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How to order low priced bike supplies through a distributor?
by Leslie Fisher 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

Hi, I volunteer with Bikes del Pueblo, a volunteer-run non-profit bike collective in San Diego, CA. We teach bike mechanics and offer very low priced, free, or donation based used bikes and parts. We want to find a bike supply distributor (such as JBI, QBP, etc) to work with to start ordering bike supplies, tubes, and parts at their wholesale prices. I've been finding that these companies ask for an application to be completed first with required documents like a state sales tax certificate, license for selling and repairing bikes, and other stuff that bike shops would have but we don't have any of. We have insurance, 501c3 non-profit status, and a space to operate out of, but don't do sales tax, don't have licenses, and don't have a formal sales floor vs repair areas. Would other bike coops/collectives have recommendations of wholesale bike distributors to get in touch with for ordering that would accept collectives like ours without needing to be a standard style bike shop or have all those official documents? Thank you! Leslie

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Developing a Better Sense of the Future
by Robert Grossman 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

Hello Everyone, If you were to look into the future to develop a solution to a current challenge, what would that challenge be? One that stood out from the Safe and Effective Operations Workshop is around the capacity to provide services where shops are facing an increased need from communities while facing internal challenges to be able to safely help. In other words - An inaccessible resource is not a resource. I understand that there are some serious social issues around equity and diversity that may be more important to be addressed. What does your shop's team find to be the most pressing long term challenge at the moment? -- Robert Grossman www.robertgrossmandesign.com https://twitter.com/rgrossmandesign https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertgrossman7 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgrossman7> https://www.flickr.com/photos/robkeebler/albums

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 165, Issue 12
by Lawrence Mohammed 06 Aug '20

06 Aug '20

Here's what we use Amanda; 'Bike Health Check' - 30min 'Dr Bike-type' services at popups we run 'Full Service' - std servicing form within the workshop Warmest regards, *Lawrence Mohammed* Director & Head Mechanic Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* *facebook.com/probikeservice <https://www.facebook.com/professionalbikeservice>* /[Location, NOT delivery address] Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park Lesney Avenue Olympic Park London E20 3BS *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* / On 16/06/2020 21:03, thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org wrote: > Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > thethinktank-owner(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Service Tickets and Bike Tags (Amanda Chilson) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 167, Issue 2
by Lawrence Mohammed 04 Aug '20

04 Aug '20

Brilliant question Robert! The main solution I've been developing for the last 4 years is an open source business model based on stewardship rather than ownership and extraction, which I believe is fundamental to cocreating a regenerative, truly sustainable planet. In the first instance, I'm doing this within the realm of active mobility. Having started in the corporate sector and volunteered and worked for a number of charities, as well as running my own businesses in diverse fields, it's clear that the pubic/private/3rd sector organisations all leave something to be desired. This, along with the prevailing current debt-based economic system in the version of capitalism most of us dwell within, has and continues to fail humanity and sentient life, with externalised costs, the demand for perpetual growth within a finite system and missing the value of so many things that are essentially priceless. Rebuilding local, national and global economies and business models based around stewardship and empowering sovereign beings to live their full potential I believe are the most pressing needs of our time. Warmest regards, *Lawrence Mohammed* Director & Head Mechanic Pro Bike Service C.I.C. *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* /[Location, NOT delivery address] Pro Bike Service C.I.C. Multi-Storey Car Park Lesney Avenue Olympic Park London E20 3BS Google Plus Code: GXXG+72 Hackney Wick, London *map location <https://what3words.com/upset.habit.funds>* / On 03/08/2020 21:04, 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. Developing a Better Sense of the Future (Robert Grossman) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Job Posting- BICAS in Tucson
by BICAS Education 03 Aug '20

03 Aug '20

We have a couple job openings at BICAS in Tucson! Cheers, Kristin BICAS is Hiring!Positions currently open: WTF Coordinator- A collective member position responsible for coordinating the BICAS Women, Trans*, Femme programing to create a safe, accessible, and inclusive WTF space for the community. WTF Coordinator Job Description <https://bicas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/WTF-Coordinator-Job-Descriptio…> IT Coordinator - A collective member position responsible for configuration and maintenance of computer and communication systems. <https://bicas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/HR-Coordinator-2020.docx.pdf>IT Coordinator Job Description <https://bicas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IT-Coordinator-Job-Description…> HR Coordinator - A collective member position responsible for facilitating hiring, monitoring training, peer work performance evaluation coordination, processing and facilitating employee accountability. HR Coordinator Job Description <https://bicas.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/HR-Coordinator-2020.docx.pdf> To apply: Please complete our online application. <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez1cB3IcXeXhGVVEihQMVDFIWrLeCBNTS…> You will be required to upload a pdf, doc, or docx of both your cover letter and resume in order to be considered. Applications (cover letter and resume) can be delivered in person during BICAS open hours Wednesday-Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM. 2001 N 7th Ave. Rolling deadline, open until filled. Please check your submission carefully before sending; incomplete applications will not be considered. Summary for all positions: The ideal candidate will be passionate about the bicycle as a sustainable, equitable, and healthy form of transportation. BICAS staff frequently work with youth, houseless, refugee, immigrant, and low-income populations. Experience working with these populations in any capacity is a plus, as is being multilingual. We encourage those who can work our WTF (Women, Transgender, Femme) workshop on Mondays <https://bicas.org/women-trans-femme/> to apply. Bicycle mechanical knowledge is not required but is desired. The ability to teach in a patient, compassionate, and hands-off manner is necessary. Some evening and weekend availability is expected, as well as some work outside the shop, for example: administrative tasks, outreach events, teaching classes, etc. Please note that working at BICAS is much more than a mechanics position; the ideal candidate will be excited to participate fully in the communal governance of a small non-profit organization and be committed to the Tucson community. Please read the entire job description link before applying. Note that is NOT just a "normal" bike shop job! For further questions please contact us at hiring(a)bicas.org.

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Job Posting - Bike Kitchen Programs Manager F/T
by Sunny Nestler 31 Jul '20

31 Jul '20

Hey friends, Here is a job posting in Vancouver BC (sadly we are not able to provide work visas). Feel free to email me off list if you want to ask questions privately. Looking forward to passing the mic 🌱 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

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 166, Issue 14
by Heather Nugen 28 Jul '20

28 Jul '20

Check out Miyagi it’s what PBMA uses to do their level 1 certifications. On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 4:42 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. Leads for online quiz platform? (David Coppley) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: David Coppley <DCoppley(a)intercitytransit.com> > To: "thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:35:55 +0000 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Leads for online quiz platform? > > Greetings bike folks, > > > > I’m reaching out to informal educators, seeking leads for an online quiz > platform. I manage a bike education class, and am looking to reformat to a > remote-learning model. If you have had positive experience with any online > platforms for quizzes, I’d love to hear about it. > > > > Features that help: > > · Can host videos and quizzes on the same platform. > > · Has a reporting tool so admin can see quiz results. > > · Can randomize questions from a large set. > > · Can be free or paid format. > > > > Thanks for your help, > > 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 > > Follow us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WalkNRollIT/> & Instagram > <https://www.instagram.com/walknrollit/> > > > > [image: WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB] > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > -- Heather Nugen She/Her 313-848-2102 University of Detroit Mercy, Class of 2019 Master of Community Development <http://architecture.udmercy.edu/programs/mcd>

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Leads for online quiz platform?
by David Coppley 28 Jul '20

28 Jul '20

Greetings bike folks, I'm reaching out to informal educators, seeking leads for an online quiz platform. I manage a bike education class, and am looking to reformat to a remote-learning model. If you have had positive experience with any online platforms for quizzes, I'd love to hear about it. Features that help: * Can host videos and quizzes on the same platform. * Has a reporting tool so admin can see quiz results. * Can randomize questions from a large set. * Can be free or paid format. Thanks for your help, 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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More Results From the Safe and Effective Shop Operations Workshop
by Robert Grossman 24 Jul '20

24 Jul '20

Hi Everyone, Here are some of the possible solutions that were put together by participants during the Safe and Effective Shop Operations Workshop. Thank you for your patience with me getting these out while I finish my last Masters class. These are based around the three categories of Volunteer Management, Capacity for Providing Services, and Safe operations. It considers what services can be offered, the activities involved, and the cultural context. *VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT* - *More emails for volunteers * - Separate from full list - *Sending home bikes for repair with experienced volunteers* - Distributive model: have "certified" volunteers who can do some repairs/ bike distribution in their neighborhoods - Being okay doing less, but with more effort - Different volunteers have different comfort/saftey levels. Making sure the most vulnerable/concerned are protected - Tool Library - *Assigned Contributions* - People used to be able to choose where they wanted to contribute but choices are limited due to health/safety and various concerns/needs around what health and safety is *ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY FOR DELIVERING SERVICES* - *Fixing bikes for people without fees* (fundraiser helped) - No more than three mechanics opposed to 8. Fourth person is the greeter or bouncer. - Limited advertising for fear of being overwhelmed - *Come back to mission statement for guidance or to pivot* - *Online live classes* - Focus on certain aspects of bike such as derailleur adjustment, etc. - Alternative to Zoom: Jitsi <- open source, Google Meet (These all have call-in function with regular phone) - Online is easy for people with means to reliable internet and smartphones / computer - *"Zoom Shift" * - Open q&a time for community members - Podcast has a lower barrier to access than Zoom? - concerns about equity - some ppl have more access and understanding of online tools than others *SAFE SHOP OPERATIONS* - *Offering pay-for-service repairs rather than DIY* - With transit shut down in some places, more people are biking. - Dr & Nurses get a discounted rate. - Cleaning in evening. - Sanitizing rentals between customers. Or let them sit for a few days. - repair service can be on sliding scale - *Only key volunteers allowed in shop* - Not accepting new volunteers - *Programming changes* - Summer camp canceled or reduced People are worried about what's happening and what's going to happen in future / fall. Especially in the US. That's totally understandable. It might be best if your organization spent an hour or two building scenarios of what the future might look like to assist with planning. Here's an article talking about how to do it https://www.wired.com/1995/11/how-to-build-scenarios/. Please reach out if you have any questions. Hang in there. You've all got this. -- Robert Grossman www.robertgrossmandesign.com https://twitter.com/rgrossmandesign https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertgrossman7 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgrossman7> https://www.flickr.com/photos/robkeebler/albums

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How is your bike co-op supporting racial justice? // ¿Como están apoyando la justicia racial en su colectivo?
by Aida Mas Baghaie 17 Jul '20

17 Jul '20

---- Español a continuación ---- Hey buds, We've been chatting about ways to support racial justice, indigenous sovereignty & the revolution through our work at the Bike Kitchen, and we were hoping to hear about what you're all doing these days. Some questions that have come up during our conversations include: - How can bike co-ops support movements for racial justice & indigenous sovereignty in a meaningful and sustained way? - Are you fundraising/donating money, if so how and for whom? - Are you providing low barrier repair services, bikes, etc.? Are you doing this at protests/rallies/actions? If so, what COVID precautions are you taking? - How are you communicating your support? (i.e. are you reaching out directly to organizers to offer free repairs, fundraising, etc.? Are you writing statements of support?) - How are you ensuring that the work you're doing is serving these movements without becoming a burden/co-opting the movement? - Would you be interested in participating in a virtual conversation about this? Really interested to hear what everyone's been up to. Sending you all much love, support and solidarity. <3 aida ---- Español ---- Hola amigxs, Hemos estado charlando sobre formas de apoyar la justicia racial, la soberanía indígena y la revolución a través de nuestro trabajo en el Bike Kitchen, y nos gustaría saber qué están haciendo ustedes. Aquí les dejo algunas preguntas que surgieron: - ¿Cómo podemos apoyar los movimientos por la justicia racial y soberanía indígena de forma sostenida? - ¿Están recaudando fondos / donando dinero / bicicletas, etc.? ¿Para quién? - ¿Están reparando bicicletas en manifestaciones? ¿Qué precauciones está tomando en cuanto a COVID? - ¿Cómo están comunicando su apoyo? (es decir, ¿están contactando directamente a los organizadores de movimientos sociales para ofrecer bicis gratuitas, recaudación de fondos, etc.? ¿Están escribiendo declaraciones de apoyo? - ¿Cómo se aseguran de que el trabajo que están haciendo sirva a estos movimientos sin convertirse en una carga / cooptar el movimiento? - ¿Te interesaría participar en una conversación virtual sobre esto? Tengo muchas ganas de escuchar y aprender de sus experiencias. Les envío mucho amor, apoyo y solidaridad. <3 aida

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