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Hands off teaching
by Morgan Rehme 01 Jun '20

01 Jun '20

Hello! I can't find it but I remember there was a workshop at Bike!Bike! NE last year about hands-off teaching, I think it was called How to Peel a Banana. I think notes from that workshop would be very useful right now, does anyone have something like that they could share? Thanks! Morgan

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current bike supply
by Cyclista Nicholas 25 May '20

25 May '20

Hi everyone, I've heard everywhere that bikes are in extremely short supply, especially because of an extremely high demand currently, and that this dynamic is even more pronounced due to tariffs imposed on China. Now obviously, this might spur domestic production of bicycles, which maybe could be awesome. But in the meantime, it isn't awesome - people can't get bikes. Those of us out there - maybe most of us - who deal primarily in used bikes, in the meantime *are* (or can be) that domestic production. I'm bringing this up in case anyone hasn't though of it all or really processed it yet, because I imagine everyone's local or even state governments are currently accepting proposals for various grants. At this time, collectively, we literally, physically are positioned to be major gatekeepers to possibly tens of thousands of people becoming cyclists or resuming cycling who otherwise wouldn't, when major retailers and various LBS have no ability to meet demand. This is also a huge opportunity to turn the general public on to the goodness and soundness of reused bikes. A lot of people think if it's old or used, it's diminished in some way. All of us know that isn't true, and now we have a greater ability than ever to prove the truth of this message. Here at Recycle Ithaca's Bicycles we've been running nonstop, though with a skeleton crew, since the virus hit, and reusing old bikes for ecological reasons has been one of our primary purposes for several decades. I'm sure most of you don't need it, but if anyone needs or wants pointers or advice, I'd be happy to help. Getting funding to pay mechanics or hire additional mechanics is probably the starting point. Survive, cyclistas!!! <3 ~cyclista Nicholas

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Bike/ped-centered AmeriCorps position seeking applicants
by David Coppley 18 May '20

18 May '20

Greetings bicycle loving folks, We are currently recruiting an AmeriCorps member for the 2020-21 program year. This is a good opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in bike and pedestrian focused advocacy and/or youth engagement. Please see the listing below (or attached pdf), and share with any contacts you think might be interested. Thanks for reading, David Intercity Transit seeks an AmeriCorps Volunteer to serve as the Education and Outreach Assistant. Intercity Transit's Walk N Roll program collaborates with schools and community partners to offer educational programming that encourages the use of walking, biking, and using public transit for transportation. The AmeriCorps Member will teach youth and families about environmentally friendly transportation options through a variety of hands-on education and outreach activities. Activities teach participants skills in bike and pedestrian safety, bike mechanics, and how to ride public transit. The Member will help participants learn life-long skills to prepare them for the possibility of choosing a car free future. For application information and a complete position description, please visit: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=95537&fromSearch=true<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DEwA_YDfAsWH3pmGVV5ciUAfb3gjs8TRVDX4XFKx62DE…> David Coppley Walk n' Roll Program Assistant Intercity Transit 360-705-5817 (office) 360-701-8379 (cell) PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com<mailto:dcoppley@intercitytransit.com> Follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/WalkNRollIT/> & Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/walknrollit/> [WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB] David Coppley Walk n' Roll Program Assistant Intercity Transit 360-705-5817 (office) 360-701-8379 (cell) PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com<mailto:dcoppley@intercitytransit.com> Follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/WalkNRollIT/> & Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/walknrollit/> [WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB]

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California bike co-ops/community shops?
by Jane Voodikon 12 May '20

12 May '20

To any community bike spaces located in California: The communications person from CalBike is looking to interview people on their spaces' needs during the pandemic, as part of a larger campaign to find funding/support. Please see Laura's email below and reach out to her if you'd like to chat! ---- I do communications for CalBike and I’m working on a post for CalBike’s website about community bike shops and what kind of support they need right now. I’d love to chat with someone about what’s going on at your organization right now and what kind of support you need to help you keep serving the community. Let me know if someone is available to chat and we can set up a time for an interview. Thank you, Laura McCamy laura(a)calbike.org 510-214-6156

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Automating the shop
by Adam / Phoenix Mitchell 12 May '20

12 May '20

Hey all, We have developed a scheme to allow folks to schedule time with us in a safe and efficient way. We're currently fixing people's bikes for them after they drop their bike off, where we used to just give advice and lend a hand when needed. We also are offering test-rides by appointment. We followed this procedure roughly: https://medium.com/entrepreneurship-technology-blog/manage-your-clients-wit… It helps us to focus on things needing to get done at the shop without all the phone calls and scheduling, since we can't have any customers in the shop with us. Nicely organizes it in AirTable so we can get to work getting people on bikes. Our Calendly page is here if you want to check it out: https://calendly.com/freeridemontpelier Cheers, Phoenix

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"Bike Month"
by Ainsley Naylor 01 May '20

01 May '20

Happy May Day everyone! I'm curious if and how folks are deciding to participate in "Bike Month" this year, since most regular activities or events can't happy during the pandemic. Since we are usually busy busy running classes and open shop in our space, we have some extra time on our hands this season that could be used to celebrate, support and encourage cycling in other ways. *I'd love to hear if anyone has come up with ideas to engage people, specifically outside of your shop spaces.* I also understand that even just *continuing to exist* is keeping our hands full in many places, so I certainly don't expect most organizations have the time or energy (or funds) to think about "Bike Month". Stay well, Ainsley (Charlie's/Bike Pirates, Toronto)

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Quick survey urban mobility during covid
by Tigre Bici 28 Apr '20

28 Apr '20

Hello everyone we hope all you are doing well, we are asking if you kindly can answer this quick questions regarding urban mobility and what governments in your cities have been doing regarding it. By mobility we mean walking, cycling, driving and any kind of public transportation We are comparing strategies between cities and hopefully will not get any as the ones that we have been dealing in Monterrey, such as, reducing public transportation that just made large piles of people waiting for the bus, or prohibiting more than 2 persons travelling in the same car. Anyways, hope you can answer it https://forms.gle/9UcG617anGbftoNs8 Saludos R

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What's your shop doing right now?
by David Oliver 26 Apr '20

26 Apr '20

I made a Facebook poll asking: https://www.facebook.com/groups/648758205249998/permalink/2702175879908210/ If you don't use Facebook I also made a Strawpoll: https://www.strawpoll.me/19876101 Just hoping to get a sense of what's going on out there.

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Online shimano education
by Tigre Bici 08 Apr '20

08 Apr '20

So, we hope you are all safe! We will like to share with you the online shimano courses that might come handy and somehow entertaining in this difficult days> http://s-tec.shimano.com/region You can create your account and just go trough the courses, its a real shame the only language is english. R.

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another use for inner tubes
by Andrew Yee 07 Apr '20

07 Apr '20

elastic is in short supply, so we did this with inner tubes: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pr6DEldwT/ https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/posts/1328479774024849 they're nice because you can make custom cut them to be wider around the head. curious if latex tubes would offer more compliance. ;-) -A -- Andrew Yee General Manager Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange <https://bikex.org> | IG <https://www.instagram.com/bicycle.exchange/> | FB <https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/> View our used bikes for sale here <https://svbikex.square.site/s/shop>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] the virus and community bike shops, essential services thought (Bicycle Collective, Utah))
by Essen Skabelund 07 Apr '20

07 Apr '20

Hi all, The (Utah) Bicycle Collective closed on March 13th. Our mechanics worked in the shop with social distancing and hand washing measures (IF they felt comfortable coming to work). Our staff worked hard for 2 weeks to shift online and began taking bike and limited parts purchase by appointment only after those 2 weeks. Customers must browse our *online inventory and pick one bike to test ride. Then book a 20 minute time slot with us. In case the bike is not to their liking they must come with another in mind or we may pick out another that is their size for them. We do curbside service except for payment, then wipe down everything with sanitizer. All staff wear their air filter masks and gloves when interacting with customers. Only one at a time allowed in the shop to pay. We will begin taking repair services by appointment (curbside dropoff) at the end of this week - something we have never done before. We are normally a DIY shop. Our other programs and donations are closed. I've been working to engage volunteers online through community engagement and online workshop ideas. Click this link to see our new Showroom <https://bicyclecollective.org/salt-lake-showroom>: there's an explanation of services (more announcements to come out tomorrow) here <https://bicyclecollective.org/salt-lake-latest/item/911-bicycle-collective-…> . Does anyone have safe practices or ideas for taking donations? We've thought of creating a quarantine area (moving aside items in our storage unit to make part of it a quarantine area, leave bikes there for 2 weeks or so before touching). Or sanitizing outside before bringing inside. Having donors schedule an appointment for drop off. Ring doorbell and leave by door. If need a donation receipt they can call. Any safe practices or ideas for accepting clients who need a bicycle for transportation (we have a charitable program where they can for free or by volunteering 6 hours)? Still working on this one, as our populations may be more susceptible to the virus, given it is a large part of the homeless population. *Essen Skabelund* *Volunteer and Program Coordinator* Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective 2312 S. West Temple, SLC, UT 84115 801-328-2453 www.bicyclecollective.org *The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.* On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 2:04 PM < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > thought (BICAS) > 2. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > thought (Deb Salls) > 3. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > thought (Jesse Cooper) > 4. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > thought (Cyclista Nicholas) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: BICAS <bicas(a)bicas.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 15:47:52 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] the virus and community bike shops, essential > services thought > Thanks everybody. I know many of us have had to make a new decision every > two days with the changing world around us so quickly. > > BICAS has 14 hourly wage staff, all of whom can still be paid by coming in > to refurbish bikes at the shop that will eventually be for sale after all > this is over, as long as they work far away from each other and clean and > disinfect everything after. Our Community Tools, classes, and retails > spaces have been shut down since mid-March, which is a heavy financial > burden. We are applying for local emergency grants and probably also for > the CARES Act loan. > > We have also decided to re-open mid-April for extremely limited services - > no members of the public will be allowed into the building, but staff will > provide sliding scale repairs to make bikes safe and rideable (no needless > changes and upgrades), prioritizing frontliners whose bike is their main > mode of transportation and/or people who cannot afford repairs at retail > shops (many of which never closed here in Arizona because our governor has > declared almost everything "essential" *eye roll emoji*.) > > I am still concerned about the prospect of people congregating outside the > building, but we have said if it becomes an issue, we will have to close > the shop completely again and disband everyone. > > Can anyone else who is staying open/providing some services respond about > your safety protocols? How do you space folks apart? Do you wipe down bikes > that come in? Do you cover the handlebars with something? Do you use DIY > masks? We would love to benefit from everyone's collective creativity on > "risk management." Thank you. > > ~Carlyn > > On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 11:26 AM Audrey Wiedemeier <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> > wrote: > >> Pardon, but that last link is not the correct one. >> Here is the link to the folder with all our covid 19 docs: >> >> >> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hPWES96NDNkez7TsgonqkklEzwQ6mTCV?us… >> >> >> >> Peace & grease, >> >> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >> >> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >> >> BikeLibrary.org >> C: (515) 450-1651 >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 1:23 PM Audrey Wiedemeier <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> >> wrote: >> >>> Carlyn: I appreciate you asking for folks to respond kindly. I'll be >>> asking this of our volunteers and patrons who've been somewhat gruff. >>> >>> Bob: Opening stronger than ever is right! >>> >>> As of right now the Bike Library is closed, however, pending approval >>> from our board, we would like to start offering a "curbside bike checkout" >>> that is by appointment only. >>> >>> Here is the link to those documents. Check out the one titled: Proposal >>> for Curbside Checkout. >>> >>> >>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZFtSJlY01X9gPCc_jT5vf8ayk5i2oeTJXuBlha… >>> >>> >>> Peace & grease, >>> >>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >>> >>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >>> >>> BikeLibrary.org >>> C: (515) 450-1651 >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 5:49 PM Cyclista Nicholas < >>> cyclista(a)inventati.org> wrote: >>> >>>> I've been worried about our workstation becoming a contamination depot, >>>> of course. All public surfaces, even if they are decontaminated >>>> regularly, will be to some extent. >>>> >>>> However, there is a significant percentage of our target demographic >>>> that relies on us for daily survival, and mainly I refer to the >>>> homeless. These are people who, if they didn't have our workstation, >>>> would just be doing some other sketchy thing contamination-wise to stay >>>> operational. >>>> >>>> The other sectors of our demographic don't need this kind of help, and >>>> probably have their own air pumps and remedial tools at home. I'm at >>>> the >>>> shop alone several times a week, and have a good idea who uses the >>>> station and when. Honestly, I don't think it's really being used except >>>> by a handful of solitary people, and they're mostly using the air pump. >>>> >>>> As for other public-facing activities, we're open for retail, and >>>> customers are instructed not to touch anything except bikes that are >>>> being testridden. This is another area that we don't face significant >>>> traffic, we get possibly one or two customers per day at most in these >>>> times. >>>> >>>> As for decontaminating bikes, I wipe down the seat, controls, grips, >>>> and >>>> top tube after each test ride, and when doing intake on a customer bike. >>>> >>>> Speaking of customer bikes, we are not a shop that does repair for >>>> people, we only teach people how to do repairs themselves. However, >>>> recently we got a typical misguided question via Facebook about how >>>> much >>>> we charged for a given repair, and it occurred to me that since we >>>> weren't allowing people to repair the bikes themselves, and had a >>>> decrease in things to do as a result of closing open shop, we might as >>>> well accept bikes for repair during this period. This is not something >>>> we advertise anywhere other than in direct response to a spontaneous >>>> request, and we make it clear to each customer that this is not a >>>> regular thing. We've had three customers of this type thus far. I feel >>>> that this transactional dynamic is one that's very easy create as a >>>> controlled process, and decontaminating bikes under this circumstance >>>> is >>>> trivial. Just another technical thing to do to a bike among the usual >>>> array of procedures. >>>> >>>> As for classification as an essential service, automobile repair >>>> garages >>>> are typically classified as essential services. We are a transportation >>>> provider and as assist to people who use their bikes to buy groceries >>>> and keep medical appointments. Bicycles are not a luxury and they are >>>> not primarily a recreational toy, they are a fundamental life utility >>>> and in some cases people rely on them to survive. >>>> >>>> I queried Claire from Vélorution Paris deliberately here to provide an >>>> example to the list of recognition that bicycles are an essential >>>> service - the city of Paris recognizes this. As of a few days ago, New >>>> York City does now as well. >>>> >>>> Of course, this means that if we *are* an essential service, this makes >>>> it even more imperative that we create and adhere to strict protocols >>>> to >>>> protect the community we serve even as we struggle to empower them. >>>> >>>> Stay strong, healthy and hopeful cyclistas! >>>> >>>> ~cyclista Nicholas >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2020-03-26 22:09, Bob Giordano wrote: >>>> > Hi Carlyn, >>>> > >>>> > at Free Cycles Missoula we've closed completely, >>>> > not even doing emergency bikes/repairs/drop offs, >>>> > anything. we'll have a good crop of sale bikes when >>>> > we reopen, and a clean, organized shop. >>>> > >>>> > Not doing outside public repair stands for the >>>> > reasons you've mentioned. >>>> > >>>> > We aim to reopen june 1st- could be earlier or >>>> > later- we just wanted a date in our staff of 4's >>>> > head. >>>> > >>>> > Our staff of 4 are working safely and responsibly >>>> > together, altho we've taken zones. We even have >>>> > 4 separate doors, 3 separate bathrooms, each have >>>> > a tool kit, etc. We're also mentally and physically >>>> > prepared to stay away from the shop completely, if >>>> > needed, which it looks more and more like. >>>> > >>>> > Our staff have been making these nimble and quick >>>> > decisions, keeping our small board up to date as >>>> > needed, and they are supportive of what we need to do. >>>> > >>>> > As we clean up around here, we're not doing 'free piles' >>>> > outside (too much public handling of stuff). We're staging >>>> > trash, thrift store, recycling piles. However we've had >>>> > a couple trusted folks take scrap steel away. >>>> > >>>> > We plan to reopen stronger than ever, and ultimately >>>> > we feel that is best for us and the community. Missoula >>>> > has been very supportive and understanding. >>>> > >>>> > 2 of us are also focusing on grants, all 4 of us are >>>> > taking time to think deeply, to share writings, and >>>> > slow down. >>>> > >>>> > Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > Quoting Carlyn Arteaga <carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org>: >>>> > >>>> >> I appreciate you sharing all your thoughts and ideas. >>>> >> >>>> >> At BICAS in Tucson we had to dismantle our outdoor fix a flat >>>> station. >>>> >> Staff working alone inside the shop witnessed clumps of people >>>> >> congregating >>>> >> very close to each other and at least one individual who was there >>>> for >>>> >> 3 >>>> >> hours coughing on everything. As much was we wanted to help people >>>> >> out, we >>>> >> couldn't justify the germ spreading station we had created. >>>> >> >>>> >> We have approved a skeleton plan for opening for limited repair >>>> >> services in >>>> >> a couple weeks. How are others handling this? How do you do intakes? >>>> >> By >>>> >> appointment only or do you take walk ins? How are you protecting >>>> your >>>> >> people and the public? How are you sanitizing bikes you work on? And >>>> >> in >>>> >> what ways do you see your services as an "essential service," >>>> keeping >>>> >> in >>>> >> mind that any interfacing with the public right now involves some >>>> >> amount of >>>> >> risk, for which the ultimate potential consequence is death? Or if >>>> you >>>> >> have >>>> >> decided to remain closed, how did you arrive at that decision, >>>> knowing >>>> >> that >>>> >> there are people who need bike help and are not going to be able to >>>> >> access >>>> >> it? >>>> >> >>>> >> I know these are the Big Questions (esp the last couple) we're all >>>> >> grappling with right now, I just wanted to have some frank >>>> >> conversations >>>> >> about why doing what we're doing right now so we can all chew it >>>> over. >>>> >> >>>> >> Please be kind with one another as we respond. None of us has the >>>> >> playbook >>>> >> for this crisis or truly even enough data yet to know which >>>> decisions >>>> >> will >>>> >> end of being the right ones in the end. >>>> >> Thank you all in advance, >>>> >> ~Carlyn >>>> >> >>>> >> -- >>>> >> >>>> >> *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.* >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > ____________________________________ >>>> > >>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> > >>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> > >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > -- > > *BICAS* > > 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 > > bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook > <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram > <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> > > > *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate in > affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling with > our greater Tucson community.* > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 16:11:23 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] the virus and community bike shops, essential > services thought > Caryn > > I can talk to you more about this if you would like. We are working on > this too. We have a pretty extensive Safety Precautions document and we > are open for appointment-only bike repair with our Bike Shop. > > In short, we do do these steps below for safety in the Bike Shop (with > some other steps for other areas of our org) We closed everything to the > public in early March in an 'abundance of caution' to figure out what is > going on with the COVID situation and last week 're-opened' with > appointment only services, an ecommerce store and we have been doing a > bunch of posting of special parts, frames, and bikes on eBay. Also we are > still doing bike giveaways to low-income individuals by appointment-only or > through community partners that are providing essential services. (FYI > Seattle as of March 25 is in a "Stay-at-Home" mandate and a limited list of > things have been deemed 'essential services) > > *BIKE SHOP SAFETY PRACTICES* > > Bike Works Bike Shop is CLOSED to the public- No entry into our facilities > is allowed by members of the public > > Repair service(s) are offered by appointment only. Customers can email or > phone to schedule their appointment and discuss the services they think are > in need. Payment will be taken over the phone when work is completed or > through our website. We are giving 50% discounts on repairs ( parts and > labor) for grocery store workers, medical staff and social services > professionals providing other essential services. > > We will follow these steps for safety precautions: > > 1.) Customers will drop their bicycles at the porch and lock up using the > provided combination word lock. Locks will be sanitized each time a staff > person uses it. Word locks will have their combination changed at the start > of each day with a record kept of each word used and on which day. > > 2.) Mechanics will disinfect the bikes before bringing them into the shop, > assess the best service for the bicycle and call the customer to confirm > service needed > > 3.) Once repairs are completed the bikes will be disinfected again, > customers will be called to arrange pick up and we will return to the porch > and lock up with combo lock. *Point person for this process: Lead Mechanic > > 4.) Mechanics will use gloves at all times while working on bicycles > > 5.) Physical Distancing *must *be used in the workplace of at least 6 > feet at all times. One mechanic will work using the stands on the sales > floor while a second will occupy the upper level Sun Room. Mechanics can > access the shop through separate doorways to mitigate exposure (porch > entrance and side door to Blue Room). > > 6.) Shared spaces such as the bathroom and office will be cleaned with > each use. The office computer will be used *only* for business-related > needs. Personal use while on break, etc. will be prohibited. Please refrain > from using the kitchenette to prepare food. > > 7.) Clean AND disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces such as > workstations, keyboards, telephones, handrails, phones and doorknobs. Dirty > surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfection. > > 8.) Avoid using other employees’ phones, desks, offices, or other work > tools and equipment, when possible. If necessary, clean and disinfect them > before and after use. > > > Here is an article from the Seattle Bike Blog about this > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/03/30/bike-works-reopens-shop-by-appoi… > > > I hope this helps. Also, I should say- our Safety Precaution document is a > working document and will change as the CDC or state or local public health > or government officials recommend more / different things... like masks-- > or whatever might come next and will also continue to incorporate any > changes that staff think we should make to our practices to make them more > safe. > > > Thanks > > > Deb > > <http://www.bikeworks.org/> > Deb Salls > *Executive Director* > she/her pronouns what's this? > <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> > 206.695.2607 > <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=…> > > > > > On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 3:48 PM BICAS <bicas(a)bicas.org> wrote: > >> Thanks everybody. I know many of us have had to make a new decision every >> two days with the changing world around us so quickly. >> >> BICAS has 14 hourly wage staff, all of whom can still be paid by coming >> in to refurbish bikes at the shop that will eventually be for sale after >> all this is over, as long as they work far away from each other and clean >> and disinfect everything after. Our Community Tools, classes, and retails >> spaces have been shut down since mid-March, which is a heavy financial >> burden. We are applying for local emergency grants and probably also for >> the CARES Act loan. >> >> We have also decided to re-open mid-April for extremely limited services >> - no members of the public will be allowed into the building, but staff >> will provide sliding scale repairs to make bikes safe and rideable (no >> needless changes and upgrades), prioritizing frontliners whose bike is >> their main mode of transportation and/or people who cannot afford repairs >> at retail shops (many of which never closed here in Arizona because our >> governor has declared almost everything "essential" *eye roll emoji*.) >> >> I am still concerned about the prospect of people congregating outside >> the building, but we have said if it becomes an issue, we will have to >> close the shop completely again and disband everyone. >> >> Can anyone else who is staying open/providing some services respond about >> your safety protocols? How do you space folks apart? Do you wipe down bikes >> that come in? Do you cover the handlebars with something? Do you use DIY >> masks? We would love to benefit from everyone's collective creativity on >> "risk management." Thank you. >> >> ~Carlyn >> >> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 11:26 AM Audrey Wiedemeier <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> >> wrote: >> >>> Pardon, but that last link is not the correct one. >>> Here is the link to the folder with all our covid 19 docs: >>> >>> >>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hPWES96NDNkez7TsgonqkklEzwQ6mTCV?us… >>> >>> >>> >>> Peace & grease, >>> >>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >>> >>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >>> >>> BikeLibrary.org >>> C: (515) 450-1651 >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 1:23 PM Audrey Wiedemeier <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Carlyn: I appreciate you asking for folks to respond kindly. I'll be >>>> asking this of our volunteers and patrons who've been somewhat gruff. >>>> >>>> Bob: Opening stronger than ever is right! >>>> >>>> As of right now the Bike Library is closed, however, pending approval >>>> from our board, we would like to start offering a "curbside bike checkout" >>>> that is by appointment only. >>>> >>>> Here is the link to those documents. Check out the one titled: Proposal >>>> for Curbside Checkout. >>>> >>>> >>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZFtSJlY01X9gPCc_jT5vf8ayk5i2oeTJXuBlha… >>>> >>>> >>>> Peace & grease, >>>> >>>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >>>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >>>> >>>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >>>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >>>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >>>> >>>> BikeLibrary.org >>>> C: (515) 450-1651 >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 5:49 PM Cyclista Nicholas < >>>> cyclista(a)inventati.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I've been worried about our workstation becoming a contamination >>>>> depot, >>>>> of course. All public surfaces, even if they are decontaminated >>>>> regularly, will be to some extent. >>>>> >>>>> However, there is a significant percentage of our target demographic >>>>> that relies on us for daily survival, and mainly I refer to the >>>>> homeless. These are people who, if they didn't have our workstation, >>>>> would just be doing some other sketchy thing contamination-wise to >>>>> stay >>>>> operational. >>>>> >>>>> The other sectors of our demographic don't need this kind of help, and >>>>> probably have their own air pumps and remedial tools at home. I'm at >>>>> the >>>>> shop alone several times a week, and have a good idea who uses the >>>>> station and when. Honestly, I don't think it's really being used >>>>> except >>>>> by a handful of solitary people, and they're mostly using the air pump. >>>>> >>>>> As for other public-facing activities, we're open for retail, and >>>>> customers are instructed not to touch anything except bikes that are >>>>> being testridden. This is another area that we don't face significant >>>>> traffic, we get possibly one or two customers per day at most in these >>>>> times. >>>>> >>>>> As for decontaminating bikes, I wipe down the seat, controls, grips, >>>>> and >>>>> top tube after each test ride, and when doing intake on a customer >>>>> bike. >>>>> >>>>> Speaking of customer bikes, we are not a shop that does repair for >>>>> people, we only teach people how to do repairs themselves. However, >>>>> recently we got a typical misguided question via Facebook about how >>>>> much >>>>> we charged for a given repair, and it occurred to me that since we >>>>> weren't allowing people to repair the bikes themselves, and had a >>>>> decrease in things to do as a result of closing open shop, we might as >>>>> well accept bikes for repair during this period. This is not something >>>>> we advertise anywhere other than in direct response to a spontaneous >>>>> request, and we make it clear to each customer that this is not a >>>>> regular thing. We've had three customers of this type thus far. I feel >>>>> that this transactional dynamic is one that's very easy create as a >>>>> controlled process, and decontaminating bikes under this circumstance >>>>> is >>>>> trivial. Just another technical thing to do to a bike among the usual >>>>> array of procedures. >>>>> >>>>> As for classification as an essential service, automobile repair >>>>> garages >>>>> are typically classified as essential services. We are a >>>>> transportation >>>>> provider and as assist to people who use their bikes to buy groceries >>>>> and keep medical appointments. Bicycles are not a luxury and they are >>>>> not primarily a recreational toy, they are a fundamental life utility >>>>> and in some cases people rely on them to survive. >>>>> >>>>> I queried Claire from Vélorution Paris deliberately here to provide an >>>>> example to the list of recognition that bicycles are an essential >>>>> service - the city of Paris recognizes this. As of a few days ago, New >>>>> York City does now as well. >>>>> >>>>> Of course, this means that if we *are* an essential service, this >>>>> makes >>>>> it even more imperative that we create and adhere to strict protocols >>>>> to >>>>> protect the community we serve even as we struggle to empower them. >>>>> >>>>> Stay strong, healthy and hopeful cyclistas! >>>>> >>>>> ~cyclista Nicholas >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 2020-03-26 22:09, Bob Giordano wrote: >>>>> > Hi Carlyn, >>>>> > >>>>> > at Free Cycles Missoula we've closed completely, >>>>> > not even doing emergency bikes/repairs/drop offs, >>>>> > anything. we'll have a good crop of sale bikes when >>>>> > we reopen, and a clean, organized shop. >>>>> > >>>>> > Not doing outside public repair stands for the >>>>> > reasons you've mentioned. >>>>> > >>>>> > We aim to reopen june 1st- could be earlier or >>>>> > later- we just wanted a date in our staff of 4's >>>>> > head. >>>>> > >>>>> > Our staff of 4 are working safely and responsibly >>>>> > together, altho we've taken zones. We even have >>>>> > 4 separate doors, 3 separate bathrooms, each have >>>>> > a tool kit, etc. We're also mentally and physically >>>>> > prepared to stay away from the shop completely, if >>>>> > needed, which it looks more and more like. >>>>> > >>>>> > Our staff have been making these nimble and quick >>>>> > decisions, keeping our small board up to date as >>>>> > needed, and they are supportive of what we need to do. >>>>> > >>>>> > As we clean up around here, we're not doing 'free piles' >>>>> > outside (too much public handling of stuff). We're staging >>>>> > trash, thrift store, recycling piles. However we've had >>>>> > a couple trusted folks take scrap steel away. >>>>> > >>>>> > We plan to reopen stronger than ever, and ultimately >>>>> > we feel that is best for us and the community. Missoula >>>>> > has been very supportive and understanding. >>>>> > >>>>> > 2 of us are also focusing on grants, all 4 of us are >>>>> > taking time to think deeply, to share writings, and >>>>> > slow down. >>>>> > >>>>> > Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > Quoting Carlyn Arteaga <carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org>: >>>>> > >>>>> >> I appreciate you sharing all your thoughts and ideas. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> At BICAS in Tucson we had to dismantle our outdoor fix a flat >>>>> station. >>>>> >> Staff working alone inside the shop witnessed clumps of people >>>>> >> congregating >>>>> >> very close to each other and at least one individual who was there >>>>> for >>>>> >> 3 >>>>> >> hours coughing on everything. As much was we wanted to help people >>>>> >> out, we >>>>> >> couldn't justify the germ spreading station we had created. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> We have approved a skeleton plan for opening for limited repair >>>>> >> services in >>>>> >> a couple weeks. How are others handling this? How do you do >>>>> intakes? >>>>> >> By >>>>> >> appointment only or do you take walk ins? How are you protecting >>>>> your >>>>> >> people and the public? How are you sanitizing bikes you work on? >>>>> And >>>>> >> in >>>>> >> what ways do you see your services as an "essential service," >>>>> keeping >>>>> >> in >>>>> >> mind that any interfacing with the public right now involves some >>>>> >> amount of >>>>> >> risk, for which the ultimate potential consequence is death? Or if >>>>> you >>>>> >> have >>>>> >> decided to remain closed, how did you arrive at that decision, >>>>> knowing >>>>> >> that >>>>> >> there are people who need bike help and are not going to be able to >>>>> >> access >>>>> >> it? >>>>> >> >>>>> >> I know these are the Big Questions (esp the last couple) we're all >>>>> >> grappling with right now, I just wanted to have some frank >>>>> >> conversations >>>>> >> about why doing what we're doing right now so we can all chew it >>>>> over. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> Please be kind with one another as we respond. None of us has the >>>>> >> playbook >>>>> >> for this crisis or truly even enough data yet to know which >>>>> decisions >>>>> >> will >>>>> >> end of being the right ones in the end. >>>>> >> Thank you all in advance, >>>>> >> ~Carlyn >>>>> >> >>>>> >> -- >>>>> >> >>>>> >> *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.* >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > ____________________________________ >>>>> > >>>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> > >>>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>> > >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>> >>>>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> >> >> -- >> >> *BICAS* >> >> 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >> >> bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >> >> >> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate in >> affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling with >> our greater Tucson community.* >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Jesse Cooper <jessecooper0(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 17:23:42 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] the virus and community bike shops, essential > services thought > Our Community Bikes is opened for limited hours with only the service > department operating through appointments only. > We will be expanding our service hours next week. We have a very large > base of low income and front line working riders, so we would like to meet > their needs, while monitoring our potential to be a vector. > > We have distancing protocols, and disinfecting protocols now in place. > These were pieced together with the help of both our federal health > guidelines, WHO and CDC, and as they work for the Red Cross, have also have > some of these protocols. Most of the recommendations are similar anyhow. > > Cleaning protocols > > Refer to CDC interim recommendations here: > > > https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-… > > OCB General Enhanced Protocol > > - > > Staff and volunteers who are not feeling well are asked to stay home > - > > Door signage reminding clients and visitors who are not feeling well > or who suspect they have been exposed to COVID-19 to stay home and not come > inside > - > > The door to the shop should be locked and clients are asked to knock > as we won’t be answering the phone to capacity > - > > Appointments are necessary, as we will minimize the number of people > coming through the shop who are not able to receive service. > - > > Staff must maintain the recommended 2m distance for social distancing > at all times. > > There will be a taped line on the floor to help observe this at the front > counter. Enter the required amount on the electronic transaction machine > and step away from the counter to allow the customer to approach. > > - > > Wipe down common services between each client (e.g. debit machine > pinpad, register keys, keyboard, mouse, pens, counter, doorknob). > - > > An alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%-95% alcohol content > should be available for all clients upon entering the shop. > - > > When possible, we will equip staff with personal protective equipment > like gloves and masks. > > To consider > > - > > If we have any forms or paperwork that normally require sign-off, we > should look at whether we can adapt that process (e.g. verbal confirmation > rather than requiring a signature) > - > > Staff will do an assessment of areas of risk within the shop and > follow procedures to minimize the risk. Some areas of detail like dirty > rags, disinfecting the disinfecting spray bottle, phones, doorknobs, toilet > plunger, keypads, keyboards, keyboard mice, electronics buttons, tool cases > and tools, drawer knobs, cash register keys and trays, keys, bin handles, > etc > > Where necessary, additional measures will be put in place in accordance > with recommendations of public health officials. > > Cleaning surfaces: > > - > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > - > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > - > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > teaspoons per quart of water) > - > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous system, > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > - > > Let sit and wipe > - > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > - > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds > > > > Cleaning tools and tool cases: > > - > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > - > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > - > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > teaspoons per quart of water) > - > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous system, > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > - > > Let sit and wipe > - > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > - > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds > > > > Cleaning bikes on drop off: > > - > > Receive bike and use a wheel prop to stand bike in place > - > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > - > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > - > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > teaspoons per quart of water) > - > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous system, > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > - > > Let sit and wipe > - > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > - > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds > - > > Continue with intake > > > Cleaning bikes at pick up: > > - > > After work is completed use a wheel prop to stand bike in place > - > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > - > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > - > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > teaspoons per quart of water) > - > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous system, > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > - > > Let sit and wipe > - > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > - > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds > - > > After payment is processed direct client to maneuver the bike out of > the building > > > Cleaning parts for individual sale > > - > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > - > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > teaspoons per quart of water) > - > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous system, > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > - > > Let sit and wipe > - > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > - > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds > > > Outstanding tasks > > Tape customer limits at till, and outside the door for line up if required? > > > Communications > > Some important messaging > > - > > The health and safety of our staff, volunteers and clients is our top > priority. > - > > We recognize that access to bikes is important for physical and mental > health, and that for many people cycling provides a social distancing > alternative to public transportation. With that in mind we are looking at > ways to adjust the way the shop works to continue to serve the community. > > We encourage everyone to follow all recommendations outlined by the Public > Health Agency of Canada. What you can do to prevent illness: > > - > > Regularly wash your hands with warm water and soap, or use hand > sanitizer for at least 20 seconds > - > > Avoid close contact with people who are sick > - > > Frequently clean and disinfect common surfaces like desk, countertops, > doorknobs, phones, remote controls, keyboards, and phones > - > > Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth > - > > Practise social distancing – staying home as much as possible and > keeping 2 metres between you and others > - > > Monitor your personal health and stay home if you are sick, even if > your symptoms are mild > > Remember to be aware of the spread of misinformation. Credible sources of > information about COVID-19 include www.canada.ca/coronavirus, www.bccdc.ca > or via the dedicated COVID-19 line at 1-888-COVID19. > > On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 4:11 PM Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: > >> Caryn >> >> I can talk to you more about this if you would like. We are working on >> this too. We have a pretty extensive Safety Precautions document and we >> are open for appointment-only bike repair with our Bike Shop. >> >> In short, we do do these steps below for safety in the Bike Shop (with >> some other steps for other areas of our org) We closed everything to the >> public in early March in an 'abundance of caution' to figure out what is >> going on with the COVID situation and last week 're-opened' with >> appointment only services, an ecommerce store and we have been doing a >> bunch of posting of special parts, frames, and bikes on eBay. Also we are >> still doing bike giveaways to low-income individuals by appointment-only or >> through community partners that are providing essential services. (FYI >> Seattle as of March 25 is in a "Stay-at-Home" mandate and a limited list of >> things have been deemed 'essential services) >> >> *BIKE SHOP SAFETY PRACTICES* >> >> Bike Works Bike Shop is CLOSED to the public- No entry into our >> facilities is allowed by members of the public >> >> Repair service(s) are offered by appointment only. Customers can email or >> phone to schedule their appointment and discuss the services they think are >> in need. Payment will be taken over the phone when work is completed or >> through our website. We are giving 50% discounts on repairs ( parts and >> labor) for grocery store workers, medical staff and social services >> professionals providing other essential services. >> >> We will follow these steps for safety precautions: >> >> 1.) Customers will drop their bicycles at the porch and lock up using the >> provided combination word lock. Locks will be sanitized each time a staff >> person uses it. Word locks will have their combination changed at the start >> of each day with a record kept of each word used and on which day. >> >> 2.) Mechanics will disinfect the bikes before bringing them into the >> shop, assess the best service for the bicycle and call the customer to >> confirm service needed >> >> 3.) Once repairs are completed the bikes will be disinfected again, >> customers will be called to arrange pick up and we will return to the porch >> and lock up with combo lock. *Point person for this process: Lead Mechanic >> >> 4.) Mechanics will use gloves at all times while working on bicycles >> >> 5.) Physical Distancing *must *be used in the workplace of at least 6 >> feet at all times. One mechanic will work using the stands on the sales >> floor while a second will occupy the upper level Sun Room. Mechanics can >> access the shop through separate doorways to mitigate exposure (porch >> entrance and side door to Blue Room). >> >> 6.) Shared spaces such as the bathroom and office will be cleaned with >> each use. The office computer will be used *only* for business-related >> needs. Personal use while on break, etc. will be prohibited. Please refrain >> from using the kitchenette to prepare food. >> >> 7.) Clean AND disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces such as >> workstations, keyboards, telephones, handrails, phones and doorknobs. Dirty >> surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfection. >> >> 8.) Avoid using other employees’ phones, desks, offices, or other work >> tools and equipment, when possible. If necessary, clean and disinfect them >> before and after use. >> >> >> Here is an article from the Seattle Bike Blog about this >> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/03/30/bike-works-reopens-shop-by-appoi… >> >> >> I hope this helps. Also, I should say- our Safety Precaution document is >> a working document and will change as the CDC or state or local public >> health or government officials recommend more / different things... like >> masks-- or whatever might come next and will also continue to incorporate >> any changes that staff think we should make to our practices to make them >> more safe. >> >> >> Thanks >> >> >> Deb >> >> <http://www.bikeworks.org/> >> Deb Salls >> *Executive Director* >> she/her pronouns what's this? >> <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> >> 206.695.2607 >> <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=…> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 3:48 PM BICAS <bicas(a)bicas.org> wrote: >> >>> Thanks everybody. I know many of us have had to make a new decision >>> every two days with the changing world around us so quickly. >>> >>> BICAS has 14 hourly wage staff, all of whom can still be paid by coming >>> in to refurbish bikes at the shop that will eventually be for sale after >>> all this is over, as long as they work far away from each other and clean >>> and disinfect everything after. Our Community Tools, classes, and retails >>> spaces have been shut down since mid-March, which is a heavy financial >>> burden. We are applying for local emergency grants and probably also for >>> the CARES Act loan. >>> >>> We have also decided to re-open mid-April for extremely limited services >>> - no members of the public will be allowed into the building, but staff >>> will provide sliding scale repairs to make bikes safe and rideable (no >>> needless changes and upgrades), prioritizing frontliners whose bike is >>> their main mode of transportation and/or people who cannot afford repairs >>> at retail shops (many of which never closed here in Arizona because our >>> governor has declared almost everything "essential" *eye roll emoji*.) >>> >>> I am still concerned about the prospect of people congregating outside >>> the building, but we have said if it becomes an issue, we will have to >>> close the shop completely again and disband everyone. >>> >>> Can anyone else who is staying open/providing some services respond >>> about your safety protocols? How do you space folks apart? Do you wipe down >>> bikes that come in? Do you cover the handlebars with something? Do you use >>> DIY masks? We would love to benefit from everyone's collective creativity >>> on "risk management." Thank you. >>> >>> ~Carlyn >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 11:26 AM Audrey Wiedemeier < >>> audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> wrote: >>> >>>> Pardon, but that last link is not the correct one. >>>> Here is the link to the folder with all our covid 19 docs: >>>> >>>> >>>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hPWES96NDNkez7TsgonqkklEzwQ6mTCV?us… >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Peace & grease, >>>> >>>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >>>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >>>> >>>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >>>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >>>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >>>> >>>> BikeLibrary.org >>>> C: (515) 450-1651 >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 1:23 PM Audrey Wiedemeier < >>>> audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Carlyn: I appreciate you asking for folks to respond kindly. I'll be >>>>> asking this of our volunteers and patrons who've been somewhat gruff. >>>>> >>>>> Bob: Opening stronger than ever is right! >>>>> >>>>> As of right now the Bike Library is closed, however, pending approval >>>>> from our board, we would like to start offering a "curbside bike checkout" >>>>> that is by appointment only. >>>>> >>>>> Here is the link to those documents. Check out the one titled: >>>>> Proposal for Curbside Checkout. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZFtSJlY01X9gPCc_jT5vf8ayk5i2oeTJXuBlha… >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Peace & grease, >>>>> >>>>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) >>>>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director >>>>> >>>>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City >>>>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, >>>>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 >>>>> >>>>> BikeLibrary.org >>>>> C: (515) 450-1651 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 5:49 PM Cyclista Nicholas < >>>>> cyclista(a)inventati.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I've been worried about our workstation becoming a contamination >>>>>> depot, >>>>>> of course. All public surfaces, even if they are decontaminated >>>>>> regularly, will be to some extent. >>>>>> >>>>>> However, there is a significant percentage of our target demographic >>>>>> that relies on us for daily survival, and mainly I refer to the >>>>>> homeless. These are people who, if they didn't have our workstation, >>>>>> would just be doing some other sketchy thing contamination-wise to >>>>>> stay >>>>>> operational. >>>>>> >>>>>> The other sectors of our demographic don't need this kind of help, >>>>>> and >>>>>> probably have their own air pumps and remedial tools at home. I'm at >>>>>> the >>>>>> shop alone several times a week, and have a good idea who uses the >>>>>> station and when. Honestly, I don't think it's really being used >>>>>> except >>>>>> by a handful of solitary people, and they're mostly using the air >>>>>> pump. >>>>>> >>>>>> As for other public-facing activities, we're open for retail, and >>>>>> customers are instructed not to touch anything except bikes that are >>>>>> being testridden. This is another area that we don't face significant >>>>>> traffic, we get possibly one or two customers per day at most in >>>>>> these >>>>>> times. >>>>>> >>>>>> As for decontaminating bikes, I wipe down the seat, controls, grips, >>>>>> and >>>>>> top tube after each test ride, and when doing intake on a customer >>>>>> bike. >>>>>> >>>>>> Speaking of customer bikes, we are not a shop that does repair for >>>>>> people, we only teach people how to do repairs themselves. However, >>>>>> recently we got a typical misguided question via Facebook about how >>>>>> much >>>>>> we charged for a given repair, and it occurred to me that since we >>>>>> weren't allowing people to repair the bikes themselves, and had a >>>>>> decrease in things to do as a result of closing open shop, we might >>>>>> as >>>>>> well accept bikes for repair during this period. This is not >>>>>> something >>>>>> we advertise anywhere other than in direct response to a spontaneous >>>>>> request, and we make it clear to each customer that this is not a >>>>>> regular thing. We've had three customers of this type thus far. I >>>>>> feel >>>>>> that this transactional dynamic is one that's very easy create as a >>>>>> controlled process, and decontaminating bikes under this circumstance >>>>>> is >>>>>> trivial. Just another technical thing to do to a bike among the usual >>>>>> array of procedures. >>>>>> >>>>>> As for classification as an essential service, automobile repair >>>>>> garages >>>>>> are typically classified as essential services. We are a >>>>>> transportation >>>>>> provider and as assist to people who use their bikes to buy groceries >>>>>> and keep medical appointments. Bicycles are not a luxury and they are >>>>>> not primarily a recreational toy, they are a fundamental life utility >>>>>> and in some cases people rely on them to survive. >>>>>> >>>>>> I queried Claire from Vélorution Paris deliberately here to provide >>>>>> an >>>>>> example to the list of recognition that bicycles are an essential >>>>>> service - the city of Paris recognizes this. As of a few days ago, >>>>>> New >>>>>> York City does now as well. >>>>>> >>>>>> Of course, this means that if we *are* an essential service, this >>>>>> makes >>>>>> it even more imperative that we create and adhere to strict protocols >>>>>> to >>>>>> protect the community we serve even as we struggle to empower them. >>>>>> >>>>>> Stay strong, healthy and hopeful cyclistas! >>>>>> >>>>>> ~cyclista Nicholas >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 2020-03-26 22:09, Bob Giordano wrote: >>>>>> > Hi Carlyn, >>>>>> > >>>>>> > at Free Cycles Missoula we've closed completely, >>>>>> > not even doing emergency bikes/repairs/drop offs, >>>>>> > anything. we'll have a good crop of sale bikes when >>>>>> > we reopen, and a clean, organized shop. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Not doing outside public repair stands for the >>>>>> > reasons you've mentioned. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > We aim to reopen june 1st- could be earlier or >>>>>> > later- we just wanted a date in our staff of 4's >>>>>> > head. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Our staff of 4 are working safely and responsibly >>>>>> > together, altho we've taken zones. We even have >>>>>> > 4 separate doors, 3 separate bathrooms, each have >>>>>> > a tool kit, etc. We're also mentally and physically >>>>>> > prepared to stay away from the shop completely, if >>>>>> > needed, which it looks more and more like. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Our staff have been making these nimble and quick >>>>>> > decisions, keeping our small board up to date as >>>>>> > needed, and they are supportive of what we need to do. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > As we clean up around here, we're not doing 'free piles' >>>>>> > outside (too much public handling of stuff). We're staging >>>>>> > trash, thrift store, recycling piles. However we've had >>>>>> > a couple trusted folks take scrap steel away. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > We plan to reopen stronger than ever, and ultimately >>>>>> > we feel that is best for us and the community. Missoula >>>>>> > has been very supportive and understanding. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > 2 of us are also focusing on grants, all 4 of us are >>>>>> > taking time to think deeply, to share writings, and >>>>>> > slow down. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Quoting Carlyn Arteaga <carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org>: >>>>>> > >>>>>> >> I appreciate you sharing all your thoughts and ideas. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> At BICAS in Tucson we had to dismantle our outdoor fix a flat >>>>>> station. >>>>>> >> Staff working alone inside the shop witnessed clumps of people >>>>>> >> congregating >>>>>> >> very close to each other and at least one individual who was there >>>>>> for >>>>>> >> 3 >>>>>> >> hours coughing on everything. As much was we wanted to help people >>>>>> >> out, we >>>>>> >> couldn't justify the germ spreading station we had created. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> We have approved a skeleton plan for opening for limited repair >>>>>> >> services in >>>>>> >> a couple weeks. How are others handling this? How do you do >>>>>> intakes? >>>>>> >> By >>>>>> >> appointment only or do you take walk ins? How are you protecting >>>>>> your >>>>>> >> people and the public? How are you sanitizing bikes you work on? >>>>>> And >>>>>> >> in >>>>>> >> what ways do you see your services as an "essential service," >>>>>> keeping >>>>>> >> in >>>>>> >> mind that any interfacing with the public right now involves some >>>>>> >> amount of >>>>>> >> risk, for which the ultimate potential consequence is death? Or if >>>>>> you >>>>>> >> have >>>>>> >> decided to remain closed, how did you arrive at that decision, >>>>>> knowing >>>>>> >> that >>>>>> >> there are people who need bike help and are not going to be able >>>>>> to >>>>>> >> access >>>>>> >> it? >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> I know these are the Big Questions (esp the last couple) we're all >>>>>> >> grappling with right now, I just wanted to have some frank >>>>>> >> conversations >>>>>> >> about why doing what we're doing right now so we can all chew it >>>>>> over. >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> Please be kind with one another as we respond. None of us has the >>>>>> >> playbook >>>>>> >> for this crisis or truly even enough data yet to know which >>>>>> decisions >>>>>> >> will >>>>>> >> end of being the right ones in the end. >>>>>> >> Thank you all in advance, >>>>>> >> ~Carlyn >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> -- >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> *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.* >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > ____________________________________ >>>>>> > >>>>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>>> > >>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>>> >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> *BICAS* >>> >>> 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 >>> >>> bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook >>> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram >>> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> >>> >>> >>> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate in >>> affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling with >>> our greater Tucson community.* >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Cyclista Nicholas <cyclista(a)inventati.org> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:09:53 +0000 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] the virus and community bike shops, essential > services thought > Deb, your procedure game is strong! Impressive. > > I already responded re: our procedures above, but since Carlyn is asking > again, to paraphrase, we're: > > -not allowing any open shop activities, i.e. no participant activities > at all > -one customer inside the shop at a time (people who come together, like > parents buying bikes for their children, count as a single customer) > -prohibiting individuals who are ill in any way from being in the space > -maximum two workers in the shop at a time > -decontaminating bikes before and after working on them > -washing hands as soon as we arrive at the shop and before we touch > anything except the door controls and the light switches (which we > sanitize later) > -washing again any time that we touch our clothing, bodies, phones, or > anything outside the shop > > The one thing we seem to be doing differently than some is *not* > cleaning the tools and surfaces in the shop any more than average. > People are simply not allowed to touch anything unless they've washed > beforehand, are expected not to touch their face, body, clothing, or > personal effects during work with their hands, and are reminded that > since the shop may harbor any kind of pathogens, to wash again before > leaving. A.B.W. seems like the way of the moment. > > ~cyclista Nicholas > > > On 2020-04-03 00:23, Jesse Cooper wrote: > > Our Community Bikes is opened for limited hours with only the service > > department operating through appointments only. > > We will be expanding our service hours next week. We have a very large > > base of low income and front line working riders, so we would like to > > meet > > their needs, while monitoring our potential to be a vector. > > > > We have distancing protocols, and disinfecting protocols now in place. > > These were pieced together with the help of both our federal health > > guidelines, WHO and CDC, and as they work for the Red Cross, have also > > have > > some of these protocols. Most of the recommendations are similar > > anyhow. > > > > Cleaning protocols > > > > Refer to CDC interim recommendations here: > > > > > https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-… > > > > OCB General Enhanced Protocol > > > > - > > > > Staff and volunteers who are not feeling well are asked to stay home > > - > > > > Door signage reminding clients and visitors who are not feeling well > > or > > who suspect they have been exposed to COVID-19 to stay home and not > > come > > inside > > - > > > > The door to the shop should be locked and clients are asked to knock > > as > > we won’t be answering the phone to capacity > > - > > > > Appointments are necessary, as we will minimize the number of people > > coming through the shop who are not able to receive service. > > - > > > > Staff must maintain the recommended 2m distance for social > > distancing at > > all times. > > > > There will be a taped line on the floor to help observe this at the > > front > > counter. Enter the required amount on the electronic transaction > > machine > > and step away from the counter to allow the customer to approach. > > > > - > > > > Wipe down common services between each client (e.g. debit machine > > pinpad, register keys, keyboard, mouse, pens, counter, doorknob). > > - > > > > An alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%-95% alcohol > > content > > should be available for all clients upon entering the shop. > > - > > > > When possible, we will equip staff with personal protective > > equipment > > like gloves and masks. > > > > To consider > > > > - > > > > If we have any forms or paperwork that normally require sign-off, we > > should look at whether we can adapt that process (e.g. verbal > > confirmation > > rather than requiring a signature) > > - > > > > Staff will do an assessment of areas of risk within the shop and > > follow > > procedures to minimize the risk. Some areas of detail like dirty > > rags, > > disinfecting the disinfecting spray bottle, phones, doorknobs, > > toilet > > plunger, keypads, keyboards, keyboard mice, electronics buttons, > > tool cases > > and tools, drawer knobs, cash register keys and trays, keys, bin > > handles, > > etc > > > > Where necessary, additional measures will be put in place in accordance > > with recommendations of public health officials. > > > > Cleaning surfaces: > > > > - > > > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > > - > > > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > > - > > > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > > teaspoons per quart of water) > > - > > > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous > > system, > > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > > - > > > > Let sit and wipe > > - > > > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > > - > > > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 > > seconds > > > > > > > > Cleaning tools and tool cases: > > > > - > > > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > > - > > > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > > - > > > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > > teaspoons per quart of water) > > - > > > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous > > system, > > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > > - > > > > Let sit and wipe > > - > > > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > > - > > > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 > > seconds > > > > > > > > Cleaning bikes on drop off: > > > > - > > > > Receive bike and use a wheel prop to stand bike in place > > - > > > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > > - > > > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > > - > > > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > > teaspoons per quart of water) > > - > > > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous > > system, > > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > > - > > > > Let sit and wipe > > - > > > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > > - > > > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 > > seconds > > - > > > > Continue with intake > > > > > > Cleaning bikes at pick up: > > > > - > > > > After work is completed use a wheel prop to stand bike in place > > - > > > > Wear disposable gloves and fist spray down with soapy water > > - > > > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > > - > > > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > > teaspoons per quart of water) > > - > > > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous > > system, > > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > > - > > > > Let sit and wipe > > - > > > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > > - > > > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 > > seconds > > - > > > > After payment is processed direct client to maneuver the bike out of > > the > > building > > > > > > Cleaning parts for individual sale > > > > - > > > > Wipe clear with a clean disposable towel and spray with disinfectant > > - > > > > (70% plus IsoPropyl Alcohol or diluted bleach solution of 4 > > teaspoons per quart of water) > > - > > > > WARNING : Do NOT MIX IsoPropyl with bleach! This will create > > chloroform and hydrochloric acid, as well as chloroacetone or > > dichloroacetone. These compounds can cause damage to the nervous > > system, > > lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, and skin.) > > - > > > > Let sit and wipe > > - > > > > Dispose of used towel / rag in garbage as well as the gloves > > - > > > > Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for a minimum of 20 > > seconds > > > > > > Outstanding tasks > > > > Tape customer limits at till, and outside the door for line up if > > required? > > > > > > Communications > > > > Some important messaging > > > > - > > > > The health and safety of our staff, volunteers and clients is our > > top > > priority. > > - > > > > We recognize that access to bikes is important for physical and > > mental > > health, and that for many people cycling provides a social > > distancing > > alternative to public transportation. With that in mind we are > > looking at > > ways to adjust the way the shop works to continue to serve the > > community. > > > > We encourage everyone to follow all recommendations outlined by the > > Public > > Health Agency of Canada. What you can do to prevent illness: > > > > - > > > > Regularly wash your hands with warm water and soap, or use hand > > sanitizer for at least 20 seconds > > - > > > > Avoid close contact with people who are sick > > - > > > > Frequently clean and disinfect common surfaces like desk, > > countertops, > > doorknobs, phones, remote controls, keyboards, and phones > > - > > > > Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth > > - > > > > Practise social distancing – staying home as much as possible and > > keeping 2 metres between you and others > > - > > > > Monitor your personal health and stay home if you are sick, even if > > your > > symptoms are mild > > > > Remember to be aware of the spread of misinformation. Credible sources > > of > > information about COVID-19 include www.canada.ca/coronavirus, > > www.bccdc.ca > > or via the dedicated COVID-19 line at 1-888-COVID19. > > > > On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 4:11 PM Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: > > > >> Caryn > >> > >> I can talk to you more about this if you would like. We are working on > >> this too. We have a pretty extensive Safety Precautions document and > >> we > >> are open for appointment-only bike repair with our Bike Shop. > >> > >> In short, we do do these steps below for safety in the Bike Shop (with > >> some other steps for other areas of our org) We closed everything to > >> the > >> public in early March in an 'abundance of caution' to figure out what > >> is > >> going on with the COVID situation and last week 're-opened' with > >> appointment only services, an ecommerce store and we have been doing a > >> bunch of posting of special parts, frames, and bikes on eBay. Also we > >> are > >> still doing bike giveaways to low-income individuals by > >> appointment-only or > >> through community partners that are providing essential services. > >> (FYI > >> Seattle as of March 25 is in a "Stay-at-Home" mandate and a limited > >> list of > >> things have been deemed 'essential services) > >> > >> *BIKE SHOP SAFETY PRACTICES* > >> > >> Bike Works Bike Shop is CLOSED to the public- No entry into our > >> facilities > >> is allowed by members of the public > >> > >> Repair service(s) are offered by appointment only. Customers can email > >> or > >> phone to schedule their appointment and discuss the services they > >> think are > >> in need. Payment will be taken over the phone when work is completed > >> or > >> through our website. We are giving 50% discounts on repairs ( parts > >> and > >> labor) for grocery store workers, medical staff and social services > >> professionals providing other essential services. > >> > >> We will follow these steps for safety precautions: > >> > >> 1.) Customers will drop their bicycles at the porch and lock up using > >> the > >> provided combination word lock. Locks will be sanitized each time a > >> staff > >> person uses it. Word locks will have their combination changed at the > >> start > >> of each day with a record kept of each word used and on which day. > >> > >> 2.) Mechanics will disinfect the bikes before bringing them into the > >> shop, > >> assess the best service for the bicycle and call the customer to > >> confirm > >> service needed > >> > >> 3.) Once repairs are completed the bikes will be disinfected again, > >> customers will be called to arrange pick up and we will return to the > >> porch > >> and lock up with combo lock. *Point person for this process: Lead > >> Mechanic > >> > >> 4.) Mechanics will use gloves at all times while working on bicycles > >> > >> 5.) Physical Distancing *must *be used in the workplace of at least 6 > >> feet at all times. One mechanic will work using the stands on the > >> sales > >> floor while a second will occupy the upper level Sun Room. Mechanics > >> can > >> access the shop through separate doorways to mitigate exposure (porch > >> entrance and side door to Blue Room). > >> > >> 6.) Shared spaces such as the bathroom and office will be cleaned with > >> each use. The office computer will be used *only* for business-related > >> needs. Personal use while on break, etc. will be prohibited. Please > >> refrain > >> from using the kitchenette to prepare food. > >> > >> 7.) Clean AND disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces such > >> as > >> workstations, keyboards, telephones, handrails, phones and doorknobs. > >> Dirty > >> surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfection. > >> > >> 8.) Avoid using other employees’ phones, desks, offices, or other work > >> tools and equipment, when possible. If necessary, clean and disinfect > >> them > >> before and after use. > >> > >> > >> Here is an article from the Seattle Bike Blog about this > >> > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/03/30/bike-works-reopens-shop-by-appoi… > >> > >> > >> I hope this helps. Also, I should say- our Safety Precaution document > >> is a > >> working document and will change as the CDC or state or local public > >> health > >> or government officials recommend more / different things... like > >> masks-- > >> or whatever might come next and will also continue to incorporate any > >> changes that staff think we should make to our practices to make them > >> more > >> safe. > >> > >> > >> Thanks > >> > >> > >> Deb > >> > >> <http://www.bikeworks.org/> > >> Deb Salls > >> *Executive Director* > >> she/her pronouns what's this? > >> <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> > >> 206.695.2607 > >> <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=… > > > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 3:48 PM BICAS <bicas(a)bicas.org> wrote: > >> > >>> Thanks everybody. I know many of us have had to make a new decision > >>> every > >>> two days with the changing world around us so quickly. > >>> > >>> BICAS has 14 hourly wage staff, all of whom can still be paid by > >>> coming > >>> in to refurbish bikes at the shop that will eventually be for sale > >>> after > >>> all this is over, as long as they work far away from each other and > >>> clean > >>> and disinfect everything after. Our Community Tools, classes, and > >>> retails > >>> spaces have been shut down since mid-March, which is a heavy > >>> financial > >>> burden. We are applying for local emergency grants and probably also > >>> for > >>> the CARES Act loan. > >>> > >>> We have also decided to re-open mid-April for extremely limited > >>> services > >>> - no members of the public will be allowed into the building, but > >>> staff > >>> will provide sliding scale repairs to make bikes safe and rideable > >>> (no > >>> needless changes and upgrades), prioritizing frontliners whose bike > >>> is > >>> their main mode of transportation and/or people who cannot afford > >>> repairs > >>> at retail shops (many of which never closed here in Arizona because > >>> our > >>> governor has declared almost everything "essential" *eye roll > >>> emoji*.) > >>> > >>> I am still concerned about the prospect of people congregating > >>> outside > >>> the building, but we have said if it becomes an issue, we will have > >>> to > >>> close the shop completely again and disband everyone. > >>> > >>> Can anyone else who is staying open/providing some services respond > >>> about > >>> your safety protocols? How do you space folks apart? Do you wipe down > >>> bikes > >>> that come in? Do you cover the handlebars with something? Do you use > >>> DIY > >>> masks? We would love to benefit from everyone's collective creativity > >>> on > >>> "risk management." Thank you. > >>> > >>> ~Carlyn > >>> > >>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 11:26 AM Audrey Wiedemeier > >>> <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> > >>> wrote: > >>> > >>>> Pardon, but that last link is not the correct one. > >>>> Here is the link to the folder with all our covid 19 docs: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hPWES96NDNkez7TsgonqkklEzwQ6mTCV?us… > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Peace & grease, > >>>> > >>>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) > >>>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director > >>>> > >>>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City > >>>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, > >>>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 > >>>> > >>>> BikeLibrary.org > >>>> C: (515) 450-1651 > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 1:23 PM Audrey Wiedemeier > >>>> <audrey(a)bikelibrary.org> > >>>> wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> Carlyn: I appreciate you asking for folks to respond kindly. I'll > >>>>> be > >>>>> asking this of our volunteers and patrons who've been somewhat > >>>>> gruff. > >>>>> > >>>>> Bob: Opening stronger than ever is right! > >>>>> > >>>>> As of right now the Bike Library is closed, however, pending > >>>>> approval > >>>>> from our board, we would like to start offering a "curbside bike > >>>>> checkout" > >>>>> that is by appointment only. > >>>>> > >>>>> Here is the link to those documents. Check out the one titled: > >>>>> Proposal > >>>>> for Curbside Checkout. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZFtSJlY01X9gPCc_jT5vf8ayk5i2oeTJXuBlha… > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Peace & grease, > >>>>> > >>>>> *Audrey Wiedemeier* (She/her/hers) > >>>>> Iowa City Bike Library, Director > >>>>> > >>>>> 700 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City > >>>>> *Hours: *Sat. 10-3, Mon. 5-7, Tues. 6-8, > >>>>> Wed. 6-8, Thurs. 6-8, Fri. 4:30-6:30 > >>>>> > >>>>> BikeLibrary.org > >>>>> C: (515) 450-1651 > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 5:49 PM Cyclista Nicholas < > >>>>> cyclista(a)inventati.org> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> I've been worried about our workstation becoming a contamination > >>>>>> depot, > >>>>>> of course. All public surfaces, even if they are decontaminated > >>>>>> regularly, will be to some extent. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> However, there is a significant percentage of our target > >>>>>> demographic > >>>>>> that relies on us for daily survival, and mainly I refer to the > >>>>>> homeless. These are people who, if they didn't have our > >>>>>> workstation, > >>>>>> would just be doing some other sketchy thing contamination-wise to > >>>>>> stay > >>>>>> operational. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> The other sectors of our demographic don't need this kind of help, > >>>>>> and > >>>>>> probably have their own air pumps and remedial tools at home. I'm > >>>>>> at > >>>>>> the > >>>>>> shop alone several times a week, and have a good idea who uses the > >>>>>> station and when. Honestly, I don't think it's really being used > >>>>>> except > >>>>>> by a handful of solitary people, and they're mostly using the air > >>>>>> pump. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> As for other public-facing activities, we're open for retail, and > >>>>>> customers are instructed not to touch anything except bikes that > >>>>>> are > >>>>>> being testridden. This is another area that we don't face > >>>>>> significant > >>>>>> traffic, we get possibly one or two customers per day at most in > >>>>>> these > >>>>>> times. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> As for decontaminating bikes, I wipe down the seat, controls, > >>>>>> grips, > >>>>>> and > >>>>>> top tube after each test ride, and when doing intake on a customer > >>>>>> bike. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Speaking of customer bikes, we are not a shop that does repair for > >>>>>> people, we only teach people how to do repairs themselves. > >>>>>> However, > >>>>>> recently we got a typical misguided question via Facebook about > >>>>>> how > >>>>>> much > >>>>>> we charged for a given repair, and it occurred to me that since we > >>>>>> weren't allowing people to repair the bikes themselves, and had a > >>>>>> decrease in things to do as a result of closing open shop, we > >>>>>> might as > >>>>>> well accept bikes for repair during this period. This is not > >>>>>> something > >>>>>> we advertise anywhere other than in direct response to a > >>>>>> spontaneous > >>>>>> request, and we make it clear to each customer that this is not a > >>>>>> regular thing. We've had three customers of this type thus far. I > >>>>>> feel > >>>>>> that this transactional dynamic is one that's very easy create as > >>>>>> a > >>>>>> controlled process, and decontaminating bikes under this > >>>>>> circumstance > >>>>>> is > >>>>>> trivial. Just another technical thing to do to a bike among the > >>>>>> usual > >>>>>> array of procedures. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> As for classification as an essential service, automobile repair > >>>>>> garages > >>>>>> are typically classified as essential services. We are a > >>>>>> transportation > >>>>>> provider and as assist to people who use their bikes to buy > >>>>>> groceries > >>>>>> and keep medical appointments. Bicycles are not a luxury and they > >>>>>> are > >>>>>> not primarily a recreational toy, they are a fundamental life > >>>>>> utility > >>>>>> and in some cases people rely on them to survive. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> I queried Claire from Vélorution Paris deliberately here to > >>>>>> provide an > >>>>>> example to the list of recognition that bicycles are an essential > >>>>>> service - the city of Paris recognizes this. As of a few days ago, > >>>>>> New > >>>>>> York City does now as well. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Of course, this means that if we *are* an essential service, this > >>>>>> makes > >>>>>> it even more imperative that we create and adhere to strict > >>>>>> protocols > >>>>>> to > >>>>>> protect the community we serve even as we struggle to empower > >>>>>> them. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Stay strong, healthy and hopeful cyclistas! > >>>>>> > >>>>>> ~cyclista Nicholas > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On 2020-03-26 22:09, Bob Giordano wrote: > >>>>>> > Hi Carlyn, > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > at Free Cycles Missoula we've closed completely, > >>>>>> > not even doing emergency bikes/repairs/drop offs, > >>>>>> > anything. we'll have a good crop of sale bikes when > >>>>>> > we reopen, and a clean, organized shop. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > Not doing outside public repair stands for the > >>>>>> > reasons you've mentioned. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > We aim to reopen june 1st- could be earlier or > >>>>>> > later- we just wanted a date in our staff of 4's > >>>>>> > head. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > Our staff of 4 are working safely and responsibly > >>>>>> > together, altho we've taken zones. We even have > >>>>>> > 4 separate doors, 3 separate bathrooms, each have > >>>>>> > a tool kit, etc. We're also mentally and physically > >>>>>> > prepared to stay away from the shop completely, if > >>>>>> > needed, which it looks more and more like. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > Our staff have been making these nimble and quick > >>>>>> > decisions, keeping our small board up to date as > >>>>>> > needed, and they are supportive of what we need to do. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > As we clean up around here, we're not doing 'free piles' > >>>>>> > outside (too much public handling of stuff). We're staging > >>>>>> > trash, thrift store, recycling piles. However we've had > >>>>>> > a couple trusted folks take scrap steel away. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > We plan to reopen stronger than ever, and ultimately > >>>>>> > we feel that is best for us and the community. Missoula > >>>>>> > has been very supportive and understanding. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > 2 of us are also focusing on grants, all 4 of us are > >>>>>> > taking time to think deeply, to share writings, and > >>>>>> > slow down. > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > Quoting Carlyn Arteaga <carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org>: > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> >> I appreciate you sharing all your thoughts and ideas. > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> At BICAS in Tucson we had to dismantle our outdoor fix a flat > >>>>>> station. > >>>>>> >> Staff working alone inside the shop witnessed clumps of people > >>>>>> >> congregating > >>>>>> >> very close to each other and at least one individual who was > there > >>>>>> for > >>>>>> >> 3 > >>>>>> >> hours coughing on everything. As much was we wanted to help > people > >>>>>> >> out, we > >>>>>> >> couldn't justify the germ spreading station we had created. > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> We have approved a skeleton plan for opening for limited repair > >>>>>> >> services in > >>>>>> >> a couple weeks. How are others handling this? How do you do > >>>>>> intakes? > >>>>>> >> By > >>>>>> >> appointment only or do you take walk ins? How are you protecting > >>>>>> your > >>>>>> >> people and the public? How are you sanitizing bikes you work on? > >>>>>> And > >>>>>> >> in > >>>>>> >> what ways do you see your services as an "essential service," > >>>>>> keeping > >>>>>> >> in > >>>>>> >> mind that any interfacing with the public right now involves some > >>>>>> >> amount of > >>>>>> >> risk, for which the ultimate potential consequence is death? Or > if > >>>>>> you > >>>>>> >> have > >>>>>> >> decided to remain closed, how did you arrive at that decision, > >>>>>> knowing > >>>>>> >> that > >>>>>> >> there are people who need bike help and are not going to be able > to > >>>>>> >> access > >>>>>> >> it? > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> I know these are the Big Questions (esp the last couple) we're > all > >>>>>> >> grappling with right now, I just wanted to have some frank > >>>>>> >> conversations > >>>>>> >> about why doing what we're doing right now so we can all chew it > >>>>>> over. > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> Please be kind with one another as we respond. None of us has the > >>>>>> >> playbook > >>>>>> >> for this crisis or truly even enough data yet to know which > >>>>>> decisions > >>>>>> >> will > >>>>>> >> end of being the right ones in the end. > >>>>>> >> Thank you all in advance, > >>>>>> >> ~Carlyn > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> -- > >>>>>> >> > >>>>>> >> *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.* > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > ____________________________________ > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: > >>>>>> > > >>>>>> > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > >>>>>> ____________________________________ > >>>>>> > >>>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: > >>>>>> > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > >>>>>> > >>>>>> ____________________________________ > >>>> > >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List > >>>> > >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: > >>>> > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> > >>> *BICAS* > >>> > >>> 2001 N 7th Ave | Tucson, AZ 85705 | Shop: 520-628-7950 > >>> > >>> bicas(a)bicas.org | www.bicas.org | Facebook > >>> <http://www.facebook.com/bicascollective/> | Instagram > >>> <http://www.instagram.com/bicastucson/> > >>> > >>> > >>> *Through advocacy and bicycle salvage, our mission is to participate > >>> in > >>> affordable bicycle transportation, education, and creative recycling > >>> with > >>> our greater Tucson community.* > >>> ____________________________________ > >>> > >>> The ThinkTank mailing List > >>> > >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: > >>> > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > >>> > >>> ____________________________________ > >> > >> The ThinkTank mailing List > >> > >> Unsubscribe from this list here: > >> > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > >> > >> > > > > ____________________________________ > > > > 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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Re: [TheThinkTank] another use for inner tubes ; Thethinktank Digest, Vol 163, Issue 4
by Robert Rands 07 Apr '20

07 Apr '20

Latex would be better, likely, for against the skin~ except those that are allergic~ as well as being somewhat more usable. On the other hand, they would be more susceptible to breakage, as well as being harder to source for secondary use & more expensive in the beginning. (It is a rationale to using them, however.) They, also, deteriorate faster (in exposure to air). Though, more repairable. They are a natural product. Butyl rubber has an aroma. Yet, quite a good idea. Good work! ~Robert Rands, board member SoPo Bike Coöperative (Reynoldstown Atlanta) On Monday, April 6, 2020, 08:04:08 PM UTC, <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. another use for inner tubes (Andrew Yee) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:42:25 -0700 From: Andrew Yee <andrew(a)bikex.org> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: [TheThinkTank] another use for inner tubes Message-ID: <CAJC0fVmd73wDcKqyDifO2Oiv5+QiF8ArYOqx4QMT7u3nX73www(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" elastic is in short supply, so we did this with inner tubes: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pr6DEldwT/ https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/posts/1328479774024849 they're nice because you can make custom cut them to be wider around the head. curious if latex tubes would offer more compliance. ;-) -A -- Andrew Yee General Manager Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange <https://bikex.org> | IG <https://www.instagram.com/bicycle.exchange/> | FB <https://www.facebook.com/bikex.org/> View our used bikes for sale here <https://svbikex.square.site/s/shop>

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Online curriculum for youth with STEM content
by Deb Salls 03 Apr '20

03 Apr '20

Hi All We are working on a series of online videos (COVIDeos) and courses for our community to continue to provide value during this strange time. We also want to create some online courses that youth could participate in while they are at home. We are thinking about something that involves STEM content about the physics and engineering behind the design of bikes ( or something like that) . It might involve a section about the parts of the bike and then go in depth about the various parts and why they are important to the overall function and efficiency of the bicycle. It would also involve a series of quizzes that youth could take about the content. Has anyone done anything like this? We have done some things like this in-person at schools with teachers helping on the science/ engineering side of things and we have lots of curriculums but nothing that is specifically written down in this area and thought some of you might have something like this Let me know if you are willing to share Thanks Deb <http://www.bikeworks.org/> Deb Salls *Executive Director* she/her pronouns what's this? <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> 206.695.2607 <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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Hiring a Shop Manager for Squeaky Wheel in London, ON
by Daniel Hall 03 Apr '20

03 Apr '20

Happy Monday folks, Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op is looking to hire a dedicated shop manager to expand our open hours and programming to serve the London, Ontario community better. See the attached job description or read more here <https://buff.ly/2wpd4IZ>. Best, *Daniel Hall* Executive Director

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Women operated/own shops
by Tigre Bici 03 Apr '20

03 Apr '20

Hello everyone! So, a question has going on among us. Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or operated by/mainly by women? Thanks R.

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staff review docs
by Geoff Heath 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

Hey folks So all this Covid-19/work from home whackiness has left me with some much needed admin time. Silver lining? I'm looking at revamping our staff reviews. I've attached what we used last year, which was great in lots of ways and a doc I want to continue to use. It's a goal-setting/self-review doc that I took the feedback from and worked performance feedback into. But I'm considering alternating years with a more traditional review process that measures folks' natural skillsets & personalities against their job descriptions and performance. Anyone have a staff performance review that they like and find useful? Thanks! G Geoff Heath, Education Director The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation http://www.thewrench.ca 204-296-3389

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Motorized Bicycle Diversion
by eric clough 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

Hello Think Tank. First, I want to say thanks for all the great threads I have read on this list serv. I rarely post anything but I do read most posts and I have gained lots of great perspectives, including the recent impacts of covid, from you all. Now, on to what might be a welcome diversion from the whole virus topic. We have a very small community bike shop on the south coast of Oregon and we are constantly approached about motorized bicycles in one form or another. We are looking for examples of how to deal with those interested in motorizing bicycles. I will say that after a couple of experiences with community members bringing their 'moto-bikes' in to the shop we have now taken the position that we do not provide assistance on those projects and don't want such bikes in our shop. They are contrary to our mission of non-petroleum based transportation. How do other longer established shops handle this? We frequently get people in to buy rear wheels or frames they can use for moto-bikes. Or they want to purchase one of the bikes our volunteers have spent hours restoring and convert it to a moto-bike. We are considering saying no to any support for moto-bikes but we also recognize that community members use them as an alternative to cars/motorcycles for important transportation needs - like commuting to work. Thank you and solidarity! Front Street Community Bike Works Coos Bay, OR

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Rubbing alcohol substitutes, spraying grips with bleach, etc.
by Andrew Shaw-Kitch 21 Mar '20

21 Mar '20

Thanks for the lively conversation on how to ride the line between serving our community and doing our part not to spread covid-19. This is an unprecedented situation from all angles, so it's nice to have this group of like-minded folks from all over looking at things from this one. Here at Bikes for Humanity PDX we have postponed all classes, in-person programs, and open hours. We are doing bike adoptions on an appointment basis: (1) bikes are posted online for folks to browse, folks referred to us from partner organizations describe what they are looking for (2) a time is set 30 mins+ away from another appointment, and the adopter is asked if they'll need helmet, light, and/or lock. (3) We meet in the parking lot behind our space with a couple bike options, and any other items they might need. We feel this is a satisfactory means toward meeting the needs of people trying to access bikes as either a diversion or way to get to work, as well as our own needs of revenue and the fulfillment of our mission. Does anyone have insight on how to maximize social distancing and minimize shared contact of surfaces? I am also interested from a mechanical perspective, what the effect of watered down bleach is on grips, saddles, bar wrap. Since we only have so much rubbing alcohol, and it won't be easier to acquire anytime soon, we are looking for a way to ensure contact points are sterilized going forward. Spray bleach-water on grips and wipe with rag designated as the touch-points sanitizing rag? And since rubbing alcohol is now prioritized for non-bike purposes, what is another means of cleaning bearing systems, rims and disc rotors? I will be taking the crisis/opportunity ("crisitunity" in the phrasing of Homer Simpson) of having the doors closed to catch up refurbishment of the 100 bikes in our basement... -- -- *Andrew Shaw-Kitch (pronouns: he/him/his)* *Executive Director* *andrew(a)b4hpdx.org <andrewsk.b4hpdx(a)gmail.com>* *Our mission is to increase access to safe and affordable bikes while empowering self-sufficiency in bike maintenance and commuting.*

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 162, Issue 9
by Edward Kirkwood 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

Broke Spoke here in Lexington, Kentucky has officially suspended all operations out of concern for our volunteers and their families. We tried offering only drop off repairs but realized even that was asking too much from our volunteers. To the rest of you out there, stay safe and try and take care of each other the best you can. Allen K. Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop Sent from my iPad > On Mar 19, 2020, at 4:04 PM, thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org wrote: > > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Coronavirus Update / Thethinktank Digest, Vol 162, Issue > 7 (Robert Rands) > 2. Fwd: Bike Clark County Shop Closure (peter(a)BikeClarkCounty.org) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:28:02 +0000 (UTC) > From: Robert Rands <cheerfulharmony(a)yahoo.com> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Coronavirus Update / Thethinktank Digest, > Vol 162, Issue 7 > Message-ID: <868348388.305351.1584563282654(a)mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > > > "Hopefully we've all done enough community work >>>> to help people learn skills to work together [& on their own] >>>> and fix things, with o[]r without a dedicated >>>> space."" > > > "Coronavirus Update: > > Sopo Bicycle Cooperative [Reynoldstown, Atlanta] is committed to the safety and health of our patrons and volunteers. As we navigate through these difficult times, we've decided to close operations until further notice." > > > ~Robert R. > > > > On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 08:05:37 PM UTC, <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: Reliable infection numbers (BICAS ADMIN) > ? 2. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > ? ? ? thought (carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org) > ? 3. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > ? ? ? thought (Cyclista Nicholas) > ? 4. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > ? ? ? thought (Edstewart) > ? 5. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services > ? ? ? thought (Mark Rehder) > ? 6. Re: Reliable infection numbers (General Manager) > ? 7. Re: Reliable ... pump for outside of shop (Jeff Potter) > ? 8. Re: Reliable ... pump for outside of shop (Anibal Davila) > ? 9. Re: Reliable ... pump for outside of shop (Christine Bourgeois) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:32:06 -0700 > From: BICAS ADMIN <bicas(a)bicas.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Reliable infection numbers > Message-ID: <FDB33F84-5B38-4A9C-9717-A36B9BD8DA4A(a)bicas.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > We just suspended all public services at BICAS in Tucson AZ today. :( Does anyone have a brilliant design for a pump that can be left outside that is less likely to get stolen/mangled?? > > Sending best wishes out to all our community bikes buddies in these uncertain times. > > ~Carlyn > >> On Mar 13, 2020, at 8:48 AM, Jim Bledsoe <gamesbledsoe(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> here is a look at the 1918 'Spanish Flue' >> https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/journal-plague-year-180965222/ >> >>> On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 7:25 AM William Beasley <wm.a.beasley(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> Jeff- >>> Our shop is a mess, too, and we'd like to clean up and get ready for Spring. But just to be clear -- as of late yesterday, Ohio has 5 _confirmed_ cases of COVID-19. That 100,000 figure is an estimate from the Ohio Department of Health as to how many folks in Ohio might currently be carrying the virus, based on statistically extrapolating a rate of community spread. Yes, it's serious, and we need to be taking aggressive steps, but keeping perspective is important. >>> >>> William Beasley >>> Elyria Bike Education Center >>> >>> ?On 3/13/20, 10:07 AM, "Thethinktank on behalf of Jeff Potter" <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org on behalf of jeff(a)outyourbackdoor.com> wrote: >>> >>> ? ? Thanks for the idea of leaving a pile of tubes and patches outside the door! >>> >>> ? ? I kinda like the idea of one worker in shop at a time. >>> >>> ? ? Our shop is a mess and we want to prep for spring here in Michigan. >>> >>> ? ? We?re still sorting out how to respond. Yes, possible to spread if asymptomatic but very very unlikely? It spreads via cough/sneeze. If our core gang of 3, say, shows up and nobody is symptomatic it seems like we will be fine. >>> >>> ? ? Ohio has 100k cases: high alert! MI has 2 cases known. Should MI be in a diff mode than OH? >>> >>> ? ? Or should we all go to ?stop all nonessential activity? mode to be safe? Tubes outside the shop can be done regardless ? we have hundreds of excess tubes! >>> >>> ? ? We?re talking 3 at a time ? this is not a ?big group.? It?s still doing social distancing but it?s not total isolation. We can use spray bottle w bleach to zap stuff to start. Not get close. >>> >>> ? ? ?Or should we do isolation? There are degrees in the isolation mode. Weekly groceries are essential. Keeping grocery open is not total isolation. Closing bike shop is not true isolation. So we?d stop all shop activity if that?s best. I?m in favor of over-responding now to do all we can to put the genie back in the bottle. Maybe for the next week or so? Adjust LATER. Go harder on the front end... >>> >>> ? ? Jeff Potter >>> ? ? Lansing Bike Co-op >>> ? ? Michigan >>> ? ? ____________________________________ >>> >>> ? ? The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> ? ? Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >

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Fwd: Bike Clark County Shop Closure
by peter＠BikeClarkCounty.org 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: Peter Van Tilburg, Executive Director <info(a)bikeclarkcounty.org> > Subject: Bike Clark County Shop Closure > Date: March 19, 2020 at 9:20:02 AM PDT > To: Peter Van Tilburg <peter(a)bikeclarkcounty.org> > Reply-To: Peter Van Tilburg, Executive Director <info(a)bikeclarkcounty.org> > > View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/bikeclarkcounty.org/bike-clark-county-shop-closure?e=1c5…> > > > Bike Clark County Shop Closure > FLATTEN THE CURVE...but not your tires! > > Bike Clark County nonprofit has made the difficult decision to close up our panniers for a short while and pedal on home. While our Bike Shop supports the community in many ways, we feel it is best for everyone during these difficult times to close our shop until further notice. We empathize for people whose only form of transportation is a bicycle, yet we feel it is best for the safety of all to temporarily close our doors. > > BCC will need your support for the long haul but not the short spin. In the near months, follow federal and state guidelines. Stay home as much as possible but get outside for a walk, run, or spin about the neighborhood if you can. I personally have been touched by the kind generosity of my neighbors and our community these past few days. > > Is your bike currently in the shop to get repaired? No worries, we got your back! We will have limited staff working through our backlog as fast and as safely as possible to get you back on two wheels. We will contact you for a private appointment to collect your ride. Credit Card payments are preferred as they are handsfree. > COVID19 knows of no border, race, religion, or politics....Here's to coming together as a community, nation, and a planet for a better, stronger, and more loving tomorrow. > > Reminders: > 1) Compulsively wash your hands. > 2) Don't touch your face [or anyone else's for that matter]. > 3) Practice social distancing (6 feet for Pete!) [my new campaign slogan?] > 4) Stay home as much as possible or outside in the fresh air. > 5) If you use a reusable grocery bag wash it in the washing machine. > Like Matthew McConaughey expressed this week, we're looking for the green light after this red light and we can't wait to gear up our programs. Think of this time as the tough, slow pedal up a hill, one crank at a time, gaining height for a sweet decent. Look to the future. > We will miss seeing the smiling faces of customers, friends, family, and our steadfast group of Thursday night volunteers who have been with us over many years. We're excited to roll out our Bike2Leadership Middle School program, restarting all of our programs and bonding with our community in person once again. > > Thank you and see you outside! > > Pedal On, > Peter Van Tilburg, > Executive Director > <https://bikeclarkcounty.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=906f24f8b378e0a84…> > <https://bikeclarkcounty.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=906f24f8b378e0a84…> > <https://bikeclarkcounty.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=906f24f8b378e0a84…> > Copyright © 2020 Bike Clark County, All rights reserved. > Open Swim at BCC! Show up on a Thursday and work on some bikes! > > Our mailing address is: > Bike Clark County > 1604 Main St > Vancouver, WA 98660-2948 > > Add us to your address book <https://bikeclarkcounty.us6.list-manage.com/vcard?u=906f24f8b378e0a84bf38b9…> > > Want to change how you receive these emails? > You can update your preferences <https://bikeclarkcounty.us6.list-manage.com/profile?u=906f24f8b378e0a84bf38…> or unsubscribe from this list <https://bikeclarkcounty.us6.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=906f24f8b378e0a84…>. > >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Coronavirus Update / Thethinktank Digest, Vol 162, Issue 7
by Robert Rands 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

"Hopefully we've all done enough community work >>> to help people learn skills to work together [& on their own] >>> and fix things, with o[]r without a dedicated >>> space."" "Coronavirus Update: Sopo Bicycle Cooperative [Reynoldstown, Atlanta] is committed to the safety and health of our patrons and volunteers. As we navigate through these difficult times, we've decided to close operations until further notice." ~Robert R. On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 08:05:37 PM UTC, <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: Reliable infection numbers (BICAS ADMIN) 2. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services thought (carlyn.arteaga(a)bicas.org) 3. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services thought (Cyclista Nicholas) 4. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services thought (Edstewart) 5. Re: the virus and community bike shops, essential services thought (Mark Rehder) 6. Re: Reliable infection numbers (General Manager) 7. Re: Reliable ... pump for outside of shop (Jeff Potter) 8. Re: Reliable ... pump for outside of shop (Anibal Davila) 9. Re: Reliable ... pump for outside of shop (Christine Bourgeois) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:32:06 -0700 From: BICAS ADMIN <bicas(a)bicas.org> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Reliable infection numbers Message-ID: <FDB33F84-5B38-4A9C-9717-A36B9BD8DA4A(a)bicas.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" We just suspended all public services at BICAS in Tucson AZ today. :( Does anyone have a brilliant design for a pump that can be left outside that is less likely to get stolen/mangled?? Sending best wishes out to all our community bikes buddies in these uncertain times. ~Carlyn > On Mar 13, 2020, at 8:48 AM, Jim Bledsoe <gamesbledsoe(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > here is a look at the 1918 'Spanish Flue' > https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/journal-plague-year-180965222/ > >> On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 7:25 AM William Beasley <wm.a.beasley(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Jeff- >> Our shop is a mess, too, and we'd like to clean up and get ready for Spring. But just to be clear -- as of late yesterday, Ohio has 5 _confirmed_ cases of COVID-19. That 100,000 figure is an estimate from the Ohio Department of Health as to how many folks in Ohio might currently be carrying the virus, based on statistically extrapolating a rate of community spread. Yes, it's serious, and we need to be taking aggressive steps, but keeping perspective is important. >> >> William Beasley >> Elyria Bike Education Center >> >> ?On 3/13/20, 10:07 AM, "Thethinktank on behalf of Jeff Potter" <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org on behalf of jeff(a)outyourbackdoor.com> wrote: >> >> Thanks for the idea of leaving a pile of tubes and patches outside the door! >> >> I kinda like the idea of one worker in shop at a time. >> >> Our shop is a mess and we want to prep for spring here in Michigan. >> >> We?re still sorting out how to respond. Yes, possible to spread if asymptomatic but very very unlikely? It spreads via cough/sneeze. If our core gang of 3, say, shows up and nobody is symptomatic it seems like we will be fine. >> >> Ohio has 100k cases: high alert! MI has 2 cases known. Should MI be in a diff mode than OH? >> >> Or should we all go to ?stop all nonessential activity? mode to be safe? Tubes outside the shop can be done regardless ? we have hundreds of excess tubes! >> >> We?re talking 3 at a time ? this is not a ?big group.? It?s still doing social distancing but it?s not total isolation. We can use spray bottle w bleach to zap stuff to start. Not get close. >> >> ?Or should we do isolation? There are degrees in the isolation mode. Weekly groceries are essential. Keeping grocery open is not total isolation. Closing bike shop is not true isolation. So we?d stop all shop activity if that?s best. I?m in favor of over-responding now to do all we can to put the genie back in the bottle. Maybe for the next week or so? Adjust LATER. Go harder on the front end... >> >> Jeff Potter >> Lansing Bike Co-op >> Michigan >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> >> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >

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Reliable infection numbers
by William Beasley 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

Jeff- Our shop is a mess, too, and we'd like to clean up and get ready for Spring. But just to be clear -- as of late yesterday, Ohio has 5 _confirmed_ cases of COVID-19. That 100,000 figure is an estimate from the Ohio Department of Health as to how many folks in Ohio might currently be carrying the virus, based on statistically extrapolating a rate of community spread. Yes, it's serious, and we need to be taking aggressive steps, but keeping perspective is important. William Beasley Elyria Bike Education Center On 3/13/20, 10:07 AM, "Thethinktank on behalf of Jeff Potter" <thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org on behalf of jeff(a)outyourbackdoor.com> wrote: Thanks for the idea of leaving a pile of tubes and patches outside the door! I kinda like the idea of one worker in shop at a time. Our shop is a mess and we want to prep for spring here in Michigan. We’re still sorting out how to respond. Yes, possible to spread if asymptomatic but very very unlikely? It spreads via cough/sneeze. If our core gang of 3, say, shows up and nobody is symptomatic it seems like we will be fine. Ohio has 100k cases: high alert! MI has 2 cases known. Should MI be in a diff mode than OH? Or should we all go to “stop all nonessential activity” mode to be safe? Tubes outside the shop can be done regardless — we have hundreds of excess tubes! We’re talking 3 at a time — this is not a “big group.” It’s still doing social distancing but it’s not total isolation. We can use spray bottle w bleach to zap stuff to start. Not get close. …Or should we do isolation? There are degrees in the isolation mode. Weekly groceries are essential. Keeping grocery open is not total isolation. Closing bike shop is not true isolation. So we’d stop all shop activity if that’s best. I’m in favor of over-responding now to do all we can to put the genie back in the bottle. Maybe for the next week or so? Adjust LATER. Go harder on the front end... Jeff Potter Lansing Bike Co-op Michigan ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] the virus and community bike shops, essential services thought
by Edstewart 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

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Clovid response at your shop
by Vincenzo loco 14 Mar '20

14 Mar '20

Hey folx I’m checking in from the Bikerowave in Los Angeles. How many of your shops are now closed or planning to close due to transmission concerns? If closing, are y’all still offering any services? If staying open, what precautions are you taking? -Enzo

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Hiring Executive Director for Second Chance Bikes in Charleston, SC
by Christopher Clark 01 Mar '20

01 Mar '20

Hello there everyone! Second Chance Bikes is looking to hire our first paid staff position. This is a great opportunity with a fast-growing organization with lots of potential for growth. See the attached job description or visit www.scbikes.org/jobs for more info. Best, Chris <http://www.scbikes.com>

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The WRENCH is hiring
by Geoff Heath 21 Feb '20

21 Feb '20

Hi bike friends from afar! Greetings from the tropical mountain paradise of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada! Just wanted to drop a line to the ol listserve to let y'all know that The WRENCH is hiring for a couple positions; an Indigenous mentor and a Femme mentor <http://thewrench.ca/the-wrench-is-hiring/> for our Wheels of Courage youth program. I know dozens of you are just chomping at the bit to relocate to the heart of the continent here, so now's your chance! Posting closes on March 2. Follow the link above for more info. Hope to see y'all at B!B! Geoff Heath, Education Director The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation http://www.thewrench.ca 204-296-3389

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Youth Bike Summit wants to hear from youth
by Karen Overton 21 Feb '20

21 Feb '20

Call for Proposals are due February 25th. Come to Atlanta and let your voice be heard! DREAM TEAM & YOUTH BIKE SUMMIT BRAG Dream Team was selected to host the 2020 Youth Bike Summit in Atlanta for the very first time when it received the “Golden Handlebars Award” and is co-hosting with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition! The Youth Bicycle Summit's purpose is to celebrate and encourage youth advocacy of bicycling in communities across the country. Each year, a new Youth Advisory Council for the Youth Bicycle Summit is created by the host organization to help organize the program for the next summit. This year, students from Grady HS, Maynard Jackson HS, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, Woodward Academy, Brown MS, and Georgia State University have stepped up to serve on the 2020 Youth Advisory Council. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Nw2a8Isvftf2ArSbYfJcfWFcRfMneR8ctnG-68fUhf7i…> Accordingly, the Summit will engage students in various sessions and activities aimed at tackling important issues and topics related to bicycling such as bicycle safety, bike advocacy, and biking as an alternative form of transportation. This 2020 event will be a three-day affair that will take place at Grady High School from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29. It will be a weekend of activities, learning sessions, games, competitions, and networking intended to build character, strengthen teamwork skills, increase confidence and encourage creativity toward our participants’ future endeavors in bicycle advocacy. Students, parents, cyclists, teacher/educators are all invited to attend! YOUTH BIKE SUMMIT <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Nw2a8Isvftf2ArSbYfJcfWFcRfMneR8ctnG-68fUhf7i…>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 161, Issue 6
by Anna Tang 20 Feb '20

20 Feb '20

Kindred Cycles here in Pittsburgh is owned by two people one of whom is a woman. http://www.kindredcycles.com/ On Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 4:04 PM < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Women operated/own shops (Tigre Bici) > 2. Re: Women operated/own shops (Judith Feist) > 3. Re: Women operated/own shops (Sunny Nestler) > 4. Re: Women operated/own shops (Sunny Nestler) > 5. Re: Women operated/own shops (joshua mcdermott) > 6. Re: Women operated/own shops (Deb Salls) > 7. Re: Women operated/own shops (Daniel Hall) > 8. Re: Women operated/own shops (Judith Feist) > 9. Re: Women operated/own shops (Luke Box) > 10. Re: Women operated/own shops (Kevin Dwyer) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:40:25 -0600 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Hello everyone! > So, a question has going on among us. > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or operated > by/mainly by women? > > Thanks > > R. > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:42:07 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Wheelhouse in Detroit. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Hello everyone! > > So, a question has going on among us. > > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or > operated by/mainly by women? > > > > Thanks > > > > R. > > ____________________________________ > > > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:44:45 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! > > The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ > > Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle > Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics > employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. > > x > sunny > > *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* > AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen > University of British Columbia > 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| > @BikeKitchenUBC > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > Hello everyone! >> > So, a question has going on among us. >> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >> operated by/mainly by women? >> > >> > Thanks >> > >> > R. >> > ____________________________________ >> > >> > 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: Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:13:58 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) > > *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* > AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen > University of British Columbia > 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| > @BikeKitchenUBC > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > wrote: > >> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >> >> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >> >> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >> >> x >> sunny >> >> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >> University of British Columbia >> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >> @BikeKitchenUBC >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> > >>> > Hello everyone! >>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>> operated by/mainly by women? >>> > >>> > Thanks >>> > >>> > R. >>> > ____________________________________ >>> > >>> > 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: joshua mcdermott <jmcdermott(a)usfca.edu> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:20:08 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > > this would be a good research project for sure. I know the most local lbs > to me(in oakland) has a female mech- and she owns a Zunow. > > why not just take a day and call every shop in every major city and ask? > I admit I have no idea who owns and operates most the shops near me... > On 2/18/20 3:13 PM, Sunny Nestler wrote: > > Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) > > *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* > AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen > University of British Columbia > 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__thebikekitchen.ca&d=DwM…>| > @BikeKitchenUBC > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > wrote: > >> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >> >> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >> >> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >> >> x >> sunny >> >> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >> University of British Columbia >> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__thebikekitchen.ca&d=DwM…>| >> @BikeKitchenUBC >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> > >>> > Hello everyone! >>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>> operated by/mainly by women? >>> > >>> > Thanks >>> > >>> > R. >>> > ____________________________________ >>> > >>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>> > >>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.bikecollectives.o…> >>> > >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.bikecollectives.o…> >>> >>> > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.bikecollectives.o… > > -- > Joshua McDermott > Director of Performance Spaces > University of San Francisco > Tech and Design Program > 510.316.2620myusf.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/tech-design-certificate > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:31:14 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Hi All > > Free Range Cycles in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle is owned by > Shawna Williams and lead mechanic Nikki Mcthewson ( both former Bike Works > staff members and amazing people!!) and before Shawna it was owned for many > years by Kathleen Emry. See this article about their great work in this > post in the Seattle bike blog > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/how-free-range-cycles-works-ever… > > Also this post in the Seattle Bike Blog is about a survey about how > comfortable WTFNB folks feel at bike shops > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/splain-survey-rates-seattle-bike… > this kind of survey is likely replicable in other cities > > Deb > <http://www.bikeworks.org/> > Deb Salls > *Executive Director* > she/her pronouns what's this? > <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> > 206.695.2607 > <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=…> > > > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 3:14 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > wrote: > >> Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) >> >> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >> University of British Columbia >> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >> @BikeKitchenUBC >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >> wrote: >> >>> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >>> >>> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >>> >>> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >>> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >>> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >>> >>> x >>> sunny >>> >>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>> University of British Columbia >>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > Hello everyone! >>>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>>> operated by/mainly by women? >>>> > >>>> > Thanks >>>> > >>>> > R. >>>> > ____________________________________ >>>> > >>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> > >>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> > >>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Daniel Hall <director(a)londoncyclelink.ca> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:45:55 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > In London, Ontario we have two shops run by non-dudes. One is owned and > operated by a non-dude (To Wheels <https://www.towheels.com/>) and the > other is managed by one (Outspokin Cycles <http://outspokincycles.ca/>). > They're two of the best shops in our city! > > *Daniel Hall* > Executive Director > > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 6:31 PM Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: > >> Hi All >> >> Free Range Cycles in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle is owned by >> Shawna Williams and lead mechanic Nikki Mcthewson ( both former Bike Works >> staff members and amazing people!!) and before Shawna it was owned for many >> years by Kathleen Emry. See this article about their great work in this >> post in the Seattle bike blog >> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/how-free-range-cycles-works-ever… >> >> Also this post in the Seattle Bike Blog is about a survey about how >> comfortable WTFNB folks feel at bike shops >> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/splain-survey-rates-seattle-bike… >> this kind of survey is likely replicable in other cities >> >> Deb >> <http://www.bikeworks.org/> >> Deb Salls >> *Executive Director* >> she/her pronouns what's this? >> <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> >> 206.695.2607 >> <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=…> >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 3:14 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >> wrote: >> >>> Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) >>> >>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>> University of British Columbia >>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >>>> >>>> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >>>> >>>> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >>>> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >>>> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >>>> >>>> x >>>> sunny >>>> >>>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>>> University of British Columbia >>>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > Hello everyone! >>>>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>>>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>>>> operated by/mainly by women? >>>>> > >>>>> > Thanks >>>>> > >>>>> > R. >>>>> > ____________________________________ >>>>> > >>>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> > >>>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>> > >>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>> >>>>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:16:36 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Gladys bikes in Portland. > > > I can do a little research but I know t here is a tiny shop > In Seattle as well...the focus of commuting/touring. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 19, 2020, at 9:45 AM, Daniel Hall <director(a)londoncyclelink.ca> > wrote: > > In London, Ontario we have two shops run by non-dudes. One is owned and > operated by a non-dude (To Wheels <https://www.towheels.com/>) and the > other is managed by one (Outspokin Cycles <http://outspokincycles.ca/>). > They're two of the best shops in our city! > > *Daniel Hall* > Executive Director > > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 6:31 PM Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: > >> Hi All >> >> Free Range Cycles in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle is owned by >> Shawna Williams and lead mechanic Nikki Mcthewson ( both former Bike Works >> staff members and amazing people!!) and before Shawna it was owned for many >> years by Kathleen Emry. See this article about their great work in this >> post in the Seattle bike blog >> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/how-free-range-cycles-works-ever… >> >> Also this post in the Seattle Bike Blog is about a survey about how >> comfortable WTFNB folks feel at bike shops >> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/splain-survey-rates-seattle-bike… >> this kind of survey is likely replicable in other cities >> >> Deb >> <http://www.bikeworks.org/> >> Deb Salls >> *Executive Director* >> she/her pronouns what's this? >> <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> >> 206.695.2607 >> <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=…> >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 3:14 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >> wrote: >> >>> Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) >>> >>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>> University of British Columbia >>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >>>> >>>> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >>>> >>>> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >>>> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >>>> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >>>> >>>> x >>>> sunny >>>> >>>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>>> University of British Columbia >>>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > Hello everyone! >>>>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>>>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>>>> operated by/mainly by women? >>>>> > >>>>> > Thanks >>>>> > >>>>> > R. >>>>> > ____________________________________ >>>>> > >>>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> > >>>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>> > >>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>> >>>>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Luke Box <lukebox(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:39:53 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > BroomWagon in Lexington KY is co-owned by a woman. > > On Wed, Feb 19, 2020, 11:24 AM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Gladys bikes in Portland. >> >> >> I can do a little research but I know t here is a tiny shop >> In Seattle as well...the focus of commuting/touring. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Feb 19, 2020, at 9:45 AM, Daniel Hall <director(a)londoncyclelink.ca> >> wrote: >> >> In London, Ontario we have two shops run by non-dudes. One is owned and >> operated by a non-dude (To Wheels <https://www.towheels.com/>) and the >> other is managed by one (Outspokin Cycles <http://outspokincycles.ca/>). >> They're two of the best shops in our city! >> >> *Daniel Hall* >> Executive Director >> >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 6:31 PM Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: >> >>> Hi All >>> >>> Free Range Cycles in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle is owned by >>> Shawna Williams and lead mechanic Nikki Mcthewson ( both former Bike Works >>> staff members and amazing people!!) and before Shawna it was owned for many >>> years by Kathleen Emry. See this article about their great work in this >>> post in the Seattle bike blog >>> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/how-free-range-cycles-works-ever… >>> >>> Also this post in the Seattle Bike Blog is about a survey about how >>> comfortable WTFNB folks feel at bike shops >>> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/splain-survey-rates-seattle-bike… >>> this kind of survey is likely replicable in other cities >>> >>> Deb >>> <http://www.bikeworks.org/> >>> Deb Salls >>> *Executive Director* >>> she/her pronouns what's this? >>> <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> >>> 206.695.2607 >>> <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=…> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 3:14 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) >>>> >>>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>>> University of British Columbia >>>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >>>>> >>>>> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >>>>> >>>>> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >>>>> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >>>>> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >>>>> >>>>> x >>>>> sunny >>>>> >>>>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>>>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>>>> University of British Columbia >>>>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>>>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Hello everyone! >>>>>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>>>>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>>>>> operated by/mainly by women? >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Thanks >>>>>> > >>>>>> > R. >>>>>> > ____________________________________ >>>>>> > >>>>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>>> > >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>>> >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Kevin Dwyer <kevidwyer(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:54:31 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Hi There- > > Here are the ones that I am aware of: > > The Bike Lady- Salt Lake City, UT > Chili Pepper-Moab, UT > Bingham Cyclery-Salt Lake City, Sandy, Sunset and Ogden, UT > Salt Cycle-Sandy, UT > Spun Bicycles-Cincinnati, OH > Gladys Bikes-Portland, OR > Frontier Bikes-Eudora, KS > > > Kevin Dwyer > > > > IMPORTANT: This communication is intended solely for the use of the > individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information > that is confidential and/or protected by the attorney-client or other > applicable privilege and Federal . If you are not the intended recipient, > or if you are not responsible for delivering this communication to the > intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the disclosure of this > communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > communication in error, please notify me immediately by telephone at (801) > 647-0797, and return the original message to the above address, via > email. Thank you. > > On Feb 18, 2020, at 4:31 PM, Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: > > > Hi All > > Free Range Cycles in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle is owned by > Shawna Williams and lead mechanic Nikki Mcthewson ( both former Bike Works > staff members and amazing people!!) and before Shawna it was owned for many > years by Kathleen Emry. See this article about their great work in this > post in the Seattle bike blog > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/how-free-range-cycles-works-ever… > > Also this post in the Seattle Bike Blog is about a survey about how > comfortable WTFNB folks feel at bike shops > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/splain-survey-rates-seattle-bike… > this kind of survey is likely replicable in other cities > > Deb > <http://www.bikeworks.org/> > Deb Salls > *Executive Director* > she/her pronouns what's this? > <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> > 206.695.2607 > <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=…> > > > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 3:14 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > wrote: > >> Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) >> >> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >> University of British Columbia >> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >> @BikeKitchenUBC >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >> wrote: >> >>> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >>> >>> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >>> >>> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >>> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >>> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >>> >>> x >>> sunny >>> >>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>> University of British Columbia >>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > Hello everyone! >>>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>>> operated by/mainly by women? >>>> > >>>> > Thanks >>>> > >>>> > R. >>>> > ____________________________________ >>>> > >>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> > >>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> > >>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > -- Anna Tang BikePGH | Community Organizer 188 43rd Street, Suite 1 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 412.325.4334 bikepgh.org FACEBOOK <https://www.facebook.com/bikepgh> | TWITTER <https://twitter.com/BIKEPGH> | INSTAGRAM <http://instagram.com/BIKEPGH> ☛ join your neighborhood bike/ped committee <https://www.bikepgh.org/our-work/advocacy/become-an-advocate/>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops (Nicole Muratore)
by Nicole Muratore 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective in Tempe, AZ is managed by me, a non-dude! Also, I have Sunny to thank in BC for paving the way here, creating a shop friendly to everyone! Cheers, Nicole Muratore, Shop Manager Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective (602) 429-9369 | @bikesaviours On Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 2:04 PM < thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > Today's Topics: > > 1. Women operated/own shops (Tigre Bici) > 2. Re: Women operated/own shops (Judith Feist) > 3. Re: Women operated/own shops (Sunny Nestler) > 4. Re: Women operated/own shops (Sunny Nestler) > 5. Re: Women operated/own shops (joshua mcdermott) > 6. Re: Women operated/own shops (Deb Salls) > 7. Re: Women operated/own shops (Daniel Hall) > 8. Re: Women operated/own shops (Judith Feist) > 9. Re: Women operated/own shops (Luke Box) > 10. Re: Women operated/own shops (Kevin Dwyer) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:40:25 -0600 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Hello everyone! > So, a question has going on among us. > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or operated > by/mainly by women? > > Thanks > > R. > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:42:07 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Wheelhouse in Detroit. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Hello everyone! > > So, a question has going on among us. > > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or > operated by/mainly by women? > > > > Thanks > > > > R. > > ____________________________________ > > > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:44:45 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! > > The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ > > Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle > Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics > employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. > > x > sunny > > *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* > AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen > University of British Columbia > 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| > @BikeKitchenUBC > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > Hello everyone! >> > So, a question has going on among us. >> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >> operated by/mainly by women? >> > >> > Thanks >> > >> > R. >> > ____________________________________ >> > >> > 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: Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:13:58 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) > > *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* > AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen > University of British Columbia > 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| > @BikeKitchenUBC > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > wrote: > >> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >> >> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >> >> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >> >> x >> sunny >> >> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >> University of British Columbia >> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >> @BikeKitchenUBC >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> > >>> > Hello everyone! >>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>> operated by/mainly by women? >>> > >>> > Thanks >>> > >>> > R. >>> > ____________________________________ >>> > >>> > 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: joshua mcdermott <jmcdermott(a)usfca.edu> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:20:08 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > > this would be a good research project for sure. I know the most local lbs > to me(in oakland) has a female mech- and she owns a Zunow. > > why not just take a day and call every shop in every major city and ask? > I admit I have no idea who owns and operates most the shops near me... > On 2/18/20 3:13 PM, Sunny Nestler wrote: > > Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) > > *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* > AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen > University of British Columbia > 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__thebikekitchen.ca&d=DwM…>| > @BikeKitchenUBC > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > wrote: > >> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >> >> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >> >> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >> >> x >> sunny >> >> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >> University of British Columbia >> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca >> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__thebikekitchen.ca&d=DwM…>| >> @BikeKitchenUBC >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> > >>> > Hello everyone! >>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>> operated by/mainly by women? >>> > >>> > Thanks >>> > >>> > R. >>> > ____________________________________ >>> > >>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>> > >>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.bikecollectives.o…> >>> > >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.bikecollectives.o…> >>> >>> > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lists.bikecollectives.o… > > -- > Joshua McDermott > Director of Performance Spaces > University of San Francisco > Tech and Design Program > 510.316.2620myusf.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/tech-design-certificate > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:31:14 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Hi All > > Free Range Cycles in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle is owned by > Shawna Williams and lead mechanic Nikki Mcthewson ( both former Bike Works > staff members and amazing people!!) and before Shawna it was owned for many > years by Kathleen Emry. See this article about their great work in this > post in the Seattle bike blog > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/how-free-range-cycles-works-ever… > > Also this post in the Seattle Bike Blog is about a survey about how > comfortable WTFNB folks feel at bike shops > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/splain-survey-rates-seattle-bike… > this kind of survey is likely replicable in other cities > > Deb > <http://www.bikeworks.org/> > Deb Salls > *Executive Director* > she/her pronouns what's this? > <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> > 206.695.2607 > <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=…> > > > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 3:14 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > wrote: > >> Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) >> >> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >> University of British Columbia >> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >> @BikeKitchenUBC >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >> wrote: >> >>> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >>> >>> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >>> >>> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >>> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >>> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >>> >>> x >>> sunny >>> >>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>> University of British Columbia >>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > Hello everyone! >>>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>>> operated by/mainly by women? >>>> > >>>> > Thanks >>>> > >>>> > R. >>>> > ____________________________________ >>>> > >>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> > >>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> > >>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Daniel Hall <director(a)londoncyclelink.ca> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:45:55 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > In London, Ontario we have two shops run by non-dudes. One is owned and > operated by a non-dude (To Wheels <https://www.towheels.com/>) and the > other is managed by one (Outspokin Cycles <http://outspokincycles.ca/>). > They're two of the best shops in our city! > > *Daniel Hall* > Executive Director > > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 6:31 PM Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: > >> Hi All >> >> Free Range Cycles in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle is owned by >> Shawna Williams and lead mechanic Nikki Mcthewson ( both former Bike Works >> staff members and amazing people!!) and before Shawna it was owned for many >> years by Kathleen Emry. See this article about their great work in this >> post in the Seattle bike blog >> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/how-free-range-cycles-works-ever… >> >> Also this post in the Seattle Bike Blog is about a survey about how >> comfortable WTFNB folks feel at bike shops >> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/splain-survey-rates-seattle-bike… >> this kind of survey is likely replicable in other cities >> >> Deb >> <http://www.bikeworks.org/> >> Deb Salls >> *Executive Director* >> she/her pronouns what's this? >> <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> >> 206.695.2607 >> <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=…> >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 3:14 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >> wrote: >> >>> Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) >>> >>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>> University of British Columbia >>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >>>> >>>> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >>>> >>>> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >>>> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >>>> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >>>> >>>> x >>>> sunny >>>> >>>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>>> University of British Columbia >>>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > Hello everyone! >>>>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>>>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>>>> operated by/mainly by women? >>>>> > >>>>> > Thanks >>>>> > >>>>> > R. >>>>> > ____________________________________ >>>>> > >>>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> > >>>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>> > >>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>> >>>>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:16:36 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Gladys bikes in Portland. > > > I can do a little research but I know t here is a tiny shop > In Seattle as well...the focus of commuting/touring. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 19, 2020, at 9:45 AM, Daniel Hall <director(a)londoncyclelink.ca> > wrote: > > In London, Ontario we have two shops run by non-dudes. One is owned and > operated by a non-dude (To Wheels <https://www.towheels.com/>) and the > other is managed by one (Outspokin Cycles <http://outspokincycles.ca/>). > They're two of the best shops in our city! > > *Daniel Hall* > Executive Director > > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 6:31 PM Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: > >> Hi All >> >> Free Range Cycles in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle is owned by >> Shawna Williams and lead mechanic Nikki Mcthewson ( both former Bike Works >> staff members and amazing people!!) and before Shawna it was owned for many >> years by Kathleen Emry. See this article about their great work in this >> post in the Seattle bike blog >> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/how-free-range-cycles-works-ever… >> >> Also this post in the Seattle Bike Blog is about a survey about how >> comfortable WTFNB folks feel at bike shops >> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/splain-survey-rates-seattle-bike… >> this kind of survey is likely replicable in other cities >> >> Deb >> <http://www.bikeworks.org/> >> Deb Salls >> *Executive Director* >> she/her pronouns what's this? >> <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> >> 206.695.2607 >> <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=…> >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 3:14 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >> wrote: >> >>> Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) >>> >>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>> University of British Columbia >>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >>>> >>>> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >>>> >>>> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >>>> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >>>> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >>>> >>>> x >>>> sunny >>>> >>>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>>> University of British Columbia >>>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> > >>>>> > Hello everyone! >>>>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>>>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>>>> operated by/mainly by women? >>>>> > >>>>> > Thanks >>>>> > >>>>> > R. >>>>> > ____________________________________ >>>>> > >>>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> > >>>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>> > >>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>> >>>>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Luke Box <lukebox(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:39:53 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > BroomWagon in Lexington KY is co-owned by a woman. > > On Wed, Feb 19, 2020, 11:24 AM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Gladys bikes in Portland. >> >> >> I can do a little research but I know t here is a tiny shop >> In Seattle as well...the focus of commuting/touring. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Feb 19, 2020, at 9:45 AM, Daniel Hall <director(a)londoncyclelink.ca> >> wrote: >> >> In London, Ontario we have two shops run by non-dudes. One is owned and >> operated by a non-dude (To Wheels <https://www.towheels.com/>) and the >> other is managed by one (Outspokin Cycles <http://outspokincycles.ca/>). >> They're two of the best shops in our city! >> >> *Daniel Hall* >> Executive Director >> >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 6:31 PM Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: >> >>> Hi All >>> >>> Free Range Cycles in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle is owned by >>> Shawna Williams and lead mechanic Nikki Mcthewson ( both former Bike Works >>> staff members and amazing people!!) and before Shawna it was owned for many >>> years by Kathleen Emry. See this article about their great work in this >>> post in the Seattle bike blog >>> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/how-free-range-cycles-works-ever… >>> >>> Also this post in the Seattle Bike Blog is about a survey about how >>> comfortable WTFNB folks feel at bike shops >>> https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/splain-survey-rates-seattle-bike… >>> this kind of survey is likely replicable in other cities >>> >>> Deb >>> <http://www.bikeworks.org/> >>> Deb Salls >>> *Executive Director* >>> she/her pronouns what's this? >>> <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> >>> 206.695.2607 >>> <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=…> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 3:14 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) >>>> >>>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>>> University of British Columbia >>>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >>>>> >>>>> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >>>>> >>>>> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >>>>> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >>>>> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >>>>> >>>>> x >>>>> sunny >>>>> >>>>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>>>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>>>> University of British Columbia >>>>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>>>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Hello everyone! >>>>>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>>>>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>>>>> operated by/mainly by women? >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Thanks >>>>>> > >>>>>> > R. >>>>>> > ____________________________________ >>>>>> > >>>>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>>> > >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>>>> >>>>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>> >>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Kevin Dwyer <kevidwyer(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:54:31 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women operated/own shops > Hi There- > > Here are the ones that I am aware of: > > The Bike Lady- Salt Lake City, UT > Chili Pepper-Moab, UT > Bingham Cyclery-Salt Lake City, Sandy, Sunset and Ogden, UT > Salt Cycle-Sandy, UT > Spun Bicycles-Cincinnati, OH > Gladys Bikes-Portland, OR > Frontier Bikes-Eudora, KS > > > Kevin Dwyer > > > > IMPORTANT: This communication is intended solely for the use of the > individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain information > that is confidential and/or protected by the attorney-client or other > applicable privilege and Federal . If you are not the intended recipient, > or if you are not responsible for delivering this communication to the > intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the disclosure of this > communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this > communication in error, please notify me immediately by telephone at (801) > 647-0797, and return the original message to the above address, via > email. Thank you. > > On Feb 18, 2020, at 4:31 PM, Deb Salls <deb(a)bikeworks.org> wrote: > > > Hi All > > Free Range Cycles in the Fremont Neighborhood of Seattle is owned by > Shawna Williams and lead mechanic Nikki Mcthewson ( both former Bike Works > staff members and amazing people!!) and before Shawna it was owned for many > years by Kathleen Emry. See this article about their great work in this > post in the Seattle bike blog > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/how-free-range-cycles-works-ever… > > Also this post in the Seattle Bike Blog is about a survey about how > comfortable WTFNB folks feel at bike shops > https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2020/02/14/splain-survey-rates-seattle-bike… > this kind of survey is likely replicable in other cities > > Deb > <http://www.bikeworks.org/> > Deb Salls > *Executive Director* > she/her pronouns what's this? > <https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/> > 206.695.2607 > <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=…> > > > > > On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 3:14 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> > wrote: > >> Would love for someone to prove me wrong on that last point btw :)) >> >> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >> University of British Columbia >> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >> @BikeKitchenUBC >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:44 PM Sunny Nestler <programs(a)bikecoop.ca> >> wrote: >> >>> Sidesaddle in Vancouver BC ! >>> >>> The Bike Kitchen's program office is also operated by me, a non-dude ✌ >>> >>> Also a fun fact, when I was the founder of Bike Saviours Bicycle >>> Collective in Arizona in 2007 there were ZERO non-dude bike mechanics >>> employed anywhere in the entire city of Phoenix. >>> >>> x >>> sunny >>> >>> *Sunny Nestler*, *Programs Manager* >>> AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen >>> University of British Columbia >>> 604-822-2453 | thebikekitchen.ca <http://thebikekitchen.ca>| >>> @BikeKitchenUBC >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 2:42 PM Judith Feist <judith.feist(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Wheelhouse in Detroit. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> > On Feb 18, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > Hello everyone! >>>> > So, a question has going on among us. >>>> > Any of you know any bike shops on your city that are owned and/or >>>> operated by/mainly by women? >>>> > >>>> > Thanks >>>> > >>>> > R. >>>> > ____________________________________ >>>> > >>>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> > >>>> > Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> > >>>> ____________________________________ >>>> >>>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >>>> >>>> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… >> >> ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Job posting @ Bike Kitchen Vancouver
by Hannah Fiegenbaum 11 Feb '20

11 Feb '20

Hello bike friends, Wanted to share with you this job posting <https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3e92d6297114e0b7106970/t/5e409126b…>!! The Bike Kitchen <https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/about> in Vancouver BC is looking for special humans to come and wrench with us. Please have a look and share with anyone you think might be interested. <3 Hannah *Hannah **Feigenbaum *(she/her) *Communications Coordinator* AMS Bike Co-op + Bike Kitchen University of British Columbia 604-822-BIKE | thebikekitchen.ca <http://www.thebikekitchen.ca> | @BikeKitchenUBC

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 160, Issue 12 - Color Coding Parts
by WRENCH Resource 07 Feb '20

07 Feb '20

Put picture of WRENCH drawers here , I've found it's certainly helpful! Patrick Neufeld, Resource Reclamation Coordinator The WRENCH 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1057+Logan+Ave.+Winnipeg,+MB%C2%A0+R3E+3N8&entry…> Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation thewrench.ca <http://www.thewrench.ca> 204-296-3389 <(204)%20296-3389> On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 6:59 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: Color Coding Bike parts (eric(a)bikeerie.org) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "eric(a)bikeerie.org" <eric(a)bikeerie.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:28:04 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Color Coding Bike parts > Hello Think Tank, > > I like the color scheme idea too. It’s one more simple organizational > step. We have been working hard at our parts bins and while it’s not quite > done but this is where we’re at with this project today. Presently we have > the labels and components wired to the bin compartment. Next will be the > color coding. > > There are numerous benefits to our efforts. The obvious one is for parts > to be able to put away and found easily. The other part of this is > educational. So we have the word description and the visual. All of this > should help our youth and our community to prosper. > > Eric Brozell > BikeErie.org > Erie Recycle a Bicycle > > > > > > > On Jan 27, 2020, at 2:35 PM, Bk Mk <panamahvac(a)mail.com> wrote: > > > > I will share the color scheme we've got with anyone interested. > Any comments / suggestions are welcome > > The plan is to use stickers and paint for drawers and bins. to make it > easy to identify, find, and sort parts. > It should make it easier for novice volunteers to get involved as well. > > Here are the 9 color categories: > > Red: Brakes (Levers, pads, cables, calipers, springs, small hardware) > Yellow: Shifters, Derailers (cables, guides, hangers, small hardware) > Green: Drivetrain (Bottom Bracket, Crank, Chain, Chain links, Cassette, > Freewheel, related bearings) > Orange: Wheels (Rims, tires, tubes, spokes, nipples, hubs, axles, related > bearings) > Grey: Frame and Fork > Purple: Headset and Handlebars (stems, bearings, cups, headset cap, bar > ends, grips, grip tape) > Brown: Seats (seatpost, clamps, hardware) > Pink: Pedals (clips, hardware for clipless) > Blue: Lights and Accessories > > Some parts may have a dual color scheme (like brake/shifter levers) that > could be put in a two colored bin. > > > > Compartiré la combinación de colores que hemos creado con cualquier > persona interesada. > Cualquier comentario / sugerencia es bienvenida > El plan es usar estickers y pintura para cajones, papeleras, etiquetas > para facilitar la identificación, búsqueda y clasificación de piezas. > También debería facilitar la participación de voluntarios novatos. > > Aquí están las 9 categorías de colores: > > Rojo: frenos (palancas, zapatas, chicotes, pinzas, resortes, hardware > pequeño) > Amarillo: palancas de cambio, desviadores (chicotes, guías, patitas, > hardware pequeño) > Verde: transmisión (eje del centro, multiplicaccion, cadena, eslabones de > cadena, cassette / rueda libre, baleros relacionados) > Naranja: ruedas (llantas, camaras, rines, radios/rayos, tetinas, mazas, > ejes, baleros relacionados) > Gris: cuadro y tijera > Púrpura: eje de direccion y manubrios (baleros, copas, potencia, extremos > de barra, puños) > Cafe: Asientos (poste, abrazaderas) > Rosa: pedales (clips, hardware para clipless) > Azul: luces y accesorios > > Algunas partes pueden tener un esquema de dos colores (como las palancas > de freno / cambios) que podrían colocarse en un contenedor de dos colores. > > > Mike > Bicis Disidentes Tijuana > > *Sent:* Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 10:42 AM > *From:* "Bk Mk" <panamahvac(a)mail.com> > *To:* thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > *Subject:* [TheThinkTank] Color Coding Bike parts > Hi all. > To help keep the bike shop organized I have been working on a system of > color coding parts. > i.e.: Red for brake related parts > Green for drivetrain > Yellow for shifter/derailer > etc. > > The idea is to speed up finding parts as well as sorting out donations, > etc. > > Does anyone already have a system in place? > > If there was/is a "standard" color scheme I would be good to go with an > established one. > > I have already started color coding tools with the color scheme on the > sheldon brown website > https://www.sheldonbrown.com/*colorcode*.html > it is a great time-saver > > Any thoughts/comments appreciated > > Mike > Bicis Disidentes TJ > > ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o… > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… >

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Youth Bike Summit - Call for Participation
by Karen Overton 06 Feb '20

06 Feb '20

Join us in Atlanta for YBS 2020 on March 27-29. Now's the time to encourage the young people (under 24 years of age) leading or engaged in your bike activities to present some the great work you are doing. Get ready for a high energy, empowering weekend! Apply here, www.youthbikesummit.org

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Mission Statements and Fundraising Pitches
by Josh Bisker 06 Feb '20

06 Feb '20

Hey pals, we're working on raising funds and I'll probably be doing a fair amount of outreach both on the ThinkTank and individually to ask for help and guidance. First questions: 1) What's your mission statement? Green light go. 2) What do you feel are the three most important parts of your fundraising strategies for local granting orgs, city agencies, and deep-pocketed individuals? 3) What is one lesson you've learned about fundraising that you wish you'd known when you started out? Josh / Mechanical Gardens / NYC Josh Bisker 914-500-9890 New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op <http://bikecoop.nyc/> 596 Acres <http://596acres.org/> Bindlestiff Family Cirkus <http://bindlestiff.org/>

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Park Tool School Mechanics Training
by Robert Christiansen 05 Feb '20

05 Feb '20

Hello all, The Sacramento Bike Kitchen would like to ramp up our educational offerings. The programs needs to be flexible yet structured and flexible to accommodate potential volunteer scheduling/availability fluctuations. I have been looking into the Park Tool Schools program as outlined in their BB-4TG Instructor Guide. I am impressed with their offering and feel it might fit our needs perfectly. We are thinking to first establish an in-house mechanic training course which could be mandatory for new volunteers and optional for current volunteer staff. We are 100% Volunteer run. We would then open it up to the public. Tuition if any has yet to be discussed. We would greatly appreciate any feed back from all of you if you have any experience with Park Tool School or similar curriculum. Secondly have any of you instituted a mandatory training for new volunteers? If so, any observations and reflections would be welcomed. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated and we give many thanks to you all. Keep up the the great work. For The Sacramento Bike Kitchen, Robert Christiansen Http://sacbikekitchen.org

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Color Coding Bike parts
by Bk Mk 29 Jan '20

29 Jan '20

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mailing list
by Sandy Ebersole 27 Jan '20

27 Jan '20

Please remove my from your mailing list. Thank you. Sandy Ebersole Administrative Analyst Madera County Transportation Commission 2001 Howard Road, Suite, 201 Madera, CA 93637 (559) 675-0721 [Title: MCTC Logo - Description: Madera County Transportation Commission]

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Fwd: Job Opportunity: Executive Director, Charlie's FreeWheels
by Alix Aylen 20 Jan '20

20 Jan '20

Hey thinktank pals! Charlie's is looking for a new Executive Director! I've decided to take a step back and will be working with our team to fill this position. It's a great way to strengthen your non-profit/charity skills and to spread the good word about community bike spaces in Toronto! Our team is looking for someone with project management, administrative and fundraising experience (any level or combination thereof). Experience working/volunteering with community bike spaces/projects is considered as a HUGE asset for this position. Check out the posting for more information, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. www.CharliesFreeWheels.ca/jobs <http://www.charliesfreewheels.ca/jobs> And spread the word! *Alix Aylen (she/her)* Executive Director Charlie's FreeWheels 242.5 Queen Street E. M5A 1S3 Toronto, Ontario t. 416-856-5510 www.charliesfreewheels.ca Sign up for our newsletter <http://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=796baa6919ab0f3b6…> Get more young people on bikes! Click here to donate to Charlies' FreeWheels. <https://www.charliesfreewheels.ca/donate/> ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Charlie's FreeWheels <alix(a)charliesfreewheels.ca> Date: Mon, Jan 20, 2020 at 3:04 PM Subject: Job Opportunity: Executive Director, Charlie's FreeWheels To: <alix(a)charliesfreewheels.ca> Our team is looking for a new Executive Director! After working with Charlie's FreeWheels for four years, Alix Aylen is taking a step back from the Executive Director position and is looking forward to working with the team to find a new person to take on this role. Alix will continue to serve as Executive Director until a new candidate has been selected. Our ideal candidate is exceptionally well organized and equally comfortable working with youth, staff, and donors. They will enjoy both the details of running an effective small organization as well as the strategic and creative activities involved in achieving our mission. CFW is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and encourages and prioritizes applications from people identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S and present or previous residents of Regent Park, Moss Park & St. James Town. The full posting can be found on our website: CharliesFreeWheels.ca/Jobs <https://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=796baa6919ab0f…> Deadline to apply is February 7, 2020 at 5pm! Please help us to spread the word! All the best! *Alix *&* the Charlie's FreeWheels team* [image: Twitter] <https://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=796baa6919ab0f…> [image: Facebook] <https://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=796baa6919ab0f…> [image: Website] <http://www.charliesfreewheels.ca> *Copyright © Charlie's FreeWheels, All rights reserved.* *Our mailing address is:* 242.5 Queen St. E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S3 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <https://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=796baa6919ab0f3b6a…> or unsubscribe from this list <https://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=796baa6919ab0f…> This email was sent to alix(a)charliesfreewheels.ca *why did I get this?* <https://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/about?u=796baa6919ab0f3b6ac6…> unsubscribe from this list <https://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=796baa6919ab0f…> update subscription preferences <https://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=796baa6919ab0f3b6a…> Charlie's FreeWheels · 242.5 Queen Street East · Toronto, ON M5A 1S3 · Canada [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Visioning Meetings
by mist＠strans.org 09 Jan '20

09 Jan '20

Hi, In 2016, we crafted a long range, big picture vision when we took on the task of buying a 2 acre property with a 28,000 sq ft building in the heart of Missoula. (we raised the down payment outright with cash donations, then assembled 8 tenants to cover the mortgage) We had many pot lucks, round tables and one on one conversations. Then our two main staff (myself and our programs director, Emily) spent a bunch of time sifting, sorting, editing, re-dreaming; the 4 page doc is found here: http://www.freecycles.org/vision we update it every year or so (it's due once again for revision as time/people/energy change) It's focused on expanding our basic Free Cycles programs (Open Shop, Build a Bike), adding new programs (a hostel, learning center, bike share), our advocacy efforts (bikeways, roundabouts, road diets, sustainable paving) and also the dream of going off-grid, carbon neutral, no fossil fuels, and local and healthy materials to retrofit the building. the doc is brief, and our plan is to take on pieces as we can, expanding the pieces with work plans and rough budgets happy to talk more to anyone via mist(a)strans.org or 406.830.7676 -Bob Giordano, director, Free Cycles, MIST Quoting Alysia Herr <alysiaherr(a)gmail.com>: > Hi buds, > > I'm with Kickstand Community Bikes, a volunteer-run space in Vancouver, BC. > We're in the midst of some big changes: a shop move, general increase in > volunteer-time, and increase in shop user-ship. All good things, but we've > decided that it's probably time for visioning meeting. However, it turns > out folks have some different ideas about what this means. I have my own > ideas, but I haven't participated in this sort of meeting before, so I'm > not sure how to build a framework to make this exercise useful. > > Has anyone participated in a Visioning Meeting for their organization? What > did it look like? Specifically, what was the scope and what were the goals? > Who facilitated the meeting? How many people attended? What did you > accomplish? If anyone has an agenda or outline they could share, I'd > appreciate it. > > Thanks! > > Alysia

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Whole Sale Accounts - JBI
by momoko saunders 07 Jan '20

07 Jan '20

Hey all, I've been chatting with a lead sales rep from JBI regarding the troubles some bike collectives have in securing whole sale accounts. He was super sympathetic and wanted to see how he could help smooth over the process. Any of you all needing help in this regard? Is this still an issue? I know QBP is hard, but has anyone ever tried JBI and had issues? Feel free to DM me. I can send your contact to the rep so he can help facilitate an account creations. Cheers, -Momoko

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Visioning Meetings
by Alysia Herr 07 Jan '20

07 Jan '20

Hi buds, I'm with Kickstand Community Bikes, a volunteer-run space in Vancouver, BC. We're in the midst of some big changes: a shop move, general increase in volunteer-time, and increase in shop user-ship. All good things, but we've decided that it's probably time for visioning meeting. However, it turns out folks have some different ideas about what this means. I have my own ideas, but I haven't participated in this sort of meeting before, so I'm not sure how to build a framework to make this exercise useful. Has anyone participated in a Visioning Meeting for their organization? What did it look like? Specifically, what was the scope and what were the goals? Who facilitated the meeting? How many people attended? What did you accomplish? If anyone has an agenda or outline they could share, I'd appreciate it. Thanks! Alysia

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Transition to trusted volunteer
by Gordon Hamachi 04 Jan '20

04 Jan '20

Dennis: I am with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange. We have an explicit conflict of interest policy designed to prevent volunteers at any level from profiting from their volunteer activities. Removing the incentive of personal financial gain helps to see that volunteers are taking more responsibility for the right reasons. Our shop leadership is mostly self-selected volunteers who show up at our steering committee meetings that happen every other month. From this additional time commitment and willingness to take action items it quickly becomes evident who is a committed and trusted volunteer. Responsible leaders are developed, not born. You should be taking steps to meet and get to know the volunteers to decide which ones you trust. Remember their names. Make them feel welcome, continually remind them of your shop’s goals and organizing principles. Invite them to incrementally assume more responsibility. I got drawn into a leadership role at my shop when I observed how hard our leader was working, and asked if there was something I could do to help share the burden.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Examples of free-standing bike storage
by BikeConcord 04 Jan '20

04 Jan '20

Here is our rack. We remove pedals and turn handlebars. Best regards and Happy pedaling! “Smitty” (S. M. Ardrey) Community Outreach & Bike Kitchen Coordinator a.k.a. The Instigator (925)285-1814 BikeConcord.org Facebook: BikeConcord Bike Concord's nonprofit 501(c) 3 sponsor is Bike East Bay BikeEastBay.org >> On Jan 2, 2020, at 5:21 PM, Gordon Hamachi <gordon.hamachi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > David: > > Here is a link to my free standing, low cost bike rack design, with notes on construction. I designed it for space-efficient storage of the bikes in my garage, with access to any bike. Fence posts provide a frame to hang bikes vertically from hooks. The flat top deck is good for storage. > > The linked page contains designs for a number of different bike racks by various people. In case the link doesn't take you to the start of my vertical design when viewed in your browser, scroll vertically to the middle of the page or search for "Bike Rack 2.0". > > https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/1221/diy-wooden-bike-rack-look… > >> >> >> From: David Coppley <DCoppley(a)intercitytransit.com> >> Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 18:18:55 +0000 >> >> >> I need to build some free-standing bike storage for our bike program. I have a large open space for storage, and am looking to fit more bikes in the space. >> >> >> >> Please share photos and designs for bike racks that… >> >> >> >> * Stand on their own, without support or attachment to walls >> >> * Hold 10 or more bikes each >> >> * Bonus points for frugality >> > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…

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Examples of free-standing bike storage
by David Coppley 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

Hey all, I'm just looking to get some inspiration from the hive-mind of two-wheeled do-gooders. I need to build some free-standing bike storage for our bike program. I have a large open space for storage, and am looking to fit more bikes in the space. Please share photos and designs for bike racks that... * Stand on their own, without support or attachment to walls * Hold 10 or more bikes each * Bonus points for frugality Thanks in advance everyone, David David Coppley Walk n' Roll Program Assistant Intercity Transit 360-705-5817 (office) 360-701-8379 (cell) PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com<mailto:dcoppley@intercitytransit.com> Follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/WalkNRollIT/> & Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/walknrollit/> [WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB]

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Examples of free-standing bike storage
by Gordon Hamachi 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

David: Here is a link to my free standing, low cost bike rack design, with notes on construction. I designed it for space-efficient storage of the bikes in my garage, with access to any bike. Fence posts provide a frame to hang bikes vertically from hooks. The flat top deck is good for storage. The linked page contains designs for a number of different bike racks by various people. In case the link doesn't take you to the start of my vertical design when viewed in your browser, scroll vertically to the middle of the page or search for "Bike Rack 2.0". https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/1221/diy-wooden-bike-rack-look… > > From: David Coppley <DCoppley(a)intercitytransit.com> > Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 18:18:55 +0000 > > > > I need to build some free-standing bike storage for our bike program. I > have a large open space for storage, and am looking to fit more bikes in > the space. > > > > Please share photos and designs for bike racks that… > > > > * Stand on their own, without support or attachment to walls > > * Hold 10 or more bikes each > > * Bonus points for frugality > > >

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Boise Bicycle Project is hiring a Bike Shop Manager
by Emily Summerhays 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

Interested in moving to an incredible bicycling community and really rad spot for outdoor recreation?! Boise Bicycle Project is hiring a Bike Shop Manager. Priority will be given to applications received by January 7. Review the job description and application instructions here: https://www.boisebicycleproject.org/bbpexperience/bike-manager Cheers! Emily -- Emily Thompson Summerhays Director of Operations Boise Bicycle Project 1027 S. Lusk Street Boise, Idaho 83702 208.429.6520 boisebicycleproject.org https://youtu.be/D-v5vS-03gk?t=8s

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Transition to trusted volunteer
by Dennis Wollersheim 28 Dec '19

28 Dec '19

our organisation is having difficulty cultivating trusted volunteers. Our mission and circumstances is very appealling, so we attract many new volunteers, but we have a dearth of people transitioning to trusted volunteer status. Also, the allure of personal gain trends to attract problematic, opportunistic types, to the leadership position,although this may be a peculiarly Australian problem given our convict/colonist background. I understand that not everyone takes up the vocation, it is a choice with what one does with their spare time. What are the circumstances / structure that your organisation has to support your lead volunteers? On a personal note, what prompted to to take up the mantle of leadership? What keeps you doing it? Thanks Dennis

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Hiring Bike Shop Manager in Everett, WA
by Kristin Kinnamon 23 Dec '19

23 Dec '19

Sharing Wheels is looking for an experienced bike mechanic to partner with our new executive director to manage, grow and develop our non-profit community bike shop in Everett, WA. Everett is a small city north of Seattle with a growing bike, music and arts culture. Sharing Wheels has been around since 2002. Please share our Shop Manager Job Post <http://sharingwheels.org/jobs/>. The next review of applications is Jan. 4. -- Kristin Kinnamon Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, board president B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County, past president McClinchy Mile Bike Ride, volunteer 425-923-7868 (personal cell)

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Pedal powered machine designs?
by Carlyn Arteaga 23 Dec '19

23 Dec '19

Buenos dias, Think Tankers! It's been awhile since I've chatted with y'all, but this really seemed like the place to go to ask my question of the day. =) Do any of you have a design for a kid-friendly/interactive machine made from bike parts? I'm thinkin anything from a marble machine to a pedal powered machine that throws water balloons. We do have a few fun things here already, but I was tryna look online to beef up our outreach game, especially for engaging youth. Please let me know if your spot has cool machines you love to bring to outreach events! Gracias, ~Car -- *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.*

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BikeEnomics class for high school
by BikeConcord 22 Dec '19

22 Dec '19

My friend is a teacher at a local high school. He would like to once a week teach bike mechanics as part of his Economics class. Any ideas on how to tie bike mechanics into the curriculum of a high school economics class? 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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Free Crown Race Puller
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 12 Dec '19

12 Dec '19

Does anyone want a crown race puller? Finish is damaged a bit and one jaw will eventually need to be replaced as its cracking. Happy to ship to anyone willing to pay shipping or drop it off in Toronto sometime.

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