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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 186, Issue 5
by Lawrence Mohammed 14 Apr '22

14 Apr '22

I'll be winding up our social enterprise in London, UK soon and will finally get time to scan/upload all the gift economy resources ;) We never work solo with kids but I started the business myself and always used to work alone (and many late nights still did/do) What I had in place though was solid Risk Assessments and Method Statements for everything we did (as well as the premises and all the protocols for accident reporting, fire, general H&S etc). Happy to share anything that could be useful. What do you specifically need? 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 14/04/2022 21:03, 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: Anyone have a Lone Working Policy? Looking for a template > to build ours from! (cyclista(a)inventati.org) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Anyone have a Lone Working Policy? Looking for a template to build ours from!
by Gordon Hamachi 14 Apr '22

14 Apr '22

Doireann: Thank you for bringing up this topic. I had never heard of a Lone Working Policy. Evidently, employers are obligated to see to the safety of lone workers in the event of mishap such as a slip and fall, or an attack by hostile customers. After conducting a few web searches, I gather that these policies are more widely used in the UK and Canada than in the US, where our Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has no Lone Working policy requirement. If it helps at all, a web search turned up this template for Lone Working Policy from the UK. This one doesn't seem very helpful, but still better than nothing. I expect that a determined searcher will find that many other examples are available online. https://positivelyuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Sample-Lone-Worker-Poli… In addition, I found some commercial web sites that furnish sample Lone Working Policy templates by email, in exchange for your contact information. Undoubtedly a sales person will be contacting me shortly. :-) Although my non-profit shop does not have an official Lone Working Policy, this may be due to only having two paid employees working with many volunteers. Unofficially, the shop policy seems to be, "Don't work alone." In the past, when my shop has needed advice for issues like this, we have been able to turn to another local non-profit organization that provides free legal support and sample language. I hope that you too have such a resource that can provide assistance tailored to your particular country's requirements. When you complete your own Lone Working Policy, please post a copy so the rest of us can see it. On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 1:03 PM < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > From: Doireann Lalor <doireann(a)bsbcoop.org> > Hi lovely Bikey people, > Do any of you have a Lone Working Policy for your workshop/organisation > that you’d be happy to share with me? We need to make one for Broken Spoke > (Oxford, UK), and I find it’s always easier to make policies using a good > template from a similar organisation. Would be super useful! >

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Free Standing Bike Rack for 19 Bikes
by Gordon Hamachi 11 Apr '22

11 Apr '22

I recently designed and built an inexpensive free standing bike rack suitable for shop use. It holds 19 bikes vertically from hooks, with alternating bikes pointing up and down, and with handlebars facing out. My goals were to: - store lots of bikes using minimal floor space, in a place where floor/wall hooks are not allowed - easily be able to get to any bike - easy to build - low cost Now I would like to share this design. Here is a link to a six page PDF file showing how to build this rack, how much the parts cost if purchased new, and how to reduce the cost. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17pIX8jQIHNdu5mfg_hjZi7DEZWJspMv0/view?usp=… --Gordon Hamachi

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Bikes Together (Denver, CO USA) Executive Director job post!
by Mac Liman 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Hello friends of bicycles and equity, *Bikes Together in Denver, Colorado is excited to re-announce this position after adjusting the job responsibilities and compensation package. It was a dreamy job before, but now it's SUPER DUPER and we need your help spreading the word! *Full Description and Application Instructions Here <https://www.bikestogether.org/job-opportunities>* Bikes Together Executive Director Apply by April 19th *Full Description and Application Instructions Here <https://www.bikestogether.org/job-opportunities>* Bikes Together is excited to meet our next Executive Director! This person will be community-focused, operationally-oriented, and moved to make bicycle transportation, recreation and mechanics accessible to people who are usually excluded because of race, class, and/or gender. The Executive Director will oversee fundraising, staff, budgeting, strategy, and overall smooth operations of our unique nonprofit organization. This individual will be supported by an active board and long-standing staff in our collective efforts to grow capacity, build a leader-full organization, prioritize equity and transparency, and deepen our impact. This is a flexible full time position (40 hours/week) and reports to the board of directors. Compensation package includes: - Salary $70,000-$75,000 - Paid sick, vacation and floating holiday time - Health insurance coverage - Discounts and wholesale purchasing + generous annual used parts credit - Well-established, positive relationships with customers, neighbors, volunteers, and community-based groups also working towards health-, transportation-, and education-equity - Bicycle friends; chocolate Executive Director Responsibilities Development and Fundraising (40%) - Ensure Bikes Together meets annual fundraising goals utilizing a combination of individual fundraising, foundation and government grants, and sponsorships Staff Support and Human Resources (20%) - Build a culture of trust and camaraderie. Supervise 3 of 5 current staff members Finance & Budgeting (20%) - Collaboratively create and oversee our annual budget of $500K Board Management and Strategic Planning (10%) - Guide overall strategic direction of Bikes Together in alignment with mission and values, and in collaboration with creative staff team and compassionate board of directors External Communications and Relationships (10%) - Ensure that Bikes Together has a public image that is visible, accessible, responsive, and mission-aligned -- Mac Liman Bikes Together Program Lead Pronouns: she/her/hers w. 720-403-8757 c. 720.365.6563 mac(a)bikestogether.org

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Hiring Programs Manager Bike Kitchen Vancouver/UBC
by Étienne Hossack 05 Apr '22

05 Apr '22

Hi friends near and far! We're hiring a Programs Manager at the Bike Kitchen in UBC Vancouver, here's a short blurb, and you can find a full posting on our website too: https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/job-board#programs-manager Of course feel free to reach out with inquiries! ----------- Located at the University of British Columbia, The Bike Kitchen provides UBC students and the wider Vancouver community with an accessible environment where they can learn about bicycle maintenance and cycling as a safe and sustainable means of transportation. We engage in education, outreach, and advocacy through our programs and our community bike shop. For more details on our programs and services, please visit _thebikekitchen.ca_ <http://www.thebikekitchen.ca/>. The Bike Kitchen is hiring a new Programs Manager for a full-time position (32-40 hours per week) on a 2 year renewable contract, beginning May 2nd, 2022 (flexible start date).* * The Programs Manager (PM) directs programs and outreach to engage the community. The Bike Kitchen (BK) is governed by a student and community Board of Directors, who oversee and guide the vision and mission of the organization. The PM oversees operations and works closely with the BK’s Shop Manager to coordinate operations. Both managers hold equivalent roles as department managers. At this time, we cannot accept applicants who are not currently eligible to work for the duration of the contract in Canada. -- Étienne/ET he/him/his Board member of UBC Bike Kitchen + Co-op

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Hiring Shop Manager
by Molly Miksa 04 Apr '22

04 Apr '22

Hello ThinkTank, Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op in London, Ontario, Canada, is hiring a new shop manager. This is an amazing opportunity for someone to lead Squeaky Wheel into its next phase—including a brand new space this summer! It's a tight timeline, because our current manager will be leaving at the end of the month and we're hoping there will be time for some training! Questions welcome. Info at https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/news/2022/4/2/were-hiring-a-shop-manager Thanks, Molly Molly Miksa Executive Director [image: londoncyclelink.ca] <https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/>

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looking for current info on orgs that move/donate surplus bikes
by cyclista＠inventati.org 24 Mar '22

24 Mar '22

Hi all, Back in the day at RIBs we used to periodically ship excess bikes we had to Ghana. I don't remember anymore what the entity that did the shipping and organization for that was, only that last time I checked five or so years ago, they had long since ceased operation. I even contacted one of the organizers directly and they had no connections to share or interest in resurrecting their past project. It was a total dead end, and I never had the extra bandwidth to create a new effort on my own or deepen/broaden my search. So what I'm hoping to hear from people is whether they know of, and have contact info for, any current entities doing this kind of work. Loading up shipping containers or tractor trailers with bikes and shipping them off to places in the world with both a shortage *and* a capacity to fix them. One thing I heard from people when I was doing the rounds last time was that some of the entities that took the bikes either sold them for scrap, or dumped them off without knowing what was done with them after delivery, which ultimately turned out to be to sell them for scrap. The obvious worst case scenario for such an effort. So I'm also hoping to hear about any vetting that has been done, or firsthand experience with the downstream of such a project. Thanks for any leads or info, cyclistas! Hope y'all are doing well, ~cyclista Nicholas

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Wholesale account
by BikeConcord 24 Mar '22

24 Mar '22

Hello everyone, We operate a small community bike shop out of a shipping container. We would like to get a wholesale account to buy parts. Since we do not have a showroom and don’t fit the norm for a bike shop, it is difficult. Any suggestions. One of the wholesalers is asking for a occupational license for sale or repair of bicycles. What the heck is dat. I think it is a DMV License. Thanks for any help y’all can provide. Best regards and Happy pedaling! “Smitty” (S. M. Ardrey) Community Outreach & Bike Kitchen Coordinator a.k.a. The Instigator BikeConcord.org Facebook: BikeConcord Bike Concord's nonprofit 501(c) 3 sponsor is Bike East Bay BikeEastBay.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 185, Issue 4
by Donna Price 24 Mar '22

24 Mar '22

cyclista Nicholas Pedals for Progress looks like it is still filling shipping containers and sending bikes abroad. They are located in New Jersey and their website is: *https://www.p4p.org/ <https://www.p4p.org/>* I haven't had any personal experience with them but am local to them and can find out more if that is helpful. Let me know if you need more info. Best regards, Donna Donna Price On Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 4:03 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: Wholesale account (BikeConcord) > 2. Re: Wholesale account (BikeConcord) > 3. looking for current info on orgs that move/donate surplus > bikes (cyclista(a)inventati.org) > 4. Re: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 185, Issue 3 (MARK) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: BikeConcord <Smitty(a)bikeconcord.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:48:28 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Wholesale account > Steve, We are applying with JBI, They are asking for occupational > license for sale or repair of bicycles, I don’t know what that license is? > Business licenses, check. Resale license, check. Insurance, Check…. > Thanx for the feedback. > > On Mar 22, 2022, at 11:47 AM, Stephen Andruski <swandruski(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Hi, > > Until recently, the Rockville Bike Hub in Rockville Md has been operating > as a pop up shop with some storage from the City of Rockville. We were able > to get an account with JBI. > The big concern most distributors have is with community shops buying > stuff at wholesale and then selling stuff well below what > commercial shops are selling stuff at. That undercuts their other > customers. We only buy tools and consumable parts and almost all parts are > for > fixing bikes, not direct sale to our customers. We will sell things on > occasion, but we make sure we are charging what commercial shops are > charging. > We also want to maintain good relations with the commercial shops in our > area because the donate bikes to us. > > Hope this helps. > > Steve Andruski > RBH President > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 2:38 PM BikeConcord <Smitty(a)bikeconcord.org> > wrote: > >> >> Hello everyone, >> We operate a small community bike shop out of a shipping container. We >> would like to get a wholesale account to buy parts. Since we do not have a >> showroom and don’t fit the norm for a bike shop, it is difficult. Any >> suggestions. >> >> One of the wholesalers is asking for a occupational license for sale or >> repair of bicycles. What the heck is dat. I think it is a DMV License. >> Thanks for any help y’all can provide. >> >> Best regards and Happy pedaling! >> “Smitty” (S. M. Ardrey) >> Community Outreach & Bike Kitchen Coordinator >> a.k.a. The Instigator [image: image1.png] >> BikeConcord.org <https://bikeconcord.wordpress.com/> Facebook: >> BikeConcord <https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikeconcord/> >> Bike Concord's nonprofit 501(c) 3 sponsor is Bike East Bay >> BikeEastBay.org <https://bikeeastbay.org/> >> >> >> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > -- > > *“Once you stop learning, you start dying.”* ~ Albert Einstein > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: BikeConcord <Smitty(a)bikeconcord.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:50:42 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Wholesale account > Thanks Greg, if JBI doesn’t work out, we will give midway and cyclone a > shot. > Smitty > Bike Concord > > On Mar 22, 2022, at 11:49 AM, Gregory Ferguson <gregferg2(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > Hi Smitty > > We have had a good relationship with Midway Bicycle supply in St. Paul, MN > for some time > https://midwaybike.com/ > > Also cyclone > http://www.cyclonebicycle.com/ > > The wholesalers want you to have a storefront to make sure you aren’t just > buying stuff to sell on eBay. > > Hope this helps. > > Best, > Greg > Brookhaven Bike Co-op > > > > On Mar 22, 2022, at 2:38 PM, BikeConcord <Smitty(a)bikeconcord.org> wrote: > > > Hello everyone, > We operate a small community bike shop out of a shipping container. We > would like to get a wholesale account to buy parts. Since we do not have a > showroom and don’t fit the norm for a bike shop, it is difficult. Any > suggestions. > > One of the wholesalers is asking for a occupational license for sale or > repair of bicycles. What the heck is dat. I think it is a DMV License. > Thanks for any help y’all can provide. > > Best regards and Happy pedaling! > “Smitty” (S. M. Ardrey) > Community Outreach & Bike Kitchen Coordinator > a.k.a. The Instigator <image1.png> > BikeConcord.org <https://bikeconcord.wordpress.com/> Facebook: > BikeConcord <https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikeconcord/> > Bike Concord's nonprofit 501(c) 3 sponsor is Bike East Bay > BikeEastBay.org <https://bikeeastbay.org/> > > > > > <IMG_2829.jpg> > ____________________________________ > > 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: cyclista(a)inventati.org > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:55:12 +0000 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] looking for current info on orgs that move/donate > surplus bikes > Hi all, > > Back in the day at RIBs we used to periodically ship excess bikes we had > to Ghana. I don't remember anymore what the entity that did the shipping > and organization for that was, only that last time I checked five or so > years ago, they had long since ceased operation. I even contacted one of > the organizers directly and they had no connections to share or interest > in resurrecting their past project. It was a total dead end, and I never > had the extra bandwidth to create a new effort on my own or > deepen/broaden my search. > > So what I'm hoping to hear from people is whether they know of, and have > contact info for, any current entities doing this kind of work. Loading > up shipping containers or tractor trailers with bikes and shipping them > off to places in the world with both a shortage *and* a capacity to fix > them. > > One thing I heard from people when I was doing the rounds last time was > that some of the entities that took the bikes either sold them for > scrap, or dumped them off without knowing what was done with them after > delivery, which ultimately turned out to be to sell them for scrap. The > obvious worst case scenario for such an effort. So I'm also hoping to > hear about any vetting that has been done, or firsthand experience with > the downstream of such a project. > > Thanks for any leads or info, cyclistas! > > Hope y'all are doing well, > > ~cyclista Nicholas > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: MARK <mhoffman0(a)snet.net> > To: "thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:29:29 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 185, Issue 3 > > > > > > > > On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 04:04:22 PM EDT, > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org < > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > > > > > > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Wholesale account (BikeConcord) > 2. Re: Wholesale account (Stephen Andruski) > 3. Re: Wholesale account (Gregory Ferguson) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:38:02 -0700 > From: BikeConcord <Smitty(a)bikeconcord.org> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Wholesale account > Message-ID: <41896CE1-B9DB-485B-BEB9-A3B957DEB658(a)bikeconcord.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > ? > Hello everyone, > We operate a small community bike shop out of a shipping container. We > would like to get a wholesale account to buy parts. Since we do not have a > showroom and don?t fit the norm for a bike shop, it is difficult. Any > suggestions. > > One of the wholesalers is asking for a occupational license for sale or > repair of bicycles. What the heck is dat. I think it is a DMV License. > Thanks for any help y?all can provide. > ? > Best regards and Happy pedaling! > ?Smitty? (S. M. Ardrey) > Community Outreach & Bike Kitchen Coordinator > a.k.a. The Instigator > BikeConcord.org Facebook: BikeConcord > Bike Concord's nonprofit 501(c) 3 sponsor is Bike East Bay > BikeEastBay.org > ?? > > > > >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 185, Issue 3
by MARK 23 Mar '22

23 Mar '22

On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 04:04:22 PM EDT, thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org <thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org You can reach the person managing the list at thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Wholesale account (BikeConcord) 2. Re: Wholesale account (Stephen Andruski) 3. Re: Wholesale account (Gregory Ferguson) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:38:02 -0700 From: BikeConcord <Smitty(a)bikeconcord.org> To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: [TheThinkTank] Wholesale account Message-ID: <41896CE1-B9DB-485B-BEB9-A3B957DEB658(a)bikeconcord.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" ? Hello everyone, We operate a small community bike shop out of a shipping container. We would like to get a wholesale account to buy parts. Since we do not have a showroom and don?t fit the norm for a bike shop, it is difficult. Any suggestions. One of the wholesalers is asking for a occupational license for sale or repair of bicycles. What the heck is dat. I think it is a DMV License. Thanks for any help y?all can provide. ? Best regards and Happy pedaling! ?Smitty? (S. M. Ardrey) Community Outreach & Bike Kitchen Coordinator a.k.a. The Instigator BikeConcord.org Facebook: BikeConcord Bike Concord's nonprofit 501(c) 3 sponsor is Bike East Bay BikeEastBay.org ??

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Fwd: NY Cycling Census Update & Continuing Outreach
by Matt VanSlyke 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Hello fellow awesome people! We here in NY are still going strong getting feedback from bike riders of all kinds, looks like until 4/22. The people running this effort are very interested in hearing from us. If you have a stake in bicycling in New York State and want to weigh in, you can go to https://nyserda.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaOKnyxZSgkskmi and have your voice be heard, Thanks in advance! Matt, Utica Bike Rescue ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Paul Winkeller <paul(a)urbancyclingsolutions.com> Date: Mon, Mar 14, 2022 at 1:33 PM Subject: NY Cycling Census Update & Continuing Outreach To: breathingplanet <breathingplanet(a)gmail.com> Cc: Matt VanSlyke <matt(a)uticabikerescue.org> Hey, Andrew (and Matt). In just over a month, and thanks to your help, the New York Cycling Census has garnered more than 10,000 responses across every county in the state! The huge response to the survey <https://nyserda.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaOKnyxZSgkskmi> has far exceeded our expectations and is a clear indication of the profound interest in bicycle mobility in communities of all scales across New York. - Two thirds of respondents rode a bike for mental health and wellness! - Nearly a third of respondents reported they use a bicycle for tourism purposes. In addition, most respondents indicated they would be Very Likely to use bikes for tourism purposes. - Lack of bike lanes or safe routes is the biggest barrier to biking for New Yorkers, followed closely by insufficient secure bike parking. - In terms of education, respondents indicate that basic bike maintenance is the most sought after training for New Yorkers. All of the data collected through the NY Cycling Census will be made freely available to any agency, organization or other entity that can use it to help drive public policy around bicycle education, infrastructure, enforcement, tourism, integration with public transit and general encouragement. See attached boilerplate language, and NY Bike Census JPG, for your use in outreach. Thank you for your continued help and support - and please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions or comments! PSW Paul Winkeller, Senior Associate Urban Cycling Solutions 518.330-6301 - cell and text www.urbancyclingsolutions.com <https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=118a3b5e-4d0b093d-1188c26b-000babd906…> -- *Matt VanSlyke* Executive Director 315.525.9554 | matt(a)uticabikerescue.org www.UticaBikeRescue.org

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Save B!B!E!2022! / Salven a B!B!E!2022
by Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 26 Feb '22

26 Feb '22

*Español abajo* *Bike!Bike! Everywhere! Needs YOUR help for 2022* Yup! You! YOU (and/or your shop) could be the person helping to run the event in 2022. Last year's esteemed organizing masterminds will be living their best bike lives touring the continent during time leading up to the November time slot in which BBE would happen. This is where you come in! Now that it’s a second rendition of the event, all the “How do I do this?” and “What should we use for that?” questions have been answered, and you can slide smoothly into a *coordination role *and help it all happen! (I mean, if you want to change things up, be empowered! We’re just trying to make it sound as *easy* as it is) So what now? *Reply to bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com <bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com>* and say, “I’ll do it! I’ll make it happen!” or maybe just “I’ll help organize with y’all!” Or! Do it as a bike shop or a group!! Fun for the whole family! No tech experience necessary! This is what's needed: - Care about diversity, language justice, and welcoming spaces - Write and send announcements and reminders - Write lists in a shared doc - Schedule and attend meetings - Keep track of what needs to happen and connect tasks with people - Maybe even update a wiki! *But act fast! If we don’t have a steering person or persons by March 3, we’re going to have to postpone or cancel the event!* Thanks, Bike!Bike! Everywhere! Organizing team [image: image.png] *Bike!Bike! En todas partes! Necesita de TU ayuda para el 2022* ¡Sí!¡Tú! TÚ (y/o tu taller) pueden ser quienes ayuden a llevar el evento en 2022. Nuestras estimadas mentes maestras en la organización estarán viviendo sus mejores vidas en bici, viajando a lo largo del continente durante los meses previos a noviembre, mes en el que ocurriría el BBE. ¡Aquí es donde entras tú! Ahora que va a ser la segunda edición del evento, todas las preguntas de “¿cómo hago esto?” y “¿qué usamos para aquello?” han sido resueltas ¡Puedes fácilmente deslizarte a un *puesto de coordinación *y ayudar a que todo suceda! (O sea, si quieres cambiar las cosas ¡adelante! Solo queremos decir que está bien *fácil*) ¿Y ahora qué? *Manda un correo a bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com <bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com>* y di “¡Yo me la rifo! ¡Haré que suceda!” o tal vez solo “¡Yo les ayudo con la organización!” O háganlo en equipo, o como taller de bicis ¡Diversión para toda la familia! ¡No se necesita experiencia tecnológica! Lo que sí se necesita es: - Cuidado con respecto a la diversidad, la justicia del lenguaje y los espacios incluyentes - Escribir y enviar anuncios y recordatorios - Escribir listas en un documento compartido - Agendar y asistir a reuniones - Llevar registro de qué tiene que hacerse y enlazar tareas con personas - ¡Tal vez hasta actualizar una wiki! *¡Pero actúa rápido! ¡Si no tenemos suficientes personas al volante para el 3 de marzo, tendremos que posponer o cancelar el evento!* Gracias, El equipo de urbanización de Bike!Bike! ¡En todas partes!

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New York State bike survey - let’s get some convo on equity going!
by Matt VanSlyke 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

Hi Folks, Please see below for important info on an effort going on here in NY. Apologies for the forward, but this is the best way to get the right information out there. The guy leading this effort is a long-time supporter of community bike shops and a lifelong bike advocate. So let’s see if we can help get some diverse voices to answer their survey. Best, Matt V Utica Bike Rescue I am writing to ask that you please share the FIRST EVER comprehensive "New York State Bicycling Census" - funded by NYSERDA - with your agency's extensive network of contacts across upstate*.* (*The survey, linked here <https://nyserda.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaOKnyxZSgkskmi>, will be open for several months.*) The purpose of this survey is to help determine who is biking across New York, why they are riding a bike (e.g., health and wellness, daily transportation, reduce an individual's carbon footprint), in what context (urban, ex-urban, rural, on and off road - from small towns to large cities!) and whether or not connecting to mass transit is part of an individual's bike equation. *All participants will be entered to win one of three $150 Planet bike gift cards being offered - and no email addresses or other personal information will be shared or saved. * With a robust dataset, and we have already received 1500 responses in a week since soft launching this effort, we can help decision makers, elected officials and an engaged public to implement policies and programs to accelerate more and safer cycling policies and funding. *HOWEVER*, *there is a strong equity component to this survey effort that I believe your organization can help us address*. We know there are huge numbers of low income folks and people of color who ride bikes, particularly for transportation, and the dataset we collect simply must reflect the reality that we live in a very diverse state. Frankly, if this is a survey of old white guys who wear spandex this effort will not be a success. So, again, please share this survey link <https://nyserda.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaOKnyxZSgkskmi> with your network, across all platforms and as soon as possible. Happy to get on a call or a Zoom to discuss. Best wishes and thank you again! Paul Winkeller, Senior Associate Urban Cycling Solutions 518.330-6301 - cell and text www.urbancyclingsolutions.com <https://protect2.fireeye.com/v1/url?k=118a3b5e-4d0b093d-1188c26b-000babd906…> -- -- Matt VanSlyke 315.525.9554 (voice or txt)

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The Bike Works in Silver City, New Mexico is looking for help!
by dave baker 15 Feb '22

15 Feb '22

Hello Group, The Bike Works in Silver City, NM is reaching out to the network of amazing folks out there to broadcast that we are looking for additional staff in our shop. We operate a unique shop that is part 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit and part full-service retail shop. We have recently moved to a new shop space right in the heart of Historic Downtown Silver City right across from the local Food Co-op. Silver City, New Mexico is a community of 10,000 situated on the Continental Divide in SW New Mexico. Our town sits at 6000’ and is tucked at the southern edge of the 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest and 500k acre Gila Wilderness with hot springs, sub-alpine forests and vast desert within close reach. We are at the crossroads of Adventure Cycling’s Great Divide Mountain Bike Route and the Southern Tier. We also host the 5 day Tour of the Gila stage road race. If any mechanics out there are interested in relocating to a smaller community with a dynamic cycling scene and to find out more about the Bike Works’ programs, reach out to Dave at bikebaker(a)yahoo.com. Happy Pedaling, Dave Baker The Bike Works bikebaker(a)yahoo.com

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 184, Issue 2
by Dylan Horne 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

Here are the reference sheets we provide for Earn A BIke folks. -Dylan On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 4:03 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. Earn A Bike Programs (Dylan Horne) > 2. Re: Earn A Bike Programs (cyclista(a)inventati.org) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Dylan Horne <dylanrosshorne(a)gmail.com> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2022 06:13:47 -0500 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Earn A Bike Programs > Hi Y'all, > > At The Pedal Factory in Salisbury, NC, we developed a worksheet for > Earn-A-Bike folks to work through (attached). The worksheet guides them > through our shop mission, basic bike maintenance skills, how to select a > bike, learning the parts of the bike and common tools, as well as safe > riding techniques. They also complete 3 volunteer tasks around the shop, as > their sweat equity contribution. Depending on the need for that day, it > could be cleaning up, sorting parts, unloading the trailer, moving bikes, > or whatever special task might need to be done. They also breakdown one > bike, usually a junker, to get salvageable parts for our used parts > inventory, and to introduce them to turning wrenches. It's much easier to > have people take bikes apart than to try and teach each of them the ins and > outs of fixing up whole bikes. > > We have volunteers prepare bikes that are potential earn-a-bikes, usually > department store bikes that we value around $100. More expensive bikes can > be earned, but the participant must volunteer additional hours/tasks to > make up the difference, or pay the difference. The volunteers get the bikes > to 90-95% ready to go, so that we can check over the bike with the > Earn-A-Bike participant and fix a thing or two and get them on their way. > Once the worksheet is completed, the participant earns their chosen bike, a > helmet, lights and a lock. We take each person on a safety ride to insure > safe riding techniques and to answer additional questions. > > Folks must sign up for Earn-A-Bikes and we have two slots each open shop > day for Earn-A-Bikes. About 60% of people actually come back for their > allotted time. Having folks sign up helps us to manage our time, as well as > reducing the amount of folks that just want to walk in and get a free bike. > We tell folks that it takes 6-8 hours to complete (2 shop days), but some > folks are really proficient and can finish it in 4 hours or so. > > Before this, we had a set amount of volunteer hours that must be > completed to earn a bike. We decided to switch to the worksheet to keep > folks focused on what they needed to accomplish, increasing most folks' > ability to work independently. We also created some reference materials > that contain the answers to the worksheets, so folks have a nice laminated > guide to go by. When we had an hour based system, a lot of staff and > volunteer time was spent trying to get people focused on productive things > instead of just waiting to get the hours. > > We have a similar program for youth, with a similar worksheet that they > work through. We don't require youth to complete volunteer tasks or > breakdown bikes, but some participate in these ways voluntarily. > > In 2021, 88 people completed earn-a-bikes. The worksheet system was really > helpful in delivering uniform requirements and expectations for all > participants. It also provides a great way for us to track the demographics > and how many people utilize this service. > > Thanks, > Dylan > > -- > Dylan Horne, Ph.D. > They / Them > freewheelingdylan.wordpress.com > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: cyclista(a)inventati.org > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:26:58 +0000 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Earn A Bike Programs > Dylan, I love the idea of a worksheet to keep participants focused and a > workbook to reference for basic things; having basic reference > materials, for instance hanging at each workstand, could also de-center > the instructor in potentially useful ways. > > Are the reference materials handy to upload as well? That would be > interesting to see. > > ~cyclista Nicholas > > On 2022-02-02 11:13, Dylan Horne wrote: > > Hi Y'all, > > > > At The Pedal Factory in Salisbury, NC, we developed a worksheet for > > Earn-A-Bike folks to work through (attached). The worksheet guides them > > through our shop mission, basic bike maintenance skills, how to select > > a > > bike, learning the parts of the bike and common tools, as well as safe > > riding techniques. They also complete 3 volunteer tasks around the > > shop, as > > their sweat equity contribution. Depending on the need for that day, it > > could be cleaning up, sorting parts, unloading the trailer, moving > > bikes, > > or whatever special task might need to be done. They also breakdown one > > bike, usually a junker, to get salvageable parts for our used parts > > inventory, and to introduce them to turning wrenches. It's much easier > > to > > have people take bikes apart than to try and teach each of them the ins > > and > > outs of fixing up whole bikes. > > > > We have volunteers prepare bikes that are potential earn-a-bikes, > > usually > > department store bikes that we value around $100. More expensive bikes > > can > > be earned, but the participant must volunteer additional hours/tasks to > > make up the difference, or pay the difference. The volunteers get the > > bikes > > to 90-95% ready to go, so that we can check over the bike with the > > Earn-A-Bike participant and fix a thing or two and get them on their > > way. > > Once the worksheet is completed, the participant earns their chosen > > bike, a > > helmet, lights and a lock. We take each person on a safety ride to > > insure > > safe riding techniques and to answer additional questions. > > > > Folks must sign up for Earn-A-Bikes and we have two slots each open > > shop > > day for Earn-A-Bikes. About 60% of people actually come back for their > > allotted time. Having folks sign up helps us to manage our time, as > > well as > > reducing the amount of folks that just want to walk in and get a free > > bike. > > We tell folks that it takes 6-8 hours to complete (2 shop days), but > > some > > folks are really proficient and can finish it in 4 hours or so. > > > > Before this, we had a set amount of volunteer hours that must be > > completed to earn a bike. We decided to switch to the worksheet to keep > > folks focused on what they needed to accomplish, increasing most folks' > > ability to work independently. We also created some reference materials > > that contain the answers to the worksheets, so folks have a nice > > laminated > > guide to go by. When we had an hour based system, a lot of staff and > > volunteer time was spent trying to get people focused on productive > > things > > instead of just waiting to get the hours. > > > > We have a similar program for youth, with a similar worksheet that they > > work through. We don't require youth to complete volunteer tasks or > > breakdown bikes, but some participate in these ways voluntarily. > > > > In 2021, 88 people completed earn-a-bikes. The worksheet system was > > really > > helpful in delivering uniform requirements and expectations for all > > participants. It also provides a great way for us to track the > > demographics > > and how many people utilize this service. > > > > Thanks, > > Dylan > > > > ____________________________________ > > > > 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.… > -- Dylan Horne, Ph.D. They / Them freewheelingdylan.wordpress.com

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National Safety Policy
by eric＠bikeerie.org 03 Feb '22

03 Feb '22

Hello Fellow Tankers, On the League of American Bicyclists <https://bikeleague.org/content/top-12-actions-national-roadway-safety-strat…> website there is a posting on a future policy on the National Safety Policy. When the new president started talking about Build Back Better my thoughts went to bike lanes, education, safety infrastructure, etc. Not too sure if or when any of that will occur. The important event that I wanted to get out to everyone is the League is providing a webinar on the details on implementation. I couldn’t find anything for a link to it except on Instagram as shown below: Thank you to all the keep this forum going. Eric Brozell BikeErie.org BOD

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Earn A Bike Programs
by Dylan Horne 02 Feb '22

02 Feb '22

Hi Y'all, At The Pedal Factory in Salisbury, NC, we developed a worksheet for Earn-A-Bike folks to work through (attached). The worksheet guides them through our shop mission, basic bike maintenance skills, how to select a bike, learning the parts of the bike and common tools, as well as safe riding techniques. They also complete 3 volunteer tasks around the shop, as their sweat equity contribution. Depending on the need for that day, it could be cleaning up, sorting parts, unloading the trailer, moving bikes, or whatever special task might need to be done. They also breakdown one bike, usually a junker, to get salvageable parts for our used parts inventory, and to introduce them to turning wrenches. It's much easier to have people take bikes apart than to try and teach each of them the ins and outs of fixing up whole bikes. We have volunteers prepare bikes that are potential earn-a-bikes, usually department store bikes that we value around $100. More expensive bikes can be earned, but the participant must volunteer additional hours/tasks to make up the difference, or pay the difference. The volunteers get the bikes to 90-95% ready to go, so that we can check over the bike with the Earn-A-Bike participant and fix a thing or two and get them on their way. Once the worksheet is completed, the participant earns their chosen bike, a helmet, lights and a lock. We take each person on a safety ride to insure safe riding techniques and to answer additional questions. Folks must sign up for Earn-A-Bikes and we have two slots each open shop day for Earn-A-Bikes. About 60% of people actually come back for their allotted time. Having folks sign up helps us to manage our time, as well as reducing the amount of folks that just want to walk in and get a free bike. We tell folks that it takes 6-8 hours to complete (2 shop days), but some folks are really proficient and can finish it in 4 hours or so. Before this, we had a set amount of volunteer hours that must be completed to earn a bike. We decided to switch to the worksheet to keep folks focused on what they needed to accomplish, increasing most folks' ability to work independently. We also created some reference materials that contain the answers to the worksheets, so folks have a nice laminated guide to go by. When we had an hour based system, a lot of staff and volunteer time was spent trying to get people focused on productive things instead of just waiting to get the hours. We have a similar program for youth, with a similar worksheet that they work through. We don't require youth to complete volunteer tasks or breakdown bikes, but some participate in these ways voluntarily. In 2021, 88 people completed earn-a-bikes. The worksheet system was really helpful in delivering uniform requirements and expectations for all participants. It also provides a great way for us to track the demographics and how many people utilize this service. Thanks, Dylan -- Dylan Horne, Ph.D. They / Them freewheelingdylan.wordpress.com

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Volunteer Management Technology
by Bayley VanderCrowd 31 Jan '22

31 Jan '22

Hi Thinktank! I’d like to share how we track our volunteers and see how others track them. We’re looking for something more integrated. Are there any commercial off the shelf software you use? Maybe we’re missing something easier and better. With that said, Vélocity Bicycle Coop in Alexandria Virginia does the following: -We use a Google form for volunteer shifts. -We use a Slack channel to communicate to the others when we’ll be volunteering -We use Meetup.com for volunteer nights. (If anyone is interested in setting up a meetup group for free, we have a free group to giveaway. Just LMK!) -We use a Google form to track what hours volunteers have performed. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Thank you everyone! Bayley Vanderpoel Board Member Velocity Bicycle Coop Alexandria, VA -- Bayley Vanderpoel VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative Bayley.Vanderpoel(a)velocitycoop.org 703-863-4464

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Hiring: Bike Church in Santa Cruz, CA
by Bike Church Santa Cruz 26 Jan '22

26 Jan '22

Hi all, We are hiring! Our shop is run collectively, everyone is paid the same, which is $15 an hour, and this is only a part time opportunity, about 6-20 hours per week. Just thought I'd throw it out there and see if anyone is in town and looking for a part-time labor of love. :) See full description here: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/npo/d/santa-cruz-community-bicycle-shop-hi… If interested please apply by February 1. Thanks! Nik

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Job Opening: Community Programs Manager at Working Bikes in Chicago
by Anna Henschel 25 Jan '22

25 Jan '22

Hi Everyone, After 3 wonderful years at Working Bikes I'll be leaving my post as Community Programs Manager at Working Bikes at the end of February and looking for something great to take over the position. The position involves working with and instructing a big group of incredibly dedicated and hardworking volunteers, managing the local donation program (last year we fixed up and donated 1348 bikes for Chicagoans!), helping to coordinate the shipment of bikes to international partners (over 6500 in 2021!), planning community events, and more. The CPM works with other staff to help support all aspects of the organization and is a very well supported position. There's always something new going on, so there's never a dull day. The position is full time, Tuesday-Saturday, and comes with great benefits. Health insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time! I wouldn't be leaving the job if I could find a way to take it with me on my cross country move, but alas, that's not an option. Take a look at job description linked below and feel free to reach out if you have any questions Community Programs Manager <https://workingbikes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Community-Programs-Mana…> Anna -- *Anna Henschel, Community Programs Manager, Working Bikes* 2434 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 773-657-8419 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers anna(a)workingbikes.org

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Job Opportunity: Bike Mechanic and Program Director
by lori newton 25 Jan '22

25 Jan '22

Hey everyone, The Windsor Bike Kitchen is seeking a shop manager and program director to help us deliver on our vision of more people cycling for everyday transportation in Windsor-Essex. The successful candidate will have a passion for cycling, possess solid wrenching skills, and have a desire to connect community through outreach and the delivery of our cycling programs. The position is full time, currently Tuesday to Saturday — paying $20/hr with generous health benefits and access to transportation. We’re located in Canada’s southernmost region on the south side of the Detroit River. We’ll keep the application open until the position is filled. You can check us out here: https://bikewindsoressex.com/the-bike-kitchen-is-hiring-2/ <https://bikewindsoressex.com/the-bike-kitchen-is-hiring-2/> Thanks everybody, wishing you all the best in 2022! Lori Newton (she/her) Executive Director Bike Windsor Essex + The Bike Kitchen www.bikewindsoressex.com 628 Monmouth Road Windsor, ON N8Y 3L1 226.216.5200

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Bicycle disaster response teams
by Collapsing Biosphere 17 Jan '22

17 Jan '22

Hello hello! I live in North Carolina where hurricanes are increasing in force and reach. I'm looking for any stories or practical advice related to organizing bicycle based disaster response teams. -- I've read all available information on the Disaster Relief Trials in the Pacific Northwest. -- I've found a few stories from post-hurricane Sandy, Harvey, and Ida. -- I've NOT been able to find practical information/theory on the actual use of bicycles in post-hurricane, fire, or flood situation. If anyone would like to open this conversation with me I'd be very grateful. Disaster Relief Trials - https://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/xmlui/handle/1794/18475 International bicycle rider solidarity, Joshua

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 183, Issue 5
by Lawrence Mohammed 17 Jan '22

17 Jan '22

If it's helpful....here's how our gift economy model has evolved * Idea #1 [there was no external support or funding at this stage - just me running an experiment on my weekends] o This was literally a large mason jar where people could donate after having received a bike service or a lesson in bike maintenance (originally, there were four courses; intro, basic, intermediate, advanced) o I didn't differentiate between parts (many new) or labour o Results + Takings after 8months (weekends only) came to around £2000, once parts were factored in, this more than halved + Only those well versed with cycling (and some mechanical knowledge) knew the value of servicing. The perceived value of maintenance training varied even more widely + Some people HATED the donation jar and idea of 'pay what you feel', some loved it. Most people who hated it appeared time poor and cash rich [I felt they wanted a simple transaction] * Idea #2 [now with some funding] o parts had to be paid for, even used parts [these have been fully cleaned, inspected, lubed/etc and where necessary - fitted, test ridden and removed - i.e not just a box of random parts that have been stripped and left] o there was now a bank account [people were given details and left to pay as and when they felt like it and how much they felt] o Results + A glass jar gave pressure for people for give then and there, also some people don't use cash (others only use cash) - for those who use cash, this has and will always be acceptable too + I refused to ask people to tick boxes on what disability they had or what ethnic group or sexual orientation or age they were...for same reasons previously given + Gifting roughly doubled * Idea #3 [how it's been running for the last couple years] o We have a 'value list' for servicing and training clearly laid out on the door of the workshop and (less clearly!) on the website o People pay what and when they feel called to. There are no demands for payment. If people ask why we operate this way, I explain about 'gift economics' and sharing economies (the workshop is adjacent to some of the most expensive bits of real estate in London - yet also within 15minutes walk of some of the poorest with 2nd highest rate of homelessness and child deprivation in the whole country) o If people haven't gifted anything and said they would, I will sometimes send them an email or call a few weeks later. Sometimes they've forgotten, sometimes they just won't want to gift anything...in almost five years of trading, a only a few people have done this. We're known as the highest quality bike servicing enterprise in the area (we've serviced bikes for Olympic Medal winners) and our training is also second to none o We also have Paypal (linked to our account) and Coupay. We are considering adding a crypto account for Etherium and Bitcoin when the business scales up o Results + From servicing, _we take roughly 85-90% of what a 'normal' workshop would make_. We gift bikes to victims of crime whenever we can (building up bikes from scratch is good practice for volunteers) and our community knows and likes what we do with many high earners 'overpaying' for the value of services and many people gifting parts and offering to gift skills and services (which often, we can gift on by bridging community connections) + We're the ONLY workshop that has not yet been broken into in the area. + Funding largely comes from revenue, not grants/donations, but this is good as it doesn't require intensive form filling....we are looking at digitising impact measurement and added value though 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 14/01/2022 21:03, 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: Earn-a-Bike Programs (Nicole Muratore) > (cyclista(a)inventati.org) > 2. Re: Budget Bikes (cyclista(a)inventati.org) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Budget Bikes
by Josh Bisker 13 Jan '22

13 Jan '22

Look, me and Mac Liman are in Vice! Mostly Mac :) https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxdgq9/mechanics-ask-walmart-major-bike-man… If you missed it, here’s an article I wrote about this subject in 2021. I’m working on another one to try to publish soon! https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2021/03/24/opinion-how-the-budget-bike-trap-cre… -- Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | 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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Re: [TheThinkTank] Earn-a-Bike Programs (Nicole Muratore)
by Nicole Muratore 13 Jan '22

13 Jan '22

Wow! Very insightful replies so far and cause for me to pause and think about how our "everyone that puts something into the collective, gets something out of it" vibe is preventing us from helping people. Scott, you're absolutely right. Third party vetting certainly takes a lot of skilled work off our shoulders. A hybrid of volunteering, third-party vetting, and even accepting community work done elsewhere will likely be where we land. Nicholas, I'm curious about the pay-what-you-want model and wonder how it would go over in our shop. We're a bike flipper's mecca and these items are often used as currency among our unhoused patrons - especially right now with COVID and folks being unhoused as a result of some major rent hikes. Is it abused much that you know? Are there limits to the level of componentry? Is it this way for bikes, too? Thanks again for the thorough and thoughtful response. Carlyn, do you usually have enough work trade for someone to earn a bike in a reasonable amount of time? Do folks come back and complete their hours most of the time? I love that your program has high utilization! I hope ours will, too. Nicole On Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 2:03 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. Earn-a-Bike Programs (Nicole Muratore) > 2. Re: Earn-a-Bike Programs (Scott Long) > 3. Re: Earn-a-Bike Programs (cyclista(a)inventati.org) > 4. Re: Earn-a-Bike Programs (Carlyn Arteaga) > 5. Bike!Bike! ?Dondequiera! / Everywhere! 2021 in review / en > revisi?n (Angel York) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Nicole Muratore <nicole(a)bikesaviours.org> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 14:54:39 -0700 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Earn-a-Bike Programs > The last iteration of ours required an individual to volunteer 12 hours of > time in exchange for a bike we'd teach them to fix up, a set of lights, and > a lock. These folks are already facing transportation issues and have > difficulty returning to the shop to complete the hours they started. > > Separate from earn-a-bike we offer work trade at a rate of $10/hour for > shop credit that can be used for stand time or regular-priced parts needed > to fix one's bike. > > If your shop has an earn-a-bike program or similar, how does it work? And > is utilization of the program high? Any input, documentation, etc. is > appreciated! > > Cheers, > *Nicole Muratore, Shop Manager* (she/her) > Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective > (602) 429-9369 | bikesaviours.org | @bikesaviours > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Scott Long <scott.m.long(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:34:33 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Earn-a-Bike Programs > Hi Nicole, > > I'm the Executive Director of BikeAthens here in Athens GA. I've been the > administrator for our Earn A Bike Program for over five years. We use > social service partners in our area to refer clients to us that need > transportation. > > How do you avoid means testing? You do that by letting it be someone > else's job. In theory, you and the other collective members are a) excited > about bikes and b) have other jobs and responsibilities that don't revolve > around being full-time social workers. I don't decide who gets a bike. I > just decide which one they get. The referring organization does the heavy > lifting by having interviewed and worked with the potential client. Often > they are licensed social workers to some extent or another. They are in a > much better position to make that judgment call. It also gives me an easy > way out of the conversation when a random person shows up telling me that > they heard if they come down here they can get a free bike. I even have a > pamphlet I give them that explains our referral process. > > We have a very low threshold for what types of organizations we partner > with. Any reasonably legit third party that is willing to email or call on > behalf of someone they know that needs a bike is in. That is to say, pretty > much any 501c3 non-profit, school or church organization can send a request > on behalf of a client. Our expectations are just that they believe that > having a bike would help their client better find a job, get to school, and > access social services or healthcare. We don't require an MOU unless they > want one. Some partner organizations have their own criteria for whether or > not they will send us a request. For example, the Salvation Army in Athens > will only send a referral if the client already has a job. A local > addiction recovery organization requires the client to sign a contract that > they will take care of the bike, keep it locked, and return it if they are > no longer using it. If the partner organization would like to protect a > client's identity, that's fine. They can make up a client number or send me > initials. As long as they tell me how tall they are, we're good. > > You may not have the same community partners over time, there is decent > turnover in a lot of other social service organizations and sometimes new > people aren't aware they can even help their clients find help with bikes. > > Let me know if that is helpful or if you have any other questions. > > Thanks > > Scott > > On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 4:54 PM Nicole Muratore <nicole(a)bikesaviours.org> > wrote: > >> The last iteration of ours required an individual to volunteer 12 hours >> of time in exchange for a bike we'd teach them to fix up, a set of lights, >> and a lock. These folks are already facing transportation issues and have >> difficulty returning to the shop to complete the hours they started. >> >> Separate from earn-a-bike we offer work trade at a rate of $10/hour for >> shop credit that can be used for stand time or regular-priced parts needed >> to fix one's bike. >> >> If your shop has an earn-a-bike program or similar, how does it work? And >> is utilization of the program high? Any input, documentation, etc. is >> appreciated! >> >> Cheers, >> *Nicole Muratore, Shop Manager* (she/her) >> Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective >> (602) 429-9369 | bikesaviours.org | @bikesaviours >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: cyclista(a)inventati.org > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:22:48 +0000 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Earn-a-Bike Programs > Hi Nicole, > > At RIBs, for many years, we had similar requirements to those you > describe for your shop. At one point we also had a different, simpler > system, wherein the applicant was required to fix up one bike for > someone else in order to be allowed to fix up one bike for themselves. > > What we found was exactly what you have found, which was that the > highest need groups found both of these bars too high to reach. In many > cases, the policy was also seen as unfriendly: some people needing the > resource were in an especially high state of life stress, as well as > being subject to social ostracism generally, and being told they must > not only navigate this difficult learning curve, but do work that didn't > further their own immediate (read: urgent) needs was, frankly, > inconsiderate. Even though we at the shop were good people only trying > to help, we just didn't understand. > > So the lesson was that higher order concepts like community development > and mutual aid aren't really great to evangelize to people undergoing > crisis. In kind, that we in the shop had bad calibration wrt what > represented crisis. We might have thought of it as extreme things such > as "are you being evicted" or "have you lost housing because your > partner threatened your life and your only other housing options are > with substance abusing people you had been trying to separate yourself > from because you are trying to stay clean to regain legal custody of > your children", but in reality significant states of crisis can be much > more insidious and mundane. Someone can be in a state of significant, > ongoing crisis simply because they are disrespected at their job and > their childcare involves significant emotional burden, and they feel > unloved in their partner relationship. Crisis can be difficult to > recognize for someone not familiar with it, especially where it stems > from conditions such as generational poverty and trauma. And crisis > isn't necessarily a transitory state. It can last for most or all of a > person's life, especiallly where generational effects are involved. > > So what we did was entirely remove our requirements for volunteering in > return for use of the space, and replaced them with only a > pay-what-you-want requirement for parts and a polite reminder that we > accept donations. > > What we saw was a dramatic reduction in ghosting. Nearly all > participants of every demographic returned to complete their projects. A > rough guess would be that around 2% abandoned projects they started, > most of those being students with busy academic/social schedules or > hobbyists who lost interest in a frivolous idea. Over the four years we > had these relaxed policies, nearly all in-need participants completed > their bikes (or repairs) and left with safe and satisfying wheels under > them. > > This higher rate of effectiveness did come at a cost, however. When we > had volunteer requirements, it did force a lot more people to stay and > be part of the environment for longer periods of time, contributing to > shop culture and character. Requirements also forced kids to learn: most > of the street-level kids in our community don't stay and learn unless > they are made to. In these cases the reward-incentive-for-work concept > seems to be something that must be imposed, rather than guided or > facilitated, in order to take root. So though we retained significant > child attendance in the case of those visiting with various guardians, > we also lost a lot (actually most) of our solo child participation by > removing requirements. > > In general, I'd say our volunteer community was reduced by about half by > these measures, with only people who volunteered out of passion and joy > remaining. Our shop was small and had never really run on exclusively > volunteer labor except at the beginning (thirty years ago) when it was > even smaller and being run out of random garages, so this wasn't a > lethal change for us. It did create much greater demands/stress on paid > staff and primary volunteers. > > I think it's possible to not go entirely one way or another, for > instance to have volunteer requirements for children but not adults > (though it might be painful to justify to kids who noticed the > disparity), or create tiers of service/use some of which would required > volunteering. We just basically treated the shop as a library and the > staff and primary volunteers as librarians, and let the community use > the space so long as they did so without harming it. > > An idea for a tier of access that could require volunteer hours might be > keyed off-hours access. This is really only sustainable now with the > advent of [more] affordable electronic locks - in the past people with > keys made copies, kept them essentially forever, and any abuse would > require changing the locks. I'd encourage shop budget to be spent on > this kind of lock, or even the more expensive mechanical versions, even > though it involves significant expense. In retrospect, it was the lack > of this investment that prevented us from exploring options such as the > one suggested above, and eventually we were making enough money that we > could have afforded it. It's so difficult to see every option in every > moment when you're busy af with so many things. > > ~cyclista Nicholas > > > > On 2022-01-11 21:54, Nicole Muratore wrote: > > The last iteration of ours required an individual to volunteer 12 hours > > of > > time in exchange for a bike we'd teach them to fix up, a set of lights, > > and > > a lock. These folks are already facing transportation issues and have > > difficulty returning to the shop to complete the hours they started. > > > > Separate from earn-a-bike we offer work trade at a rate of $10/hour for > > shop credit that can be used for stand time or regular-priced parts > > needed > > to fix one's bike. > > > > If your shop has an earn-a-bike program or similar, how does it work? > > And > > is utilization of the program high? Any input, documentation, etc. is > > appreciated! > > > > Cheers, > > *Nicole Muratore, Shop Manager* (she/her) > > Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective > > (602) 429-9369 | bikesaviours.org | @bikesaviours > > > > ____________________________________ > > > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Carlyn Arteaga <carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:49:11 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Earn-a-Bike Programs > Hi Nicole, > Carlyn from BICAS in Tucson, AZ here. Our Earn-a-Bike program is > encapsulated into our Work Trade Program -- Folks earn $12/hr to help us > out around the shop and they can use that credit towards 1 bike per year, > used parts, and Community Tools (stand time) to fix it up. All the bikes in > our shop are priced, so folks just calculate how much work they need to do > to earn whichever bike they like. It is a very heavily-used program and we > get referrals from social services orgs all over the county. We currently > have a cap of $200 per person per year, although we are currently > evaluating that cap as well as the Work Trade rate. Feel free to reach out > if you have any other questions. > Sincerely, > ~Carlyn > > On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 3:34 PM Scott Long <scott.m.long(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Nicole, >> >> I'm the Executive Director of BikeAthens here in Athens GA. I've been the >> administrator for our Earn A Bike Program for over five years. We use >> social service partners in our area to refer clients to us that need >> transportation. >> >> How do you avoid means testing? You do that by letting it be someone >> else's job. In theory, you and the other collective members are a) excited >> about bikes and b) have other jobs and responsibilities that don't revolve >> around being full-time social workers. I don't decide who gets a bike. I >> just decide which one they get. The referring organization does the heavy >> lifting by having interviewed and worked with the potential client. Often >> they are licensed social workers to some extent or another. They are in a >> much better position to make that judgment call. It also gives me an easy >> way out of the conversation when a random person shows up telling me that >> they heard if they come down here they can get a free bike. I even have a >> pamphlet I give them that explains our referral process. >> >> We have a very low threshold for what types of organizations we partner >> with. Any reasonably legit third party that is willing to email or call on >> behalf of someone they know that needs a bike is in. That is to say, pretty >> much any 501c3 non-profit, school or church organization can send a request >> on behalf of a client. Our expectations are just that they believe that >> having a bike would help their client better find a job, get to school, and >> access social services or healthcare. We don't require an MOU unless they >> want one. Some partner organizations have their own criteria for whether or >> not they will send us a request. For example, the Salvation Army in Athens >> will only send a referral if the client already has a job. A local >> addiction recovery organization requires the client to sign a contract that >> they will take care of the bike, keep it locked, and return it if they are >> no longer using it. If the partner organization would like to protect a >> client's identity, that's fine. They can make up a client number or send me >> initials. As long as they tell me how tall they are, we're good. >> >> You may not have the same community partners over time, there is decent >> turnover in a lot of other social service organizations and sometimes new >> people aren't aware they can even help their clients find help with bikes. >> >> Let me know if that is helpful or if you have any other questions. >> >> Thanks >> >> Scott >> >> On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 4:54 PM Nicole Muratore <nicole(a)bikesaviours.org> >> wrote: >> >>> The last iteration of ours required an individual to volunteer 12 hours >>> of time in exchange for a bike we'd teach them to fix up, a set of lights, >>> and a lock. These folks are already facing transportation issues and have >>> difficulty returning to the shop to complete the hours they started. >>> >>> Separate from earn-a-bike we offer work trade at a rate of $10/hour for >>> shop credit that can be used for stand time or regular-priced parts needed >>> to fix one's bike. >>> >>> If your shop has an earn-a-bike program or similar, how does it work? >>> And is utilization of the program high? Any input, documentation, etc. is >>> appreciated! >>> >>> Cheers, >>> *Nicole Muratore, Shop Manager* (she/her) >>> Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective >>> (602) 429-9369 | bikesaviours.org | @bikesaviours >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> 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… >> >> > > -- > > *Carlyn Arteaga* > > *pronouns: they/them/theirs* > > Youth Program Coordinator > > *BICAS* > > 2001 N. 7th Ave. | Tucson, AZ 85701 | Shop: 520-628-7950 > > carlyn.arteaga(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.* > > > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. > www.avast.com > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> > <#m_866031958163314982_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:03:14 -0800 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! ¡Dondequiera! / Everywhere! 2021 in > review / en revisión > > *Español abajo* > > Hi everyone, > > Thanks for helping make Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 such a hoppin' weekend! > > *OVERVIEW* > > - > > There were a couple dozen events over 3-4 days (depending on how you > count time zones). > - > > About 175 people registered. Or maybe 198! Anyway, lots of people came. > - > > About 1400 US dollars were donated and are being distributed as a > stipend to the interpreters (minus fees). > - > > Piles of people volunteered in one way or another. > - > > New connections have formed. > - > > Friends were made. > - > > 100% of all germs stayed local. > > *ARCHIVED VIDEOS* > Workshops are nearly all posted in English and are still going up in > Spanish. Here's the link to the *archived videos:* > *https://archive.org/details/@bikebikeeverywhere* > <https://archive.org/details/@bikebikeeverywhere> . If you want to help > organize the archive data, please send an email to > bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com. > > *SURVEY RESULTS* > Results from the survey were overwhelmingly positive. Suggestions were > mostly things we know we need to work on, and we're working on them. > They'll happen faster with more committed volunteers, so come join us! We > can find a place for you for a wide range of roles/interests and at every > skill level. > > *GET INVOLVED WITH BIKE!BIKE! EVERYWHERE!* > > *If you've tried to reach out and get involved before* and didn't get to > put your awesome skills to their best use, *please try again. We'd love > to have you.* We have a better sense of what needs doing. There's more > work than volunteers, we're all having a lot of fun, and we'd love your > company. > > *If there is enough core volunteer availability, there will probably be > another B!B!E! in early November 2022. We need you to help make it happen! > Here's how:* > > - > > Join the new *planning email list* at > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/bikebike-everywhere-bikecolle… > and start *attending meetings* ( > https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Meetings_and_minutes). > - > > Find something to do the *volunteer roles* list at > https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_Volunteer_Roles > and email bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com. > > *BIKE!BIKE! MEXICO CITY 2022* > Mujerxs al Pedal (mujerxsalpedal(a)gmail.com) is hosting an in-person > Bike!Bike! in Mexico City (CDMX) June or July 2022. They are planning to do > a partial hybrid with online streaming. B!B!E! and B!B!CDMX are in contact > and working together to share resources. *Stay tuned at* *bikebike.org* > <http://bikebike.org> *for B!B!CDMX sign-ups (coming soon).* > ------------------------------ > > Hola a todxs, > > Gracias por ayudarnos a que Bike!Bike! En todas partes! 2021 fuera un fin > de semana tan animado. > > *INFORMACIÓN GENERAL* > > - > > Hubo dos docenas de eventos a lo largo de 3 o 4 días (dependiendo de > cómo cuentes los husos horarios). > - > > Se registraron alrededor de 175 personas ¡o tal vez 198! Como sea, > mucha gente vino. > - > > Fueron donados alrededor de 1400 dólares y están siendo distribuidos > (menos algunas cuotas) como remuneración entre lxs intérpretes. > - > > Montones de personas voluntariaron de una manera u otra. > - > > Nuevas conexiones han sido formadas. > - > > Amistades han sido hechas. > - > > 100% de los gérmenes se quedaron en su lugar. > > *VIDEOS ARCHIVADOS* > > Casi todos los talleres fueron subidos en inglés y están siendo subidos en > español. Aquí hay un link a los *videos archivados:* > *https://archive.org/details/@bikebikeeverywhere* > <https://archive.org/details/@bikebikeeverywhere>. Si te interesa ayudar > a organizar la información del archivo, por favor manda un correo a > bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com. > > *RESULTADOS DE LA ENCUESTA* > Los resultados de la encuesta fueron abrumadoramente positivos. Las > sugerencias fueron mayormente cosas que sabemos que tenemos que trabajar, y > estamos trabajando en ellas. Se lograrán más rápidamente con más > voluntarixs dedicadxs, ¡así que únete a nosotrxs! Podemos encontrar un > lugar para ti dentro de un amplio rango de roles/intereses y en cualquier > nivel. > > *INVOLÚCRATE CON BIKE!BIKE! EN TODAS PARTES!* > > *Si trataste de acercarte e involucrarte antes* y no pudiste aprovechar > tus geniales habilidades, *por favor inténtalo de nuevo. Nos encantaría > tenerte.* Ya tenemos una mejor idea de lo que necesita hacerse. Hay más > trabajo que voluntarixs, todxs nos estamos divirtiendo mucho y nos > encantaría contar con tu compañía. > > *Si hay suficiente disponibilidad de voluntarixs, probablemente habrá otro > B!B!E! a principios de noviembre de 2022. Necesitamos de tu ayuda para > hacer que eso suceda! Aquí está cómo apoyar:* > > - > > Únete a la nueva *lista de correo de planeación* en > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/bikebike-everywhere-bikecolle… > y empieza a *asistir a las reuniones* ( > https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Meetings_and_minutes). > - > > Encuentra algo que hacer en la *lista de roles para voluntarixs,* en > https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_Volunteer_Roles… > y manda un correo a bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com. > > *BIKE!BIKE! CIUDAD DE MÉXICO 2022* > > Mujerxs al Pedal (mujerxsalpedal(a)gmail.com) serán anfirionxs de un > Bike!Bike! en persona en la Ciudad de México (CDMX) en junio o julio de > 2011. Están planeando hacer un evento parcialmente híbrido con > transmisiones en línea. B!B!E! y B!B!CDMX están en contacto y trabajando > juntxs para compartir recursos. *Mantente al pendiente de* *bikebike.org* > <http://bikebike.org/> *para los registros para B!B!CDMX (próximamente).* > ------------------------------ > > This was issue #5 of Bike!Bike! Everywhere!. > You can subscribe <https://buttondown.email/bikebikeeverywhere> or view > this email online > <https://buttondown.email/bikebikeeverywhere/subscribers/3651fb41-ae2f-4dbc-…> > . > <http:///api/emails/canary/3651fb41-ae2f-4dbc-ab0a-dba56dbe9880/553bdfb9-9f60-450b-8783-3d9869d48d98/> > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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by Angel York 11 Jan '22

11 Jan '22

*Español abajo* Hi everyone, Thanks for helping make Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 such a hoppin' weekend! *OVERVIEW* - There were a couple dozen events over 3-4 days (depending on how you count time zones). - About 175 people registered. Or maybe 198! Anyway, lots of people came. - About 1400 US dollars were donated and are being distributed as a stipend to the interpreters (minus fees). - Piles of people volunteered in one way or another. - New connections have formed. - Friends were made. - 100% of all germs stayed local. *ARCHIVED VIDEOS* Workshops are nearly all posted in English and are still going up in Spanish. Here's the link to the *archived videos:* *https://archive.org/details/@bikebikeeverywhere* <https://archive.org/details/@bikebikeeverywhere> . If you want to help organize the archive data, please send an email to bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com. *SURVEY RESULTS* Results from the survey were overwhelmingly positive. Suggestions were mostly things we know we need to work on, and we're working on them. They'll happen faster with more committed volunteers, so come join us! We can find a place for you for a wide range of roles/interests and at every skill level. *GET INVOLVED WITH BIKE!BIKE! EVERYWHERE!* *If you've tried to reach out and get involved before* and didn't get to put your awesome skills to their best use, *please try again. We'd love to have you.* We have a better sense of what needs doing. There's more work than volunteers, we're all having a lot of fun, and we'd love your company. *If there is enough core volunteer availability, there will probably be another B!B!E! in early November 2022. We need you to help make it happen! Here's how:* - Join the new *planning email list* at http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/bikebike-everywhere-bikecolle… and start *attending meetings* ( https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Meetings_and_minutes). - Find something to do the *volunteer roles* list at https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_Volunteer_Roles and email bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com. *BIKE!BIKE! MEXICO CITY 2022* Mujerxs al Pedal (mujerxsalpedal(a)gmail.com) is hosting an in-person Bike!Bike! in Mexico City (CDMX) June or July 2022. They are planning to do a partial hybrid with online streaming. B!B!E! and B!B!CDMX are in contact and working together to share resources. *Stay tuned at* *bikebike.org* <http://bikebike.org> *for B!B!CDMX sign-ups (coming soon).* ------------------------------ Hola a todxs, Gracias por ayudarnos a que Bike!Bike! En todas partes! 2021 fuera un fin de semana tan animado. *INFORMACIÓN GENERAL* - Hubo dos docenas de eventos a lo largo de 3 o 4 días (dependiendo de cómo cuentes los husos horarios). - Se registraron alrededor de 175 personas ¡o tal vez 198! Como sea, mucha gente vino. - Fueron donados alrededor de 1400 dólares y están siendo distribuidos (menos algunas cuotas) como remuneración entre lxs intérpretes. - Montones de personas voluntariaron de una manera u otra. - Nuevas conexiones han sido formadas. - Amistades han sido hechas. - 100% de los gérmenes se quedaron en su lugar. *VIDEOS ARCHIVADOS* Casi todos los talleres fueron subidos en inglés y están siendo subidos en español. Aquí hay un link a los *videos archivados:* *https://archive.org/details/@bikebikeeverywhere* <https://archive.org/details/@bikebikeeverywhere>. Si te interesa ayudar a organizar la información del archivo, por favor manda un correo a bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com. *RESULTADOS DE LA ENCUESTA* Los resultados de la encuesta fueron abrumadoramente positivos. Las sugerencias fueron mayormente cosas que sabemos que tenemos que trabajar, y estamos trabajando en ellas. Se lograrán más rápidamente con más voluntarixs dedicadxs, ¡así que únete a nosotrxs! Podemos encontrar un lugar para ti dentro de un amplio rango de roles/intereses y en cualquier nivel. *INVOLÚCRATE CON BIKE!BIKE! EN TODAS PARTES!* *Si trataste de acercarte e involucrarte antes* y no pudiste aprovechar tus geniales habilidades, *por favor inténtalo de nuevo. Nos encantaría tenerte.* Ya tenemos una mejor idea de lo que necesita hacerse. Hay más trabajo que voluntarixs, todxs nos estamos divirtiendo mucho y nos encantaría contar con tu compañía. *Si hay suficiente disponibilidad de voluntarixs, probablemente habrá otro B!B!E! a principios de noviembre de 2022. Necesitamos de tu ayuda para hacer que eso suceda! Aquí está cómo apoyar:* - Únete a la nueva *lista de correo de planeación* en http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/bikebike-everywhere-bikecolle… y empieza a *asistir a las reuniones* ( https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Meetings_and_minutes). - Encuentra algo que hacer en la *lista de roles para voluntarixs,* en https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_Volunteer_Roles… y manda un correo a bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com. *BIKE!BIKE! CIUDAD DE MÉXICO 2022* Mujerxs al Pedal (mujerxsalpedal(a)gmail.com) serán anfirionxs de un Bike!Bike! en persona en la Ciudad de México (CDMX) en junio o julio de 2011. Están planeando hacer un evento parcialmente híbrido con transmisiones en línea. B!B!E! y B!B!CDMX están en contacto y trabajando juntxs para compartir recursos. *Mantente al pendiente de* *bikebike.org* <http://bikebike.org/> *para los registros para B!B!CDMX (próximamente).* ------------------------------ This was issue #5 of Bike!Bike! Everywhere!. You can subscribe <https://buttondown.email/bikebikeeverywhere> or view this email online <https://buttondown.email/bikebikeeverywhere/subscribers/3651fb41-ae2f-4dbc-…> . <http:///api/emails/canary/3651fb41-ae2f-4dbc-ab0a-dba56dbe9880/553bdfb9-9f60-450b-8783-3d9869d48d98/>

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Earn-a-Bike Programs
by Nicole Muratore 11 Jan '22

11 Jan '22

The last iteration of ours required an individual to volunteer 12 hours of time in exchange for a bike we'd teach them to fix up, a set of lights, and a lock. These folks are already facing transportation issues and have difficulty returning to the shop to complete the hours they started. Separate from earn-a-bike we offer work trade at a rate of $10/hour for shop credit that can be used for stand time or regular-priced parts needed to fix one's bike. If your shop has an earn-a-bike program or similar, how does it work? And is utilization of the program high? Any input, documentation, etc. is appreciated! Cheers, *Nicole Muratore, Shop Manager* (she/her) Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective (602) 429-9369 | bikesaviours.org | @bikesaviours

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Queen City Bicycle Collective is looking for an Executive Director
by Tyler Glodt 10 Jan '22

10 Jan '22

Hey y'all, Queen City Bicycle Collective in beautiful Manchester, New Hampshire is looking for an Executive Director. If you're interested, or know some folks who might be, we'd love to hear from you. We've attached the job description for your consideration. Peace and health to y'all, QC Bike -- Tyler Glodt he/him Shop Manager Queen City Bicycle Collective 35 Elm Street Manchester, NH (603) 493-1720 qcbike.org <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Cabrillo Bike Co-op is Hiring in Aptos
by Aaron Shaw 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

Hey bike people around the world! My former bike collective is looking for a part time "co-operator" to help bring some life into the shop. The Cabrillo Bike Co-op is an on-campus, student run bike collective project at Cabrillo College in Aptos (Near Santa Cruz and very close to paradise <https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/cabrillo/Board.nsf/files/WELCOME_IMAGE/$file/Ca…>!). In order to be hired as a paid employee, you will need to be enrolled at Cabrillo in at least 6 units. It would be a great fit for someone looking to study and get paid to be part of an awesome DIY focused shop/community space. I know it's a long shot but I'm just trying to spread the word. Cabrillo is a beautiful place and has some great faculty and classes. The years I spent there were some of the best ever. Let me know if you have any questions. The dream combo is to take classes at Cabrillo, work at the bike co-op, and ride for Pedex Santa Cruz <http://pedxsc.com/>. Trust me!! Aaron

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Sharing Wheels hiring bike mechanic in Everett, WA
by Kristin Kinnamon 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop in Everett, WA is looking for an experienced bicycle mechanic to make a difference in our community. It's an exciting time to join our 20-year-old nonprofit north of Seattle. We seek a bike mechanic to refurbish used bikes, empower customers to fix their own bikes, and educate volunteers to help with bike repair. Learn more on our website: https://sharingwheels.org/about/job-openings/ Kristin Kinnamon Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, board president B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County, past president 425-923-7868 (personal cell)

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Bike Works Seattle is hiring!
by Jess Green 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Bike Works is hiring a full-time Operations Coordinator! Compensation is $23.50 - $26.75/hr + excellent benefits. More info and application instructions on our website: https://bikeworks.org/about/job-opportunities/ <http://www.bikeworks.org/> Jess Green *Development Director* she/her pronouns what's this? <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> 206.687.7229 <https://www.facebook.com/BikeWorksSeattle> <https://twitter.com/bikeworks206> <https://www.instagram.com/bikeworks206/> bikeworks.org *Bike Works promotes the bicycleas a vehicle for change to empoweryouth and build resilient communities.* *Bike Shop: *3709 S Ferdinand St, Seattle, WA 98118 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/3709+S+Ferdinand+St,+Seattle,+WA+98118/@4…> *Office, Warehouse & Classrooms: *3715 S Hudson St #111, Seattle, WA 98118 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/3715+S+Hudson+St,+Seattle,+WA+98118/data=…>

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Bike!Bike! Everywhere Recordings?
by Jean-François Caron 27 Nov '21

27 Nov '21

Were any of the sessions recorded, or are the static materials available (e.g. slides)? Ironically I couldn't attend the "Biking with Babies" session because I was taking care of our new baby. =\ Jean-François

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unsubscribe
by Ulick at Bike Wizards 21 Nov '21

21 Nov '21

Hi there, Can you please UNSUBSCRIBE me from this list? Thank you, U -- *Ulick O'Beirne* *Bike Wizards* Cycling Coaching, Bike Repair & Servicing, Bike Maintenance Workshops Ph. 087 2394 287

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Bike!Bike!Everywhere/Dondequiera starts TODAY comienza HOY
by Angel York 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

<https://buttondown.email/bikebikeeverywhere>*Español abajo* Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2021> starts TODAY. - Check out the Workshop Schedule <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2021_Workshop_S…> - Visit the Discord Chat <https://discord.gg/yHhSdsnDuJ> *Please forward this final invitation to other community bike people*. *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. 12 ~ Sunday, Nov. 14* *Where: Online.* Zoom for audio/video meetings <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2021_Workshop_S…> and Discord for text chat <https://discord.gg/yHhSdsnDuJ>. *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. *How*: You can still register at bikebike.org *Donate to support simultaneous interpretation <https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=Nmy6pcP5IrWCG4LPPoBG4H8_5wyKZ74hdKc2Og5…>* See you soon! ------------------------------------------------------ Bike!Bike! ¡Dondequiera! 2021 <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2021> comienza HOY. - Mira el Programa de Talleres <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2021_Workshop_S…> - Visita la sala de chat Discord <https://discord.gg/yHhSdsnDuJ> Por favor envíe esta invitación final a otras personas de la comunidad en bicicleta. *¿Qué es? ¡Bike!Bike! ¡Dondequiera! ¡2021 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 12 al domingo 14 de noviembre.* *¿Dónde? En línea.* Zoom para las reuniones de audio/vídeo <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2021_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. *Cómo*: todavía puedes registrarte en bikebike.org <https://es.bikebike.org/> Dona para apoyar intérpretes simultánexs <https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=Nmy6pcP5IrWCG4LPPoBG4H8_5wyKZ74hdKc2Og5…> ¡Nos vemos pronto!

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Bike!Bike! Everywhere News / Noticias de Bike!Bike! Everywhere
by Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 02 Nov '21

02 Nov '21

*****ESPAÑOL ABAJO***** :)* Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 <https://es.bikebike.org/> is a virtual conference for comunity bike projects, happening Friday, November 12 ~ Sunday, November 14. You can still sign up! <https://es.bikebike.org/> *Workshop schedule is POSTED:* - On the wiki: Find the schedule in your time zone <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_Everywhere!_2021_Workshop_S…> - Add to Google Calendar <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/6?cid=YmlrZWJpa2VldmVyeXdoZXJlQGdtYW…> - Download an iCal (for non-Google calendar software) <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/bikebikeeverywhere%40gmail.com/pu…> *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. We Need YOU to Volunteer *PANELISTS WANTED:* Starting a community bike shop: "Hi I'm new to the ThinkTank and I'd like to know how to start a community bike shop" is one of the most common questions we get. Be a panelist. Share your hard-earned knowledge at noon (Eastern US Time) on Saturday. *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 - Meet & Greet (Friday) - Meet & Greet (Saturday) - Small talk (Saturday) - Small talk (Sunday) - WTF (women/trans/femme group) - On Call (If a workshop gets a lot more people than anticipated, it would be nice to have you on available to join in and help out.) *ON-CALL MEDIATORS NEEDED:* We need more people with mediation training to be available on call, just in case. *TECH VOLUNTEERS:* We need someone to do the online equivalent of "fumbling with the microphone" and "connecting the powerpoint presentation to the overhead projector" for every. single. workshop. It's easy. We'll train you. Please help. There is a DRESS REHEARSAL for Panelists, Facilitators, Interpreters, and Tech Volunteers. It will be on Saturday, November 6 from 10am to 3pm Pacific / 1pm to 6pm Eastern time. ******************** :)* Bike!Bike! Dondequiera! 2021 <https://es.bikebike.org/> es una conferencia virtual para proyectos de bicicletas comunitarios, occuriendo viernes el 12 de noviembre ~ domingo, el 14 de noviembre. 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!_2021_Workshop_S…> - Calendario Google <http://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/6?cid=YmlrZWJpa2VldmVyeXdoZXJlQGdtYWl…> - iCal (para otro software de calendario) <http://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/bikebikeeverywhere%40gmail.com/pub…> *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. Te Necesitamos como Voluntario *SE BUSCAN PANELISTAS:* Comenzando un taller de bicis comunitario: “Hola acabo de integrarme al ThinkTank y me gustaría saber cómo empezar un taller de bicis comunitario” es una de las preguntas más comunes que recibimos. Sé panelista, comparte el conocimiento que has ganado con esfuerzo a las 9:00 (tiempo del pacifico) Sábado. *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 - meet & greet (viernes) - meet & greet (sábado) - charla (sábado) - charla (domingo) - wtf (grupo de mujeres/trans/femme) - 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 a alguien para que haga el equivalente digital a “revolverse con el micrófono” y “poner la presentación en el proyector” para cada. uno. de. los. talleres. Es fácil, Te entrenaremos. Por favor ayuda. Habrá un ensayo para Panelistxs, Facilitadorxs, Interpretes, y Voluntarixs Técnicxs. Será el 6 de noviembre de 10am a 3pm (tiempo del pacífico) / 1pm a 6pm (tiempo del este)

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Bike Works is hiring in Seattle
by Jess Green 28 Oct '21

28 Oct '21

Hey bike friends, Bike Works is hiring a Program Director and Program Coordinator for our youth programs in South Seattle. Compensation, job descriptions, and application instructions are up on our website - check them out here: https://bikeworks.org/about/job-opportunities/ <http://www.bikeworks.org/> Jess Green *Development Director* she/her pronouns what's this? <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> 206.687.7229 <https://www.facebook.com/BikeWorksSeattle> <https://twitter.com/bikeworks206> <https://www.instagram.com/bikeworks206/> bikeworks.org *Bike Works promotes the bicycleas a vehicle for change to empoweryouth and build resilient communities.* *Bike Shop: *3709 S Ferdinand St, Seattle, WA 98118 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/3709+S+Ferdinand+St,+Seattle,+WA+98118/@4…> *Office, Warehouse & Classrooms: *3715 S Hudson St #111, Seattle, WA 98118 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/3715+S+Hudson+St,+Seattle,+WA+98118/data=…>

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Starting a School Bike Bus/Train
by Stuart Nottingham 22 Oct '21

22 Oct '21

Good day, everyone. I'm trying to get a jump on starting a Bike Bus/Train to celebrate next year's Bike Month here in Salisbury NC. I was wondering if any of your organizations had already undertaken such a project and had information or suggestions they'd be willing to share. I find tat it's always better to follow guidance from those who have gone before and build on it. Thanks! Stuart Nottingham

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Community Cycling Center is hiring a Community Programs Manager
by momoko saunders 23 Sep '21

23 Sep '21

Hi all,The Community Cycling Center is hiring for a Community Programs Manager. https://communitycyclingcenter.org/about/jobs/community-programs-manager/ I would be happy to answer any questions about the org and the position. Cheers, -Momoko

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 180, Issue 2
by Adam-Phoenix Mitchell 12 Sep '21

12 Sep '21

Thanks for the replies. That is helpful. However, I guess I'm still not clear whether e-bike conversions we do at the shop (rather than club rides with rider owned e-bikes) would be covered by general liability insurance. Does anyone have any further insights? Cheers, Phoenix On Fri, Sep 10, 2021 at 4:10 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. E-bike conversion insurance? (Adam-Phoenix Mitchell) > 2. Re: E-bike conversion insurance? (Jesse Cooper) > 3. Re: E-bike conversion insurance? (maggie(a)river2sealoop.org) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Adam-Phoenix Mitchell <mitch.ad(a)gmail.com> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:14:41 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] E-bike conversion insurance? > Hello all, > > We are trying to determine if we need insurance (beyond general liability) > to cover e-bike conversions on used bikes. Not totally sure if general > liability insurance would cover this and I assume it may depend on the > carrier. > > I'm also not totally clear why there would be any difference between this > and a normal refurbished bike we sell, in terms of liability. > > Any insights would be appreciated! > > Cheers, > Phoenix > Freeride Montpelier Community Bike Shop > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jesse Cooper <jessecooper0(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:41:22 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] E-bike conversion insurance? > I think the take away I got from bike shop forums was an issue of battery > fires at the worst end of the spectrum, and endangerment from improper > installations at the the other end. I don't about the Us, but in so called > canada there's also liability issues if systems are tuned to exceed.30km > under motor power, either throttle or assist. It's worth checking your > municipal as well as state and federal ebike codes. 🤷‍♀️ > > On Fri., Sep. 10, 2021, 07:15 Adam-Phoenix Mitchell <mitch.ad(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hello all, >> >> We are trying to determine if we need insurance (beyond general >> liability) to cover e-bike conversions on used bikes. Not totally sure if >> general liability insurance would cover this and I assume it may depend on >> the carrier. >> >> I'm also not totally clear why there would be any difference between this >> and a normal refurbished bike we sell, in terms of liability. >> >> Any insights would be appreciated! >> >> Cheers, >> Phoenix >> Freeride Montpelier Community Bike Shop >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <maggie(a)river2sealoop.org> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:24:00 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] E-bike conversion insurance? > > Here is the notice from our insurance company that we get through League > of American bicyclists. I read this to mean any bike that meets the Class > 1 or Class 3 (pedal assist) legal criteria is covered by them and that has > been their policy consistently. Class 2’s (throttle) are not covered and > never have been. > > > > *From:* Rene Waterson rwaterson(a)americanspecialty.com > *Sent:* Friday, August 27, 2021 9:02 AM > *Subject:* Electric Bikes - Clarification on Coverage > > > > Club Leaders: > > There has been some confusion relative to how the League’s liability > insurance program applies to the use of electric bicycles during club > activities. The purpose of this correspondence is to clarify the intent of > the liability policy. It is important to note that coverage for electric > bicycles for club activities has not changed from prior years and is > consistent with what we believe to be industry standards. > > > > For the purposes of this communication, the definition of electric bicycle > is consistent with the CPSC definition > <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpsc.…> > and the League’s position > <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbikeleagu…> > on electric bicycles: > > > > - Class 1 electric bicycle shall mean an electric bicycle equipped > with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and > that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 > miles per hour. > - Class 2 electric bicycle shall mean an electric bicycle equipped > with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and that is > not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of > 20 miles per hour. > - Class 3 electric bicycle shall mean an electric bicycle equipped > with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and > that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 > miles per hour. > > > > Based on the language from the insurance policy, losses arising from the > use of a Class 2 electric bicycle would not be covered under the League’s > club insurance program. Again, this is consistent with prior year’s > coverage and our understanding of industry standards. Given that it could > be difficult for a Club to determine which class of an electric bicycle is > being used during club activities, clubs may consider notifying club > members and club activity participants that Class 2 electric bicycles are > not permitted. This is a business decision for the Club. We have created a > sample acknowledgement for users of electric bicycles for the club’s > consideration. Please note utilizing this acknowledgement is NOT an > insurance requirement and should be reviewed with the club’s local legal > counsel prior to implementing. The acknowledgement should remain > independent of the standard release of liability waiver (in other words, we > do not recommend combining the two or replacing one with the other). > > > > We realize that some clubs may have been notified during the 2021 policy > period that Class 3 electric bicycles are not covered and we apologize for > the confusion. Please note that this is a summary of coverage and the > policy will govern any discrepancies between this summary and the actual > policy. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please > do not hesitate to reach out to Rene Waterson at > rwaterson(a)americanspeicalty.com. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Rene > > > > *Rene Waterson, AIS, AINS *| Account Manager, Special Programs > > American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc. > > 7609 W Jefferson Blvd, Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 > > Direct: 260-969-5392 | Toll Free: 800-245-2744 > > > > americanspecialty.com > > americanspecialtyexpress.com > > > > [image: Image result for linkedin link photo] > <https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-specialty-insurance-&-risk-servic…> > > > > IMPORTANT: Please note that American Specialty cannot bind, alter, or > cancel any coverage without speaking to, and receiving confirmation from, a > licensed agent. Further note that American Specialty Insurance & Risk > Services, Inc. also conducts business as A.S.I.R.S.I. Insurance Agency in > the state of California, American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services > Agency in the state of Michigan, and A S Insurance & Risk Services Agency > in the state of New York. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained > in this communication, including attachments, is privileged and > confidential. It is intended only for the exclusive use of the addressee. > If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the > employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, > you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of > this communication is strictly prohibited. NOTE: Although we have taken > steps to ensure that this e-mail and its attachments (if any) are free from > any virus, the recipient should, in keeping with good computing practice, > also check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. If > you have received this communication in error, please notify us by > telephone immediately at 260-969-5203 or e-mail at > contact(a)americanspecialty.com. Thank you. > > > > > > *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> *On > Behalf Of *Jesse Cooper > *Sent:* Friday, September 10, 2021 11:41 AM > *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > *Subject:* Re: [TheThinkTank] E-bike conversion insurance? > > > > I think the take away I got from bike shop forums was an issue of battery > fires at the worst end of the spectrum, and endangerment from improper > installations at the the other end. I don't about the Us, but in so called > canada there's also liability issues if systems are tuned to exceed.30km > under motor power, either throttle or assist. It's worth checking your > municipal as well as state and federal ebike codes. 🤷‍♀️ > > > > On Fri., Sep. 10, 2021, 07:15 Adam-Phoenix Mitchell <mitch.ad(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > Hello all, > > > > We are trying to determine if we need insurance (beyond general liability) > to cover e-bike conversions on used bikes. Not totally sure if general > liability insurance would cover this and I assume it may depend on the > carrier. > > > > I'm also not totally clear why there would be any difference between this > and a normal refurbished bike we sell, in terms of liability. > > > > Any insights would be appreciated! > > > > Cheers, > > Phoenix > > Freeride Montpelier Community Bike Shop > > ____________________________________ > > 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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E-bike conversion insurance?
by Adam-Phoenix Mitchell 10 Sep '21

10 Sep '21

Hello all, We are trying to determine if we need insurance (beyond general liability) to cover e-bike conversions on used bikes. Not totally sure if general liability insurance would cover this and I assume it may depend on the carrier. I'm also not totally clear why there would be any difference between this and a normal refurbished bike we sell, in terms of liability. Any insights would be appreciated! Cheers, Phoenix Freeride Montpelier Community Bike Shop

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Bike!Bike! Everywhere!/¡Dondequiera! 2021 - Nov. 12-14
by Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

You are invited to Bike!Bike! Everywhere! 2021 <http://en.bikebike.org>. *Please forward this 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. 12 - Sunday, Nov. 14.* *Where: Online.* Zoom for audio/video meetings and Discord for text chat. *How: Sign up at* *en.bikebike.org* <http://en.bikebike.org>*. Registration Deadline is Sunday, Sept. 26.* (It will ask some questions about housing, food, etc. that don't make sense for an online conference. Answer those however you want; we'll ignore them.) More details below... ------------------------------------------------------ Esta es la invitación a Bike!Bike! ¡Dondequiera! 2021 <http://es.bikebike.org>. *Por favor, reenvía esta invitación a otras organizaciones ciclistas y talleres comunitarios que conozcas*. *¿Qué es? ¡Bike!Bike! ¡Dondequiera! ¡2021 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 12 al domingo 14 de noviembre.* *¿Dónde? En línea.* Zoom para las reuniones de audio/vídeo y Discord para el chat de texto. *¿Cómo? Inscríbete en* *es.bikebike.org* <http://es.bikebike.org>*. La fecha límite de inscripción es el domingo 26 de septiembre.* (Se harán algunas preguntas sobre alojamiento, comida, etc. que no tienen sentido para una conferencia en línea. Responde a ellas como quieras; no las tomaremos en cuenta. Más detalles abajo... ------------------------------------------------------ *Who:* Everyone who is involved with or interested in community/non-profit bike projects is invited. We plan to have simultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish for audio/video sessions, and French may be available depending on monolingual French speaker interest at registration. *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. *Frequently Asked Questions:* *Can/should I propose a workshop? How?* Yes! You can propose a workshop when you register. Attendees can select the workshops they are most interested in, and we will take that into account when scheduling the events. *What kind of workshop should I propose?* That's up to you! We are expecting most workshops to be either "presentations" where one person or a few people do most of the talking, or "discussions" where a facilitator leads a conversation that everyone participates in. If you want to try another format, though, go for it! (Anyone want to do a text-based discussion via Discord?) There are lists of workshops from previous years: 2019 <https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/Tijuana2019/workshops/> 2018 <https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/LosAngeles2018/workshops/> 2017 <https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/Winnipeg2017/workshops/> 2016 <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_2016> 2015 <http://w.bikecollectives.org/index.php?title=Bike!Bike!_2015> 2013 <http://w.bikecollectives.org/index.php?title=Bike!Bike!_2013> 2012 <http://w.bikecollectives.org/index.php?title=Bike!Bike!_2012> 2011 <http://w.bikecollectives.org/index.php?title=Bike!Bike!_2011>. Topics of interest from the preliminary interest survey are listed here. <https://docs.google.com/document/d/11QEGMitvaDv33Q2G9SgSUOG8edfIGW-QFBUEyPG…> *Why is the registration process asking me about housing and food? I thought this was a virtual conference!* Yep. It's a virtual conference, but the website was designed for in-person events. Some of those questions are baked into the design, and we can't change them. Answer however you like - we'll disregard them. We cannot feed or house you on the internet. (-: *What time of day is the conference?* We will try to schedule events at various times so they're available to people with different schedules and in different time zones. *Why are you using Zoom/Discord?* We chose to prioritize Bike!Bike!'s tradition of Language Justice. We would love to use platforms that are open source and end-to-end encrypted, but we aren't aware of any open source software or end-to-end encrypted platforms with simultaneous interpretation features in the same league as Zoom. Discord has good machine translation features and a much friendlier user interface than any of the alternatives we have found. If you think there's another platform that would be a better fit, please email darin(a)darinwick.com - we'd love to hear about it! *Who is organizing this?* Volunteers & compañerxs (companions)! Most of us are or have been involved in bike collectives/other community bike organizations/cross-language projects. Bike Farm in Portland, OR is handling the finances. *How do I donate money?* You can donate to help fund Bike!Bike! Everywhere! when you register. *Why donate money?* We would love to pay translators and interpreters this year - translation and simultaneous interpretation are a lot of work and require some serious skill. If there are funds left over, they will be set aside for future Bike!Bike! events. *How do I volunteer?* In addition to facilitating or presenting a workshop, you can help with administrative logistics, tech support, planning, communications, translation, interpretation, and so much more! Please email bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com and we can connect you with the to-do spreadsheets and the email work group listservs. ------------------------------------------------------ *¿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. Dependiendo del interés de personas monolingues en francés durante la inscirpción, es posible que también haya interpretación en el idioma. *¿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. *Preguntas frecuentes:* *¿Puedo/debo proponer un taller? ¿Cómo?* Sí, puedes proponer un taller al inscribirte. Quienes asistentes pueden seleccionar los talleres que más les interesen, y lo tendremos en cuenta a la hora de programar los eventos. *¿Qué tipo de taller debo proponer?* ¡Eso depende de ti! Esperamos que la mayoría sean "presentaciones" en las que una persona o unas pocas personas son las que más hablan, o bien "debates" en los que una persona dirige/facilita una conversación en la que se participa por igual. Sin embargo, si quieres probar otro formato, ¡hazlo! (¿Alguien quiere hacer un debate basado en texto a través de Discord?) Hay listas de talleres de años anteriores: 2019 <https://es.bikebike.org/conferences/Tijuana2019/workshops/> 2018 <https://es.bikebike.org/conferences/LosAngeles2018/workshops/> 2017 <https://es.bikebike.org/conferences/Winnipeg2017/workshops/> 2016 (eng) <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_2016> 2015 (eng) <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_2015> 2013 <https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nii0541mwp5d8w2/AAC8kYs4sKCcXngZ11RxbMypa?previe…> 2012 (eng) <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_2012> 2011 <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Bike!Bike!_2011>. Los temas de interés de la encuesta de interés preliminar se enumeran aquí. <https://docs.google.com/document/d/11QEGMitvaDv33Q2G9SgSUOG8edfIGW-QFBUEyPG…> *¿Por qué en el proceso de inscripción me pregunta por el alojamiento y la comida? Creía que era una conferencia virtual!* Sí. Es una conferencia virtual, pero el sitio web fue diseñado para eventos presenciales. Algunas de esas preguntas están integradas en el diseño y no podemos cambiarlas. Responde como quieras, no las tendremos en cuenta. No podemos alimentarte ni alojarte en Internet. (-: *¿A qué hora es la conferencia?* Intentaremos programar los eventos a varias horas para que estén disponibles para personas con diferentes horarios y en diferentes zonas horarias. *¿Por qué se utiliza Zoom/Discord?* Hemos decidido dar prioridad a la tradición de Justicia Lingüística de Bike!Bike! Nos encantaría utilizar plataformas de código abierto y encriptadas de extremo a extremo, pero no conocemos ninguna plataforma de software libre o cifrado de extremo a extremo con funciones de interpretación simultanea de la misma categoría que Zoom. Discord tiene buenas funciones de traducción automática y una interfaz de usuario mucho más amigable que cualquiera de las alternativas que hemos encontrado. Si crees que hay otra plataforma que encaje mejor, envíanos un correo electrónico a darin(a)darinwick.com. ¡Nos encantaría conocerla! *¿Quién lo organiza?* ¡Voluntarixs y compañerxs! La mayoría nos hemos ivolucrado en colectivos ciclistas/otros grupos comunitarios de ciclistas/projectos multilingües. Bike Farm, de Portland, OR, se encarga de las finanzas. *¿Cómo puedo donar dinero?* ¡Cuando te registres puedes donar a ¡Bike!Bike! Everywhere! y ayudar a su financiamiento! *¿Por qué donar dinero?* Nos encantaría poder pagar a lxs traductores y intérpretes este año, ya que la interpretación simultanea es un gran trabajo y requiere una gran habilidad. ¡Si sobran fondos, se reservarán para futuros eventos de ¡Bike!Bike! *¿Cómo puedo ser voluntarix?* Además de facilitar o presentar un taller, puedes ayudar con la logística administrativa, el apoyo técnico, la planificación, las comunicaciones, la traducción, la interpretación y mucho más. Envía un correo electrónico a bikebikeeverywhere(a)gmail.com y le pondremos en contacto con las hojas de cálculo de tareas pendientes y las listas de correo electrónico del grupo de trabajo.

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Group Ride Protocols
by Molly Miksa 17 Aug '21

17 Aug '21

Hi there, Not shop related, but I thought it was worth a try. London Cycle Link has a group working on protocols for marshaling and group rides. So far it's a bit heavy on legal/rules of the road stuff, and a bit light on best practices and tips for organizing rides and marshaling. Does anyone have a document or resource they could share? Many thanks, Molly Molly Miksa Executive Director [image: londoncyclelink.ca] <https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/>

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

13 Aug '21

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

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

10 Aug '21

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

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

09 Aug '21

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

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

03 Aug '21

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

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

16 Jul '21

We definitely are. I'd be happy to chat with you about it. Phoenix Freeride Montpelier On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 4:39 PM < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Airtable, Anyone? (Josh Bisker) > 2. Re: Airtable, Anyone? (maggie(a)river2sealoop.org) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:21:45 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Airtable, Anyone? > Anyone using Airtable to do volunteer management, including signing up for > (and into) work shifts? > > Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike > Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> > Summer Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! > <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> > Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on > Maker Park Radio > <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/> > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <maggie(a)river2sealoop.org> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:08:14 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Airtable, Anyone? > > I would be interested in knowing people that use Airtable for anything > related to nonprofits for cycling and/or trails including volunteer > management. We use Airtable but not in a very sophisticated way – I know > it has much more power & capability than just a coded contact table but we > haven’t taken full advantage of it yet. > > > > *From:* Thethinktank <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> *On > Behalf Of *Josh Bisker > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 14, 2021 6:22 PM > *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > *Subject:* [TheThinkTank] Airtable, Anyone? > > > > Anyone using Airtable to do volunteer management, including signing up for > (and into) work shifts? > > > Josh Bisker | 914-500-9890 | Executive Director, Mechanical Gardens Bike > Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> > > Summer Donation Drive is ON! Support Bike Equity in NYC Today! > <http://bikecoop.nyc/donate> > > Funkrust Brass Band <http://funkrust.com/> | Kessel Run Radio Show on > Maker Park Radio > <https://makerparkradio.nyc/shows/the-kessel-run-w-joshjoshjosh/> > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Airtable, Anyone?
by Josh Bisker 14 Jul '21

14 Jul '21

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

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

01 Jul '21

The world could use more Paul Hammers. > > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. RIP Paul Hammer (MARK) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 22:52:32 +0000 (UTC) > From: MARK <mhoffman0(a)snet.net> > To: "thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" > <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Subject: [TheThinkTank] RIP Paul Hammer > Message-ID: <714512967.280863.1625093552981(a)mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Peace Prophet Paul Hammer Dies At 64 | New Haven Independent > > > | > | > | > | | | > > | > > | > | > | | > Peace Prophet Paul Hammer Dies At 64 | New Haven Independent > > Paul Hammer jumped to his death from the Air Rights Garage. I think he?d > be comfortable with that fact leading h... > | > > | > > | > > > Mark HoffmanBike New Britain (CT) >

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RIP Paul Hammer
by MARK 30 Jun '21

30 Jun '21

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

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