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Business Plans
by Joshua Hoffman 15 Dec '11

15 Dec '11

Hey, I'm new to this list. So I apologize if this has already been covered. The leader of the local business owners group would like to support the founding of a Community Bicycle Co-op in the downtown. When I meet with him I'd like present a cogent plan for business. Do any of you mind sharing your business plans, or the key lessons you learned when putting yours together? I can be reached at joshua(a)healthykidsinitiative.org if you don't want to reply all. If there was any questions our Bicycle Co-op will be a not-for-profit. Thanks in advance. -- *Joshua Hoffman* Safe Routes Organizer Rosedale Healthy Kids Initiative 1403 S.W. Boulevard Kansas City, KS 66103 913-645-7826

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bikeytech job opportunity
by Carl 12 Dec '11

12 Dec '11

StreetsMedia Development InternStreetsMedia – New York, New York, United States Job DescriptionWe are seeking a StreetsMedia Development Intern for Winter-Spring 2012 (roughly January-June, 20 hours per week). StreetsMedia is the online advocate for better transportation, smarter cities, and urban sustainability, and includes our nationally recognized websites Streetsblog and Streetfilms. StreetsMedia is currently diversifying our funding strategy to engage multiple foundation funders, individual and major donors, and corporate sponsors and advertisers, and this internship will be an integral part in supporting this effort. In this economic climate, nonprofit fundraising is more important than ever, and the fundraising and business development skills you will gain from this internship are in high demand on the job market. This internship is unpaid, but offers many benefits including a beautiful SoHo office, unlimited snacks, and a great group of dedicated colleagues.

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Alliance Advocacy Awards
by Carolyn Szczepanski 05 Dec '11

05 Dec '11

The Alliance for Biking & Walking is now accepting nominations for our annual Advocacy Awards! The deadline is December 18th. Established in 2009, our awards program honors those who show exceptional leadership in advancing the bicycle and pedestrian movement. Categories for 2012 include: Advocate of the Year Advocacy Organization of the Year Business Advocate of the Year Winning Campaign of the Year Susie Stephens Joyful Enthusiasm Award Anyone can make a nomination — you don’t have to be part of an Alliance member organization — and the quick, easy, online submission form takes just a few minutes. Nominations are evaluated by Alliance staff, board and advocacy organization representatives, and the winners get some high-profile recognition. Each year, we host our Advocacy Awards reception on the first night of the National Bike Summit — and a couple hundred advocacy and industry leaders turn out for the big announcement. Remember, the deadline is December 18th. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Thanks in advance, Carolyn Szczepanski Communications Coordinator Alliance for Biking & Walking carolyn(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org Nominate an advocate, organization or business in your community for a 2012 Advocacy Award!

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Re-purposing parts
by Jonathan Morrison 27 Nov '11

27 Nov '11

Manufacturers throw out, literally, tons of usable and un-usable bike parts that are considered obsolete or blemished. Since they have distributors / shops that buy and sell those parts, it makes little business sense to give them to a non-profit and potentially risk them being re-sold, warrantied a second time, or something else that might upset a paying distributor / shop. The question is, is there much risk if the parts are re-purposed (think Resource Revival) into things like Art. SRAM is trying it out, you might want to cite this example and hit up your local manufacturers or their distribution centers... http://www.sram.com/partproject/index.php Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison Executive Director Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective 2312 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 w: 801-328-2453 c: 801-688-0183 f: 801-466-3856 www.slcbikecollective.org The mission of the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Bicycle Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

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Tricycle
by Charlie Madden 19 Nov '11

19 Nov '11

Hey All: I need an adult tricycle to use in an 'bike-loner' program at the local senior center. It need not be complete but does need to be repairable. Thanks for all and any help. Charlie madden Worcester Earn-A-Bike, Worcester, MA

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Attendance Tracking
by Andrew Burnell 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

Hi all, What are you all doing to track attendance at your programs? Currently each kid that walks through our door is assigned their own sign-in sheet and is asked to sign-in each day that they come in (see attached sign-in sheet). This past year or so it has been an ongoing challenge to get kids to sign-in each day. We have tried to explain the importance of the data, but often times kids simply forget! What are you all doing to more accurately track the kids that access your programs on a daily, monthly, yearly basis? I have been researching different online solutions or "cooler" ways to sign-in, but all options are way too pricy! Your ideas would certainly be a huge help!!!! Andrew Andrew Burnell, Volunteer and Program Director Community Bicycle Center Shop: 284 Hill Street, Biddeford, ME 04005 Mail: P.O. Box 783, Biddeford, ME 04005 207-282-9700 (shop) <http://www.communitybike.net> www.communitybike.net

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Ben's Cycle opens fix-it school, Rowerowa Szkola
by Jonathan Morrison 16 Nov '11

16 Nov '11

I believe a true success of bicycle collectives / coops is when the mission is expanded beyond their organization's reach. When their DIY learnings are propagated by others, even in the for-profit world... http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/lifestyle/133950243.html Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison c: 801-688-0183

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Large bicycle donation of used bikes Needs home
by Paul Slater 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Hello, This is Paul Slater, of the BicycleXchange (BXC). I received an email from someone whom wishes to donate approx 150 bikes some disassembled and mostly maintained. The bikeb are located on Sanibel Island (West Coast of Florida) coming out of storage units. I was wondering if there is a collective not yet added to the directory that may want the donation. We are just out of reach to get them however it could be rewarding because it is such an affluent area. It seems the public is using the current directory for contacts. I know a few small coops that im encouraging to join. Thank you and hope to hear back soon. I have requested pictures to see the stash...I will share them when i get 'em. Paul Slater BicycleXchange-Community Built Bikes www.theBXC.org <http://www.thebxc.org/> http://www.facebook.com/pages/BicycleXchange-Community-Built-Bikes/29455312… http://www.facebook.com/pages/BicycleXchange-Community-Built-Bikes/29455312…

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Bike Collectives Newsletter?
by Godwin ! 28 Oct '11

28 Oct '11

Hey folks, it's probably not a new idea but especially with upcoming information about Bike!Bike! I've been toying with the idea of starting a no-reply mailing list. There's a lot of logistics that we'd have to get worked out and it's something that I scarcely have time to administer but I wanted to get a general room temperature on this. One idea that I had that might help us smooth out some other issues as well was to replace the content on bikecollectives.org with a sign up form for bike collectives (not touching the wiki of course). Bike collectives would sign up as an organization giving their general email address and location and possibly a few other details. We could talk about having a few administrators that could send out notices, likely at most one a month although probably much more rarely than that and in addition we could use the information to know more about our community at large. This would also open up the possibility of putting bikecollectives.org to better use. My main concern is that, due to the nature of the think tank (long discussions, off-topic discussions, in-fighting) we are keeping many organizations in the dark about information that we would like them to know about. I'd appreciate any feedback and possibly volunteers! Thanks!.godwin

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Fundraiser
by Shah A. Mohamed 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

Hi Everyone, My name is Shah Mohamed. Some of you know me by some other child hood name or nick name. We have all met and hung-out, spent time together sharing an experience or two and in the larger context, shared life. I have great respect and admiration for you all. We all have unique gifts and talents and I hope that every one of you is engaging your talents and gifts living life close to its limits. This is the first time I am sending out an email of this kind. I don't normally don't do this but I need your help. I have for the past year been working at an organization that I believe in. I do work that is rewarding and meaningful to me and from what I can tell is very meaningful to the people I touch. I run a small social enterprise and community space named Bike Works based out of a site called the Evergreen Brick Works<http://ebw.evergreen.ca>. We are an environmental community center. A place where people can gather and explore the ideas and practices of what it means to live more sustainably. Evergreen is a National not for profit charitable organization that helps make cities more livable. We do this using a methodology that focus on Nature, Culture and Community. Acting both onsite at the Evergreen Brick Works<http://ebw.evergreen.ca> and across the country in communities big and small we are helping to build a brighter future based in sustainable and healthy practices. What I need your help doing is raising funds to ensure we can run bike programming for another year. Help us raise money for Evergreen's Bike Works Program by purchasing a ticket for a special screening of Brick by Brick: The Story of Evergreen Brick Works, a documentary by Toronto's Catherine Annau. The film recently won the award of excellence in the Media Category at the Toronto Heritage Awards<http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2011/10/heritage-toronto-announces-recipients-2…>. Time: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 7pm-10pm Location: Evergreen Brick Works, Young Welcome Centre[cid:image003.jpg@01CC927A.FD4E1500] Evergreen's Bike Works is a community bicycle repair space and program that promotes the use of bicycles as a viable mode of transportation and recreation. We provide bicycle rentals, DIY repair, workshops on safety and mechanics, and a unique volunteer opportunity to grow skills and community. Bikes are a natural fit with Evergreen Brick Works and the adjacent ravines of the Don! Brick by Brick is a one-hour documentary that tells the story of Geoff Cape and his determination to transform a 125-year-old former industrial site - Toronto's Don Valley Brick Works - into an environmental community center, the first of its kind in the world. Directed by award-winning film maker Catherine Annau, Brick by Brick is the uplifting story of one man's passion to save the planet, one brick at a time. The evening will also feature hors d'oeuvres by Chef Brad Long, as well as local wine (donated by Stratus) and beer (donated by Spearhead Brewing). Stick around after the screening for a special Q&A with Catherine Annau. $75 per ticket; all proceeds will support Bike Works programming at Evergreen Bike Works. $40 of your ticket will be tax deductible. Even if you cant attend in person, buy a ticket and in doing so know that you are helping a worthy cause. Click here to buy tickets: https://secure.evergreen.ca/page/contribute/brick-by-brick For more information you can contact Joanne Adair at: community(a)evergreen.ca<mailto:community@evergreen.ca> Or by phone 416-596-1495, extension 224<tel:416-596-1495%2C%20extension%20224> Thank you for your time and attention. I hope that we meet again in the very near future and get to share some good times all over again. Sincerely Shah M Bike Works Program Manager Evergreen Phone 416.596.1495 Centre for Green Cities, Suite 300 Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4W 3X8

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National Congress of Urban Cycling, Nov. 11-13, Monterrey, México
by Dugan Meyer 23 Oct '11

23 Oct '11

Check it out, essentially the Bike!Bike! of México: 4to Congresio Nacional de Ciclismo Urbano <http://congresociclistamty.org/> "De la ciudad Canibal a la ciudad Humana" ("From a Cannibal City to a Human City") Nov. 11-13, Monterrey, México. Facebook page.<http://www.facebook.com/pages/4to-Congreso-Nacional-de-Ciclismo-Urbano-Mont…> The conference is organized by BiciRed <http://www.bicired.org/>, the National Network of Urban Cycling. Info and communication about bike projects doesn't seem to flow very well across this border, so I didn't know how many of you had heard of this. It would be really cool if we could work toward building more pan-american relationships between projects. On that note, if anyone's coming down to this, let me know. I'll send a follow-up email to the listserv after the congress to let you all know how it went/what comes out of it. Peace, Dugan Meyer GDL en Bici Guadalajara, MX

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Fwd: velo-city
by veganboyjosh＠gmail.com 22 Oct '11

22 Oct '11

i got this from a wonderful bike activist/blogger/zinester/advocate who some of you probably know. I'm not able to go to this event this year, but it sounds pretty amazing. I guess it doesn't normally happen in North America, so if you can make it this year, it might be the last year it's here for a while. i figured some of you might be interested in this, or would know people who are. be safe! josh. Someone just reminded me that the Velo City conference next year is in > Vancouver BC -- it isn't usually in North America, so that rules. They're > accepting proposals, and their theme this year is spotlighting communities > that are doing a lot of work to get people on bikes. I noticed on tour that > in some of the unlikely places where biking is just starting to get big fast > there's a bike project at the heart of it all. I'd *love* to see more > representation at this giant, important conference for a) bike projects and > b) the places where they're making magic happen. Also, it could be a good > place to network and meet potential allies. Anyway, if you want to pass the > link along your secret bike project bat channels, it is: > > http://www.velo-city2012.com/call-for-abstracts/call-for-presentations > >

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Fwd: [expatperu.com] bike repair
by Angel York 22 Oct '11

22 Oct '11

Someone on a different listserv has a question I thought someone here might be able to answer (or might know someone who could). ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Choripan <frank.sposito(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 6:44 PM Subject: [expatperu.com] bike repair To: ExpatPeru <expatperu(a)googlegroups.com> Anyone know about this bike repair shop? A post in the expatperu forum from a couple of years ago recommends something "in Angamos in Surquillo ... half way between the Via Expresa and the ACE Home Centre on Republica de Av Panama." I've heard about a great bike shop in that area, but the directions don't quite add up to an identifiable location. Any alternative recommendations for bike repair would also be great. Thanks! -- You are subscribed to "ExpatPeru" at Google Groups. To find job listings, buy and sell ads and more expat discussion, visit our forum at http://www.expatperu.com/expatforums/index.php To post, send email to expatperu(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to expatperu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/expatperu?hl=en

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Alliance Photo Contest
by Jeremy Grandstaff 20 Oct '11

20 Oct '11

Hi Jonathan, Carolyn forwarded this over to me, since she thought this sounded like a membership question. It's been a while since you and I have connected-hope you are doing well. The Advocacy Advance Program was created to draw down federal funding to be spent on biking and walking, so it would be crucial to ensure that an application addresses drawing down federal funding. Any Alliance and League member is welcomed to apply for such funding. With the increasing number of community bike shops (or like organizations) playing an advocacy role in their community, there is definite potential in this area. I don't personally handle the Advocacy Advance Program and Grants, but I have copied Brighid O'Keane, our Advocacy Advance Program Manager, on this email so that you and her can connect to discuss further. I would also like to add that the Alliance for Biking & Walking, in response to member requests from community bikeshops and like organizations, is also investigating other opportunities of better ways to serve such organizations. As the Member Services Director, I am definitely open to further discussion with you offline on what we can be doing better to provide a high-quality of service, especially since like organizations are a key to diversifying cycling and walking across North America. Feel free to call or email me to set up a time to talk further at 614-519-3026 or jeremy(a)PeoplePoweredMovement.org. Looking forward to speaking with you more, Jeremy Jeremy Grandstaff, Member Services Director Alliance for Biking <http://peoplepoweredmovement.org> & Walking PO Box 65150, Washington, DC 20035 | Visit us in person at 1612 K. St., Suite 802 Office: 202-449-9692 | Cell: 614-519-3026 | Fax: 202-223-3477 Connect with the Alliance: <http://facebook.com/PeoplePoweredMovement> FaceBook | <http://twitter.com/bikewalk> Twitter | <http://flicr.com/photos/thunderheadalliance> Flickr | <http://peoplepoweredmovement.org/blog> People Powered Blog Connect with me: <mailto:jeremy@PeoplePoweredMovement.org> jeremy(a)PeoplePoweredMovement.org | <http://facebook.com/jeremygrandstaff> Facebook | <http://twitter.com/jeremygrandstaf> Twitter | <http://linkedin.com/in/jeremygrandstaff> Linked In Visit www.PeoplePoweredMovement.org for: Upcoming events, grants program, daily blog updates, & other bike/ped advocacy resources Register for a Winning Campaigns Training <http://peoplepoweredmovement.org/wctraining> to jumpstart your next big victory for biking & walking From: Jonathan Morrison <jonathan(a)slcbikecollective.org> Reply-To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:02:45 -0600 To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Alliance Photo Contest Carolyn, Are there any Advocacy Advance Grants that the Alliance for Biking & Walking offers for the important work that community bike shops, earn-a-bike programs and other collective efforts do? http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/memberservices/C528 Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison Executive Director Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective 2312 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 w: 801-328-2453 c: 801-688-0183 f: 801-466-3856 www.slcbikecollective.org The mission of the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Bicycle Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

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community bike shops need bikable roads
by Bob Giordano 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Fellow community shops, We have been working on a good bikable community since our inception in 1996. We could not in good conscious work on getting more people on bikes without working on city design and street issues. We have had success: changing 4-lane roads to 3-lane roads and putting in bike lanes in the reclaimed space, getting _single lane_ roundabouts instead of stop lights, narrowing 12' travel lanes to 10' which often helps get in bike lanes, changing parking lanes to bike lanes, connecting urban trails and increasing transit for instance. Current projects include getting a downtown 'piazza' or car-free plaza, switching asphalt to pine resin or other alternative for bike walk trails, and- the hardest- working to stop a couple major roadway expansions and instead going with bike/walk/transit solutions. Our website and youtube channel has much more info. thanks. Good bikes + good riders + good roads = bikable community. -- Bob Giordano Free Cycles Missoula 541.7284 Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation www.strans.org, mist(a)strans.org, 406.880.6834

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Occupy Movement
by MoBo Bicycle Co-op 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Is any other bike co-op considering making a statement in support of your local Occupy movement? Many of our volunteers are involved and are curious if we are planning to do so as an organization so we are sending out feelers. Thank you! Ellie Jones MoBo -- MoBo Bicycle Cooperative a project of The Village Green Foundation 1415 Knowlton St. Cincinnati, OH www.mobobicyclecoop.org

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Alliance Photo Contest
by Carolyn Szczepanski 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Hey think tank folks- The Alliance for Biking & Walking is in the final weeks of our 2011 Photo Contest — and I wanted to extend an invitation to submit photos of your important work with community bike shops, earn-a-bike programs and other collective efforts. We've got some significant prizes lined up, including a free ($4K-value) biking or walking trip to Italy, that you could use as an auction item or other fundraiser for your initiative. The winning images in each category will also be published in Momentum magazine, so your efforts could gain national (well, continental!) recognition, too. But beyond the recognition, the real intention of the Alliance Photo Contest is mutual aid: to continue to build an online photo library for bicycle advocates across the nation to use, free of charge, to professionalize their materials with high quality images. If you're interested in participating, don't wait! The submission period ends Oct 31st. Here's the link for all the nitty gritty details: www.PeoplePoweredMovement.org/photocontest Feel free to hit me up with any questions! Carolyn Szczepanski Communications Coordinator Alliance for Biking & Walking carolyn(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org Submit your best photos of biking and walking in the 2011 People Powered Movement Photo Contest!

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Youth Bike Summit 2012
by Pasqualina Azzarello 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Recycle-A-Bicycle is thrilled to announce the second annual Youth Bike Summit! Please save the date and thanks for helping us spread the word! *YOUTH BIKE SUMMIT 2012* *WHEN:* Friday January 13 - Sunday January 15, 2012 *WHERE: *The New School in New York, NY *ADMISSION:* $10/youth; $25/adult - *Call to Workshop Presenters!** *We are seeking youth and adult workshop leaders! If you would like to lead a workshop presentation, please fill out this *form*<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGhzQVhtbDlBZEx3Rm00ZV…>. *Deadline: October 29, 2011* - *Call to Youth Artists and Writers!* Submit your artworks and writing about Bikes + Youth Empowerment to the Youth Bike Summit Art Competition & Essay Contest. For more information and instructions to apply, please click *here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SR9cSO_W93LJ33izC9gNGbf1ZM-v5DWtLFijbEz…> *. *Deadline: October 29, 2011* - *Fundraising Tips:* Want to come to the Youth Bike Summit but need help fundraising for a trip to New York City? Click *here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mYb8MOAACLEOOYufjcmbBr1l2yH-J1P9buR_w6…> *for some helpful tips! *OVERVIEW: *Recycle-A-Bicycle's *Youth Bike Summit* is a three day gathering geared toward youth, bicycles, education, and advocacy. This national conference aims to bring people from different disciplines to explore, network, and learn how bicycling can be a legitimate and safe form of transportation for today's youth. Planned with a Steering Committee of officers and educators from youth bike education programs throughout the country, the Youth Bike Summit will offer a dynamic inter-generational exchange through educational workshops and panel discussions that are both interactive and practical. The Youth Bike Summit will also provide tools and information on fundraising and best practices for schools that wish to incorporate bikes into the physical fabric of the learning environment. Learn more about the Youth Bike Summit in this *video<http://www.streetfilms.org/the-first-annual-youth-bike-summit/> * by Streetfilms. This year's conference will feature a "staff track" of workshops led by officers, administrators, managers, and instructors from organizations dedicated to working with youth and bikes. These sessions will highlight practical issues such as fundraising, challenges, and best practices. More than 200 people traveled from 14 states and Canada to attend the first annual Youth Bike Summit in January 2011. The conference took place at The New School in New York, NY and featured a Keynote address by NYC Transportation Commissioner *Janette Sadik-Khan<http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/about/commbio.shtml> * and Youth Environmental Justice Advocate *Kimberly White*<http://www.streetfilms.org/> . *HISTORY:* In March 2010, Recycle-A-Bicycle (RAB) attended the League of American Bicyclists' National Bike Summit with two high school interns who had completed a comprehensive job training program and Earn-A-Bike program at RAB. Both participants learned they loved bicycles and expressed an interest in learning more about how bicycling fits into policy, the environment, social entrepreneurship, and community-building. Traveling to Washington DC for the first time, the 17 year old participants explored the nation's capital by bike, attended the conference, and lobbied elected officials. As we debriefed on the bus ride home, we discussed the importance of engaging youth in the national dialogue of cycling education and advocacy. As a result, the idea of the Youth Bike Summit came into being. Both young advocates were active participants in the planning of the conference in 2011. *For more information: *Contact Pasqualina Azzarello at 718.858.2972 or director(a)recycleabicycle.org -- Pasqualina Azzarello Executive Director Recycle-A-Bicycle Ph: 718-858-2972 Fax: 718-858-6201 http://www.recycleabicycle.org

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Shop software
by Godwin ! 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Hey folks, for those that are interested I've made some of the first steps in creating a suite of utilities that can be used for all the stuff we need to do on a daily basis. As of right now, I've created some Drupal modules that can be used to administer users and sales, so if you're by chance currently running Drupal 7 and are in need of this kind of thing, then you can probably start getting it set up soon. Eventually I'll be developing this so it can be used on any web site and likely offline too and there will be much more functionality than just shop administration. You can check out the demo version here: test.bikeroot.ca/members/shop. If you want to try it out you'll need to create a fake account, this is only because the system sends automatic emails on registration and purchases which are all directed your account in the demo. There's probably some bugs in there so you'd be doing me a favour by trying it out and giving me feedback if you feel like it. I'm hoping for late spring to be able to release something with basic functionality that can be used by anyone that needs it; that might be optimistic however. At that point I'll hopefully be able to reconnect with some of the developers that met concerning this in San Marcos for help expanding its functionality. .godwin

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National Congress of Urban Cycling, Nov. 11-13, Monterrey, México
by Dugan Meyer 18 Oct '11

18 Oct '11

Essentially the Bike!Bike! of México: 4to Congresio Nacional de Ciclismo Urbano <http://congresociclistamty.org/> "De la ciudad Canibal a la ciudad Humana" ("From a Cannibal City to a Human City") Nov. 11-13, Monterrey, México. Facebook page.<http://www.facebook.com/pages/4to-Congreso-Nacional-de-Ciclismo-Urbano-Mont…> The conference is organized by BiciRed <http://www.bicired.org/>, the National Network of Urban Cycling. Info and communication about bike projects doesn't seem to flow very well across this border, so I didn't know how many of you had heard of this. It would be really cool if we could work toward building more pan-american relationships between projects. On that note, if anyone's coming down to this, let me know. I'll send a follow-up email to the listserv after the congress to let you all know how it went/what comes out of it. Peace, Dugan Meyer GDL en Bici Guadalajara, MX

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University bike coordinator job description?
by Matt Martin 17 Oct '11

17 Oct '11

Hope this isn't too far afield... I'm helping out a bike advocacy group at a local university and they are pushing to have the university define a campus bike coordinator position for the first time. They are searching for language from similar job descriptions from other universities that they might be able to use. Could anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks! Matt -- Matt Martin Executive Director Community Bike Project Omaha Manager Omaha B-cycle 525 North 33rd Street Omaha, NE 68131 402-957-2454 www.communitybikeproject.org

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Pedal to Possibilities
by Jonathan Morrison 13 Oct '11

13 Oct '11

I thought everyone might appreciate this concept... http://pedaltopossibilities.org Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison Executive Director Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective 2312 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 w: 801-328-2453 c: 801-688-0183 f: 801-466-3856 www.slcbikecollective.org The mission of the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Bicycle Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

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Start-up Shop Tool/supply Lists?
by Jason Tanzman 12 Oct '11

12 Oct '11

Hey all, Sibley Bike Depot in St. Paul, MN has become a growing resource for supporting small start-up bike repair programs at schools, community centers, and now potentially the (basement of the) Science Museum of Minnesota! Does anybody have any lists of tools/supplies that provide solid starting direction for a new program? My vision is to have a list of recommended tools that a start-up space might purchase (using wholesale costs) for $1,000 and also a $3,000 or $5,000 level (including more benches, truing stands, etc). This would be very useful for small to medium grant applications without having to reinvent the wheel each time. If anyone has any resources they're generated, I'd welcome the opportunity to review and use it! Jason -- Sibley Bike Depot Development and Outreach Coordinator 612-232-2737 (cell) 651-222-2080 (shop) www.sibleybikedepot.org Sibley Bike Depot's mission is to be an open, accessible space to educate and empower people to use bicycles as transportation, helping to build a sustainable environment and community. Volunteer with us to help build a bicycling movement in the Twin Cities!

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Bikes Not Bombs Hiring Fieldworker Mechanic for Uganda
by arik grier 11 Oct '11

11 Oct '11

Seeking a Mechanic Fieldworker for new BNB Project in Uganda Bikes Not Bombs is partnering with St. Mary's Lacor Hospital to launch a new project in Amuru, Northern Uganda to provide bicycles to 300 village health workers. The goal is to improve the health workers' efficiency and productivity in providing health services to people in rural areas of Amuru, with the hope of positively impacting the overall health outcomes in Amuru. In order to do this we must establish the necessary bicycle repair infrastructure in Amuru, train the village health workers in bicycle mechanics, refurbish the bicycles, and prepare the Amuru Village Health Team to sustain the project long-term. Bikes Not Bombs is seeking a Mechanic Fieldworker to help implement this new project in Amuru for a period of 6-9 months starting in January 2012. Please refer to the Job Description online at http:// bikesnotbombs.org/uganda-field-worker for more information on how to apply, and please share this job opportunity with others who may be interested and qualified. The application deadline is October 31, 2011 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before the deadline and we encourage applicants to apply earlier. Thanks! Arik Grier PS: I will be out of the office for 1 week, so do not respond to this email at this point. Please see the online description at http:// bikesnotbombs.org/uganda-field-worker and send your questions to the contact listed there.

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Winter shut down?
by Tim Buckingham 09 Oct '11

09 Oct '11

The Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop in Lexington KY has been up and running solidly since last Nov. Our question is, how many shops shut down or tweak their hours during the cold weather months? We do not anticipate closing completely because our shop is used by so many, but we do need to get some rest for the volunteers and work on some education classes. Currently we are open Tuesday 8-11 pm Thursday 6-9 pm Sunday 1-5 pm Currently, thinking about staying open on Sundays during the winter but making Tuesday and education night and then closing on Thursday till spring when we can start to build up a lot of sale bikes. Cheers Tim

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anyone in santa cruz (bike church folks) have couch space?
by Boson Au 07 Oct '11

07 Oct '11

a friend/fellow collective member from batlimore's velocipede bike project is on a trip and I just got a message that he and 2 others are rolling through santa cruz... does anyone have a spare couch or living room or even backyard? Boson Au 2724 Saint Paul Street Apartment 2 Baltimore, MD 21218 443-286-8494 http://velocipedebikeproject.org

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Davis Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator position available
by Robert McMurry 04 Oct '11

04 Oct '11

Hey all, I thought some of you out there might be interested in a position like this. Robbie Davis Bike Collective ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Christen Snyder <CSnyder(a)cityofdavis.org> Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM Subject: [bikeministry] Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator position available To: "aschaaf(a)ucdavis.edu" <aschaaf(a)ucdavis.edu>, "Penny_Gray(a)dot.ca.gov" <Penny_Gray(a)dot.ca.gov>, "bikeministry(a)gmail.com" <bikeministry(a)gmail.com>, "colin(a)bikesiliconvalley.org" <colin(a)bikesiliconvalley.org>, "mike(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org" <mike(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org> Good morning, The City of Davis is hiring a Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, please see the attached flyer. Please visit our website, www.cityofdavis.org/jobs/, to view our latest job information. Prospective applicants can apply online for any of the openings we have listed. Thank you, Christen Snyder Human Resources Technician City of Davis 23 Russell Blvd., Ste. 4 Davis, CA 95616 530-757-5644 530-753-1224 fax www.cityofdavis.org -- Boom-Shaka-Laka-Gaia! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "bikeministry" group. To post to this group, send email to bikeministry(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bikeministry+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bikeministry?hl=en

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Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator position available in Davis, CA
by Jason Moore 04 Oct '11

04 Oct '11

The city of Davis is looking for a new bike/ped coordinator. Davis is often considered the best bicycling city in the USA. Spread the word. Jason ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Christen Snyder <CSnyder(a)cityofdavis.org> Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM Subject: [bikeministry] Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator position available To: "aschaaf(a)ucdavis.edu" <aschaaf(a)ucdavis.edu>, "Penny_Gray(a)dot.ca.gov" < Penny_Gray(a)dot.ca.gov>, "bikeministry(a)gmail.com" <bikeministry(a)gmail.com>, " colin(a)bikesiliconvalley.org" <colin(a)bikesiliconvalley.org>, " mike(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org" <mike(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org> Good morning,**** ** ** The City of Davis is hiring a Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, please see the attached flyer. Please visit our website, www.cityofdavis.org/jobs/, to view our latest job information. Prospective applicants can apply online for any of the openings we have listed. **** ** ** ** ** Thank you,**** ** ** Christen Snyder**** Human Resources Technician**** ** ** City of Davis**** 23 Russell Blvd., Ste. 4**** Davis, CA 95616**** 530-757-5644**** 530-753-1224 fax**** www.cityofdavis.org**** ** ** -- Boom-Shaka-Laka-Gaia! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "bikeministry" group. To post to this group, send email to bikeministry(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bikeministry+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bikeministry?hl=en -- http://mae.ucdavis.edu/~biosport/jkm/ Sports Biomechanics Lab <http://biosport.ucdavis.edu>, UC Davis Davis Bike Collective <http://www.davisbikecollective.org> Minister, Davis, CA BikeDavis.info Office: +01 530-752-2163 Lab: +01 530-752-2235 Home: +01 530-753-0794

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Calling All Bike Art - BICAS Art Auction
by Casey Wollschlaeger 01 Oct '11

01 Oct '11

Hey All, BICAS is gearing up for our 16th Annual Art Auction and would like to invite you all to submit any and all bicycle themed artwork and (better yet) join us for the festivities! I can put up a small posse of guests if you decide to come (but you may get put to work - just ask Matt Akins). We just received a wicked print from Viva Bikes in NM and would love to show off work from other shops as well. Read below for details and contact me for more information. Love, Casey * CALL TO ARTISTS: B.I.C.A.S.** 16th Annual Art Auction* BICAS (Bicycle Inter-Community Art & Salvage) is accepting submissions for bicycle themed artwork for our upcoming Annual Art Auction to be held Saturday December 3rd and Sunday December 4th, 2011. Auction proceeds will support BICAS community programs.. All mediums accepted. ** Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, November 8th 2011. Art should be ready to install and maybe dropped off during business hours at BICAS. 44 West 6th Street, Tucson AZ www.bicas.org. 520.628.7950 Please contact art(a)bicas.org for more information B.I.C.A.S. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization -- Casey Wollschlaeger Art Coordinator BICAS 44 West 6th Street Tucson, AZ 85705 520.628.7950 art(a)bicas.org www.bicas.org

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Examples of business plans?
by Carolyn Szczepanski 28 Sep '11

28 Sep '11

Hi folks- I'm the communication coordinator for the Alliance for Biking & Walking, a coalition of more than 185 state and local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations. The majority of our member organizations are of the standard advocacy model (bike safety classes, encouragement programs, state/local lobbying, policy work, etc) — but there's incredible interest in the energy, power and equity of community bike shops / earn-a-bike / recycle-a-bicycle programs. Several advocates have recently asked me if there are any examples of community bike shop "business plans" that might serve as inspiration or models for, say, a community bike shop in her area of Mississippi. Would anybody be willing to share or provide some feedback? Thanks in advance! A huge admirer of all of your incredible work, Carolyn Szczepanski Communications Coordinator Alliance for Biking & Walking carolyn(a)peoplepoweredmovement.org Submit your best photos of biking and walking in the 2011 People Powered Movement Photo Contest!

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Insurance
by Skipriffle＠aol.com 26 Sep '11

26 Sep '11

I am the president of _www.BikesForTykes.org_ (http://www.BikesForTykes.org) a children's program that refurbishes old bikes into near new condition and then gives them to the underprivileged kids in our area. Even though we are the oldest continuous bike program in the US, we still encounter problems. My question is how most of you handle shop liability and event liability? I see a lot of posting about having kids work on their bikes, however the 'hold not responsible' forms you have people sign just will not do it in a court of law. The only close to 'protected' way is to have shop and event liability through an insurance company and get your 'not hold responsible' forms signed. Even then it is not a 'sure thing'. It all depends on the judge. Has anyone run this by an attorney? What did he/she have to say and where do you get the insurance from? One injury to a child and a parent out to make an example out of any of us and your program is toast!!! I have not got the best answer so I am asking all of you what you have done. Sincerely, Skip Riffle, Pres. Bikes For Tykes, Inc. _www.BikesForTykes.org_ (http://www.BikesForTykes.org) _Skip(a)BikesForTykes.org_ (mailto:Skip@BikesForTykes.org) 238-450-3366 cell

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Help BICAS win $5000, voting ends Friday!
by troy neiman 18 Sep '11

18 Sep '11

Oooo Dang, The heat is on as Community Cycles and BICAS ride head to head to try and capture the most votes for the Clif Bar Challenge. JK Anyhow, BICAS was also chosen as one of the 15 finalists for this contest. Most votes gets 2.5-5k given to the writers favorite bike charity. *Vote for "Stolen Bike, Answers to Maddie" to make a vote for BICAS. * It only Takes a second, seriously (no signing up or nothin) Here is the link to the post - http://www.good.is/post/ http://www.good.is/post/submissions-share-a-bike-photo-and-your-best-bike-s… May the best story (and photo) win! Good luck CC, and to all the other bike orgs.

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Women's Shop Night
by MoBo Bicycle Co-op 16 Sep '11

16 Sep '11

Hello Think Tank Collective! We at Mobo are working on trying to get more women to participate in our women's open shop night. We normally have 1 or 2 women or those who gender identify as female come in. Women's night is held once a month, although we are piloting a 2nd day on a weekend to see if we can get more women in. Some of this is a response to request from members to have more weekend shop and a desire to see another women's night. Do you have a lot of attendance at women's open shop (if you have one?) What are some ways that you've reached out to the women riders in your communities? Thank you! Ellie Jones MoBo Board Member -- MoBo Bicycle Cooperative a project of The Village Green Foundation 1415 Knowlton St. Cincinnati, OH www.mobobicyclecoop.org

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Reddit offering free ad space to nonprofits
by Ryan Feller 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

Reddit, a fairly popular online forum/community, is offering $100 in ad credit to nonprofits. They have message boards covering most imaginable topics, including many cycling-related boards (go to http://www.reddit.com/r/bicycling, see list on the right side) and boards for most cities. I'm pretty sure you can set your ads to run on the boards of your choice. It might be helpful if you're looking for a few small donations or more Facebook likes or general buzz for your org. It doesn't explicitly mention that 501(c)(3) status is required to sign up, either. Here's the info: http://blog.reddit.com/2011/09/if-youre-nonprofit-organization-we-have_14.h… Thank you! Ryan Feller, Director Bike Broward (954) 232-3790 www.bikebroward.org ryan(a)bikebroward.org

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Help Community Cycles in Boulder win $5K
by Rich Points 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

This takes one second & Community Cycles could make $5000 Vote for Semper Fi by Bicycle #15 * http://www.good.is/post/submissions-share-a-bike-photo-and-your-best-bike-s… PLEASE pass this on!!* -- Rich Points Community Cycles Executive Director http://CommunityCycles.org Rich(a)CommunityCycles.org 720-565-6019 (W) CC is Boulder's only bike shop dedicated to bike commuting. Find us on FaceBook http://facebook.com/home.php#!/CommunityCycles Volunteer orientations are held 6p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

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Bike Collective Network at Interbike
by Jonathan Morrison 12 Sep '11

12 Sep '11

The Bike Collective Network will be in booth "L4" (http://ib.goexposoftware.com/2010/goExpo/floorPlan/viewFloorPlan.php) this year for Interbike. Yeah, we got bumped. But it will still be fun. It is that time of year again, where we pack rooms at Circus Circus, ride in crazy alley cat races, attend the NBDA seminars for non-profit applicable nuggets of info, check out the cycling industry's 2011 lines, and... then there are the things that stay in Vegas. A group will be driving out from Salt Lake City, Utah on the 21st. If you are planning on going, need help with badges, rooms, etc.,... please let me know offlist. Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison c: 801-688-0183

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Examples of successful flyers?
by Ryan Feller 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

Hi all! My collective is planning to make 8-1/2 x 11" (or similar size) flyer to post on public bulletin boards and publicize that we collect bicycles and put them to good use. I know at least some other bike collectives use flyers, and it'd be super helpful to see what works and what doesn't in terms of design and what we should say. Would anyone be willing to scan and send over a couple? Thank you! Ryan Feller, Director Bike Broward (954) 232-3790 www.bikebroward.org

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Stolen and Suspicious bikes
by Graham Stewart 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

I'd like to know what policies shops have in regards to bicycles of suspicious origin (possibly stolen). Here at the bike dump we have a strict policy to not trade or buy bikes. But, we also don't ask or check about nice bikes found in alleys, garbage, donated, or pulled out of the river. We don't usually say anything when someone comes in with a nice bike to fix missing the back wheel and seatpost, or tries to sell a Trek 8000 for $20. I know there are lots of stolen bike registries out there, but do any of the co-ops take the time to check? What do you say when someone brings a bike to fix that was likely stolen at some point? Do you ask for or record serial numbers? Obviously, asking where they got the bike from based on profile alone is a really shitty thing to do. Stopping scruffy looking native guys for questioning because they are riding a nice bike is the sort of thing the asshole cops do. Graham at the bike dump in Winnipeg

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06 Sep '11

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Request for Wiki Articles from August 2011
by Godwin ! 05 Sep '11

05 Sep '11

Hey folks, I've put together a short list of articles that have stemmed from discussions here over the past month: http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Thinktank_Seed… article has a link to the thinktank discussion to help remind you of what we were talking about. I've also made some changes to the bike shop template, it shouldn't take much to update to the current format but it will allow us to better organize and find information about each other, feel free to ask me questions if it's confusing or send me feedback. Please take a quick look at your shop's page, if it isn't using the current template all you need to do is edit it and click "Load" to load the current "Community Bicycle Organization" template. The template is basically a form and the resulting page will look something like this: http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Neighborhood_Bike_Works. If you're really keen, I've started making some articles that need more information: http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Stubs. Anything you can add to these articles would be much appreciated. Thanks everyone!.godwin

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carbon repair
by karl swanson 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

I was lucky enough to be shown carbon fiber fabrication by Craig Calfee, and used the material for awhile to fabricate recumbent racing frames. Easy to use, relatively inert in the various formats available (in many ways what carbon picks up from the fabricator or tools, namely oils, is worse for it than direct contact is for the fabricator) and used in conjunction with epoxy resins (much less noxious than esthers), carbon can be a pleasure to work with. When sanded or cut, it is another thing. The particles are very small and invasive, cause terrible itching and possible rash, potential respiratory irritation and worse. I am encouraged by any attempt to re-use or recycle the material, but really think that the world doesn't need to be using the stuff, and that is why I no longer do. As for repairs, done correctly they work well. Never as elegant as the original, but nonetheless dependable and trustworthy. I, too, think that nothing works as well, for all effected, as steel. Truth seems to be that if we were a tad more creative/resourceful and a lot less acquisitive of shiny, new objects, then we could never make another new bike and be just fine....keep using, repairing, customizing and reconfiguring what exists. As for the potential danger from handling a damaged frame, I would say just don't inject the frame into your abdominal cavity and you will probably be fine :) Touching the stuff, especially any form other than dust, is not an issue. Karl Swanson Swanson Design Maxwell Cycleworks Santa Barbara

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plastic bikes
by Mark Rehder 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

At least that's what I call bikes of carbon-fiber construction... We just got our first one donated due to irreparable frame damage. Sure, we pull the parts from it, but the frame will have to go to landfill. I am wary of the future of bike repair / recycling as c-f becomes more common. Hopefully they'll find ways to recycle this stuff, because I don't know if there'll ever be a safe way of checking these frames for hidden damage. Mark Rehder - Coordinator re-Cycles Community Bike Shop http://re-cycles.ca

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Lice - No Nit Policy
by Andy Greif 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

From: Andy Greif [mailto:cbcofme@gwi.net] Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 9:55 AM To: (thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org) Cc: 'cbcad(a)gwi.net'; 'Bronwyn Potthoff'; national(a)tripsforkids.org Subject: Lice - No Nit Policy Hi Folks, What is your policy when participants appear in your programs with head lice? Do you have a No Nit policy? Do you check participants for nits and adult lice? Do you have polices specific to helmet sharing? Take care, Andy Andy Greif, Executive Director Mailing: P.O. Box, Biddeford, ME Shop: 284 Hill Street, Biddeford Shop Phone: 207-282-9700 Cell Phone: 207-229-8199 Website: www.communitybike.net "Providing Opportunities for Youth to Grow"

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Progressive Dinner and SSYR recap
by The Hub of Detroit 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Hub Newletter 2.0 Is this email not displaying correctly? [1]View it in your browser. [2]Friend on Facebook [3]Follow on Twitter [4]Forward to a Friend Links: 1. http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=821e37e08c4938b774e49bd50&id=e02d204fba… 2. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=821e37e08c4938b77… 3. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=821e37e08c4938b774… 4. http://us1.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=821e37e08c4938b774e49bd50&id=e02… Safe Streets Youth Ride Last Saturday, August 20th, about 40 of us got together. This was Youth Earn-a-Bike participants, their parents, volunteers, Detroit Cyclists and two of the racers from Motor City Racing (I bet you didn't even know we sponsor a racing team did you?)! Anyway, we got goodies donated from [5]Avalon and set off to the East Side with help from our friend Wayne of the East Side Riders. We ended up meeting up with the first graduating class from the [6]Mount Elliot Makerspace Youth Earn-a-Bike and rode through Indian Village (where the photo above was taken). Then we came back to the shop and had a picnic out back in the alley. Thanks to everyone that came out. Hopefully we'll see ya'll next year! Links: 5. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=821e37e08c4938b774… 6. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=821e37e08c4938b774… Sneak Peek _Other upcoming events to watch for:_ In October as things slow down at the shop, we are going to clean out the warehouse and have a _benefit concert surrounded by all our bikes_. People seem to like hanging out in our warehouse, hopefully they like rock and roll as well. Look out for that. 1st Ever Progressive Dinner Event Save the Date: Sun. Sept. 18th As you will read below our last event, the Safe Streets Youth Ride, was a complete success. Why stop there though? We are going to keep it moving with our first ever Progressive Dinner. We already have an [7]online registration set up for the event. $25 dollars will get you five courses of food along with supporting our Back Alley Bikes youth programming. You need to register before Sept. 11th so we know how many people to prepare for. The food is being prepared locally by awesome folks such as [8]Neighborhood Noodle, [9]Suddenly Sauer, Organaman and more. There will be vegan and vegetarian options at this event. The event will include a ride (between 10 and 15 miles) with 5 stops along the way where you get to eat amazing food with some good people. If you don't want to pay online you can come into the shop during retail hours and pay with cash. Let us know if you have questions! Links: 7. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=821e37e08c4938b77… 8. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=821e37e08c4938b774… 9. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=821e37e08c4938b77… Groupon Fundraiser As you can tell, we are getting a little more serious about fund raising around here. We were approached by the [10]Groupon G-Team and basically from _August 30th-Sept 1st_ you will be able to donate on their website to help us fund another month for one of our Mechanics in Training. So if you donate on the Groupon site, we'll use that money to employ one of our teenage mechanics for another month and provide them with skills to work on bikes and survive in the work world as they move on to greater things. Keep your eyes open for that. Links: 10. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=821e37e08c4938b774… [11]follow on Twitter | [12]friend on Facebook | [13]forward to a friend _Our mailing address is:_ The Hub of Detroit 3611 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 [14]unsubscribe from this list | [15]update subscription preferences Links: 11. Twitter Account not yet Authorized 12. # 13. http://us1.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=821e37e08c4938b774e49bd50&id=e02… 14. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=821e37e08c4938b774… 15. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage.com/profile?u=821e37e08c4938b774e49b… Sent to thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org — [16]why did I get this? [17]unsubscribe from this list | [18]update subscription preferences The Hub of Detroit · 3611 Cass Avenue · Detroit, Michigan 48201 Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?aid=821e37e08c4938b774e49bd50&afl=1 Links: 16. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage.com/about?u=821e37e08c4938b774e49bd5… 17. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=821e37e08c4938b774… 18. http://thehubofdetroit.us1.list-manage.com/profile?u=821e37e08c4938b774e49b…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Map of Bike Collectives
by Christine Bourgeois 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Hi all, Thank you for mapping bike collectives on Google Maps. It's very impressive to see so many of them all over the US. The French "ateliers" chose to locate theirs on Openstreetmap http://www.heureux-cyclage.<http://www.heureux-cyclage.org/spip.php?article25> org/spip.php?article25 <http://www.heureux-cyclage.org/spip.php?article25> Is there an easy way to transfer their location on Google Maps? I cced Julien Allaire who is a "leader" for L'Heureux Cyclage in France. Happy riding! -- Christine Bourgeois 805 699 6301 Education Coordinator Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition (SBBC) www.bicicentro.org www.cycleMAYnia.com <http://www.cyclemaynia.com/> From: Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> > Date: Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 5:52 PM > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > > > This is a map of bike collectives. It may be of some use to you - it was > originally created as a way of mapping bike collectives with locations, > hours, and contact info for bike touring. If you find other bike > collectives during your travels, please feel free to add those to the map. > > > http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215640192972316876618.0004a00c0210cf27f… > > Angel York > Davis Bike Collective > > >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Thethinktank mailing list >> Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org >> To unsubscribe, send a blank email to >> TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org >> To manage your subscription, plase visit: >> >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >> >> > > >

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shipping
by Chuck Fox 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

We're aiming to ship 50 bikes from our upstate New York location to the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Looking for help with information or suggestions regarding shipping companies, freight forwarding companies, sources that can help with info on tariffs, duties, necessary filings, etc. Thanks! Chuck

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Car-Free Cities Conference / Examples of city support for bike co-op?
by Bobby Gadda 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

Hello Think-Tankers! I am going to the Towards Car-Free Cities conference<http://carfree.mx/mx/?tag=english>this next month, and I will be doing a presentation/workshop on bike co-ops! First of all, is anyone else from a co-op or bike project planning to go? I think it will be a very educational and inspiring conference, let me know if you are going. Second, I am focusing my presentation on how bike co-ops are a fantastic addition to a transportation system, and how city governments should support them. Does anyone have any good examples of a city or other government agency providing a free space, or funding, or other support for a bike co-op? I already have the Austin Yellow Bike story of how the city helped them get their land... Thank you! Bobby Gadda The Bicycle Kitchen in Los Angeles

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Communiy Cycles in Portlandia hiring gen manager
by Casey Wollschlaeger 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

Hola Compas, Here's a link from idealist.org for a General Manager position opening. It's berry season in the NW btw... http://www.idealist.org/view/job/HgbGmnkPjpFP/ Love from the desert, Casey -- Casey Wollschlaeger Art Coordinator BICAS 44 West 6th Street Tucson, AZ 85705 520.628.7950 art(a)bicas.org www.bicas.org

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Community Cycles Earn-A-Bike Defined
by R Points 16 Aug '11

16 Aug '11

Hey All, Over the past five and a half years our Earn-A-Bike program has morphed, changed and matured. We've recently put a lot of work into defining and explaining our Earn-A-Bike program. Our hopes are that anyone could read this and have a full understanding of how the program works. http://communitycycles.org/programs/earn-a-bike.html Any comments questions or feedback you might have is appreciated. Ride On! -- Rich Points Community Cycles Executive Director http://CommunityCycles.org Rich(a)CommunityCycles.org 720-565-6019 (W) 303-589-0597 (C) CC is Boulder's only bike shop dedicated to bike commuting. Find us on FaceBook http://facebook.com/home.php#!/CommunityCycles Volunteer orientations are held 6p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

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scratching our heads over 501c3!
by Mary Bergeron 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Hi friends, I'm a volunteer at Recycle-A-Bike here in Providence, RI. We are in the middle of applying for 501c3 status and have hit a few road blocks. I was wondering if any folks have applied for 501c3 or are also in the middle of it, and can offer some advice. Basically, my questions are: - Do any 501c3 shops also have a volunteer point system? At RAB, we award volunteers "points" for putting in time, and they can later cash these points in for used parts or time in the shop. We don't want to get rid of this system, but the IRS finds this problematic for 501c3. - Do any shops sell bikes as a 501c3? Have shops set up both models- such as a for-profit bike shop to sell bikes and an affiliated non-profit to run community programs? So far bike sales keep us sustainable, so we really want to keep this up as a nonprofit. Thanks for any insight! Sorry if a similar email was already sent out by another RAB person...we're all trying to collect as much info as we can. cheers, Mary -- Mary Bergeron Funds/Outreach Coordinator c: 508.265.2904 p: 508.273.7101 www.recycleabike.org

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