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Fix bikes in Africa
by MoBo Bicycle Co-op 07 Oct '09

07 Oct '09

FIX BIKES IN AFRICA The organizers of Tour d'Afrique, an annual expedition ride/race going 7,400 miles from Cairo, Egypt, to Cape Town, South Africa, are searching for a good mechanic to support next year's ride. While preventative bike maintenance and cleaning are up to the individual riders, the mechanic will be responsible for fixing participants' bicycles, from simple tune-ups to more complex repairs. The fleet of bikes involved will represent a wide range of countries of origin--so, according to the job announcement, "compatibility with parts and tools will require improvisation and resourcefulness." The 2010 ride takes place from January 16 through May 15. Click on the following link to find out more about the mechanic position and other jobs available with Tour d'Afrique: http://www.tourdafrique.com/company/jobs

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BikeBike Northeast in April - spread the word.....
by andrew lynn 05 Oct '09

05 Oct '09

hi everyone.... Announcing the first BikeBike NE in Troy, NY A regional gathering of bicycle projects in the Northeast US. April 24 & 25, 2010 at the Sanctuary for Independent Media Organized and hosted by Troy Bike Rescue What is BikeBike? BikeBike is an annual international gathering of community bicycle projects. It has happened in cities such as New Orleans, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Minneapolis and Milwaukee. This coming years conference will be in Toronto in the summer of 2010. Regional events, such as BikeBike Southeast have been held in Atlanta and Louisville (upcoming). more info at: http://www.bikebike.org What will happen at BikeBike Northeast? Workshops & discussions for fledgling and experienced shops, a mini film festival, mutant bike welding, trailer building, exploring urban ruins on bike, pick-up polo matches, and whatever else you want to make happen! Who will come to BikeBike Northeast? In addition to the local public, we hope to attract participants from community bike projects as near and as far as: Delaware, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New Haven, Ithaca, Montpelier, Plattsburgh, Burlington, New Hampshire, Boston, State College PA, Providence, Worcester, NYC, and more... Are you on this list? We hope you can make it!! We have received modest interest from various groups, but will need plenty of help getting the word out there. If you hear of people in the Northeast wanting to start ups community shops or simply interested in joining a conversation about building bicycle culture in post-industrial expanses of this corner of the world, please tell them about BikeBike Northeast (and BikeBike International- to be held in Toronto in Summer 2010). CONTACT US VIA OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION http://www.troybikerescue.org/contact http://troybikerescue.org http://mediasanctuary.org

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A History of Volunteer Bike Shops
by Alex Rosenblatt 02 Oct '09

02 Oct '09

Hello All, For the past few years, I've been an Assistant Coordinator at a volunteer bike shop in Ithaca, NY called Recycle Ithaca's Bicycles (RIBS). RIBS has been around in some form or another since early 1991. Mired in organizational difficulties, I (and most of the others involved) have since moved on and are starting a new bicycle project in the area. In my other life, I am a student finishing up my degree. I am currently beginning to work on compiling a history of volunteer bike shops as they fit in (or don't) with the various bicycle movements. I am hoping that this will be a substantial document released in a published form and also an online form where it could be continuously updated.. As I've begun to read various histories of cycling, I've found that there is little to mention of the VBS movement. I have yet to read Bike Cult, however. This seems ridiculous as we are and can be a crucial facet of the cycling community. My hopes are that a history could be used as a platform to increase VBS visibility and popularity by establishing a cohesive narrative. I have a few requests: I'm looking to talk to anyone and everyone about any facet of the volunteer bike shop movement specifically the history of shops and how they interact with the community. Whether, via phone or email, or if possible, in person, it would a great help. Clearly, this isn't a project I can do via the internet and academic journals. If you know anyone who was involved in your shop in the early days, that would be a great contact as well. Also, if your organization has done its own organizational history (as has mine - we still have the same problems as 20 years ago!) that would be welcome as well. While I have not found any indication of this, I'd imagine a project like this has been done before, if anyone is aware of something similiar, please let me know. Sincerely, Alex Rosenblatt Phone: nine-seven-three-nine-four-three-eight-eight-zero-three

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Used Parts: sold or given away with request
by The Recyclery 29 Sep '09

29 Sep '09

Hi all, A financial question: When dealing with used parts, does your collective sell them like new parts and collect sales tax? Or do you give away used parts and suggest a donation for them? Or do you only use other options like work-trade? This eventually has implications to filling out the IRS 990: is the income a "contribution" or included in "sales of inventory"? Jesse -- The Recyclery Collective 7628 N Paulina Chicago, IL 60626 P: 773.262.5900 F:773.751.5241 www.therecyclery.org

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fiscal sponsorship
by allison karow 25 Sep '09

25 Sep '09

hi folks, is anyone a fiscal sponsor for another bike project? if so, what forms did you and your umbrella'ed folks have to fill out? and what responsibilities (ie taxes, liability) do you share legally? any info is appreciated! thanks allison bike saviours bicycle collective tempe, az

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non-profits! board of directors, bylaws or charter
by Blackbird Bicycle Co-op 25 Sep '09

25 Sep '09

Hello, Seeking recommendations for creating the Board of Directors and non-profit bylaws. We are putting together a community meeting, with interested parties, in two weeks and beginning the independent non-profit status (currently we've been affiliated with a local non-profit but now we want to use our wings and fly) Do you have an example of bylaws that you would share? I would like to bring several examples of bylaws to the meeting as a basis for our new document. Gracias Kirsten

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admin of the bike collective wiki
by Ted Striker 24 Sep '09

24 Sep '09

Can you block/ban Boston Vegan Boy I think it's spam Boson Au to Think show details 8:57 AM (15 minutes ago) can you block/ban user "Massage"? dude's a spammer.... _______________________________________________ Thethinktank mailing list Thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org To unsubscribe, send a blank email to TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org To manage your subscription, plase visit: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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admin of the bike collective wiki
by Boson Au 24 Sep '09

24 Sep '09

can you block/ban user "Massage"? dude's a spammer....

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admin of the bike collective wiki
by Boson Au 24 Sep '09

24 Sep '09

can you block/ban user "Massage"? dude's a spammer....

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weird auction mentioned at bikebike, cumulative bidding?
by veganboyjosh＠gmail.com 21 Sep '09

21 Sep '09

I don't remember who it was who brought this us, but it was during the grantwriting workshop in the rehearsal room that I think the folks from Fargo put on. At some point, someone got up and explained a rather interesting take on auctioning off something. They suggested using a crappy department store/trashed bike that's headed for the scrap heap anyway. When you have the group of people bidding, they put their bids into the hat as they make them. Ie, the first person bids $5, and puts $5 into the hat. The next person bids $10, and puts $10 in the hat. The third person bids $15, and puts it in the hat. At the end of the auction, the hat now has $30 in it. The last person winds, but the early/low bidders don't keep their money. Does anyone remember who it was who offered this suggestion, or is anyone familiar with it? I'm intrigued, and didn't get a chance to follow up with the guy who brought it up. Thanks! josh.

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