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4. Question re community bike shops (Emory Shaw)
by Geoffrey Smart 09 Jul '23

09 Jul '23

The community bike shops in Melbourne ,Australia communicate via a WhatsApp group and have met in person a couple of times. The in person meets disappeared over the long covid lockdowns. *Geoff Smart* Chair Back2Bikes M : 0419 345 440 525 Williamstown Rd Port Melbourne 3207 back2bikes.org.au

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Bikes Together in Denver is hiring! Mac is stepping back :)
by Mac Liman 05 Jul '23

05 Jul '23

Hi Bike Collectives, Bikes Together <https://www.bikestogether.org/> in Denver, CO USA is hiring a newly re-worked *Program Manager* position <https://www.bikestogether.org/job-opportunities> to lead our volunteer, recycling and education programming. Please spread the word about this great job! Application deadline July 10th! Also - I will be stepping back from my role as Program Director after many (6? 20?) years! If anyone wants to stay connected with me related to bike!bike!, operations, feminist and anti-racist practice in bike co-ops, or the End Build To Fail Bicycles campaign <https://forms.gle/2prgHq3wFVHWu4Tc6>, I can be reached at my personal email mac(a)chickenwrench.com Seriously would love to see this petition <https://forms.gle/2prgHq3wFVHWu4Tc6> and momentum <https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxdgq9/mechanics-ask-walmart-major-bike-man…> continue! In community, Mac -- * <http://www.bikestogether.org/>* *Mac Liman* Volunteer Director, Bikes Together mac(a)bikestogether.org w. 720-403-8757 c. 720-365-6563 Pronouns: she/her <https://pronouns.org/what-and-why> *I am in the shop Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Phoenix Bikes (Arlington, VA) is hiring!
by Phoenix Bikes 28 Jun '23

28 Jun '23

Hi Everyone, Phoenix Bikes is a nonprofit in Arlington, VA that uniquely combines youth education programs with a full-service bike shop. We are looking for a dynamic, mechanically inclined, passionate-about-teens leader to serve as our next Education Program Manager. This full-time leadership position manages our youth programs for 6th-12th graders, including Earn-a-Bike, other mechanics classes, rides and races. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record (2 years+) of successfully teaching or training middle and/or high school youth, preferably in a hands-on role, and is passionate about seeing them learn, succeed and have fun. The position focuses primarily on teaching mechanics, so we're looking for someone with bike mechanics skills. The salary range is $53-55K and benefits include a retirement account with 3% match, group health insurance, access to wholesale pricing on bikes and accessories, and more. More details are in the job posting here: https://www.indeed.com/job/education-program-manager-d75fe4003bd9f9da. If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter through Indeed. Thanks! Emily _________________ *Emily Gage* *Executive Director, Phoenix Bikes* 909 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington, VA 22204 www.phoenixbikes.org Cell: 703-346-0035

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Re: Rags & used parts management
by Gordon Hamachi 08 May '23

08 May '23

It is good that you are aware of the hazard of greasy rags catching fire. Shop quality greasy rag containers have a spring-loaded top that stays closed. It is worth having one of these, to protect your shop and its contents from a fire hazard. New ones all seem to cost $80-$120, so you or your insurance company need to decide if the real deal is worth it. I believe that there is a best practice of not storing anything flammable near such a container. The linked article suggests that for shops that produce only a small volume of rags, an airtight metal container such as a paint can can serve. To be extra safe, you could fill the container with a mixture of water and detergent. At home I have been storing greasy rags in a large metal cookie tin, but I see the value of a sturdy paint can with an airtight lid. Occasionally I hand wash my accumulated shop rags and air dry them for reuse. https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/content-hub/news-details/oily-r… .

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Used Carbon forks - how to assess?
by Laura Brooke 08 May '23

08 May '23

We had someone come by our shop this weekend. They had just bought a Specialized Allez from the early 2000s with a used carbon fork. They wanted to know if it the carbon fork was safe. None of us at the shop at the time have a ton of knowledge for what to look for... we suggested: 1. Email the fork manufacturer to ask if there were any recalls 2. Look for signs to see if the bike may have been in a crash and any clear signs that the fork may be damaged 3. Take the fork out to inspect the steerer tube and look at the races Any other advice, yall? Thanks for your assistance! -Laura (volunteer at Freeride Montpelier)

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Rags & used parts management
by Claude Ferron 07 May '23

07 May '23

Hello all! We are just starting our bike community workshop and we have not established yet how we plan to deal with rags. I was thinking about 3 cases / box (new, used, trash). How do you deal with thoses on your side? Are old t-shirts enough for you? Same kinds of questions for the used parts management... How do you deal with those on your side? Any pictures? It is always inspiring to see others work :) Thanks a million :) Claude Ferron, Co-Coordonator La Cyclerie, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada Bike Culture + Self-Repair Community workshop www.lacyclerie.ca

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Reusable Repair Checklist Tag
by director 02 May '23

02 May '23

Hey All, We just spent some time and redid the tag we use to track repairs on a bike. I'm sure your shops are similar to ours in that many mechanics of varying skill levels will work on a single bike before it's distributed back to the world for use. This make it challenging to ensure a standard of quality on any given bike leaving the shop. As we fleshed out the tag we realized that it could function loosely as a curriculum. For most mechanics, especially students we suggest starting at the top and working down the list. I've come to realize that no two mechanics will do things in the exact same way, everyone has their own style. We've been suggesting that folks do the first two items in order and then address the rest of the repairs at their discretion. Of course we couldn't put everything on a half page so we had to make compromises. You'll notice as you get closer to the bottom of the tag the categories are a little more broad and don't get into the finer details. We're working on a final check list that will include finer details like checking bearing play, tire wear, fine tune derailleurs and brakes... The final checklist won't hang on the bike but it'll be around the shop and part of our training. Stay tuned for this. We print these double sided, cut them in half and laminate them. We hang them on the handlebars and fill them out with a Sharpie. When the bike is done and gone we clean the Sharpie off with 90% rubbing alcohol and a rag. This allows us to use one tag over and over and over. We've been using these tags for about 2 weeks now and it's been awesome. Communication between mechanics is much clearer and bikes are getting done faster. It's really helped orient Earn-A-Bike students to what needs to be done next on their bike. Anyway if you think it's a good idea feel free to adapt it to your shops needs. -- Ride On! Rich Points http://communitycycles.org Executive Director (c)303-589-0597 (w)720-565-6019 Community Cycles is Boulder's only bike shop dedicated to bike commuting. Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCycles

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Service Tickets and Bike Tags
by Amanda Chilson 28 Apr '23

28 Apr '23

Good Afternoon, I am wondering if bike collectives and shops could share what they are using for service tickets or slips when a bike is being purchased, when preparing a bike to sell, when people drop off a bike to be fixed/tuned and/or a bike that was donated? Thank you so much for your help! Amanda Chilson Health and Wellness Coordinator Northern Berkshire Community Coalition 61 Main St. Suite 218 North Adams, MA 01247 413-663-7588 Ext. 16 www.nbccoalition.org

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Has anyone seen "Not Just bikes"?
by Jim Bledsoe 24 Apr '23

24 Apr '23

Here is a link to this Canadian urban planner's Youtube channel?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHlpmxLTxpw&t=222s

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Bikes for a family shelter
by wade＠bikeconnector.org 22 Apr '23

22 Apr '23

We are looking for ideas related to providing bikes to adult and children residents of a homeless shelter? An emergency family shelter recently opened in our community in a suburb outside of Boston. The shelter has 105 rooms and is designed to provide temporary housing for 3 to 5 days while more permanent housing is located; and for 2 – 4 months when more permanent housing isn’t readily available; and providing temporary housing for pregnant women and infants. The shelter is located in a former motel at the edge of a state highway. It is situated equidistant (2 miles) between two village centers, each with shopping and public transportation (commuter rail). There are sidewalks and busy local streets that connect the shelter to the villages. It's walkable and rideable. Getting to one of the village center requires crossing the state highway (there is a pedestrian crosswalk). Our local collective reached out to the agency managing the shelter inquiring if there was an interest in bikes. Their response was, "There is a lot of logistics and some liability behind this that would take some thought." True. I would like your thoughts and experiences. Wade The Bike Connector https://www.bikeconnector.org/

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Car insurance, etc for bike nonprofit
by claraijones＠gmail.com 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Hi all, someone is considering donating a pickup truck for our community bike shop to use. Very exciting for us since we could use it to pick up donated bikes around town much easier, and also use it to haul away scraps for recycling. Curious about any feedback y'all have about how you've handled similar situations. We are a 501c3 if that makes a difference. -who to make the title out to -how to control keys/who is allowed to drive it -maintenance costs and responsibility -insurance -borrowing/lending: who can use it? -and any other thoughts you might have :) Thanks, Clara Community Bike Shop @ Barber Park, GSO NC

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Re: Car insurance, etc for bike nonprofit
by BikeConcord 19 Apr '23

19 Apr '23

We were once offered a pickup truck, but turned it down. It was just too much of a hassle. We have a volunteer that hauls our scrap and we sometimes use our Surly trailer. When we really need a truck, we rent a truck. We are a small shop. Best regards and Happy pedaling! “Smitty” (S. M. Ardrey) Community Outreach & Bike Shop Coordinator a.k.a. The Instigator BikeConcord.org Facebook: BikeConcord Bike Concord is working for safe, convenient and enjoyable Bicycling in our community of Contra Costa County. Bike East Bay is Bike Concord’s 501(c) 3 sponsor > On Apr 19, 2023, at 1:43 PM, clara via TheThinkTank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Hi all, someone is considering donating a pickup truck for our community bike shop to use. Very exciting for us since we could use it to pick up donated bikes around town much easier, and also use it to haul away scraps for recycling. Curious about any feedback y'all have about how you've handled similar situations. We are a 501c3 if that makes a difference. > > -who to make the title out to > -how to control keys/who is allowed to drive it > -maintenance costs and responsibility > -insurance > -borrowing/lending: who can use it? > -and any other thoughts you might have :) > > Thanks, > Clara > Community Bike Shop @ Barber Park, GSO NC > _______________________________________________ > TheThinkTank mailing list -- thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > To unsubscribe send an email to thethinktank-leave(a)lists.bikecollectives.org

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Our Community Bikes is hiring a Senior Mechanic & Floor Lead
by Sophia Suderman 28 Mar '23

28 Mar '23

Hello! Our Community Bikes promotes the use of bicycles as a healthy, affordable and environmentally sound form of transportation. Our full service shop is open four days a week. The other three days and evenings are reserved for programs including Do-It-Yourself Stands, Women Trans Queer Night, and Bike club. We offer education in mechanical skills to empower people and to enable their access to community services and opportunities. This includes significant ‘on the job’ training for people who are underrepresented in the industry to build their mechanic skills. We are hiring a Senior Mechanic & Floor Lead as part of the senior leadership team. Here <https://ourcommunitybikes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Senior-Mechanic-Po…> you can find the job posting with more information :D Sophia -- Sophia Suderman (she/her) Executive Director Our Community Bikes 2429 Main Street Unceded Coast Salish Territories www.ourcommunitybikes.org <http://www.pedalpower.org> | (604) 879-2453

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Working Bikes is Hiring
by Xail Hernandez 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Hola a todes! La organización sin fines de lucros, Working Bikes, localizada en Chicago está contratando a una persona para manejar el departamento de servicio. Estamos buscando a alguien que tenga conocimiento en reparación de bicicletas y que sea bilingüe, español/inglés, ya que la bodega se encuentra en una área habitada por muchos hispanohablantes. Adjunto está la descripción de la posición de trabajo en Ingles (disculpen el inconveniente, si necesitan que traduzca por favor mandenme un correo electrónico a xail(a)workingbikes.org). Si les interesa, por favor manden su resume y referencias a jobs(a)workingbikes.org. Gracias. The non-profit organization, Working Bikes, located in Chicago is hiring a person to run the Service Department. We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable in bike mechanics and is bilingual, english/spanish, since the warehouse is located in a predominantly spanish speaking area. Attached is the job description. If interested, please send us your resume and references to jobs(a)workingbikes.org. Gracias. -- *Xail Hernandez *(Ella / She/Her) *Community Bike Repairs Manager* Working Bikes *|* 2434 S Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60608 *P* 773.847.5440 www.workingbikes.org

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Milestone: New MailMan delivering soon!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via Thethinktank 20 Mar '23

20 Mar '23

Dear Thinkers & Researchers @ the Tank, In the next few days we will be migrating our discussion lists away from DreamHost to a modern MailMan software platform (mailman 3) hosted at our own server. This is an awesome milestone for us, and a long time in the making. As far back as 2015 (almost 8 years ago), I observed that the archives for TheThinkTank became unavailable when DreamHost updated their hardware. At that time, in a conversation with the subject line "Update on the Archives", I suggested that we should consider moving away from dependence on a third party hosting service. Ironically, that conversation does not exist in the current archives at DreamHost because all the data between January 17, 2015 to May 13, 2015 was lost by their system. However, I recovered those conversations from my personal email stash, and they are now included in the new archiving system called HyperKitty. Better Search Capability: Another issue we have frequently experienced over the years has been the unavailability of the search engine known as htdig (ht://Dig errors). We now have a new search engine called Xapian. Even when htdig was available, as I pointed out at our recent Tech meeting, the level of detail when performing searches with Xapian is like comparing the difference between the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Web Space Telescope. HyperKitty (Achiver): HyperKitty provides a modern frontend to MailMan. You can now create an account where you may associate your email addresses subscribed to bikecollectives.org discussion lists. When you are logged in to your account, one powerful feature, similar to google groups web interface or traditional online bulletin boards, is that you now have the ability to directly interact with email threads or create new ones without having to utilize your own email client. You can favorite and/or like discussions, and if you have a Gravatar ( https://wordpress.com/me ), it will be visible. Markdown capability is available, but it only works in HyperKitty, so if you want to experiment with this capability, keep in mind that people will see your markdown in normal emails. Directions can be found at https://docs.mailman3.org/projects/hyperkitty/en/latest/rendering.html under Rendering Rules. _Recommendation for digest subscribers:_ Because we now have this awesome capability, rather than replying directly to digest emails, please utilize the login capability of HyperKitty to easily jump into the parts of the threads you want to interact with. This avoids breaking up the thread, which makes the discussion easier for all to understand. Migration and New Home Considerations: After the migration, the web interface will be available at https://lists.bikecollectives.org/ and will no longer say "The list overview page has been disabled temporarily" as found at the current non-secure web interface at http://lists.bikecollectives.org/ . This should all happen, no later, than by Monday, March 20, 2023. The migration consists of changing the DNS addresses to our new email server and mailman 3 discussion list software. Usually in most parts of the world this is a fast process, but there are some DNS servers that are slow to update their cache. This means that some of you may experience the phenomenon where your emails will still end up at the DreamHost instance, and you continue to see the old website. If that is the case, you may want to consider using a different nameserver, like 1.1.1.1, and to ask your service provider to update their DNS servers. Because our email server is brand new, it doesn't have an established reputation for its IP address. However, fortunately our lists address, lists.bikecollectives.org, has a good reputation. Most likely, hopefully, we won't experience issues from larger services that scrutinize bulk email. However, we will be monitoring our logs carefully. Google (gmail), which represents a large percentage of TheThinkTank subscribers, rate limits the number of emails received by their service to 60 per/minute. Erring on the safe-side, we will rate limit emails we are sending out to 30 per/minute, which means emails sent to TheThinkTank should reach everyone in about 30 minutes. If you are experiencing issues after the change, please contact me: Jonathan Rosenbaum <bike(a)bikelover.org> . Other: It should be pointed out, that gmail users who are normal subscribers generally do not receive back a copy of the email they send out to MailMan, see https://wiki.list.org/x/4030680 for an explanation. However, gmail users who are normal subscribers should receive replies, as well as new threads. Other than that .. Yay!! -Jonathan ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…

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Bike measurements
by Claude Ferron via Thethinktank 11 Mar '23

11 Mar '23

Hello community, bonjour à tous.tes! I'm planning to put our bike inventory online and I was wondering what are the typical data that are relevant to inform potential buyers? What are the key dimensions you would suggest? What is considered a "Large bike" for exemple. Or let's say someone is 6ft tall... What information would it best for them to find. Would you recommend the buyer to measure it's inseam? Kinda looking for best practice here. Thanks all, merci! Claude Ferron La Cyclerie, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada Bike culture + Community workshop www.lacyclerie.ca ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…

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Volunteer Only Night Concern
by Gabriel Trainer via Thethinktank 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

Long time listener, first time caller coming from Bike Farm (all volunteer run collective) here in Portland, OR. We currently have a weekly volunteer only night to build bikes at the shop to sell to the public and recently it has come to my attention that this night can be seen as inequitable and exclusive. This night excludes those who cannot afford to volunteer their time as every other shift we have is open to the public to utilize our space and help for $5/hr, work/trade, or for free if the individual truly needs it. Does anyone else have a volunteer/staff only night? I am having a tough time justifying for myself the existence of this volunteer only night. Looking for thoughts from you all. Kind regards, Gabriel ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…

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Language Exchange in 1 hour / Intercambio de Idiomas en 1 hora
by Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

Hello everyone! [español abajo] We are continuing to meet for a Spanish-English Language Exchange on Wednesdays - today it starts in an hour! <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85675444594?pwd=VzhGdWt6NnQwREk3Q3QvTytSbnpmZz09> Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome. *Today @ [4pm Pacific / 5pm Mountain / 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 9pm Chile]* https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85675444594?pwd=VzhGdWt6NnQwREk3Q3QvTytSbnpmZz09 ======== Español ======== ¡Hola todxs! Continuamos con un intercambio de idiomas (ingles y español) cada miércoles - ¡hoy empieza en una hora! Practique inglés o español y ayude a lxs demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Lxs participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidxs lxs principiantes. *Hoy @ [4pm Pacific / 5pm Mountain / 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 9pm Chile]* https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85675444594?pwd=VzhGdWt6NnQwREk3Q3QvTytSbnpmZz09

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Re: [TheThinkTank] wheels
by Kevin Dwyer 16 Feb '23

16 Feb '23

Louis- It sounds as though you have a serious problem with rust and wheel failures. If you are presently a service organization, moving to industrial production (especially as a collective) creates a variety of hurdles related to capital and organizational structure. The Mondrian collectives in Spain have been successful as collectives engaged in industrial production, but they have strong government and societal support. You may look to them for structural inspiration. With regard to the underlying problem: (mostly) cheap wheels that are not serviceable, perhaps there are other alternatives? Here are a few I came up with: 1. Partner with a bicycle co-op/collective in the (south) western US where rust is not an issue. In the past, there have been postings to this list of collectives with excess bikes and parts. I’d imagine that you might be able to get a container or rental truck full of just wheels, if you put the word out and were patient. 2. Buy unthreaded blank spokes in bulk. DT and China/Taiwan manufacturers have these available and with a $130 Hozan spoke threader you can make serviceable spokes. (Don’t forget that even nicer spoke threaders will take some time for the cutting and threading) 3. Buy lots of different sizes of cheap straight gauge spokes. For less than $1000, you could go on Ali Baba and buy a stock of nipples and every 14g spoke length available. Restock as needed. 4. Visit the DT facility in Grand Junction, Colorado where they make spokes. You will see the spatial and equipment requirements for spoke making and be better equipped an nd informed as to the requirements for such a project. Best of luck in your project! Eager to hear about your solutions! Kevin Dwyer Salt Lake City, UT > On Feb 16, 2023, at 4:06 AM, MARK via Thethinktank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > > > Louis, > > Personally, I think trying to become a spoke manufacturer is a bit over ambitious > unless you had a metal working factory. If you could by full-length spokes to thread > to length, a Phil Wood machine was over $3K last I knew. > > It seems to me your biggest hurdle is getting a wholesale account. Most distributors want > to see a picture of a brick and mortar storefront and some credential and or web-presence. > > We use J&B importers for our "bread and butter" supplies, but also have accounts with QPB and > recently Shimano. > > Yeah, wheels are the Achilles' heal of used bikes, especially rears. I usually start any wheel work > with hitting each nipple with Tri-flow. It also helps to have an adjustable spoke wrench, often > an antique tool in my experience, although we have a Hozan, so they might be still available. > We also has some spoke wrenches that grip three sides of the nipple, sort of, that work well > on stubborn spokes. Hope this helps. > > Mark Hoffman > BikeNB.org > New Britain, CT > USA > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >

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wheels
by MARK 16 Feb '23

16 Feb '23

Louis, Personally, I think trying to become a spoke manufacturer is a bit over ambitiousunless you had a metal working factory. If you could by full-length spokes to threadto length, a Phil Wood machine was over $3K last I knew. It seems to me your biggest hurdle is getting a wholesale account. Most distributors wantto see a picture of a brick and mortar storefront and some credential and or web-presence. We use J&B importers for our "bread and butter" supplies, but also have accounts with QPB andrecently Shimano. Yeah, wheels are the Achilles' heal of used bikes, especially rears. I usually start any wheel workwith hitting each nipple with Tri-flow. It also helps to have an adjustable spoke wrench, oftenan antique tool in my experience, although we have a Hozan, so they might be still available. We also has some spoke wrenches that grip three sides of the nipple, sort of, that work wellon stubborn spokes. Hope this helps. Mark HoffmanBikeNB.orgNew Britain, CTUSA

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Marketing Tools
by Edward Kirkwood 15 Feb '23

15 Feb '23

For community bike shops that rely on used bike sales to help fund the operation, what media related tools do you use to showcase your inventory? Do you rely on your own website or do you utilize social media platforms like Facebook? Allen KirkwoodBroke Spoke Community Bike ShopLexington, KY

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Wheel (components) making : tooling and methods
by ronde d'effort 15 Feb '23

15 Feb '23

Hello dear and esteemed Fellow, I hope this finds you well, I'm writing hoping you afforded and wished to share with the community on wheel-making tooling, methods, and on distributors akin to selling such to collectives. Particularly, we aspire to be more autonomous in making or substituting this most demanded component of bikes within our capacity. For this purpose, we would benefit from advices on lacing methods and bench-size machines to make wheel (parts) that respond soundly to physics, and tighter budgets. We think of machines like Morizumi or Phil Wood, which would perform the operations to make spokes from a stock of stainless steel wire. Or even nipples and maybe rims. For cutting and rolling threads but also, head swaging, elbow bending and reducing wire diameter of spokes by rolling or drawing with acceptable results. Should we also think of methods for using wire with minimal fixtures and metalwork astutely. We don't mean to dream splendidly for the B-Choppe, our basement in Montréal Qc, where we share and uphold anti-oppression ethics and relationships first. Varied wheels size arrive with seized spokes (from de-icing salt) as we contemplate shortages and difficulty to order. Above all in current times, we felt relying on ourselves instead of (very unsteady) supply from far manufacturers to be wise and exciting. While most parts wholesalers refuse selling to us, arguing «unfair» or «too stringent competition». As we seek sustenance and relationships, not profit, but would not mind funding the shop by providing with value. I think this could be technically feasible, some operations could involve re-purposing body-actuated tools used in other trade (especially for diametric reduction of wire). Ideally be combined in dedicated gems like those WheelFanatyk offer with discernment and expertise, I find. Expanding beyond our capacity, If you happened to know organizations whom had summarized knowledge in metallurgy and modeled practical setups, I feel some of us would be excited to know. For instance, which alloy (or actual wire) to use, which forming process to perform (drawing or rolling, at which temperature), which annealing to enable and senseful equipment to build economically for that matter. As a member of a free shop, I'm open to reconsider spokes-and-nipples for other building and truing methods (materials). What I'd be happy to share if we ever came to sound and thrift results. Thanks so much for reading my best Second Language from french. I hope this is senseful and above all, that you are well and holding your values. Thank you so much, with our kind and highest esteem, Louis Atelier B-Choppe Montréal Canada (I hope this is right, as the purpose of the ThinkTank seems to be a «discussion on our Discussion» while I read technical matters on it. And did not see our current preoccupation making a subject on the Wiki. However, I feel a discussion stemming from this post shall benefit more on a Community repertoire where Subjects can be searched in fields like «wheel» ; which the ThinkTank does no longer allow. Suggestions welcomed, thanks). Envoyé avec la messagerie sécurisée [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/).

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RU There
by MARK 11 Feb '23

11 Feb '23

Bike New Britain (CT, USA) operates with a very tiny all-volunteer crewof three volunteers. We're all ex-shop mechanics with an average age of about 73 years. but it's been a struggle and we're only open for a couple of 3-hour days. COVID definitely threw the monkey wrench into things, but since we all had COVID this past year, we are learning to live with it and all the other diseases floating around out there. We're trying to move away from the public's conception that we are just a bike repair/used bike shop.(Hard to get listed as something other that "Used Bike Shop" with Google Biz!)We plan on doing a membership basis to try and cultivate new volunteers, with initially a free membershipthat would allow access to a DIY night to be determined. We envision fee-based membership in the future,as overhead keeps climbing. We just paid a bit over $1600 to Am. Specialty's LAB insurance program! We have had little in the realm of organized rides and hope to develop that as well as Smart Cycling classes. We do an annual Rodeo with the police dept., and have partnered with BikeWalk CT on several Septembertour events. We also supply local agencies with bikes for their clients that need transportation help. I am personally optimistic for the coming year, but only time will tell. I often wonder whether long-term viability is possible without a paid staff person, but getting into paid personnel is a bridge we don't feel we could cross at this juncture. We do offer stipends to LCIs to help with planned SC classes. Mark HoffmanBikeNB.org

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Intercambio de Idiomas / Language Exchange
by Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 08 Feb '23

08 Feb '23

*Wednesdays / Miercoles @ 4pm Pacific / 5pm Mountain / 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern / 9pm Chile* Sign up / Inscríbete: https://forms.gle/CmPeahjASHGmVdvF7 Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85675444594 (English below) Estamos iniciando un Intercambio de Idiomas semanal para la communidad ciclista con ganas de aprender unxs de otrxs y mejorar nuestra competencia bilingüe. ¡Te invitamos! Practique inglés o español y ayude a lxs demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Lxs participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidxs lxs principiantes. -------------------- We are starting a weekly Language Exchange for the bike community to learn from each other and build bilingual skills. You are invited! Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.

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R U There?
by Stuart Nottingham 07 Feb '23

07 Feb '23

Looking at the collectives website, there seems to be no activity in the group since early December. Is everyone busy planning for 2023 season? Hopefully, we’re not all losing interest. For myself, I’m going to be looking for ways to strengthen the bicycle community in Omaha.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 196, Issue 4
by eric clough 06 Feb '23

06 Feb '23

Hello Think Tankers! Front Street Community Bike Works in Coos Bay, Oregon (USA) remains up and pedalling and always lurking in the background of this list serv that we appreciate so much. We are very small (<30,000 person community) and relatively young (4 years). We live in one of these rural communities with very little cycling infrastructure. Still, we have gotten amazing support from community members. Thank you for the reference to the other list servs, Alejandro. The first item of interest I found was the cargo bike report from London. We are in the midst of a push to get cargo bikes working in our community. Right now there is a brewery (Seven Devils) that uses a hand-crafted sidecar cargo bike for local keg delivery. We hope to complete fabrication of another front-load cargo bike soon and find other businesses that will use our service. We would love to hear of any other experience with start-up cargo bike delivery business from this list. Park Your Truck - Ride Your Cargo Bike! Eric FSCBW Coos Bay, OR On Sat, Feb 4, 2023 at 1:07 PM < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: R U There? (Molly Miksa) > 2. Re: R U There? (John Young) > 3. Re: R U There? (rgrossman7(a)gmail.com) > 4. Re: R U There? (Alejandro Manga Tinoco) > 5. Re: R U There? (Jim Sheehan) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Molly Miksa <director(a)londoncyclelink.ca> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: MoBo Bicycle Co-op <mobobicyclecoop(a)gmail.com>, Gabrielle Anctil < > gabrielle.anctil(a)gmail.com> > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2023 16:22:42 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] R U There? > Hi there, > > Chiming in from London Cycle Link/Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op in London, > Ontario! We are well too! We moved from a dingy basement space to a brand > new store-front shop in the fall. Looking forward to our first season being > visible and having natural light. > > Our education program started almost two years ago (working with grade 5-6 > and high school students for now). I just joined the YA Hub Facebook group > that someone recommended - thanks! > > Best to all, > Molly > > Molly Miksa > Executive Director > [image: londoncyclelink.ca] <https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/> > > > On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 1:32 PM MoBo Bicycle Co-op via Thethinktank < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > >> MoBo Bicycle Co-op in Cincinnati OH chiming in to say that we're active, >> healthy, and happy! We're planning a series of Learn to Ride clinics for >> adults this riding season if anyone has any tips or tricks they're >> interested in passing along. Makes me excited and hopeful to hear from you >> all! >> >> Crank on, >> >> Claire >> >> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 5:05 PM Alejandro Manga Tinoco via Thethinktank < >> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >> >>> *l'Heureux Cyclage ( Rayons)* >>> this one requires being a member of the network, and speaking french of >>> course ( though I know people from other countries participating in bike >>> kitchens that have been approved) >>> https://sympa.heureux-cyclage.org/info/rayons >>> >>> *Cycling and Society* >>> This one is purely academic, and the leading researchers on the topic >>> from a social sciences perspective in Europe and Latin America are involved >>> https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=cycling-and-society >>> >>> *Bike Equity Network* >>> >>> This one was created by Adonia Lugo ( which I guess many of you know), >>> she was part of the organizers who brought ciclovia to LA, the first chief >>> diversity officer at the League of American Bicyclists. I know it was >>> instrumental in the development of the Untokening and the concept of >>> mobility justice, though it mostly sends emails about work related with >>> bikes nowadays. Not sure who manages it today. >>> https://groups.google.com/g/bike-equity-network >>> >>> On Wed, 1 Feb 2023 at 16:52, Gabrielle Anctil < >>> gabrielle.anctil(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hey Alejandro - I'm curious about these other lists you mention, where >>>> can I find them? Thanks! >>>> >>>> Le mer. 1 févr. 2023, à 11 h 51, Alejandro Manga Tinoco via >>>> Thethinktank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> a écrit : >>>> >>>>> HI all, >>>>> >>>>> I find these servlists extremely useful, both as an organizer and a >>>>> bike researcher. Through this list I was contacted by working bikes, to >>>>> find someone to receive bike containers of Schwinn cruisers in latin >>>>> america and now we are working to have them send one to Chile and another >>>>> one to Colombia. Then there is the bike equity list, which has enough >>>>> information to write a book on the emergence of the concept of mobility >>>>> justice. The cycling and society listserv is particularly useful for bike >>>>> researchers, in fact many of the concepts that I integrate into my research >>>>> comes from discussions start on those emails threads. Finally the french >>>>> list rayons ( which is managed by L'Heureux Cyclage, the french network of >>>>> bike kitchens of which I am a boardmember) holds the history of the >>>>> emergence of radical bikespaces in France - I suspect that this listserv >>>>> also holds the history of the emergence of community bikespaces in >>>>> northamerica, which is a pretty cool thing to have - as well as the >>>>> troubled relationship it has with the big brother - la Féderation des >>>>> Usagers de la Bicyclette (FUB) which is akin to the League of American >>>>> Byciclists - except much bigger and much better funded. I would be down to >>>>> explore a discord (though I don't really know how to use them), and I am a >>>>> big fan of substack, because it truly allows to have informed discussions >>>>> in a format that is easier to use than a email listserv. >>>>> >>>>> Alejandro >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, 1 Feb 2023 at 11:38, BICAS via Thethinktank < >>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> hiya- bicas here >>>>>> i love getting these i've definitely learned alot from what people >>>>>> post, would definitely respond if someone had a specific question i had an >>>>>> answer to >>>>>> thanks! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 7:25 AM Kim Schaffer via Thethinktank < >>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Just before the last Youth Bike Summit, a few youth Earn a Bike >>>>>>> groups experimented with creating a private facebook group for discussions. >>>>>>> We don’t have critical mass yet, but there’s been some nice sharing. If >>>>>>> you’re interested, please feel free to join in! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/917896622389397 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Kim Schaffer >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Community Bike Works – Lehigh Valley PA >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>>>>>> *On Behalf Of *Jean-François Caron via Thethinktank >>>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 31, 2023 10:28 PM >>>>>>> *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>>>>>> *Cc:* Jean-François Caron <jfcaron3(a)gmail.com> >>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [TheThinkTank] R U There? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> There's nothing inherent about email or a listserv that prevents >>>>>>> quick replies and short form discussion. It's a cultural limitation that >>>>>>> has gotten worse as people get used to other non-open-standard platforms. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jean-François >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 31, 2023, at 14:27, Luke Box via Thethinktank < >>>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Heyo from central KY USA! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Our co-op just hired its first full time employee (it's me!), after >>>>>>> being completely volunteer organized for the past twelves years. Kind of a >>>>>>> big deal, mostly for me. Virtual BikeBike was pretty cool. I checked out a >>>>>>> few recordings. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> With the hyper speed of internet trends, email communication has >>>>>>> seemingly taken a back seat in regards to organizing. Not to say it doesn't >>>>>>> have a place, but that there are more conducive methods to communicate now, >>>>>>> versus 20 years ago or whatever. I mentioned some alternative communication >>>>>>> outlets to the Bike Collective admins a little while ago, and was not >>>>>>> shutdown, but there were concerns. The concern was in the spirit of >>>>>>> decentralization, and to keep from relying on 'cloud' based services. >>>>>>> Slack, Discord, MS Team, etc are all non-mission supporting solutions to >>>>>>> the lack of communication in the network. I completely understand the >>>>>>> angles, and they're right. Using AWS is not a 'collective solution' but I >>>>>>> think there are a lot of us still in this 'network' that could all benefit >>>>>>> from some refresh in the way we're all communicating with each other. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Personally, I would LOVE to have the ear of some of you Co-op >>>>>>> directors/managers/volunteers on a platform designed for quick replies and >>>>>>> short form discussion. I'm sure some of you feel similarly. There are a >>>>>>> slew of self hosted solutions, but what would be sacrificing/gaining from >>>>>>> using these? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 5:56 PM cyclista--- via Thethinktank < >>>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I do wonder what is going on (or not) with the ThinkTank. I actually >>>>>>> wondered if I'd been ghosted at one point! Then of course looked up >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> archives and saw that, nope, just no activity. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hope we're all well everywhere - at least I'm wishing everyone well. >>>>>>> The >>>>>>> movement is still deeply meaningful. I just wonder what changes we >>>>>>> may >>>>>>> be going through and whether we're ok. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> cyclista Nicholas >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 2023-01-30 21:09, Daniel Byrd via Thethinktank wrote: >>>>>>> > Hello all, >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > Kids on Bikes in Colorado Springs, CO is alive and well, but also >>>>>>> not >>>>>>> > all >>>>>>> > that active on this forum. >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > Keep up the great work everyone, >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > *Daniel Byrd* >>>>>>> > - Executive Director - >>>>>>> > Kids on Bikes >>>>>>> > 719-355-3573 >>>>>>> > daniel(a)kidsonbikes.net >>>>>>> > <http://www.kidsonbikes.net>www.kidsonbikes.net >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > *Mountain Equipment Recyclers *Used Outdoor Gear Store Colorado >>>>>>> Springs >>>>>>> > | >>>>>>> > MER (merecyclers.com) <https://www.merecyclers.com/> and the Pedal >>>>>>> > Station (Pedal >>>>>>> > Station | Kids on Bikes <https://kidsonbikes.net/pedal-station/>) >>>>>>> have >>>>>>> > a >>>>>>> > new home - 2222 Bott Ave. C/S CO 80904 - Open 7 days a week >>>>>>> 11am-6pm >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 11:04 AM Yellow Bike Project via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> >> We are still active but do not do much on this forum. >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> YBP >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> Yellow Bike Project | www.austinyellowbike.org >>>>>>> >> 1216 Webberville Rd Austin, TX 78721| 512-524-5299 >>>>>>> >> Schedule Available Online <https://austinyellowbike.org/> >>>>>>> >> "Be the change you would like to see in the world." - Gandhi >>>>>>> >> "Keep Cycling: it is Undoubtedly the Best form of Activism there >>>>>>> is." >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023 at 8:39 PM Geoffrey Bercarich via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> >> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >>> Goodluck Stewart. Everything helps. My city community cycling is >>>>>>> >>> pretty >>>>>>> >>> ghostly. >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> I hope people can share their stories. Inspire the next >>>>>>> generation >>>>>>> >>> of >>>>>>> >>> cycling >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023, 6:26 p.m. Stuart Nottingham via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> >>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>>> Looking at the collectives website, there seems to be no >>>>>>> activity in >>>>>>> >>>> the >>>>>>> >>>> group since early December. Is everyone busy planning for 2023 >>>>>>> >>>> season? >>>>>>> >>>> Hopefully, we’re not all losing interest. For myself, I’m going >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> >>>> be >>>>>>> >>>> looking for ways to strengthen the bicycle community in Omaha. >>>>>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>> >>>>>>> >>>> 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… >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> 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… >>>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 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… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> *BICAS* >>>>>> >>>>>> 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >>>>>> >>>>>> bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >>>>>> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >>>>>> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate >>>>>> in affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling >>>>>> with our greater Tucson community.* >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> 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… >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gabrielle Anctil >>>> gabrielleanctil.com <https://www.gabrielleanctil.com/> >>>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> >> >> -- >> *MoBo Bicycle Cooperative* >> A Project of The Village Green Foundation >> >> *Our Mission ...* >> >> The Village Green Foundation (VGF) cultivates healthy living through >> sustainable nutrition and carbon free transportation. 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With no physical location, we > exist in pop ups and through our Adoptabike program, where members repair > donated bikes at their own home at their own pace. Our repair business has > picked back up post covid and a recent grant from the solid waste helped > enable us to place almost 300 bikes with people in need in Raleigh last > year. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 3, 2023, at 4:22 PM, Molly Miksa via Thethinktank < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > > Hi there, > > Chiming in from London Cycle Link/Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op in London, > Ontario! We are well too! We moved from a dingy basement space to a brand > new store-front shop in the fall. Looking forward to our first season being > visible and having natural light. > > Our education program started almost two years ago (working with grade 5-6 > and high school students for now). I just joined the YA Hub Facebook group > that someone recommended - thanks! > > Best to all, > Molly > > Molly Miksa > Executive Director > [image: londoncyclelink.ca] <https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/> > > > On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 1:32 PM MoBo Bicycle Co-op via Thethinktank < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > >> MoBo Bicycle Co-op in Cincinnati OH chiming in to say that we're active, >> healthy, and happy! We're planning a series of Learn to Ride clinics for >> adults this riding season if anyone has any tips or tricks they're >> interested in passing along. Makes me excited and hopeful to hear from you >> all! >> >> Crank on, >> >> Claire >> >> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 5:05 PM Alejandro Manga Tinoco via Thethinktank < >> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >> >>> *l'Heureux Cyclage ( Rayons)* >>> this one requires being a member of the network, and speaking french of >>> course ( though I know people from other countries participating in bike >>> kitchens that have been approved) >>> https://sympa.heureux-cyclage.org/info/rayons >>> >>> *Cycling and Society* >>> This one is purely academic, and the leading researchers on the topic >>> from a social sciences perspective in Europe and Latin America are involved >>> https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=cycling-and-society >>> >>> *Bike Equity Network* >>> >>> This one was created by Adonia Lugo ( which I guess many of you know), >>> she was part of the organizers who brought ciclovia to LA, the first chief >>> diversity officer at the League of American Bicyclists. I know it was >>> instrumental in the development of the Untokening and the concept of >>> mobility justice, though it mostly sends emails about work related with >>> bikes nowadays. Not sure who manages it today. >>> https://groups.google.com/g/bike-equity-network >>> >>> On Wed, 1 Feb 2023 at 16:52, Gabrielle Anctil < >>> gabrielle.anctil(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hey Alejandro - I'm curious about these other lists you mention, where >>>> can I find them? Thanks! >>>> >>>> Le mer. 1 févr. 2023, à 11 h 51, Alejandro Manga Tinoco via >>>> Thethinktank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> a écrit : >>>> >>>>> HI all, >>>>> >>>>> I find these servlists extremely useful, both as an organizer and a >>>>> bike researcher. Through this list I was contacted by working bikes, to >>>>> find someone to receive bike containers of Schwinn cruisers in latin >>>>> america and now we are working to have them send one to Chile and another >>>>> one to Colombia. Then there is the bike equity list, which has enough >>>>> information to write a book on the emergence of the concept of mobility >>>>> justice. The cycling and society listserv is particularly useful for bike >>>>> researchers, in fact many of the concepts that I integrate into my research >>>>> comes from discussions start on those emails threads. Finally the french >>>>> list rayons ( which is managed by L'Heureux Cyclage, the french network of >>>>> bike kitchens of which I am a boardmember) holds the history of the >>>>> emergence of radical bikespaces in France - I suspect that this listserv >>>>> also holds the history of the emergence of community bikespaces in >>>>> northamerica, which is a pretty cool thing to have - as well as the >>>>> troubled relationship it has with the big brother - la Féderation des >>>>> Usagers de la Bicyclette (FUB) which is akin to the League of American >>>>> Byciclists - except much bigger and much better funded. I would be down to >>>>> explore a discord (though I don't really know how to use them), and I am a >>>>> big fan of substack, because it truly allows to have informed discussions >>>>> in a format that is easier to use than a email listserv. >>>>> >>>>> Alejandro >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, 1 Feb 2023 at 11:38, BICAS via Thethinktank < >>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> hiya- bicas here >>>>>> i love getting these i've definitely learned alot from what people >>>>>> post, would definitely respond if someone had a specific question i had an >>>>>> answer to >>>>>> thanks! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 7:25 AM Kim Schaffer via Thethinktank < >>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Just before the last Youth Bike Summit, a few youth Earn a Bike >>>>>>> groups experimented with creating a private facebook group for discussions. >>>>>>> We don’t have critical mass yet, but there’s been some nice sharing. If >>>>>>> you’re interested, please feel free to join in! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/917896622389397 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Kim Schaffer >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Community Bike Works – Lehigh Valley PA >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>>>>>> *On Behalf Of *Jean-François Caron via Thethinktank >>>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 31, 2023 10:28 PM >>>>>>> *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>>>>>> *Cc:* Jean-François Caron <jfcaron3(a)gmail.com> >>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [TheThinkTank] R U There? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> There's nothing inherent about email or a listserv that prevents >>>>>>> quick replies and short form discussion. It's a cultural limitation that >>>>>>> has gotten worse as people get used to other non-open-standard platforms. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jean-François >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 31, 2023, at 14:27, Luke Box via Thethinktank < >>>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Heyo from central KY USA! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Our co-op just hired its first full time employee (it's me!), after >>>>>>> being completely volunteer organized for the past twelves years. Kind of a >>>>>>> big deal, mostly for me. Virtual BikeBike was pretty cool. I checked out a >>>>>>> few recordings. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> With the hyper speed of internet trends, email communication has >>>>>>> seemingly taken a back seat in regards to organizing. Not to say it doesn't >>>>>>> have a place, but that there are more conducive methods to communicate now, >>>>>>> versus 20 years ago or whatever. I mentioned some alternative communication >>>>>>> outlets to the Bike Collective admins a little while ago, and was not >>>>>>> shutdown, but there were concerns. The concern was in the spirit of >>>>>>> decentralization, and to keep from relying on 'cloud' based services. >>>>>>> Slack, Discord, MS Team, etc are all non-mission supporting solutions to >>>>>>> the lack of communication in the network. I completely understand the >>>>>>> angles, and they're right. Using AWS is not a 'collective solution' but I >>>>>>> think there are a lot of us still in this 'network' that could all benefit >>>>>>> from some refresh in the way we're all communicating with each other. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Personally, I would LOVE to have the ear of some of you Co-op >>>>>>> directors/managers/volunteers on a platform designed for quick replies and >>>>>>> short form discussion. I'm sure some of you feel similarly. There are a >>>>>>> slew of self hosted solutions, but what would be sacrificing/gaining from >>>>>>> using these? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 5:56 PM cyclista--- via Thethinktank < >>>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I do wonder what is going on (or not) with the ThinkTank. I actually >>>>>>> wondered if I'd been ghosted at one point! Then of course looked up >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> archives and saw that, nope, just no activity. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hope we're all well everywhere - at least I'm wishing everyone well. >>>>>>> The >>>>>>> movement is still deeply meaningful. I just wonder what changes we >>>>>>> may >>>>>>> be going through and whether we're ok. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> cyclista Nicholas >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 2023-01-30 21:09, Daniel Byrd via Thethinktank wrote: >>>>>>> > Hello all, >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > Kids on Bikes in Colorado Springs, CO is alive and well, but also >>>>>>> not >>>>>>> > all >>>>>>> > that active on this forum. >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > Keep up the great work everyone, >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > *Daniel Byrd* >>>>>>> > - Executive Director - >>>>>>> > Kids on Bikes >>>>>>> > 719-355-3573 >>>>>>> > daniel(a)kidsonbikes.net >>>>>>> > <http://www.kidsonbikes.net>www.kidsonbikes.net >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > *Mountain Equipment Recyclers *Used Outdoor Gear Store Colorado >>>>>>> Springs >>>>>>> > | >>>>>>> > MER (merecyclers.com) <https://www.merecyclers.com/> and the Pedal >>>>>>> > Station (Pedal >>>>>>> > Station | Kids on Bikes <https://kidsonbikes.net/pedal-station/>) >>>>>>> have >>>>>>> > a >>>>>>> > new home - 2222 Bott Ave. C/S CO 80904 - Open 7 days a week >>>>>>> 11am-6pm >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 11:04 AM Yellow Bike Project via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> >> We are still active but do not do much on this forum. >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> YBP >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> Yellow Bike Project | www.austinyellowbike.org >>>>>>> >> 1216 Webberville Rd Austin, TX 78721| 512-524-5299 >>>>>>> >> Schedule Available Online <https://austinyellowbike.org/> >>>>>>> >> "Be the change you would like to see in the world." - Gandhi >>>>>>> >> "Keep Cycling: it is Undoubtedly the Best form of Activism there >>>>>>> is." >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023 at 8:39 PM Geoffrey Bercarich via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> >> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >>> Goodluck Stewart. Everything helps. My city community cycling is >>>>>>> >>> pretty >>>>>>> >>> ghostly. >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> I hope people can share their stories. Inspire the next >>>>>>> generation >>>>>>> >>> of >>>>>>> >>> cycling >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023, 6:26 p.m. Stuart Nottingham via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> >>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>>> Looking at the collectives website, there seems to be no >>>>>>> activity in >>>>>>> >>>> the >>>>>>> >>>> group since early December. Is everyone busy planning for 2023 >>>>>>> >>>> season? >>>>>>> >>>> Hopefully, we’re not all losing interest. For myself, I’m going >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> >>>> be >>>>>>> >>>> looking for ways to strengthen the bicycle community in Omaha. >>>>>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>> >>>>>>> >>>> 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… >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> 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… >>>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 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… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> *BICAS* >>>>>> >>>>>> 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >>>>>> >>>>>> bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >>>>>> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >>>>>> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate >>>>>> in affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling >>>>>> with our greater Tucson community.* >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> 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… >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gabrielle Anctil >>>> gabrielleanctil.com <https://www.gabrielleanctil.com/> >>>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> >> >> -- >> *MoBo Bicycle Cooperative* >> A Project of The Village Green Foundation >> >> *Our Mission ...* >> >> The Village Green Foundation (VGF) cultivates healthy living through >> sustainable nutrition and carbon free transportation. VGF encompasses >> Gardens at the Village Green and MOBO Bicycle Co-Op. >> >> >> Our Purpose ... >> >> *VGF* brings together diverse members of the Northside community around >> a common commitment to community building, urban agriculture, and access to >> healthy food and affordable, local transportation. >> >> -------- >> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments transmitted with >> it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or >> entity to whom they are addressed. Any review, copying, altering, or >> distribution of this email and any attachments by others is strictly >> prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this >> email by mistake, please contact the sender immediately and permanently >> delete the original and any copies of this email and any attachments >> thereto. >> ____________________________________ >> >> 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: rgrossman7(a)gmail.com > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2023 11:50:37 -0600 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] R U There? > Kelby used to do a Slower Than Slow Ride through Spring Grove Cemetery to > get people used to riding on roads and in groups. Have you reached out to > him? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 3, 2023, at 12:33 PM, MoBo Bicycle Co-op via Thethinktank < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > > > MoBo Bicycle Co-op in Cincinnati OH chiming in to say that we're active, > healthy, and happy! We're planning a series of Learn to Ride clinics for > adults this riding season if anyone has any tips or tricks they're > interested in passing along. Makes me excited and hopeful to hear from you > all! > > Crank on, > > Claire > > On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 5:05 PM Alejandro Manga Tinoco via Thethinktank < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > >> *l'Heureux Cyclage ( Rayons)* >> this one requires being a member of the network, and speaking french of >> course ( though I know people from other countries participating in bike >> kitchens that have been approved) >> https://sympa.heureux-cyclage.org/info/rayons >> >> *Cycling and Society* >> This one is purely academic, and the leading researchers on the topic >> from a social sciences perspective in Europe and Latin America are involved >> https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=cycling-and-society >> >> *Bike Equity Network* >> >> This one was created by Adonia Lugo ( which I guess many of you know), >> she was part of the organizers who brought ciclovia to LA, the first chief >> diversity officer at the League of American Bicyclists. I know it was >> instrumental in the development of the Untokening and the concept of >> mobility justice, though it mostly sends emails about work related with >> bikes nowadays. Not sure who manages it today. >> https://groups.google.com/g/bike-equity-network >> >> On Wed, 1 Feb 2023 at 16:52, Gabrielle Anctil <gabrielle.anctil(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hey Alejandro - I'm curious about these other lists you mention, where >>> can I find them? Thanks! >>> >>> Le mer. 1 févr. 2023, à 11 h 51, Alejandro Manga Tinoco via Thethinktank >>> <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> a écrit : >>> >>>> HI all, >>>> >>>> I find these servlists extremely useful, both as an organizer and a >>>> bike researcher. Through this list I was contacted by working bikes, to >>>> find someone to receive bike containers of Schwinn cruisers in latin >>>> america and now we are working to have them send one to Chile and another >>>> one to Colombia. Then there is the bike equity list, which has enough >>>> information to write a book on the emergence of the concept of mobility >>>> justice. The cycling and society listserv is particularly useful for bike >>>> researchers, in fact many of the concepts that I integrate into my research >>>> comes from discussions start on those emails threads. Finally the french >>>> list rayons ( which is managed by L'Heureux Cyclage, the french network of >>>> bike kitchens of which I am a boardmember) holds the history of the >>>> emergence of radical bikespaces in France - I suspect that this listserv >>>> also holds the history of the emergence of community bikespaces in >>>> northamerica, which is a pretty cool thing to have - as well as the >>>> troubled relationship it has with the big brother - la Féderation des >>>> Usagers de la Bicyclette (FUB) which is akin to the League of American >>>> Byciclists - except much bigger and much better funded. I would be down to >>>> explore a discord (though I don't really know how to use them), and I am a >>>> big fan of substack, because it truly allows to have informed discussions >>>> in a format that is easier to use than a email listserv. >>>> >>>> Alejandro >>>> >>>> On Wed, 1 Feb 2023 at 11:38, BICAS via Thethinktank < >>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> hiya- bicas here >>>>> i love getting these i've definitely learned alot from what people >>>>> post, would definitely respond if someone had a specific question i had an >>>>> answer to >>>>> thanks! >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 7:25 AM Kim Schaffer via Thethinktank < >>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Just before the last Youth Bike Summit, a few youth Earn a Bike >>>>>> groups experimented with creating a private facebook group for discussions. >>>>>> We don’t have critical mass yet, but there’s been some nice sharing. If >>>>>> you’re interested, please feel free to join in! >>>>>> >>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/917896622389397 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Kim Schaffer >>>>>> >>>>>> Community Bike Works – Lehigh Valley PA >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>>>>> *On Behalf Of *Jean-François Caron via Thethinktank >>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 31, 2023 10:28 PM >>>>>> *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>>>>> *Cc:* Jean-François Caron <jfcaron3(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [TheThinkTank] R U There? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> There's nothing inherent about email or a listserv that prevents >>>>>> quick replies and short form discussion. It's a cultural limitation that >>>>>> has gotten worse as people get used to other non-open-standard platforms. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Jean-François >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 31, 2023, at 14:27, Luke Box via Thethinktank < >>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Heyo from central KY USA! >>>>>> >>>>>> Our co-op just hired its first full time employee (it's me!), after >>>>>> being completely volunteer organized for the past twelves years. Kind of a >>>>>> big deal, mostly for me. Virtual BikeBike was pretty cool. I checked out a >>>>>> few recordings. >>>>>> >>>>>> With the hyper speed of internet trends, email communication has >>>>>> seemingly taken a back seat in regards to organizing. Not to say it doesn't >>>>>> have a place, but that there are more conducive methods to communicate now, >>>>>> versus 20 years ago or whatever. I mentioned some alternative communication >>>>>> outlets to the Bike Collective admins a little while ago, and was not >>>>>> shutdown, but there were concerns. The concern was in the spirit of >>>>>> decentralization, and to keep from relying on 'cloud' based services. >>>>>> Slack, Discord, MS Team, etc are all non-mission supporting solutions to >>>>>> the lack of communication in the network. I completely understand the >>>>>> angles, and they're right. Using AWS is not a 'collective solution' but I >>>>>> think there are a lot of us still in this 'network' that could all benefit >>>>>> from some refresh in the way we're all communicating with each other. >>>>>> >>>>>> Personally, I would LOVE to have the ear of some of you Co-op >>>>>> directors/managers/volunteers on a platform designed for quick replies and >>>>>> short form discussion. I'm sure some of you feel similarly. There are a >>>>>> slew of self hosted solutions, but what would be sacrificing/gaining from >>>>>> using these? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 5:56 PM cyclista--- via Thethinktank < >>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I do wonder what is going on (or not) with the ThinkTank. I actually >>>>>> wondered if I'd been ghosted at one point! Then of course looked up >>>>>> the >>>>>> archives and saw that, nope, just no activity. >>>>>> >>>>>> Hope we're all well everywhere - at least I'm wishing everyone well. >>>>>> The >>>>>> movement is still deeply meaningful. I just wonder what changes we >>>>>> may >>>>>> be going through and whether we're ok. >>>>>> >>>>>> cyclista Nicholas >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 2023-01-30 21:09, Daniel Byrd via Thethinktank wrote: >>>>>> > Hello all, >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Kids on Bikes in Colorado Springs, CO is alive and well, but also >>>>>> not >>>>>> > all >>>>>> > that active on this forum. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Keep up the great work everyone, >>>>>> > >>>>>> > *Daniel Byrd* >>>>>> > - Executive Director - >>>>>> > Kids on Bikes >>>>>> > 719-355-3573 >>>>>> > daniel(a)kidsonbikes.net >>>>>> > <http://www.kidsonbikes.net>www.kidsonbikes.net >>>>>> > >>>>>> > *Mountain Equipment Recyclers *Used Outdoor Gear Store Colorado >>>>>> Springs >>>>>> > | >>>>>> > MER (merecyclers.com) <https://www.merecyclers.com/> and the Pedal >>>>>> > Station (Pedal >>>>>> > Station | Kids on Bikes <https://kidsonbikes.net/pedal-station/>) >>>>>> have >>>>>> > a >>>>>> > new home - 2222 Bott Ave. C/S CO 80904 - Open 7 days a week 11am-6pm >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 11:04 AM Yellow Bike Project via >>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>> > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>> > >>>>>> >> We are still active but do not do much on this forum. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> YBP >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Yellow Bike Project | www.austinyellowbike.org >>>>>> >> 1216 Webberville Rd Austin, TX 78721| 512-524-5299 >>>>>> >> Schedule Available Online <https://austinyellowbike.org/> >>>>>> >> "Be the change you would like to see in the world." - Gandhi >>>>>> >> "Keep Cycling: it is Undoubtedly the Best form of Activism there >>>>>> is." >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023 at 8:39 PM Geoffrey Bercarich via >>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>> >> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >>> Goodluck Stewart. Everything helps. My city community cycling is >>>>>> >>> pretty >>>>>> >>> ghostly. >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> I hope people can share their stories. Inspire the next >>>>>> generation >>>>>> >>> of >>>>>> >>> cycling >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023, 6:26 p.m. Stuart Nottingham via >>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>> >>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>>> Looking at the collectives website, there seems to be no >>>>>> activity in >>>>>> >>>> the >>>>>> >>>> group since early December. Is everyone busy planning for 2023 >>>>>> >>>> season? >>>>>> >>>> Hopefully, we’re not all losing interest. For myself, I’m going >>>>>> to >>>>>> >>>> be >>>>>> >>>> looking for ways to strengthen the bicycle community in Omaha. >>>>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >>>> >>>>>> >>>> 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… >>>>>> >>> >>>>>> >>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> 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… >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> 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… >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> *BICAS* >>>>> >>>>> 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >>>>> >>>>> bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >>>>> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >>>>> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate >>>>> in affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling >>>>> with our greater Tucson community.* >>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> 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… >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Gabrielle Anctil >>> gabrielleanctil.com <https://www.gabrielleanctil.com/> >>> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > -- > *MoBo Bicycle Cooperative* > A Project of The Village Green Foundation > > *Our Mission ...* > > The Village Green Foundation (VGF) cultivates healthy living through > sustainable nutrition and carbon free transportation. VGF encompasses > Gardens at the Village Green and MOBO Bicycle Co-Op. > > > Our Purpose ... > > *VGF* brings together diverse members of the Northside community around a > common commitment to community building, urban agriculture, and access to > healthy food and affordable, local transportation. > > -------- > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments transmitted with it > are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or > entity to whom they are addressed. Any review, copying, altering, or > distribution of this email and any attachments by others is strictly > prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this > email by mistake, please contact the sender immediately and permanently > delete the original and any copies of this email and any attachments > thereto. > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Alejandro Manga Tinoco <alejandromanga(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: rgrossman7(a)gmail.com > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2023 13:22:56 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] R U There? > By the way, I can say that Earn-a-Bike Worcester, MA is still running and > kicking, both with the earn a bike program for young people, and other > people who could use a free bike, and accompanying a pilot project of > e-bikes for low income people run by MassBike :) > > http://worcesterearnabike.org/ > https://www.massbike.org/ebikeworcester > > On Sat, 4 Feb 2023 at 12:51, rgrossman7--- via Thethinktank < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > >> Kelby used to do a Slower Than Slow Ride through Spring Grove Cemetery to >> get people used to riding on roads and in groups. Have you reached out to >> him? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Feb 3, 2023, at 12:33 PM, MoBo Bicycle Co-op via Thethinktank < >> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >> >> >> MoBo Bicycle Co-op in Cincinnati OH chiming in to say that we're active, >> healthy, and happy! We're planning a series of Learn to Ride clinics for >> adults this riding season if anyone has any tips or tricks they're >> interested in passing along. Makes me excited and hopeful to hear from you >> all! >> >> Crank on, >> >> Claire >> >> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 5:05 PM Alejandro Manga Tinoco via Thethinktank < >> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >> >>> *l'Heureux Cyclage ( Rayons)* >>> this one requires being a member of the network, and speaking french of >>> course ( though I know people from other countries participating in bike >>> kitchens that have been approved) >>> https://sympa.heureux-cyclage.org/info/rayons >>> >>> *Cycling and Society* >>> This one is purely academic, and the leading researchers on the topic >>> from a social sciences perspective in Europe and Latin America are involved >>> https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=cycling-and-society >>> >>> *Bike Equity Network* >>> >>> This one was created by Adonia Lugo ( which I guess many of you know), >>> she was part of the organizers who brought ciclovia to LA, the first chief >>> diversity officer at the League of American Bicyclists. I know it was >>> instrumental in the development of the Untokening and the concept of >>> mobility justice, though it mostly sends emails about work related with >>> bikes nowadays. Not sure who manages it today. >>> https://groups.google.com/g/bike-equity-network >>> >>> On Wed, 1 Feb 2023 at 16:52, Gabrielle Anctil < >>> gabrielle.anctil(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hey Alejandro - I'm curious about these other lists you mention, where >>>> can I find them? Thanks! >>>> >>>> Le mer. 1 févr. 2023, à 11 h 51, Alejandro Manga Tinoco via >>>> Thethinktank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> a écrit : >>>> >>>>> HI all, >>>>> >>>>> I find these servlists extremely useful, both as an organizer and a >>>>> bike researcher. Through this list I was contacted by working bikes, to >>>>> find someone to receive bike containers of Schwinn cruisers in latin >>>>> america and now we are working to have them send one to Chile and another >>>>> one to Colombia. Then there is the bike equity list, which has enough >>>>> information to write a book on the emergence of the concept of mobility >>>>> justice. The cycling and society listserv is particularly useful for bike >>>>> researchers, in fact many of the concepts that I integrate into my research >>>>> comes from discussions start on those emails threads. Finally the french >>>>> list rayons ( which is managed by L'Heureux Cyclage, the french network of >>>>> bike kitchens of which I am a boardmember) holds the history of the >>>>> emergence of radical bikespaces in France - I suspect that this listserv >>>>> also holds the history of the emergence of community bikespaces in >>>>> northamerica, which is a pretty cool thing to have - as well as the >>>>> troubled relationship it has with the big brother - la Féderation des >>>>> Usagers de la Bicyclette (FUB) which is akin to the League of American >>>>> Byciclists - except much bigger and much better funded. I would be down to >>>>> explore a discord (though I don't really know how to use them), and I am a >>>>> big fan of substack, because it truly allows to have informed discussions >>>>> in a format that is easier to use than a email listserv. >>>>> >>>>> Alejandro >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, 1 Feb 2023 at 11:38, BICAS via Thethinktank < >>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> hiya- bicas here >>>>>> i love getting these i've definitely learned alot from what people >>>>>> post, would definitely respond if someone had a specific question i had an >>>>>> answer to >>>>>> thanks! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 7:25 AM Kim Schaffer via Thethinktank < >>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Just before the last Youth Bike Summit, a few youth Earn a Bike >>>>>>> groups experimented with creating a private facebook group for discussions. >>>>>>> We don’t have critical mass yet, but there’s been some nice sharing. If >>>>>>> you’re interested, please feel free to join in! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/917896622389397 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Kim Schaffer >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Community Bike Works – Lehigh Valley PA >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>>>>>> *On Behalf Of *Jean-François Caron via Thethinktank >>>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 31, 2023 10:28 PM >>>>>>> *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>>>>>> *Cc:* Jean-François Caron <jfcaron3(a)gmail.com> >>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [TheThinkTank] R U There? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> There's nothing inherent about email or a listserv that prevents >>>>>>> quick replies and short form discussion. It's a cultural limitation that >>>>>>> has gotten worse as people get used to other non-open-standard platforms. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jean-François >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 31, 2023, at 14:27, Luke Box via Thethinktank < >>>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Heyo from central KY USA! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Our co-op just hired its first full time employee (it's me!), after >>>>>>> being completely volunteer organized for the past twelves years. Kind of a >>>>>>> big deal, mostly for me. Virtual BikeBike was pretty cool. I checked out a >>>>>>> few recordings. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> With the hyper speed of internet trends, email communication has >>>>>>> seemingly taken a back seat in regards to organizing. Not to say it doesn't >>>>>>> have a place, but that there are more conducive methods to communicate now, >>>>>>> versus 20 years ago or whatever. I mentioned some alternative communication >>>>>>> outlets to the Bike Collective admins a little while ago, and was not >>>>>>> shutdown, but there were concerns. The concern was in the spirit of >>>>>>> decentralization, and to keep from relying on 'cloud' based services. >>>>>>> Slack, Discord, MS Team, etc are all non-mission supporting solutions to >>>>>>> the lack of communication in the network. I completely understand the >>>>>>> angles, and they're right. Using AWS is not a 'collective solution' but I >>>>>>> think there are a lot of us still in this 'network' that could all benefit >>>>>>> from some refresh in the way we're all communicating with each other. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Personally, I would LOVE to have the ear of some of you Co-op >>>>>>> directors/managers/volunteers on a platform designed for quick replies and >>>>>>> short form discussion. I'm sure some of you feel similarly. There are a >>>>>>> slew of self hosted solutions, but what would be sacrificing/gaining from >>>>>>> using these? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 5:56 PM cyclista--- via Thethinktank < >>>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I do wonder what is going on (or not) with the ThinkTank. I actually >>>>>>> wondered if I'd been ghosted at one point! Then of course looked up >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> archives and saw that, nope, just no activity. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hope we're all well everywhere - at least I'm wishing everyone well. >>>>>>> The >>>>>>> movement is still deeply meaningful. I just wonder what changes we >>>>>>> may >>>>>>> be going through and whether we're ok. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> cyclista Nicholas >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 2023-01-30 21:09, Daniel Byrd via Thethinktank wrote: >>>>>>> > Hello all, >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > Kids on Bikes in Colorado Springs, CO is alive and well, but also >>>>>>> not >>>>>>> > all >>>>>>> > that active on this forum. >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > Keep up the great work everyone, >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > *Daniel Byrd* >>>>>>> > - Executive Director - >>>>>>> > Kids on Bikes >>>>>>> > 719-355-3573 >>>>>>> > daniel(a)kidsonbikes.net >>>>>>> > <http://www.kidsonbikes.net>www.kidsonbikes.net >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > *Mountain Equipment Recyclers *Used Outdoor Gear Store Colorado >>>>>>> Springs >>>>>>> > | >>>>>>> > MER (merecyclers.com) <https://www.merecyclers.com/> and the Pedal >>>>>>> > Station (Pedal >>>>>>> > Station | Kids on Bikes <https://kidsonbikes.net/pedal-station/>) >>>>>>> have >>>>>>> > a >>>>>>> > new home - 2222 Bott Ave. C/S CO 80904 - Open 7 days a week >>>>>>> 11am-6pm >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 11:04 AM Yellow Bike Project via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> >> We are still active but do not do much on this forum. >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> YBP >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> Yellow Bike Project | www.austinyellowbike.org >>>>>>> >> 1216 Webberville Rd Austin, TX 78721| 512-524-5299 >>>>>>> >> Schedule Available Online <https://austinyellowbike.org/> >>>>>>> >> "Be the change you would like to see in the world." - Gandhi >>>>>>> >> "Keep Cycling: it is Undoubtedly the Best form of Activism there >>>>>>> is." >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023 at 8:39 PM Geoffrey Bercarich via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> >> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >>> Goodluck Stewart. Everything helps. My city community cycling is >>>>>>> >>> pretty >>>>>>> >>> ghostly. >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> I hope people can share their stories. Inspire the next >>>>>>> generation >>>>>>> >>> of >>>>>>> >>> cycling >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023, 6:26 p.m. Stuart Nottingham via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> >>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>>> Looking at the collectives website, there seems to be no >>>>>>> activity in >>>>>>> >>>> the >>>>>>> >>>> group since early December. Is everyone busy planning for 2023 >>>>>>> >>>> season? >>>>>>> >>>> Hopefully, we’re not all losing interest. For myself, I’m going >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> >>>> be >>>>>>> >>>> looking for ways to strengthen the bicycle community in Omaha. >>>>>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>> >>>>>>> >>>> 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… >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> 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… >>>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 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… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> *BICAS* >>>>>> >>>>>> 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >>>>>> >>>>>> bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >>>>>> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >>>>>> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate >>>>>> in affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling >>>>>> with our greater Tucson community.* >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> 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… >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gabrielle Anctil >>>> gabrielleanctil.com <https://www.gabrielleanctil.com/> >>>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> >> >> -- >> *MoBo Bicycle Cooperative* >> A Project of The Village Green Foundation >> >> *Our Mission ...* >> >> The Village Green Foundation (VGF) cultivates healthy living through >> sustainable nutrition and carbon free transportation. VGF encompasses >> Gardens at the Village Green and MOBO Bicycle Co-Op. >> >> >> Our Purpose ... >> >> *VGF* brings together diverse members of the Northside community around >> a common commitment to community building, urban agriculture, and access to >> healthy food and affordable, local transportation. >> >> -------- >> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments transmitted with >> it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or >> entity to whom they are addressed. Any review, copying, altering, or >> distribution of this email and any attachments by others is strictly >> prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this >> email by mistake, please contact the sender immediately and permanently >> delete the original and any copies of this email and any attachments >> thereto. >> ____________________________________ >> >> 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: Jim Sheehan <jim(a)ohiocitycycles.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: MoBo Bicycle Co-op <mobobicyclecoop(a)gmail.com>, Gabrielle Anctil < > gabrielle.anctil(a)gmail.com> > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2023 15:35:16 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] R U There? > OCBC is still growing, and I'm fine with the old list serve, but if there > are good reasons to switch that's fine. > > Also; hey, MOBO, we've been doing learn to ride classes for a while now -- here > you go > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lMxi0_O1MOp9it8gGP9hJ4B0xdy03HJo/view?usp=…> > ! > Jim > > Jim Sheehan > Executive Director > Ohio City Bicycle Co-op > 1840 Columbus Rd > Cleveland, Ohio 44113 > 216 830 2667 > OhioCityCycles.org > jim(a)ohiocitycycles.org > > > On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 1:33 PM MoBo Bicycle Co-op via Thethinktank < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > >> MoBo Bicycle Co-op in Cincinnati OH chiming in to say that we're active, >> healthy, and happy! We're planning a series of Learn to Ride clinics for >> adults this riding season if anyone has any tips or tricks they're >> interested in passing along. Makes me excited and hopeful to hear from you >> all! >> >> Crank on, >> >> Claire >> >> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 5:05 PM Alejandro Manga Tinoco via Thethinktank < >> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >> >>> *l'Heureux Cyclage ( Rayons)* >>> this one requires being a member of the network, and speaking french of >>> course ( though I know people from other countries participating in bike >>> kitchens that have been approved) >>> https://sympa.heureux-cyclage.org/info/rayons >>> >>> *Cycling and Society* >>> This one is purely academic, and the leading researchers on the topic >>> from a social sciences perspective in Europe and Latin America are involved >>> https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=cycling-and-society >>> >>> *Bike Equity Network* >>> >>> This one was created by Adonia Lugo ( which I guess many of you know), >>> she was part of the organizers who brought ciclovia to LA, the first chief >>> diversity officer at the League of American Bicyclists. I know it was >>> instrumental in the development of the Untokening and the concept of >>> mobility justice, though it mostly sends emails about work related with >>> bikes nowadays. Not sure who manages it today. >>> https://groups.google.com/g/bike-equity-network >>> >>> On Wed, 1 Feb 2023 at 16:52, Gabrielle Anctil < >>> gabrielle.anctil(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hey Alejandro - I'm curious about these other lists you mention, where >>>> can I find them? Thanks! >>>> >>>> Le mer. 1 févr. 2023, à 11 h 51, Alejandro Manga Tinoco via >>>> Thethinktank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> a écrit : >>>> >>>>> HI all, >>>>> >>>>> I find these servlists extremely useful, both as an organizer and a >>>>> bike researcher. Through this list I was contacted by working bikes, to >>>>> find someone to receive bike containers of Schwinn cruisers in latin >>>>> america and now we are working to have them send one to Chile and another >>>>> one to Colombia. Then there is the bike equity list, which has enough >>>>> information to write a book on the emergence of the concept of mobility >>>>> justice. The cycling and society listserv is particularly useful for bike >>>>> researchers, in fact many of the concepts that I integrate into my research >>>>> comes from discussions start on those emails threads. Finally the french >>>>> list rayons ( which is managed by L'Heureux Cyclage, the french network of >>>>> bike kitchens of which I am a boardmember) holds the history of the >>>>> emergence of radical bikespaces in France - I suspect that this listserv >>>>> also holds the history of the emergence of community bikespaces in >>>>> northamerica, which is a pretty cool thing to have - as well as the >>>>> troubled relationship it has with the big brother - la Féderation des >>>>> Usagers de la Bicyclette (FUB) which is akin to the League of American >>>>> Byciclists - except much bigger and much better funded. I would be down to >>>>> explore a discord (though I don't really know how to use them), and I am a >>>>> big fan of substack, because it truly allows to have informed discussions >>>>> in a format that is easier to use than a email listserv. >>>>> >>>>> Alejandro >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, 1 Feb 2023 at 11:38, BICAS via Thethinktank < >>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> hiya- bicas here >>>>>> i love getting these i've definitely learned alot from what people >>>>>> post, would definitely respond if someone had a specific question i had an >>>>>> answer to >>>>>> thanks! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 7:25 AM Kim Schaffer via Thethinktank < >>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Just before the last Youth Bike Summit, a few youth Earn a Bike >>>>>>> groups experimented with creating a private facebook group for discussions. >>>>>>> We don’t have critical mass yet, but there’s been some nice sharing. If >>>>>>> you’re interested, please feel free to join in! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/917896622389397 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Kim Schaffer >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Community Bike Works – Lehigh Valley PA >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>>>>>> *On Behalf Of *Jean-François Caron via Thethinktank >>>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 31, 2023 10:28 PM >>>>>>> *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>>>>>> *Cc:* Jean-François Caron <jfcaron3(a)gmail.com> >>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [TheThinkTank] R U There? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> There's nothing inherent about email or a listserv that prevents >>>>>>> quick replies and short form discussion. It's a cultural limitation that >>>>>>> has gotten worse as people get used to other non-open-standard platforms. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jean-François >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 31, 2023, at 14:27, Luke Box via Thethinktank < >>>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Heyo from central KY USA! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Our co-op just hired its first full time employee (it's me!), after >>>>>>> being completely volunteer organized for the past twelves years. Kind of a >>>>>>> big deal, mostly for me. Virtual BikeBike was pretty cool. I checked out a >>>>>>> few recordings. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> With the hyper speed of internet trends, email communication has >>>>>>> seemingly taken a back seat in regards to organizing. Not to say it doesn't >>>>>>> have a place, but that there are more conducive methods to communicate now, >>>>>>> versus 20 years ago or whatever. I mentioned some alternative communication >>>>>>> outlets to the Bike Collective admins a little while ago, and was not >>>>>>> shutdown, but there were concerns. The concern was in the spirit of >>>>>>> decentralization, and to keep from relying on 'cloud' based services. >>>>>>> Slack, Discord, MS Team, etc are all non-mission supporting solutions to >>>>>>> the lack of communication in the network. I completely understand the >>>>>>> angles, and they're right. Using AWS is not a 'collective solution' but I >>>>>>> think there are a lot of us still in this 'network' that could all benefit >>>>>>> from some refresh in the way we're all communicating with each other. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Personally, I would LOVE to have the ear of some of you Co-op >>>>>>> directors/managers/volunteers on a platform designed for quick replies and >>>>>>> short form discussion. I'm sure some of you feel similarly. There are a >>>>>>> slew of self hosted solutions, but what would be sacrificing/gaining from >>>>>>> using these? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 5:56 PM cyclista--- via Thethinktank < >>>>>>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I do wonder what is going on (or not) with the ThinkTank. I actually >>>>>>> wondered if I'd been ghosted at one point! Then of course looked up >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> archives and saw that, nope, just no activity. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hope we're all well everywhere - at least I'm wishing everyone well. >>>>>>> The >>>>>>> movement is still deeply meaningful. I just wonder what changes we >>>>>>> may >>>>>>> be going through and whether we're ok. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> cyclista Nicholas >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 2023-01-30 21:09, Daniel Byrd via Thethinktank wrote: >>>>>>> > Hello all, >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > Kids on Bikes in Colorado Springs, CO is alive and well, but also >>>>>>> not >>>>>>> > all >>>>>>> > that active on this forum. >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > Keep up the great work everyone, >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > *Daniel Byrd* >>>>>>> > - Executive Director - >>>>>>> > Kids on Bikes >>>>>>> > 719-355-3573 >>>>>>> > daniel(a)kidsonbikes.net >>>>>>> > <http://www.kidsonbikes.net>www.kidsonbikes.net >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > *Mountain Equipment Recyclers *Used Outdoor Gear Store Colorado >>>>>>> Springs >>>>>>> > | >>>>>>> > MER (merecyclers.com) <https://www.merecyclers.com/> and the Pedal >>>>>>> > Station (Pedal >>>>>>> > Station | Kids on Bikes <https://kidsonbikes.net/pedal-station/>) >>>>>>> have >>>>>>> > a >>>>>>> > new home - 2222 Bott Ave. C/S CO 80904 - Open 7 days a week >>>>>>> 11am-6pm >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 11:04 AM Yellow Bike Project via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> >> We are still active but do not do much on this forum. >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> YBP >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> Yellow Bike Project | www.austinyellowbike.org >>>>>>> >> 1216 Webberville Rd Austin, TX 78721| 512-524-5299 >>>>>>> >> Schedule Available Online <https://austinyellowbike.org/> >>>>>>> >> "Be the change you would like to see in the world." - Gandhi >>>>>>> >> "Keep Cycling: it is Undoubtedly the Best form of Activism there >>>>>>> is." >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023 at 8:39 PM Geoffrey Bercarich via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> >> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >>> Goodluck Stewart. Everything helps. My city community cycling is >>>>>>> >>> pretty >>>>>>> >>> ghostly. >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> I hope people can share their stories. Inspire the next >>>>>>> generation >>>>>>> >>> of >>>>>>> >>> cycling >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023, 6:26 p.m. Stuart Nottingham via >>>>>>> Thethinktank < >>>>>>> >>> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>>> Looking at the collectives website, there seems to be no >>>>>>> activity in >>>>>>> >>>> the >>>>>>> >>>> group since early December. Is everyone busy planning for 2023 >>>>>>> >>>> season? >>>>>>> >>>> Hopefully, we’re not all losing interest. For myself, I’m going >>>>>>> to >>>>>>> >>>> be >>>>>>> >>>> looking for ways to strengthen the bicycle community in Omaha. >>>>>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>> >>>>>>> >>>> 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… >>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>> >>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> 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… >>>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 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… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> *BICAS* >>>>>> >>>>>> 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >>>>>> >>>>>> bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >>>>>> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >>>>>> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate >>>>>> in affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling >>>>>> with our greater Tucson community.* >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> 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… >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gabrielle Anctil >>>> gabrielleanctil.com <https://www.gabrielleanctil.com/> >>>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> >> >> -- >> *MoBo Bicycle Cooperative* >> A Project of The Village Green Foundation >> >> *Our Mission ...* >> >> The Village Green Foundation (VGF) cultivates healthy living through >> sustainable nutrition and carbon free transportation. VGF encompasses >> Gardens at the Village Green and MOBO Bicycle Co-Op. >> >> >> Our Purpose ... >> >> *VGF* brings together diverse members of the Northside community around >> a common commitment to community building, urban agriculture, and access to >> healthy food and affordable, local transportation. >> >> -------- >> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments transmitted with >> it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or >> entity to whom they are addressed. Any review, copying, altering, or >> distribution of this email and any attachments by others is strictly >> prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this >> email by mistake, please contact the sender immediately and permanently >> delete the original and any copies of this email and any attachments >> thereto. >> ____________________________________ >> >> 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.… >

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Community bicycle Workshop discord
by Judith Feist 01 Feb '23

01 Feb '23

I'm going to start experimenting with this. I'll share it on the B!B! discord. OK. Be well. 🚲💨 https://discord.gg/TERQGW2qTe -- judith caroline feist (they/them) "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 “Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live.” -mark twain

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 195, Issue 2
by Cricket H. 30 Jan '23

30 Jan '23

Love the energy Stuart! What is inspiring you these winter days? On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 4:07 PM < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: R U There? (Yellow Bike Project) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Yellow Bike Project <austinyellowbike(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: Geoffrey Bercarich <geoff.bercarich(a)gmail.com> > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:57:14 -0600 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] R U There? > We are still active but do not do much on this forum. > > YBP > > Yellow Bike Project | www.austinyellowbike.org > 1216 Webberville Rd Austin, TX 78721| 512-524-5299 > Schedule Available Online <https://austinyellowbike.org/> > "Be the change you would like to see in the world." - Gandhi > "Keep Cycling: it is Undoubtedly the Best form of Activism there is." > > > On Sat, Jan 28, 2023 at 8:39 PM Geoffrey Bercarich via Thethinktank < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > >> Goodluck Stewart. Everything helps. My city community cycling is pretty >> ghostly. >> >> I hope people can share their stories. Inspire the next generation of >> cycling >> >> On Sat, Jan 28, 2023, 6:26 p.m. Stuart Nottingham via Thethinktank < >> thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >> >>> Looking at the collectives website, there seems to be no activity in the >>> group since early December. Is everyone busy planning for 2023 season? >>> Hopefully, we’re not all losing interest. For myself, I’m going to be >>> looking for ways to strengthen the bicycle community in Omaha. >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> 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… >> >> _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Cargo bike sharing
by Claude Ferron 30 Jan '23

30 Jan '23

Is there anyone on this list aware of a good system to manage cargo bike sharing. We have one unit that we would like to make available to the public, but we don't have human resources to manage a lock. Automated locks with a rental app would be awesome. anyone? Thanks Claude -- <http://www.lacyclerie.ca> Claude Ferron La Cyclerie claude(a)lacyclerie.ca [image: FB_LaCyclerie] <https://www.facebook.com/LaCyclerie3R/> [image: Insta_LaCyclerie] <https://www.instagram.com/lacyclerie3r/>

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Support Center user activation
by Fortunejack Support Team 30 Jan '23

30 Jan '23

Hi Claude Ferron via Thethinktank, A new Support Center account has been created for you. Click the url below to activate your account and select a password! https://fortunejack.freshdesk.com/register/Tfh7ZWVuamSjOt616B3 If the above URL does not work try copying and pasting it into your browser. If you continue to have problems, please feel free to contact us. Regards, Support Center

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Finding a New Home (Nicole)
by Nicole Muratore 23 Nov '22

23 Nov '22

Our lease ends in three months and we're on the hunt for a new building! Have any shops out there moved in the last couple years? How did you find your new space? Were there any key people involved or unique circumstances that helped make your move successful? Cheers, *Nicole Muratore, Shop Manager* (she/her) Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective (602) 429-9369 | bikesaviours.org | @bikesaviours

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What is "Bicycle Rider Solidarity"
by Joshua H. 23 Nov '22

23 Nov '22

Hello all, Is anyone doing anything to build bicycle rider solidarity this winter? I'm compiling ideas for future use. This year in Greensboro we're doing a winter clothes/gear drive. Putting bins in the local bike shops and asking cyclists to redistribute their extras to the "GREATER GOOD" of all local cyclists. We'll then redistribute the goods at the soup kitchens, homeless camps, and job staffing locations where some of the utilitarian cyclists converge. Solidarity and Courage, Joshua H. Volunteer with The Community Bike Shop at Barber Park

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it starts today 🚲🚲 comienza hoy
by Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 11 Nov '22

11 Nov '22

Register <https://en.bikebike.org/> 🚲 Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2022 info page <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022> 🚲 Workshop schedule <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022_Workshop_S…> 🚲 Donate <https://opencollective.com/bikebike-everywhere> 🚲🚲 Inscribese <https://es.bikebike.org/> 🚲 Bike!Bike! ¡En todas partes! 2022 página de info <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022> 🚲 Horario de talleres <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022_Workshop_S…> 🚲 Donar <https://opencollective.com/bikebike-everywhere>

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B!B!E! 2022 Is here/Está aquí
by Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 09 Nov '22

09 Nov '22

*English/Español (abajo)* Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2022 <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022> is here. - Check out the Workshop Schedule <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022_Workshop_S…> - Visit the Discord Chat <https://discord.gg/yHhSdsnDuJ> and try to log in NOW - some people have difficulty signing in to Discord, so please try it and let us know if you have problems. Please forward this final invitation to other community bike organizations. What: Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 is the online version of the annual Bike!Bike! - a conference for community bike organizations. It is an international get-together where people share experiences and ideas about community bike projects. When: Friday, Nov. 11 ~ Sunday, Nov. 13 Where: Online. Zoom for audio/video meetings <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022_Workshop_S…> and Discord for text chat <https://discord.gg/yHhSdsnDuJ>. (Please try Discord ASAP and let us know if you have problems) Who: Everyone who is involved with or interested in community/non-profit bike projects is invited. We have live interpretation in English and Spanish for audio/video sessions. Why: You love bike-related things. You love community. You love communities of bike people. You don't want to travel (pandemic, environmentalism, expense). You want to be a part of a community of community bike people. Donate to support simultaneous interpretation <https://opencollective.com/bikebike-everywhere/donate?amount=30> See you soon! ------------------------------------------------------ Bike!Bike! ¡En todas partes! 2022 <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022> esta aqui. - Mira el Programa de Talleres <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022_Workshop_S…> - Visita la sala de chat Discord <https://discord.gg/yHhSdsnDuJ> Por favor, reenvía esta invitación a otras organizaciones ciclistas y talleres comunitarios que conozcas. ¿Qué es? ¡Bike!Bike! ¡Dondequiera! ¡2022 es la versión en línea de la conferencia anual ¡Bike!Bike! - una conferencia para organizaciones ciclistas y talleres comunitarios. Se trata de un encuentro internacional en el que se comparten experiencias e ideas sobre proyectos comunitarios en bicicleta. ¿Cuándo? Del viernes 11 al domingo 13 de noviembre. ¿Dónde? En línea. Zoom para las reuniones de audio/vídeo <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022_Workshop_S…> y Discord para el chat de texto <https://discord.gg/yHhSdsnDuJ>. ¿Quién puede inscribirse? Cualquier persona que este interesada en proyectos comunitarios/sin ánimo de lucro en bicicleta. Tenemos previsto contar con interpretación simulatanea en inglés y español para las sesiones de audio y vídeo. ¿Por qué? Te gustan las cosas relacionadas con la bicicleta. Te gusta la comunidad ciclista. No quieres viajar (pandemia, ecologismo, gastos). Quieres formar parte de una comunidad de gente ciclista. Dona para apoyar intérpretes simultánexs <https://opencollective.com/bikebike-everywhere/donate?amount=30> ¡Nos vemos pronto!

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Job Opportunity - Pittsburgh
by Katie Blackburn 01 Nov '22

01 Nov '22

Hello bike folx! Here in Pittsburgh our local bikeshare organization is hiring a bicycle technician. Passing along the message if any of yinz might be interested and/or know someone who might be. Looks like starting pay is $18hr + relocation support if someone is coming in from out of town. Healthcare, 401k, 3 weeks PTO. www.pogoh.com/join-our-team/ and PDF attached. Thanks!

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Bike!Bike! En todas partes! pronto ocurrirá / Bike!Bike! Everywhere! is coming soon
by Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 01 Nov '22

01 Nov '22

****English Below***** :) Bike!Bike! En todas partes! 2021 <https://es.bikebike.org/> es una conferencia virtual para proyectos de bicicletas comunitarios, ocurriendo viernes el 11 de noviembre ~ domingo el 13 de noviembre. <https://es.bikebike.org/> Todavía puedes inscribirte! <https://es.bikebike.org/> 🎉 El calendario de talleres está PUBLICADO: - Horario para varias zonas horarias <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022_Workshop_S…> Aquí hay una copia del acuerdo para espacios más seguros de Bike!Bike! <https://es.bikebike.org/policy/> INTERPRETACIÓN: Los talleres tendrán interpretación simultánea en español e inglés. Por favor presta atención a las señales de lxs intérpretes para apoyar a la comunicación. Si puedes, dona en apoyo de Justicia del Lenguaje <https://opencollective.com/bikebike-everywhere/donate?amount=30>. Te Necesitamos como Voluntarix SE BUSCAN FACILITADORXS: Si no tenemos alguien para facilitar estos grupos van a ocurrir de cualquier forma. Sin embargo, escoger una persona para hacerlo tomará solo unos minutos. Lo mejor es ofrecerse como voluntarix con anticipación ¡así por lo menos ya lo esperas! - grupo para personas negras, racializadas y de pueblos originarios - cotorreo de europexs, australianxs, asixns, y noctámbulxs - de guardia (Si recibimos muchas más personas de las que anticipamos, estaría bien tenerte disponible para unirte y ayudar.) SE BUSCAN MEDIADORXS DE GUARDIA: Necesitamos más personas con capacitación en mediación disponibles, por si acaso. VOLUNTARIXS TÉCNICXS: Necesitamos 5 personas más para que haga el equivalente digital a “revolverse con el micrófono” y “poner la presentación en el proyector” para cada. uno. de. los. talleres. Te entrenaremos. El trabajo compartido es más llevadero. Por favor ayuda. INSCRIBIRSE PARA B!B!E! <http://es.bikebike.org> - DONAR <https://opencollective.com/bikebike-everywhere/donate?amount=30> ******************* :) ******************* Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 <https://es.bikebike.org/> is a virtual conference for community bike projects, happening Friday, November 11 ~ Sunday, November 13. <https://es.bikebike.org/> You can still sign up! <https://es.bikebike.org/> 🎉 Workshop schedule is POSTED - Find the workshop schedule in your time zone <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2022_Workshop_S…> Here is a copy of the Bike!Bike! safer space agreement <https://en.bikebike.org/policy/> INTERPRETATION: Workshops will have bi-directional simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and English. Please be attentive to the interpreters for cues on how to support communication. Donate to support Language Justice <https://opencollective.com/bikebike-everywhere/donate?amount=30>! We Need YOU to Volunteer FACILITATORS WANTED: Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021. If we don't get facilitators, these will happen anyway. However, picking a facilitator will take a few minutes away from the group. Best to volunteer ahead of time so you at least know to expect it! - BIPOC group - Europeans, Australians, Asians, and night owls hang out - On Call (If a workshop gets a lot more people than anticipated, it would be nice to have you available to join in and help out.) ON-CALL MEDIATORS NEEDED: We need more people with mediation training to be available on call, we hear it’s best practice. TECH VOLUNTEERS: We need 5 more people to do the online equivalent of "fumbling with the microphone" and "connecting the powerpoint presentation to the overhead projector" for every. single. workshop. We'll train you. Many hands make light work. Please help. REGISTER FOR B!B!E! <http://bikebike.org> - DONATE <https://opencollective.com/bikebike-everywhere/donate?amount=30>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Application Precedents / Models / Templates / Help
by Gordon Hamachi 20 Oct '22

20 Oct '22

Josh: Good luck! It sounds like an exciting opportunity for the Mechanical Gardens. I like your instinct to collaborate on your application. I can help, but I hope you can also get local collaborators who are familiar with DCAS, understand local issues, or who bring a variety of relevant perspectives to the process. If you can’t get any local help with something as important as this, how are you going to get local help actually providing any useful services? Sometimes, funding agencies are surprisingly willing to work with applicants. If appropriate, I suggest you make some phone calls to make sure people at DCAS are familiar with you and your organization and all the ways that you are an ideal match for what they need. Feel them out about whether they will meet with you and your team over lunch to get acquainted, or allow you to come in to give a presentation about your organization. Be sure to talk about all of your measurable community benefits to date, such as the number of bicycles repaired per year over the last few years, or the number of people you have engaged in various ways. At the same time, you should gather as much information as possible about what they want. After reading their Request, what important, insightful questions do you have, that will also demonstrate that you are the right organization to partner with them? See if you can get a better idea of what they are looking for. Ask them what parts of your presentation are of particular interest to them. Are prior successful applications available? What is their evaluation process? Are details of their scoring system available? Who are the key decision makers? Think about what concerns DCAS might have with your organization, the Mechanical Gardens. Do you have the organization, the expertise, enough motivated employees or volunteers, to do what they need you to do? If you can anticipate and respond effectively to their concerns, you will be on the bike lane to success! Finally, keep exploring all opportunities until you reach an agreement with someone. Listen carefully to what DCAS says. Sometimes the agency already knows who they are going to partner with, and their Request is just a sham to satisfy a requirement. —Gordon ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> > One of NYC's larger city agencies, DCAS, has opened up a request for > expressions of interest > <https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/business/rfp-rfb-rfei/rfei-0…> for > facilities-based bike programming, due Dec 9, which includes categories for > things that line up exactly with what the Mechanical Gardens has done and > aspires to do. The things they're looking for – including bike supply > recovery and remanufacturing, small-scale and mobile repair, bike rental > and more – feel like EXACTLY the right fit for what we've been seeking from > the city for years. It's a really exciting opportunity. > > The application, however, is a large lift. I am wondering a couple of > things: > > 1. Is anyone here interested in working with me on it? My hometown > team is pretty low on capacity at the moment, and the skills for creating a > professional-ass government-facing application are not abundant in my > group. Maybe you have some capacity to share, or some experience doing this > kind of thing. Or perhaps you're a person who is less involved in your coop > than you used to be, and you're looking to pitch in somewhere else. I could > really use a team on this, and maybe you want to come on board. > > 2. Has anyone here filled out a big proposal for something similar > before, and would you be willing to share your application materials? In > part I'm looking for language, images, and specifics that we can model some > of our answers on. In part, I'm just eager to be able to present examples > from other places that are running successful programs. > >

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Application Precedents / Models / Templates / Help
by Josh Bisker 19 Oct '22

19 Oct '22

Hey ThinkTank, One of NYC's larger city agencies, DCAS, has opened up a request for expressions of interest <https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/business/rfp-rfb-rfei/rfei-0…> for facilities-based bike programming, due Dec 9, which includes categories for things that line up exactly with what the Mechanical Gardens has done and aspires to do. The things they're looking for – including bike supply recovery and remanufacturing, small-scale and mobile repair, bike rental and more – feel like EXACTLY the right fit for what we've been seeking from the city for years. It's a really exciting opportunity. The application, however, is a large lift. I am wondering a couple of things: 1. Is anyone here interested in working with me on it? My hometown team is pretty low on capacity at the moment, and the skills for creating a professional-ass government-facing application are not abundant in my group. Maybe you have some capacity to share, or some experience doing this kind of thing. Or perhaps you're a person who is less involved in your coop than you used to be, and you're looking to pitch in somewhere else. I could really use a team on this, and maybe you want to come on board. 2. Has anyone here filled out a big proposal for something similar before, and would you be willing to share your application materials? In part I'm looking for language, images, and specifics that we can model some of our answers on. In part, I'm just eager to be able to present examples from other places that are running successful programs. Please consider checking out the language in the RFEI <https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/business/rfp-rfb-rfei/rfei-0…>(it's not very obtuse and doesn't have a lot of fluff) and let me know what you think. Josh Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B19145009890>| Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> 2022 Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on Maker Park Radio <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/>

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Bike!Bike!Everywhere! 2022 is coming! * Bici!Bici!En todas partes! 2022 se acerca!
by Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 17 Oct '22

17 Oct '22

English/(Español abajo)Only four weeks left to register and be a part of this opportunity to connect with others in our global community! Thank you to all of you who have signed up to lead a workshop! you can register HERE <https://en.bikebike.org/> *Coming Workshops!! (You can view descriptions at bikebike.org <https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/South2022/workshops/>) * - Making Connections: How to use our Work and Values to Increase Community Support - Multiple resistances through the bicycle in Chile - Social Bike Rides - Bici Fanzine & Beach Roll - Making the Big Guys Work for You - Software vs. Paper II - Impact of Community Bicycle Shops from the Perspective of Patrons - How we can end Built-to-Fail Budget Bicycles! - The Digital Collective: The Opportunities and Challenges of New Media - Raising children on a bicycle in the South of Chile (Patagonia). Due to popular demand, we will also have some hang-out/socializing times set aside so we can chat and make connections. To make everything as accessible as possible, we will have translators and interpreters available for the workshops as well. We are so looking forward to learning from everyone and creating the opportunity for everyone to share. Remember, the dates for Bike!Bike!Everywhere! 2022 are November 11-13th and you can register HERE <https://en.bikebike.org/>. If you’d like to donate to facilitate our operations and interpretation efforts, please donate when you register or at Open Collective <https://opencollective.com/bikebike-everywhere>. Thank you for being part of the Bike!Bike! community. See you in a few weeks! Bike!Bike!Everywhere! Organizing Committee P.S.: *We still need some more volunteers to make this possible!* Take a look at the volunteer roles on the website <https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/South2022/> or email and and ask how you can help. EspañolSolo quedan 4 semanas para registrarte y tener la oportunidad de conectarse con otrxs en esta comunidad global! Agradecemos a quienes se han sumado a Bici!Bici!En todas partes! Con un taller para mostrar sus iniciativas as a esta comunidad. puedes registrate aquí. <https://en.bikebike.org/> *Talleres que tendremos!! (puedes ver las descripciones en bikebike.org <https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/South2022/workshops/>) :* - Creando conexiones: Cómo utilizar nuestro Trabajo y Valores para aumentar el apoyo de la comunidad. - Múltiples resistencias a través de la bicicleta en Chile. - Rodadas Sociales - Bizi fanzine & rol por playas - Hacer que las Grandes Trabajen para ti - Software vs. Papel II - Impacto de los talleres comunitarios desde el punto de vista de lxs usuarixs - ¡Cómo podemos terminar con las bicicletas hechas para fallar.! - El colectivo digita. Las oportunidades y desafíos de los nuevos medios - Criando niñez en bicicleta en el sur de Chile (Patagonia). Dado que lo pidieron reiteradamente, también tendremos espacios en el programa para socializar además de los talleres para que podamos conversar y conectarnos. Para hacer todo lo más accesible posible, tendremos intérpretes y traductorxs disponibles en cada taller. No podemos esperar para aprender de todxs y crear oportunidades para compartir. Recuerda, las fechas para BIci!Bici!Entodas partes! 2022 son el 11, 12 y 13 de noviembre y puedes registrate aquí. <https://en.bikebike.org/> SI quieres donar para facilitar los esfuerzos de las gestiones e interpretaciones, colabora durante el proceso de registro o en Open Collective <https://opencollective.com/bikebike-everywhere>. Gracias por ser parte de esta comunidad. Nos vemos en algunas semanas. Comité organizador Bici!¡Bici!En todas partes! 2022. P.D.: *¡Todavía necesitamos voluntarixs!* Lee los roles voluntarios en el website <https://es.bikebike.org/conferences/South2022/> o mandanos un email y pregunta como puedes ayudar.

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New Media Use in Bike Collectives
by Aaron Shaw 12 Oct '22

12 Oct '22

Hey Bike Collective Friends! At B!B! this year I'll be hosting a workshop on the use of new media in bike collectives. I'm hoping to get some form responses to assess the current state of new media use. Hopefully I'll uncover some trends or unique practices that can be used for further discussion in the workshop. If you currently volunteer at a community bike shop, could you take a moment to fill out this form? Also feel free to reach out with comments or suggestions! Link HERE <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQAcJ3US_5wRZHUPF6vLttwuiDA4bPpL9…> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQAcJ3US_5wRZHUPF6vLttwuiDA4bPpL9… *SPANISH TRANSLATION:* ¡Hola Amigos del Colectivo de Bicicletas! En B!B! este año estaré organizando un taller sobre el uso de nuevos medios en colectivos ciclistas. Espero obtener algunas respuestas de formulario para evaluar el estado actual del uso de nuevos medios. Con suerte, descubriré algunas tendencias o prácticas únicas que se pueden usar para una mayor discusión en el taller. Si actualmente es voluntario en una tienda comunitaria de bicicletas, ¿podría tomarse un momento para completar este formulario? ¡También siéntase libre de comunicarse con comentarios o sugerencias! Enlace aquí <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQAcJ3US_5wRZHUPF6vLttwuiDA4bPpL9…> Aaron Davis Bike Collective

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Bici Taller de Comunidad en Bogota, CO?
by eric clough 11 Oct '22

11 Oct '22

Any knowledge amongst the Think Tank about community-style bike shop in Bogota, Columbia? I am preparing for a visit to the Bogota area and would like to 'engage' (voluntourism?) with Bogota bicycle culture. Ciclovia is definitely on my list! Eric Front Street Community Bike Works Coos Bay, OR (US)

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Tech Volunteers Needed / Necesitamos Voluntarixs Técnicxs
by Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 10 Oct '22

10 Oct '22

[Español abajo] Hi community! Thank you to those who have signed up to lead a workshop with Bike!Bike!Everywhere! 2022. We are so excited for this opportunity to share and connect with others who are passionate about bikes, sustainability, and community! B!B!E! 2022 will be entirely run online so we need help with techie stuff. In particular we need volunteers to help with: - Zoom - start sessions, make sure people have necessary roles and access, keep an eye out for raised hands, muted audio, etc., stay until the end of the session. - Discord - create channels as needed, help people who are having difficulty getting access, etc. - Assist workshop facilitators and attendees. - Record workshops and upload them to archive.org afterward. - Troubleshoot when things go wrong or call someone else in to assist. The best part is that you don’t need to be a tech expert! If you already know how to work with Zoom and/or Discord, you’re ahead of the game. If not, we will introduce you to all you need to know to make sure you’re set up for success. Since B!B!E! 2022 will take place on November 11 - 13, we will require those who volunteer to have some availability on those days. This is an opportunity to get involved in the behind the scenes of B!B!E! 2022 and help ensure that the event runs smoothly. And, as a token of our appreciation for your time, we will be happy to provide letters of reference upon request. If you or someone you know might be interested in contributing, please contact us at bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you! B!B!E! 2022 Organizing Committee P.S. We are always looking for long-term tech volunteers to help us maintain the BikeCollectives Wiki, managing email lists, supporting other B!B! events, etc. All the things that will help grow and strengthen our global community. Let us know if you or someone you know would like to get involved! Español Hola comunidad! Gracias a quienes se registraron para facilitar un taller con Bike!Bike! En todas partes! 2022. Estamos tan emocionades por esta oportunidad para compartir y conectar con otres que sean tan apasionades de las bicis, la sustentabilidad y la comunidad! B!B!E! 2022 ocurrirá completamente en línea, así que necesitamos ayuda con algunas cosas técnicas. Específicamente necesitas voluntaries que ayuden con: - Zoom - iniciar sesiones, asegurar que las personas tengan los roles y accesos necesarios, estar al pendiente de manos levantadas, micrófonos silenciados, etc., quedarse hasta el final de la sesión. - Discord - crear canales conforme sea necesario, ayudar a quienes tengan dificultades para acceder, etc. - Apoyar a les facilitadores y asistentes de los talleres. - Grabar los talleres y subirlos a archive.org después. - Resolver problemas cuando surjan o llamar a alguien más para que apoye. La mejor parte es que no necesitas ser experte en tecnología! Si ya sabes trabajar con Zoom o Discord, ya estás liste. Sino, nosotres te presentaremos todo lo que necesites saber para asegurar que estés liste. Como B!B!E! 2022 ocurrirá del 11 al 13 de noviembre, necesitamos que les voluntaries tengan algo de disponibilidad esos días. Esta es una oportunidad para involucrarse detrás de cámaras de B!B!E! 2022 y ayudar a que el evento fluya chido. Y como muestra de nuestra apreciación por tu tiempo, estaremos contentes de proveer cartas de recomendación si nos las piden. Su tú o alguien que conozcas puede estar interesade en contribuir, por favor contáctenos en bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com. Esperamos escuchar de ti! Comité organizador de B!B!E! 2022 P.D. Siempre estamos buscando voluntaries a largo plazo para mantener la Wiki de BikeCollectives, manejar listas de distribución, dar apoyo técnico a otros eventos de B!B!, etc. Todas las cosas que nos ayudarán a fortalecer y aumentar nuestra comunidad global. Haznos saber si tú o alguien que conozcas quiere participar!

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Losing Our Space, Looking for Strategic Guidance & Advice
by Gordon Hamachi 09 Oct '22

09 Oct '22

Josh: Sorry to hear that you're losing your space. Every organization that doesn't own its own space needs to have a plan for what to do if this happens. Therefore, thank you for sharing news of your current crisis with the rest of us. A few years ago, my local nonprofit bike shop lost its space and had to scramble to find a new location. Having experienced that fire drill, here are some actions you could take, in no particular order: - Plead for more time at the current site - Raise funds to purchase the current site - Find and rent a new space - Shrink your space footprint if you can't afford market rents - Become a distributed organization with no specific location - Appeal to local government or business - Partner with a compatible and sympathetic non-profit that does have space *History* Philosopher George Santayana is credited with saying that those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it. In this case, let's remember the past because we *do* wish to repeat it. How did you get your current space? What are the chances that you can do the same thing again? My own organization had been in a space behind an auto repair shop for over 20 years, because the property owner liked what we were doing. He was willing to rent us space at well below market rates. A few years ago the property owner died and one of the heirs insisted on selling the property. The property was certainly worth millions, so buying it would have required raising big bucks. We had months to deal with this. Instead of trying to raise that much money, we chose to look for a new place. *Time Horizon* I agree that it is critical to know how soon you need to vacate. In the worst case you have less than one month before you need to be out. Do you need to move NOW, or do you have months in which you can apply for grants, and make the rounds of various elected officials, agencies, and friendly non-profits who *do* have space? *Space Needs* Think about your minimal and ideal needs. How much space do you currently occupy? What percent is bike storage, tools parts and supplies, retail space, work space? How much could you shrink your space? Are you willing to temporarily go dormant and store everything while you work on finding a new space? Where I live in California, we can generally wrench on bikes outdoors all year long. At minimum, we need warehouse space to store bikes, tools, and supplies. Our shop was only open on weekends, when we could expand out into the adjacent parking lot. When it is sunny or rainy we work under pop-up canopies. One idea that I floated that didn't gain traction was to become a virtual organization with no specific operating location. We could distribute bikes, tools, parts and supplies to our members. Each member could host small popup neighborhood bike repair activities at or near their homes. Repaired bikes (that were ready to be donated) and broken bikes (that needed repairs), could be picked up and dropped off on demand. This model might need warehouse space somewhere, and occasional use of a truck or van. It is also helpful to think big. Ideally, how much space would you want? Where is the ideal location? Would it include retail space? Shop space? Bicycle storage? *Elevator Pitch* In the world of tech startup companies, founders hone their elevator pitches before seeking funding. This is a brief 30-second presentation that summarizes what you do, what you need, and what benefits will ensue if they give you what you want. Write and practice delivering a compelling pitch. There is plenty of advice on how to do this. For example: https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/elevator-pitch-examples The goal of an elevator pitch is to receive an invitation to make an extended presentation. You'll want to refine your extended presentation before you start beating the bushes for money. Find the best person in your organization to make the presentation. Do dry runs. Get feedback from business people who have experience with PowerPoint. Refine your slide deck. *Finding Money* If you're going to be asking for money, start by knowing how much to ask for, and where it will go. Do you simply need funds to move? Do you need money to purchase real estate or build out a space you intend to rent? If you're considering a purchase, talk to a local commercial real estate agent to get an idea of how much money you'll need. The good news is that in places with high real estate prices, there are bound to be lots of rich people. Some of them are looking for opportunities to do something to benefit the community. You need to find these people and cultivate relationships with them long before you have a need. With luck, you already know some of them. For example, one wealthy friend of mine was interested in creating a "Maker space" where bike repair activities would coexist with artists needing machine tools, welders, plasma cutters and space to fabricate large scale projects. She might have been willing to put up 1/4 to 1/2 of a property's price, if Maker activities could happen there. That proposal didn't go anywhere, I think because our executive director didn't want to share a space. Various charitable foundations may be good sources of money. They usually have a grant application process. Sometimes their current emphasis might be in one particular area. It's best to phone them to try to assess how well your organization fits with the foundation's current priorities (in other words, what your chances are of being funded). Foundations don't want you to waste your time or theirs, if it seems unlikely that they would fund your grant request. They should be willing to tell you the size of grant that they typically make, so you'll know if your request is going to be in their ballpark range. Foundations seem to want to grant large sums for things like new programs or even a new building, rather than for normal operating expenses. If you're going to ask for donations of any kind, it's best if you are already an established non-profit in the eyes of your State and Federal Government. I could be mistaken, but my impression was that the Mechanical Gardens had not jumped through the necessary hoops to do that. It seems to take a long time to obtain nonprofit status, so you should get started on that if you haven't already done so. If you're applying for grants, you're going to need to document the public benefit that your organization has provided to the community. Many nonprofit shops publish an annual public impact summary to boast about the number of low income people served, the number of bikes repaired and donated back into the community, or the like. If you don't already have this information, start assembling the data (if available) to show your historic growth trend in measurable output. I'm personally not that high on crowdsourcing for major capital campaigns. In my opinion, the amount that you'll need to purchase a property is just too large to gain traction. *Appeal to Elected Officials and Local Businesses* Your local government probably controls a lot of space. The ideal time to get the attention of elected officials is during their election campaigns. Candidates seem more open to hearing about your needs, especially if you can explain the larger problem that nonprofits--that benefit the community--need operating space in an area where rents are sky high. They may be aware of city-owned spaces that you could use. One of the best values of good politicians is that they know a lot of people. Perhaps they can hook you up with a company that is looking for a way to give back to the community while boosting its public image. Perhaps they know a business owner who is a bike enthusiast and make space for you to operate. *Appeal to Other Nonprofits* It might be possible to get space from another nonprofit. Our shop donates repaired bicycles to the needy; a local church that has space might be willing to give us space if we could supply more bikes to the people they serve. *Appeal to Everyone You Meet* It probably doesn't hurt to explain your situation and needs to everyone you encounter. The next person may have the ability to help, or know someone who does. *Here's What We Did* A large tech company near us has been buying up entire blocks of properties to build more office space. They had a warehouse that they were willing to lease to us for well below market rate, but it was a month to month lease because they might decide to start building at any time. We can be asked to vacate with 30 days notice. Fortunately, a neighboring business on the block does not want to sell, so it could be years before the large tech company can acquire the entire block and commence construction. The pandemic-inspired popularity of working from home might also mean less pressure to build offices and more surplus property available for non-profits.

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Hiring Shop Director for Community Cycling Center - Portland, OR
by momoko saunders 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

Hi all, I want to post about two big positions at the Community Cycling Center here in Portland OR. We're hiring a Bike Shop Director <https://communitycyclingcenter.org/about/jobs/21957-2/> and Service Manager. <https://communitycyclingcenter.org/about/jobs/service-manager/> We are hoping to get in all applications by the first week of October. Community Cycling Center is a Bike non-profit which has been in operation since 1994. We have a full service Bike shop where we offer used bike sales, low income community discounts, volunteer opportunities, and earn a bike programming. We also have a number of programs which help make bicycles more accessible to our community. If you are interested in a position here, please feel free to Direct Message me and we can chat about the opportunities. Thanks all for reading! Pass it along to your friends! -Momoko

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Insurance
by Alexander Lazar 28 Sep '22

28 Sep '22

Hi all! I volunteer with Bikerowave in Mar Vista (Los Angeles). Unfortunately, our current insurance carrier decided not to renew our insurance policy citing the following reasons: “The insured’s operations are no longer eligible within our program due to changes in our appetite. Our program requires the primary operations to involve the insured manufacturing bicycle components, assembly, or a bicycle store selling bicycles, renting them, etc. As this risk is offering space, tools, and assistance for customers to repair their own bicycles, it no longer fits”. We have had no claims in recent years - maybe ever? - and they've been our carrier for quite a while. We're working with an insurance broker to find new insurance, but does anyone have suggestions? Thanks, Alex

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Insurance
by Emily Gage 27 Sep '22

27 Sep '22

Sorry to hear that. I’d recommend asking your broker to get a quote from West Bend. We had trouble finding someone to cover us as a nonprofit bike shop, and West Bend has been a great fit. We’re a slightly different model than yours, but worth a try! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2022, at 8:32 PM, Alexander Lazar via Thethinktank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: >

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Losing Our Space, Looking for Strategic Guidance & Advice
by Josh Bisker 27 Sep '22

27 Sep '22

Hey pals, the Mechanical Gardens in NYC is losing our home base and needs to find a new home. I'm wondering if people have advice on any of these topics: - Leveraging a crisis like this into successful fundraising campaigns - Propositioning other organizations to partner with you and donate space that can house you at a site they control — for example, government agencies, real estate developers, community development corporations, nonprofits, or for-profits. - Some other strategy i'm not seeing here...? I'm eager to hear what's worked for you, as well as any lessons about what hasn't. I'm keen to hear specific pieces of advice about how to construct this pitch or frame the ask, who to engage with, and things like that, and I'd be grateful if you could share specific resources — a pitch deck, a proposal document, anything along those lines. NYC is an extraordinarily hard place for, you know, essentially everything, and real estate is the hardest thing of all, so things that may have worked in other places simply might not work here ... but I'm taking all the advice I can get. xox Josh Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B19145009890> <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B19145009890>| Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> 2022 Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on Maker Park Radio <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/>

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Thinktank Search Function Errors
by Nicole Muratore 12 Sep '22

12 Sep '22

Anyone else getting this error when searching the thinktank messages? ht://Dig error htsearch detected an error. Please report this to the webmaster of this site by sending an e-mail to: mailman(a)listserver-ogle.dreamhost.com The error message is: Unable to read word database file '/usr/local/dh/mailman/ogle/archives/htdig-db/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org/db.words.db' Did you run htdig? Cheers, *Nicole Muratore, Shop Manager* (she/her) Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective (602) 429-9369 | bikesaviours.org | @bikesaviours

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Freehub Certificate Date Error
by Queen City Bicycle 11 Aug '22

11 Aug '22

Thank you Alon!! We appreciate Freehub very much and are very thankful for it. If there's any support we could offer, please let us know. On Thu, Aug 11, 2022 at 12:28 AM Alon Salant <alon(a)salant.org> wrote: > Hi all, > > Thanks for the heads up and sorry I was not aware of this before you > brought it to my attention. > > Cert is reissued so you should no longer get browser warnings. Let me know > if you do. > > It looks like the scheduled job that should automatically renew SSL > certificates and notify me if it fails was removed in a recent upgrade of > the server. I'm restoring it now. > > Thanks for using Freehub! > > Alon > > On Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 7:59 PM Alon Salant <alon(a)salant.org> wrote: > >> Thanks all. >> >> Certs should be automatically renewing. I’ll look at it in the morning. >> >> On Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 9:50 AM Jonathan Rosenbaum <bike(a)bikelover.org> >> wrote: >> >>> I observe what is going on. Freehub utilizes a Let's Encrypt >>> certificate, and it just needs to be renewed. It expired on August 6. I >>> am copying freehub(a)bikekitchen.org so they know about the issue, and >>> can resolve it. >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> On 2022-08-10 04:18, Queen City Bicycle wrote: >>> >>> Yes, thank you Jonathan, I should have proofread my email - apologies, >>> all. >>> >>> The issue we've been having is that the security certificate for >>> freehub.bikekitchen.org seems to be no longer valid (it expired August >>> 6, 2022), which causes the web browser (Chrome, in our case) to act >>> suspicious, and require frequent overrides. >>> >>> We were wondering if anyone else was having similar trouble and were >>> hoping to bring the issue to the attention of the folks with the capacity >>> to address it (if they're not already working on it). >>> >>> Sorry for not clarifying this in the first place. >>> >>> For further clarification, our browsers were defaulting to >>> https://freehub.bikekitchen.org which, because of the expired security >>> certificate, will throw up a "Your connection is not private" warning page. >>> Encouragingly, It does seem like using http://freehub.bikekitchen.org >>> is an effective workaround - Chrome still reports the connection to be "Not >>> Secure", but it doesn't interfere with its dramatic "Return to Safety" >>> warning. >>> >>> We rely on freehub, and are very grateful for it, and all of your >>> support. >>> >>> Thanks y'all >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Aug 10, 2022, 1:32 AM Jonathan Rosenbaum <bike(a)bikelover.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Freehub is working fine. The correct link is >>> http://freehub.bikekitchen.org/ . >>> >>> Freehub has a wiki at https://github.com/asalant/freehub/wiki . >>> >>> -Jonathan >>> >>> On 2022-08-09 20:16, Queen City Bicycle wrote: >>> >>> Hey friends, >>> >>> Just curious if any of y'all are having trouble using >>> freehub.bikekitchen.com. >>> If anyone knows any of the folks involved with the backend, we would >>> appreciate any info and love to offer any support. >>> >>> All the best, >>> Tyler >>> >>> -- >>> Tyler Glodt >>> Shop Manager >>> Queen City Bicycle Collective >>> 35 Elm Street >>> Manchester, NH >>> (978) 540-0405 >>> qcbike.org >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to freehub+unsubscribe(a)bikekitchen.org. >>> >> -- Tyler Glodt Shop Manager Queen City Bicycle Collective 35 Elm Street Manchester, NH (978) 540-0405 qcbike.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 190, Issue 1
by Lawrence Mohammed 10 Aug '22

10 Aug '22

Hey Tyler, looks like they don't exist (starting up? winding up trading?) and/or they are, but are working on the website and have chosen to publish it before it's ready. Is it website creation/services you're offering? In service, *Lawrence Mohammed* CEO and Founder Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* /::Olympic Park Site:: Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Canalside, Hackney Bridge London E15 2SJ *map location <https://what3words.com/cuts.porch.logic>* / On 10/08/2022 21:05, 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. Freehub Certificate Date Error (Queen City Bicycle) > 2. Re: Freehub Certificate Date Error (Jonathan Rosenbaum) > 3. Re: Freehub Certificate Date Error (Queen City Bicycle) > 4. Re: Freehub Certificate Date Error (Jonathan Rosenbaum) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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