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Working Bikes Bike!Bike! Workshop Idea
by Devon Snyder 31 Aug '19

31 Aug '19

Hi Bike Community! Working Bikes is going to be out in full force at the upcoming Bike!Bike! in October. We are interested in putting together a panel discussion on local donation programs. Specially, we are hoping to have a conversation with other shops that have local donation models that differ from our own. At WB, we work directly with social service orgs, schools, community groups, and special events when coordinating our local donations. So, if you have an earn-a-bike program or a local donation program that is set-up differently and are going to be at B!B!, let us know! We would love to coordinate a discussion to present at the conference. Feel free to email me directly or give us a call! devon(a)workingbikes.org | 773-657-8419 Thanks everyone! Cheers, Devon Snyder Community Engagement Manager, Working Bikes -- *Devon Snyder, Community Engagement Manager, Working Bikes* *2434 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608* *773-657-8419* *Pronouns: She/Her/Hers* *devon(a)workingbikes.org <devon(a)workingbikes.org>* <http://www.workingbikes.org>

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Convocatoria para presentaciones de 5-7 minutos en B!B! / Call for 5-7 minute B!B! presentations (PEDALs!)
by Aida Mas Baghaie 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

---- English to follow ---- Hola amigxs! ¿Has estado trabajando en un proyecto emocionante este año que te gustaría compartir pero no quieres hacer un taller entero? Tenemos justo lo que necesitas: ¡presenta un "PEDAL"! (perdón, aún no se ma ha ocurrido una buena traducción!) Para B!B! este año, Josh Bisker y yo volveremos a organizar un taller de mini presentaciones sobre colaboraciones, participación pública, diseño y acceso! Nos gustaría reunir de cinco a siete organizadorxs para presentar charlas de cinco a siete minutos sobre un proyecto interesante en el que han estado involucradxs este año. Si has trabajado en un proyecto para facilitar el acceso a las bicis, construir infraestructura creativa, crear colaboraciones inesperadas o expandir su comunidad de miembros, esta es una oportunidad para presentar tu proyecto y aprender sobre otras iniciativas! Si te interesa, envíame un correo con la siguiente información: - ¿Qué quieres presentar? - ¿De qué taller/organización vienes? - ¿Qué tipo de apoyo necesitas? (ej. proyector, computadora, papel, traducción, abrazos) - ¿Facilitarás otro taller en B!B! este año? - ¿Estarás en Tijuana para todo B!B!? Hasta pronto amigxs! <3 aida ---- Español a continuación ---- Hey buds, Have you been working on an exciting project this year that you’d like to share it but don’t want to do a whole workshop on it? We've got just the thing: present a PEDAL! Once again, at B!B! this year, Josh Bisker and I will be hosting a workshop full of bite-size presentations: Partnerships, Engagement, Design, and Access Lectures (PEDALs!). The plan is to gather five to seven organizers to present five-to-seven-minute talks about one innovative project that they've been involved with this year. Whether you’re involved in lowering barriers to bike access, building creative infrastructure, collaborating with unexpected partners, or expanding your community of members, this is an opportunity to present your exciting work and learn about other rad initiatives. Come join the crew! If you’re interested, shoot me an email with the following information: - What do you want to present on? - What shop/organization are you coming from? - What kind of support do you need? (Ex. Projector, computer, flip chart paper, translation, hugs) - Are you facilitating another workshop at B!B! this year? - Will you be in Tijuana for all of B!B!? See you all soon! <3 aida

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Youth Bike Programs and Insurance Policies
by Audrey Wiedemeier 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

Hello All: We here at the Bike Library are very interested in getting a teen program started. We have identified five young adults that have been knocking on the door, and have agreed to help get a youth program off the ground. What insurance do you have? (We are with WestBend and they don't allow anyone under the age of 18 to volunteer). Do you have language that supports the youth program that you use for your insurance? Do you require background checks when working with minors? Any information you have on starting a teen bike program would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, y'all. 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

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Hands-Off Assisting & Safer Space
by Audrey Wiedemeier 01 Aug '19

01 Aug '19

Greetings All, We've compiled knowledge from various community bike shops including our own for administering empowering guidance in bike repair and care to each other, patrons, and community. We've also been working on our Safer Space Policy. I wanted to share these with you in the case that you can use them or share your thoughts on what you might edit or add. Thank you for all your efforts in continuing and evolving these conversations. Hands-Off Assisting Approach <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EsAFWq-hl8TZxBLRTkVcgVC2Tt6K6bU2NMSzm2l…> Safer Space Policy Short Version <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s6gNC3BDk-CVwTsw6t1u7GlrsIRoG6tFYSLPGKF…> Safer Space Policy Long Version <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mkrjeY9lzuf7k2odEk2-ihMWojT72y5L2gQNXIp…> 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

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Bridging Languages, Building Solidarity: A Workshop for aspiring and experienced interpreters using the Language Justice Framework
by Bicis Disidentes 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

Hello everyone! *Here is a special invitation* The compas of Antena LÁ are offering an interpreting workshop in August, in Tijuana, about the language justice framework + more, and in preparation to build capacity for interpretation at Bike! Bike! 2019 Tijuana. Workshop topics will include: - Language Justice Principles and Practices - Interpreter role and ethics for community interpreting - Interpretation techniques - X-ing out the gender binary - Building Interpreter Networks based in Mutual Support Ideal participants are folks who.. - are comfortably bilingual/multilingual in Spanish and English - communicate comfortably in English and another language (especially interested in French and Kréyol) and can come with one or more other people who share your language combination - willing to participate in all (or most of all) the workshop activities - aspiring and experienced interpreters of all levels - based in Tijuana or surrounding areas in Baja California or Southern California Note: if you do not live in Tijuana and need a place to stay during the workshop, please contact us. Location: Tijuana, venue TBD Apply <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1icct0U73Utv0bbzu4u0VL4tUsvwYN3Q-D6YWAwou7_…> by midnight August 2, 2019: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1icct0U73Utv0bbzu4u0VL4tUsvwYN3Q-D6YWAwou7_… What Is Language Justice? Language Justice includes the idea that everyone has the right to communicate, to understand and to be understood in the language(s) in which we feel most comfortable. Language justice also includes the shared commitment to creating bilingual and multilingual spaces where no language dominates over any other. More about Language Justice at antenalosangeles.org! Who is Antena Los Ángeles <http://antenalosangeles.org>? Antena Los Ángeles is a collective dedicated to language justice advocacy and organizing in Los Ángeles. We work with individuals and groups to develop bilingual and multilingual spaces, using as our primary tools interpretation, translation, consulting, and education to expand the capacity to create spaces where everyone can participate fully. We believe that language justice is part of social justice. What is Bike! Bike! <https://en.bikebike.org/>? Bike!Bike! is an international, annual gathering organized by and for community bicycle projects. The conference converges in a different city each year over a 3 day period to have workshops and strengthen our social network. For 2019, the gathering will take place in Tijuana, October 11-13. More information at bikebike.org. Training is free; good food and good company provided. Questions? Contact info(a)antenalosangleles.org Bests, Bicis Disidentes https://www.facebook.com/BicisDisidentes/

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Fwd Community Bike shops
by Malagodi, Chuck H. 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

Does anyone out there know of a totally run city or county community bike shop beside Albuquerque NM? [PRD Logo for Email Signature] CHUCK MALAGODI outdoor recreation program coordinator o 505.768.2453 m 505.239.7210 cabq.gov/parksandrecreation<https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/>

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Fwd: Bike Bike Tijuana 2019: La Equidad de Viaje // Travel Equity
by Bicis Disidentes 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

SALUDOS A TODXS, Lista la convocatoria de registro para equidad de viaje Para más info, darle click al link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sV4oCm_SoyB2YBA7lFAZ0qSwdo38OhJBzT9LDbl… ************************************************************************************************* GREETINGS FOLKS, Open call for travel equity registration is now open! More info, click on the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cDsv2sE_RoZC6t4WzGftNuzEFj4KXJPoRoIF6QK… BICIS DISIDENTES Nacho, Angé. Richie y Dandy ---------- Forwarded message --------- De: Bicis Disidentes <bicisdisidentestj(a)gmail.com> Date: jue., 11 de jul. de 2019 a la(s) 20:58 Subject: Fwd: Bike Bike Tijuana 2019: La Equidad de Viaje // Travel Equity To: <jaystaysgoing(a)gmail.com> ---------- Forwarded message --------- De: Bicis Disidentes <bicisdisidentestj(a)gmail.com> Date: sáb., 18 de may. de 2019 a la(s) 18:05 Subject: Bike Bike Tijuana 2019: La Equidad de Viaje // Travel Equity To: <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> (text in English following) Saludos banda, Como muchxs sabran, dentro de la organización de Bike Bike existe La Equidad de Viaje. En este correo les escribimos sobre ello y lxs invitamos a colaborar. ¿Qué es la equidad de viaje? La equidad de viaje es un ejercicio basado en apoyo mutuo, solidaridad y de co-aprendizaje dentro de Bike Bike en el cual se recauda fondos para que las personas y colectividades trabajando en proyectos comunitarios de bicicletas principalmente de América Latina puedan asistir al Bike Bike. Los fondos se van para cubrir transporte y facilitar los trámites migratorios y los visados. ¿Cómo puedes apoyar? - Sumate a trabajar en la comisión de la Equidad de Viaje para Bike Bike Tijuana 2019, donde se organiza y desarrolla este esfuerzo de solidaridad. - Contactanos si conoces a alguna persona y/o colectividad que quisiera acceder los fondos. - Organiza un evento para recaudar fondos en tu comunidad. ¿Tu y/o tu colectividad quieren acceder los fondos? ¡Lxs invitamos a contactarnos si tienen interés y de estar al tanto de la convocatoria al próximo salir! Preguntas son bienvenidas -- contactanos al bicisdisidentestj(a)gmail.com. ¡Saludos solidarios! *************************************************** Greetings folks, As many of you might know, within Bike Bike exists Travel Equity. In this email we write to you all about it and invite you to collaborate. What is travel equity? Travel equity is an exercise based in mutual aid, solidarity and co-learning within Bike Bike in which funds are raised for people and collectivities working with community bicycle projects mainly from Latin America can attend Bike Bike. The funds go to covering transportation and to facilitate with the migratory process and with visas. How can you support? - Join the Travel Equity committee for Bike Bike Tijuana 2019, where this effort of solidarity is being organized and developed. - Contact us if you know any people and/or collectivities that would like to access the funds. - Organize and event to raise funds in your community. Do you and/or your collectivity want to access the funds? We invite you to contact us if you are interested and to stay tuned for the open call, out soon! Questions are welcome -- contact us at bicisdisidentetj(a)gmail.com. Solidarity, Bicis Disidentes Angé y Nacho

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Re: [TheThinkTank] one time youth curriculum
by Robert Christiansen 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Excellent feedback! Thank you all so much for your input. It is greatly appreciated. Just an FYI our time has been further shortened to just 60 min. <sigh> We will give it our best shot! Regards, Robert

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Re: [TheThinkTank] One time youth curriculum
by Ian Wassink 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

What are key points of bike maintenance that people don't know? How to pump tires, adjust seat height, and identify if anything is noisy or loose. I like the ABC Quick check. Is it at all possible to bring a bicycle and a pump, and maybe a wrench to adjust seat height unless it is QR? Would recommend that. In 90 mins you can have everyone, or many, demonstrate proper tire inflation and they've actually done it, so now they can do it on their own in the future with a minute or two of hands-on experience.

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One time youth curriculum
by Robert Christiansen 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

Hello everybody, We are going to be giving a 1 1/2 hour class on bike basics to 17 middle school kids and then again to 17 high school students. This is being done offsite in a classroom setting with no bikes or tools. Im hoping that some of you might have some advice on what to cover in this short period of time and any tips and tricks you may know. I am thinking start with a bike anatomy overview and then move into fixing a flat which would consist of presenter demonstration interspersed with a little Q and A then followed up with a student hands on with a punctured innertube to patch. Perhaps make a game out of it? Finishing the class with an overview of the pre-ride saftey check. I can hand out laminated checklist cards for them to keep. Any commemts, advice, pointers would be much appreciated. I thank you for your time. In service, Robert Sacramento Bike Kitchen

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