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Space Efficient Bike Rack
by Gordon Hamachi 22 Mar '19

22 Mar '19

Here's a free standing bike rack that I made for my garage, using old fenceposts that you can get for free. It hangs bikes vertically from hooks, in a space-efficient way. https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/1221/diy-wooden-bike-rack-look…

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Bicycle Storage
by BikeConcord 21 Mar '19

21 Mar '19

Hi Everyone. Our shop is a 32’ * 10’ Shipping container. So space is a premium. We remove pedals and turn the handle bars sideways. See pics. Best regards and Happy pedaling! “Smitty” (S. M. Ardrey) Community Outreach & Bicycle Shop Coordinator a.k.a. The Instigator (925)285-1814 BikeConcord.org Facebook: BikeConcord Bike Concord's nonprofit 501(c) 3 sponsor is Bike East Bay BikeEastBay.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 150, Issue 10
by Lawrence Mohammed 20 Mar '19

20 Mar '19

brilliant resource! 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 / On 20/03/2019 20:04, 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. Plans now available for 2-level bike racks (Jonathan Rosenbaum) > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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osha
by breathingplanet 19 Mar '19

19 Mar '19

does anyone deal with OSHA inspections or know what the threshold is for getting on the radar in that respect? just curious. a volunteer asked, and I have no idea. -- thx!

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The Recyclery in Chicago is hiring a Bookkeeper and Admin Coordinator
by The Recyclery 18 Mar '19

18 Mar '19

Good afternoon Bike!Bike! community, The Recyclery Collective is hiring a part-time Bookkeeper and Administrative Coordinator. We are looking for a passionate candidate to keep our financial books and perform other administrative tasks in an empowering, collaborative community bike shop. Please see the attached job description for more details. The Recyclery Collective is a non-profit educational bike shop located in the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago. Our many dedicated volunteers (and small staff) promote sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration. Take care, Matthew Ford Interim Bookkeeper and Admin Coordinator *The Recyclery Collective* www.TheRecyclery.org <http://www.therecyclery.org/> 7628 N. Paulina St. ▪ Chicago, IL 60626 ▪ 773.262.5900 *The Recyclery is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration.* Donate <http://www.therecyclery.org/index.php/donate> or Volunteer! <http://www.therecyclery.org/index.php/volunteer> *Program Hours:* *Bike Sales* • Saturday: 10am-noon • Wednesday: 6pm-8pm *Open Shop & Browsing Hours* • Tuesday: 7pm-9pm • Thursday: 7pm-9pm • Saturday: 1pm-5pm *Youth Open Shop* • Monday: 4pm-6pm *Volunteer Hours & Browsing Hours* • Tuesday: noon-5pm • Wednesday: 6pm-8pm • Friday: 5pm-8pm *Volunteer Orientation* • 2nd and 4th Thursdays: 6pm-7pm *W.T.F. (Women | Trans | Femme) Night* • 4th Sundays: 6pm-9pm *Social Fridays* • Last Fridays: 6pm-9pm *Spanish Open Shop (on hiatus, hosts needed!) * • 1st Mondays: 7pm-9pm

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Hiring! Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange in Palo Alto, California is hiring a General Manager
by Dave Fork 10 Mar '19

10 Mar '19

Hello from sunny California, Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange in Palo Alto, CA is hiring a General Manager! The full job description and how to apply is here: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/npo/d/palo-alto-general-manager-for-bicycl… A little about us: The mission of Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange (SVBE) is to Serve our community while teaching the art of bicycle repair. For over 25 years, SVBE has repaired thousands of donated used bicycles at public bicycle repair skills sharing events. Most bicycles are donated to charity. SVBE also offers programs specific for women, bike safety classes, open shop events. SVBE works with a many local social service, volunteer and youth groups. We’re looking for a special person to be the charter staff member of our historically all-volunteer operation. Thanks! Dave Fork Founder and Board President Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange dave at bikex.org

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Looking for contacts in the Bay Area
by Gabrielle Anctil 10 Mar '19

10 Mar '19

Hey all, I'm looking to get in touch with the folks who organize ghost bike ceremonies in the Bay / San Francisco or with folks who might be interested in facilitating one. Thanks! Gabrielle

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Bicycle Projects in Argentina
by Ainsley Naylor 03 Mar '19

03 Mar '19

Hello bicycle community, One of my students from Toronto is now in Argentina, and is asking if I can send her information on bicycle projects there. I cannot see any current bike projects listed on the wiki or in the contact list I have from Bike!Bike! in Winnipeg. Any information this group can offer would be much appreciated - I'd love to get her hooked up with a new place to fix bikes :) Thank you, Ainsley.

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Seasonal (first ever) Employee - job description
by breathingplanet 27 Feb '19

27 Feb '19

hi ThinkTankers, after 17 years of hardcore 100% volunteer powered ebbs and flows, Troy Bike Rescue is poised to take a risk and hire one seasonal staff person (called shop manager at this point, but it could change) to help us increase consistency and accessibility of our workshop space. for us board members and for me as founder and forever volunteer, it feels a little like stepping off a cliff, but the current board is badass and motivated and feeling ready, and I am getting behind it. Because there is a lot to talk about here, I am writing with the *specific purpose *of soliciting feedback about writing a job description for said position. and I know the think tank will provide. i love and am perpetually amazed at the dialog and community demonstrated on this list. Things we are thinking about: how can we attract someone with the perfect blend of people and bike skills with a bunch of words in email or facebook or indeed or wherever? is making a seasonal 'limit' a bad idea? it limits our financial risk, but will also limit the pool of potential applicants. how can we make a comprehensive and accurate list of job descriptions without overwhelming a potential applicant or basicall saying "your job is to do everything!"? and etc. etc. If you have a job description handy that has been successful, maybe you want to paste it into this thread. if you have feedback that doesnt stray too far from some of the questions above, that will be helpful too! Thanks!! Andrew - Troy Bike Rescue Troy, NY ps. we are coming to bikebike NE and two youthshop coordinators are headed to youthbike summit! see yinz there. -- Andrew Lynn Certified Arborist Magai Arboriculture 518-573-7947

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You're invited to Bike!Bike! Northeast in Toronto! May 17-20, 2019
by Bike!Bike!Northeast 2019 27 Feb '19

27 Feb '19

[La version française suit …] ** You’re invited to Toronto, Ontario, Canada for Bike!Bike! NorthEast 2019! ------------------------------------------------------------ Bike!Bike! (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) is a regional gathering organized by and for community bicycle projects. The conference is a space for participants from DIY shops and non-profit bike organizations to converge in a different city each year to learn from each other. Bike!Bike! Northeast is a collaborative project of a number of the Toronto Community Bike Collectives (TCBC) (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) , and will be held over three days, Friday May 17th through Monday May 20th, 2019. What can you expect when attending Bike!Bike! Northeast? You’ll learn about community bike projects from Canada and the northeastern US, and how they run. The conference will include workshops, bike rides, social events, meals and more all weekend long! It is going to be a lot of FUN! What’s included in registration for B!B!NE? * A bike to ride over the weekend in Toronto (or you can bring your own!) * Free shared accommodation (apartment, tent space, couch space, etc…) * Two vegan meals a day (please share dietary restrictions when you register) * Free access to parties, rides, and events for the entire weekend. What’s next? * Register for B!B!NE 2019 now through this link. (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) * Workshops & Schedule: To be confirmed because the workshops will be led by YOU. Bike!Bike! Workshops can cover anything related to running a community bicycle project, from fundraising to mechanics to volunteer retention. Get creative! You don’t need to be an expert on the topic of a workshop, but must be willing and prepared to facilitate a discussion among participants. To see past workshop topics or to sign up to host a workshop, check out the bikebike.org (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) website. ** If you have any questions, get in touch at bbne2019(a)gmail.com (mailto:bbne2019@gmail.com) . ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Hope to see you there! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Presented by the Toronto Community Bike Collectives (TCBC) ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Nous vous convions à Bike!Bike! 2019 pour son édition du Nord-Est qui aura lieu à Toronto, en Ontario, au Canada. ------------------------------------------------------------ Bike!Bike! (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) est un rassemblement régional organisé par et pour les acteurs de projets communautaires liés au cyclisme. La conférence s’adresse aux participants des boutiques de bricolage et des organismes liés au cyclisme à but non lucratif et a lieu chaque année dans une ville différente dans le but de favoriser le transfert mutuel des connaissances. Bike!Bike! Northeast est une initiative de collaboration (présenté par TCBC (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) ) qui rassemble les acteurs d’un certain nombre de projets communautaires liés au cyclisme à Toronto sur trois jours, du vendredi 17 mai au lundi 20 mai 2019. A quoi pouvez-vous vous attendre si vous assistez à Bike!Bike! Northeast? Vous en saurez plus sur les projets communautaires liés au cyclisme au Canada et dans le nord-est des États-Unis ainsi que sur leur fonctionnement. La conférence comprendra des ateliers, des randonnées à vélo, des activités sociales, des repas et plus encore tout au long du week-end ! Vous allez vraiment VOUS AMUSER ! Qu’est-ce qui est inclus lorsque vous vous inscrivez à B!B!NE ? * Un vélo pour la fin de semaine à Toronto (ou vous pouvez apporter le vôtre!) * L’hébergement gratuit en colocation (appartement, tente, canapé, etc.) * Deux repas végétaliens par jour (veuillez nous faire part de vos éventuelles restrictions alimentaires lors de votre inscription) * Un accès gratuit aux fêtes, randos et événements et ce, durant toute la fin de semaine. Que devez-vous faire ? * Inscrivez-vous à B!B!NE 2019 dès maintenant en cliquant sur ce lien. (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) * Ateliers et horaire: Tout cela reste à confirmer, car les ateliers seront animés par VOUS. Les ateliers Bike!Bike! peuvent couvrir tout ce qui a trait à la gestion d’un projet communautaire lié au cyclisme, de la collecte de fonds à la mécanique en passant par le maintien de l’effectif bénévole. Soyez créatifs ! Vous n’avez pas besoin de maîtriser à fond le sujet d’un atelier, mais vous devez être disposé(e) et préparé(e) à faciliter une discussion entre les participants. Pour découvrir les sujets des ateliers précédents ou pour vous inscrire à un atelier, consultez le site bikebike.org (https://torontocommunitybikecollectives.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…) . ** Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter àbbne2019(a)gmail.com (mailto:bbne2019@gmail.com) . ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Au plaisir de vous voir en mai! ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Présenté par le Collectif communautaire dédié au cyclisme de Toronto (TCBC) ------------------------------------------------------------ ============================================================ Copyright © 2019 Bike!Bike!, All rights reserved. Our email address is bbne2019(a)gmail.com Want to change how you receive these emails? 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