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

18 Oct '11

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

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

17 Oct '11

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

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Pedal to Possibilities
by Jonathan Morrison 13 Oct '11

13 Oct '11

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

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

12 Oct '11

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

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

11 Oct '11

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

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Winter shut down?
by Tim Buckingham 09 Oct '11

09 Oct '11

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

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

07 Oct '11

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

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

04 Oct '11

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

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

04 Oct '11

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

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

01 Oct '11

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

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