace lube weekly I believe). -Bob Giordano, MIST Andy Lageson wrote: > We have added the wrenches before especially the 15mm size. If you can > source a stainless steel dispenser and send me the weblink of exactly what > you want then we can order it and get it added to the fixit for you. We > would have to send it without lube in it though. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Giordano [mailto:mist@strans.org] > Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 8:53 AM > To: Andy Lageson > Subject: lube on fixit? > > Thanks Andy. Have you added wrenches before for other people? > > And, how about adding chain lube? I'm thinking a refillable small > stainless steel dispenser of some kind, on a cable, like the wrenches. > > -Bob Giordano, MIST > > Andy Lageson wrote: >> Hi Bob, the cost is $15.00 per wrench. There is room to expand the tool >> set on each fixit so it would cost $45.00 total to add all three >> wrenches. >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Bob Giordano [mailto:mist@strans.org] >> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 8:52 AM >> To: web(a)dero.com; Andy >> Subject: More wrenches on fixit? >> >> I am about to promote your air support and fix it station to many >> people and groups in Missoula. I talked with a rep of your company >> about 3 weeks ago and am following up: can you add 13, 14 and 15mm >> wrenches to the fixit station and how much would it add to the cost? >> 13mm to adjust seat height, 14mm to adjust seat angle, 15mm for many >> wheels. Thanks, -Bob Giordano, Director, Free Cycles Missoula, >> Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation

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Re: [TheThinkTank] outdoor tool stations
by Joshua Goran 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

I would borrow some ideas from this: http://www.dero.com/products/fixit/ I've seen that in person at a local university and it seems pretty well designed for a standalone, durable solution. *----------Joshua GoranAdministrator, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op* 1840 Columbus Rd Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216 830 2667 OhioCityCycles.org

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