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Adult Earn a Bike, free cycles missoula
by mist＠strans.org 04 Apr '19

04 Apr '19

Hi, We have adults take a one hour BikeWell class covering safety, maintenance, city design and shop flow/expectation. They then do 4 hours of service helping us in many ways, depending on their skills and our needs. They then choose a bike from the warehouse and we help them fix it. That is our simple build-a-bike program. 11-15 yrs of age: class + 2 hours of service. 10 yrs of age and younger- no class nor service required (yet appreciated). BikeWell is offered 3 times a week, with no sign up. We have 3-10 people per class, with half to 2/3rds of the attendees intent on making a free bike. This system has worked well for 20 years, with nearly 20,000 build a bike participants. The first 10 years there was no requirement for the class or service- that was optional. Other tid bits: people keep track of their own 4 hours; projects can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the 'People's Projects' room; we have trained volunteers and interns helping with all steps (we have 2 staff- myself and Emily, our programs director). City of Missoula gives out free bike lights, we try to provide locks, helmets are free, and any of our build a bikes can be purchased $30 as is- we'll help fix them. We have a large outdoor area called the 'bicycle forest' (formerly the 'bone yard'). These are box store bikes and broken frames that can have parts 'harvested' off of them. We have lots of space to make this work. It can get quite busy here (up to 200 people a day in the summer), so we stress patience for all. Passing thru Missoula? please visit! Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula, mist(a)strans.org http://www.freecycles.org/ Quoting Judith Feist <judith(a)backalleybikes.org>: > Any workshops out there have Adult Earn-a-Bike programs? How are they run? > Are they successful? Do they differ from your regular volunteers? > > I'd like to get something started here and wanted feedback on other folks' > programs. > > At FMCBW we had a program where folks could buy a bike out right and then > work on it during open shop times (if anything needed replacing that was > included in the price), OR they could volunteer 15 hours (i think) and we'd > get them a bike and help them fix it up (same thing, replacement parts > where included, if needed).......We have a bunch of adult bikes and, > depending on the shape they are in, we'll fix 'em and sell them at the Hub, > or minor adjustments are done and we sell 'em cheap at our monthly garage > sales... > > Personally, anytime I see a full suspension out in the wild I want to leave > a note on it that they could trade it in towards an Adult bike that we'd > help them fix up....but that might be just me... > > > Also, Happy Spring all! I hope you're well! > > -- > Judith C Feist > Co Director, the Hub at Back Alley > > > *"*Radical simply means 'grasping things at the root'"- Angela Davis > > "A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle." -Gloria Steinem > > I think [the bicycle] has done more to emancipate women than anything else > in the world...It gives a woman a feeling of freedom and > self-reliance.~Susan B. Anthony

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by Lansing Bike Co-op 03 Apr '19

03 Apr '19

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examples local gov funding of community bike shops
by Gemma Tierney 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

Hi, I work in local government and am working on a bike plan. I was wondering if folks who run community bike shops that receive funding from their local or county (or even state/provincial) government could tell me about those funding mechanisms? I would like to address the possibility of funding our local community bike shop in the plan, but wanted more info on how or to what extent it occurs elsewhere. For instance, what types of funds are provided (capital or operational or other), are the funds accessed through a competitive grant application, discretionary funds, or some other type of budget allocation, and how much has been received? My friend already provided me with the following examples (and recommended I reach out to this mailing list for more info): *I know that a group of Bike shops in Vancouver created a successful group application for Vancouver's "greenest city fund" based around recycling bike parts and collecting and rebuilding abandoned bikes, with an educational component worked in. As far as I know, they received the grant two years in a row. The Bike shop in Peterborough, Ontario (B!ke) looks like they have somewhat consistent city funding. There is a tiny bit more info in their annual report here <http://communitybikeshop.org/website/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Annual-Repo…>. * Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks all!! -Gemma

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Sign up to lead a workshop at Bike!Bike! Northeast!
by Bike!Bike! NE 30 Mar '19

30 Mar '19

[La version française suit …] ** Sign up to lead a workshop at Bike!Bike! Northeast! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Since we’re less than two months away we’re starting to coordinate the schedule and would love to get your workshop proposals soon. ------------------------------------------------------------ Based on our experiences attending workshops in the past, we feel that having a range of timeframes would be helpful. So, to accommodate a diversity of workshop styles and topics, we’ll be dividing our workshop schedule into 15 minute increments - when you sign up for a workshop please use the notes section to request as much or as little time as you think your topic requires. For example: Want to do a 7-10 minute PEDAL (Partnerships, Engagement, Design, and Access Lectures) with time for questions? Let us know that you want one 15 minute increment. If instead, you’d like to facilitate a 3-hour ride - just say so! Small blocks will be bundled together, and individual presentation-style topics may be scheduled during breakfast. Workshops will run from 10am-5/5:30pm on both Saturday and Sunday. More info: * Date: May 17-20, 2019 * Register for B!B!NE 2019 online at https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=… * Bike!Bike! Is offered on a Pay What You Can basis. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. * Workshops & Schedule: To be confirmed because the workshops will be led by YOU. * Post-Ride Confirmation: Let us know if you will be joining us for the 3-Day post-ride trip to Darlington Provincial Campground (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) , May 20-22. * If you have any questions, get in touch at bbne2019(a)gmail.com ** Hope to see you there! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Presented by the Toronto Community Bike Collectives (TCBC) (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Inscrivez-vous pour animer un atelier à Bike!Bike! Northeast! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Étant donné que nous sommes à moins de deux mois de l’événement, nous commençons à coordonner l'horaire et nous aimerions recevoir vos propositions d'ateliers sous peu. ------------------------------------------------------------ Compte tenu de nos expériences passées en tant que participants aux ateliers, nous estimons qu'il serait utile de disposer de divers labs de temps. Ainsi, pour tenir compte de la diversité des styles et des sujets développés lors des ateliers, nous diviserons notre horaire consacré aux ateliers en tranches de 15 minutes. De ce fait, lorsque vous vous inscrivez à un atelier, veuillez utiliser la partie réservée aux remarques pour demander le temps nécessaire au sujet que vous présenterez. Par exemple: Souhaitez-vous animer un mini-atelier PEDAL (acronyme anglais pour Partnerships, Engagement, Design, and Access Lectures) de 7-10 minutes tout en réservant du temps aux questions ? Indiquez que vous voulez réserver une tranche de 15 minutes. Si à la place, vous préférez guider un parcours à vélo de trois heures, il suffit de nous faire part de votre souhait! Nous regrouperons les petits ateliers ensemble et de petites présentations pourront être programmées pendant le petit-déjeuner. Les ateliers auront lieu de 10 h à 17 h/17 h 30 le samedi et le dimanche. Pour en savoir plus: * Date: Du 17 au 20 mai 2019 * Inscrivez-vous à B!B!NE 2019 dès maintenant ici https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=… * Bike!Bike! est offert sur la base du « payez selon vos moyens ». 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Adult Earn a Bike
by Judith Feist 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

Any workshops out there have Adult Earn-a-Bike programs? How are they run? Are they successful? Do they differ from your regular volunteers? I'd like to get something started here and wanted feedback on other folks' programs. At FMCBW we had a program where folks could buy a bike out right and then work on it during open shop times (if anything needed replacing that was included in the price), OR they could volunteer 15 hours (i think) and we'd get them a bike and help them fix it up (same thing, replacement parts where included, if needed).......We have a bunch of adult bikes and, depending on the shape they are in, we'll fix 'em and sell them at the Hub, or minor adjustments are done and we sell 'em cheap at our monthly garage sales... Personally, anytime I see a full suspension out in the wild I want to leave a note on it that they could trade it in towards an Adult bike that we'd help them fix up....but that might be just me... Also, Happy Spring all! I hope you're well! -- Judith C Feist Co Director, the Hub at Back Alley *"*Radical simply means 'grasping things at the root'"- Angela Davis "A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle." -Gloria Steinem I think [the bicycle] has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world...It gives a woman a feeling of freedom and self-reliance.~Susan B. Anthony

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position available
by Judith Feist 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

If you should know anyone looking for work...(: -- Judith C Feist Co Director, the Hub at Back Alley *"*Radical simply means 'grasping things at the root'"- Angela Davis "A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle." -Gloria Steinem I think [the bicycle] has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world...It gives a woman a feeling of freedom and self-reliance.~Susan B. Anthony

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laying out a community bike workshop
by Ulick O'Beirne 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

Hey guys, Building from the ground up here in Clonakilty. As part of a much larger arts centre application I'm writing a part of the project to have a very strong repair workshop element, led by the community bike shop (rarr!). So the bike workshop could be the beating heart of a much larger busy space, managing a tool library, welding space, paint spraying space. The space would need to be really fit for purpose (firstly as a learning bike workshop suited for subscribers, volunteers, workshop participants). These are the design considerations I've been thinking about, and also a rough drawing I did of this kind of set up with ideas I've practised in my own limited workshop design and layout experience; stuff I've learned from reading design books ({Pattern Language- I love you), and loads of considerate tips I gleaned from reading your wonderful posts. With the following considerations in place (below) could you add anything or offer advise? Much appreciated. i love to read this thread. Ulick PROPOSED MODEL FOR WORKSHOP ON THE SITE - Master bench ELEVATED (specialised more expensive tools located and stored here. Space is also separated by a low partition, but one using that station has a clear line of sight right across workshop. - space for a blackboard/screen/ projector - 6- 8 workstations. more multi-use benches (1. washer station, wood section) -Fold away workshop (PRESSES/ CUPBOARDS/ COASTERS) - Lighting and electricity needs - Bench needs. i used scaffolding planks covered with 1/4" ply top on my last bike bench and I'm happy enough. Different benches of different heights. - Power needs: possibly accommodating a medium arc and a tig welding station (safely separated from bike workshop/ classroom) - Welding and forge (?) station - what do i do with grease and oil stains? - Storage needs (bikes, tools, parts possible to be all shuttered away so that the workshop is multifunctional - access needs (wheelchairs, physical disabilities,loading in, shop access from street) - Power input needs (voltage, power outputs/ plugs (where/ how many? - Water needs (plumbing, sinks, etc) - Risk assessments, safety statement - lighting (I was thinking LED Strips over benches, then some more ambient light, invite in natural light where possible - heating and ventilation needs

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ISO magical community bike unicorn (shortterm)
by breathingplanet 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

We launched our afforementioned summer job description.... http://bit.ly/TBRjob

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Videos of bike shed operation?
by Dennis Wollersheim 25 Mar '19

25 Mar '19

Hey all One of our vollies did a sweet video showing our bike shed operation: http://bit.ly/2zJ9Zmq It would be great to see how other sheds work, in living color so to speak. Does anyone else have a video showing the operation of your space? Warmly Dennis Wollersheim Secretary, The Bike Shed, Melbourne Australia -- -- ------------------------------------------- Dennis Wollersheim -------------------------------------------

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2 floor bike racks
by Tigre Bici 23 Mar '19

23 Mar '19

Hello everyone We are thinking on buying/making a 2 floor bike rack to save some space and have more bikes in a small space. Do anyone have experience on them? Any insights on we shall make it or buy it? Thanks R.

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