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Cargo Bicycle Building Apprenticeship Program
by Jan VanderTuin 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

Dear Community Bicycle Builders, Starting November 27th, 2017, the Center for Appropriate Transport in Eugene, OR will be hosting a 4 month long live-in apprenticeship program. Apprentices will learn the frame building skills necessary to fabricate their own Tri-Hauler, as well as the entrepreneurial skills to use their Tri-Hauler for a pedal-powered business venture of their choice. Apprentices will become competent fabricators learning to weld ( TIG and brazing), machinists, industrial sewers, gardeners, CAD users and more. We now have details regarding the course timeline, the cost, and what the apprentices can expect to receive from the program outlined on our website http://hpm.catoregon.org/apprenticeship-program/ Some examples of money-making ventures using the Tri-Hauler can be seen at our business partner's website http://pedalersexpress.com You can also read endorsements from our past apprentices at http://www.catoregon.org/ As of this date 28 folks from around the world have built their own cargo bikes and learned the skills. We will be accepting 3 applicants for our Winter 2017-'18 program. The deadline to send in an application is November 18th, 2017. Please pass along this email to anyone who might be interested in the program. Sincerely, Jan VanderTuin Center for Appropriate Transport

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Strategic Planning & Program Evaluation - example questions
by Alix Aylen 30 Oct '17

30 Oct '17

Hey hey, We're working on some strategic planning at Charlie's <http://www.charliesfreewheels.ca/> in TO and I'm wondering if any folks can share examples of interview and/or survey questions that you've used for strat plan or program evaluation purposes? Any "youth" specific examples would be super awesome, but other examples would be great as well. We'll be interviewing/surveying our community partners and holding a less formal group discussion with the youths and volunteers. If anyone has an experience that they think would be helpful, lemmme know! Would love to chat by phone/skype/email, etc...Whatever works! I'll be documenting the entire process, so I'd also be more than happy to organize a workshop based on our experience if folks are interested. Thanks all! -- *Alix Aylen* Executive Director 242.5 Queen Street E. M5A 1S3 Toronto, Ontario t. 416-856-5510 www.charliesfreewheels.ca Sign up for our newsletter <http://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=796baa6919ab0f3b6…> Get more young people on bikes! Click below to donate to Charlies' FreeWheels <https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NTHJ4G…> . [image: http://www.charliesfreewheels.ca/donate/] <http://www.charliesfreewheels.ca/donate/>

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Hiring Posting from Seattle!
by Tina Bechler 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

*PROGRAM COORDINATOR * *Full-Time * *Organizational Overview:* Bike Works, based in Seattle, has been working since 1996 to promote the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities. Last year over 2,500 youth and adults participated in our programs. Our vision is: Mobilized people, thriving communities, healthy planet. *Role Overview: * The Bike Works Program Coordinator works with the Programs Team to run our youth and adult programs. This role includes teaching bike repair classes, running bike rides and safety rodeos, and maintaining outreach and redistribution of bicycles to the community. Each day will be a blend of these tasks within a team of four, requiring both collaboration and independence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves to ride bikes and has youth and adult mentoring/teaching experience. *Priority will be given to candidates who currently live in Seattle.* *People of color are strongly encouraged to apply. * *Bike Works is an Equal Opportunity and queer-friendly employer.* *Essential Job Functions:* · Works independently, or with the programs team, to run programs; including bike repair classes, bike riding clubs, bike giveaways, summer camps, BikeMobile services, and all community partnerships. · Maintains outreach efforts for programs by calling, emailing and visiting contacts on a quarterly basis. · Updates registrations, database, class documents and calendars as needed. · Coordinates bike storage and bike needs for various programs. · Maintains classroom environments; cleans and restocks spaces weekly. *Compensation: * $32,500-$35,500 DOE Plus full benefits including: employer sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 12 days of vacation to start (one day each additional year of work); paid organization-wide recess from 12/25 to 1/1 every year; reimbursement for mileage when using bike for work; 10 days sick leave, short and long term disability; employer matching contributions to retirement account; all products in our bike shop and catalog at cost (including new bikes and parts); $250 towards yearly training (outside of all training necessary for the job); casual dress code for work. *Qualifications & Experience: * · Experienced bike rider; able to ride a bike long distances, bike touring experience preferred but not necessary. · Ability to teach in an engaging and yet, challenging manner; prior experience mentoring is necessary, prior experience teaching is preferred. · Basic knowledge of bike mechanics preferred; willingness to learn necessary. · Understanding of social justice and awareness of privilege is necessary. - Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks is required for this position. - Capacity to work on a computer and complete paperwork and database work is required for this position. · Driver’s license; ability to pass a driving record check & drive large vehicles (vans, trucks) is required for this position. · Ability to work evenings and weekends is required for this position (general schedule is 10am-6:30pm Tuesday through Saturday with some variation). *who we are: * · *collaborative team players* · *passionate educators * · *bike riders, bike mechanics* · *social justice activists* · *energetic and hard workers who manage time and risk* · *self-starters with growth mindsets* · *personable and humorous* *How to Apply: * Visit our website at www.bikeworks.org for more information about Bike Works. Email your resume and cover letter to: programs(a)bikeworks.org *NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE* *Applications accepted until Saturday November 25th at 5pm* *We plan to make the offer by 12/15* *Job starts on 1/2/2018* -- Tina Bechler Program Director (206) 695-2741 bikeworks.org <http://www.bikeworks.org/> Mission: Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities Vision: Mobilized people. Thriving communities. Healthy planet.

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Automated bike sharing programs
by Tigre Bici 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

Hello everyone! It seems our university finally got the idea on making a bicycle sharing program within campus premises. We are investigating which are the best/cheaper ones to launch it soon. We have seen the zagster and the bike docks that are unlock via a smartphone. We dont have much information only that they want it to be automatic and with aprox 70 bikes for starter. Do you know any systems that are available outside the US? Thanks in advance R.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Trailer for Transporting Bikes
by cyclista＠inventati.org 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

Oops!! Didn't cc the list. Also forgot to add that u-post used for fencing is dirt cheap, and if you get wide enough ones, would make excellent channels. -Cyclista On 2017-10-19 20:22, cyclista(a)inventati.org wrote: > Anna, > > A go-to hauling method for me is always an adapted child trailer. > Interestingly, when I went to look at the Pedal to the People trailer, > the construction was basically the same, just enlarged and reinforced > a little. The kickstand on the linkage was a clever addition that I > plan to add to my trailers. > > How many you can haul without a motor is also a matter of your > terrain. If you're mostly in flatland, you can haul quite a lot, and > on that kind of terrain I've hauled as many as ten framesets or so, > which would translate weight-wise into at least four bikes, if not > more. > > I've always just piled them up strategically. BUT - I've had a plan > for awhile now to basically replicate the car roof rack device, which > is often a flimsier version of the device used on the fronts of city > buses, and attach it to one of my trailer setups. > > I estimate that without modifying the child trailer's frame I could > easily fit three bikes, if they were flipped so that the handlebars > aren't running into each other. In other words, one facing backwards > and two facing forwards (or the opposite). > > So, you could either acquire some roof rack tracks by donation - put > out the call and I bet you'll get them - or at a thrift store or > Craigslist or whatever. > > Or you could do what I've been planning and get some angle (L cross > section) bar stock, preferably aluminum, and make your own channels. > > The tricky part is replicating the grabber used on buses that goes > over the front wheel. I'd probably just make the whole thing using > telescoping tubes and a spring from the hardware store, and make the > hook out of whatever, but other people might have some ideas on > cheaper or simpler ways to hold the bike up and in the tracks. I'd > love to hear them!! > > -Cyclista > > > On 2017-10-19 20:03, Anna Weier wrote: >> I was thinking of about 4 at a time, but I would also be happy with 2. >> >> Anna >> >> Anna Weier >> UMCycle Manager >> University of Manitoba Students' Union >> tel: 204.474.8484 >> @MyUMSU >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: cyclista(a)inventati.org [mailto:cyclista@inventati.org] >> Sent: October 19, 2017 2:53 PM >> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >> Cc: Anna Weier <Anna.Weier(a)umsu.ca> >> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Trailer for Transporting Bikes >> >> Anna, >> >> How many bikes do you need to transport at a time? >> >> -Cyclista >> >> >> On 2017-10-19 19:17, Anna Weier wrote: >>> Hi folks, >>> I'm on a campus where our main location is small and our warehouse >>> location is far enough away that it's a pain to bring parts and bikes >>> back and forth. I'm looking for plans or the actual trailer for sale >>> for a bike trailer that can carry complete bikes. I would also be >>> interested in hearing from folks who have transported bikes by bike. >>> Is this a situation where an e-bike might be required? >>> >>> Anna >>> >>> Anna Weier >>> UMCycle Manager >>> University of Manitoba Students' Union >>> tel: 204.474.8484, website: >>> umsu.ca<http://umsu.ca/businesses/umcycle/> >>> Shop Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:30am - 1:30pm Community Stand Time: >>> Thursday, 1:30 - 4pm >>> 101 University Centre, U of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 >>> @MyUMSU<https://www.instagram.com/myumsu/> >>> [IQsOpen_EmailSig_250x90]<https://umsu.ca/businesses/iqs/> >>> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollecti >>> ves.org

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Bike Trailer for Transporting Bikes
by Anna Weier 19 Oct '17

19 Oct '17

Hi folks, I'm on a campus where our main location is small and our warehouse location is far enough away that it's a pain to bring parts and bikes back and forth. I'm looking for plans or the actual trailer for sale for a bike trailer that can carry complete bikes. I would also be interested in hearing from folks who have transported bikes by bike. Is this a situation where an e-bike might be required? Anna Anna Weier UMCycle Manager University of Manitoba Students' Union tel: 204.474.8484, website: umsu.ca<http://umsu.ca/businesses/umcycle/> Shop Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:30am - 1:30pm Community Stand Time: Thursday, 1:30 - 4pm 101 University Centre, U of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 @MyUMSU<https://www.instagram.com/myumsu/> [IQsOpen_EmailSig_250x90]<https://umsu.ca/businesses/iqs/>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] mobile workshop?
by Rick Nonnekes 17 Oct '17

17 Oct '17

Mikey, Cycle Transitions is having challenges finding a suitable location at a reasonable cost so we're looking at alternative models to the traditional fixed location. One of these is a storage unit plus a mobile workshop - whether that be a smaller one pulled by a bike or a larger one either pulled by a vehicle or is a panel van of sorts. Ideally the unit would be able to meet the needs of servicing most repairs and and/or have the equipment for the safe cycling courses we do out on location. Rick Cycle Transitions On Oct 11, 2017 2:21 PM, "Michael Young" <michael(a)westtownbikes.org> wrote: > Do you intend to carry replacement parts? Whats your budget? How will it > be transported? I attached a document of our common tool layout when > working on basic bikes. Add a spoke wrench bottom brack tool and > cassette/freewheel tools. > > Mikey > > > On Oct 10, 2017 4:15 PM, "Rick Nonnekes" <rnonnekes(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> We serve a member and customer base that used mostly low to mid level >> urban and hybrid bikes. >> >> Rick >> Cycle Transitions >> >> On Oct 10, 2017 12:58 PM, "Michael Young" <michael(a)westtownbikes.org> >> wrote: >> >>> What work (type of service) on what bikes do you anticipate? >>> >>> Mikey >>> West Town Bikes >>> >>> >>> On Oct 10, 2017 12:48 PM, "Rick Nonnekes" <rnonnekes(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Does any group out there have a mobile workshop? Or have experience >>> and/or suggestions on the size, set-up for a good mobile workshop? We're >>> pursuing the idea of making one and would love to hear from others about >>> their experience with this method of meeting the needs in the community and >>> if there are any ideal models. >>> >>> (I've looked to see if there are past posts on this subject but the >>> search engine doesn't seem to be working right now.) >>> >>> Rick >>> Cycle Transitions >>> Cobourg, ON >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >>> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >>> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >>> >>> >>> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >> >> >> > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 133, Issue 1
by Lawrence Mohammed 15 Oct '17

15 Oct '17

Hi, We've started to offer basic 'health checks' (gear and brake tune ups mainly, plus diagnosing major issues and signposting to servicing/fixes outside the scope of these checks) from a mobile rig Previously carried a Park Tools stand under one arm and had all tools in an army rucksack and cycled to events - not ideal though for my back (and couldn't ask volunteers to do the same really!) I modified a broken trolley I found on the street & made a mini tool rack from leftover trolley tubing, broken broom handle and a bit of aluminium plate Also affixed another plate to the bottom of the Park Tools allen key holder to make a benchmounted holder All the tools fit in the Park Tools box as shown Gloves and lube, folder, first aid kit, rags, etc carried in the army rucksack Trailer easily carries two workstands and tools, could probably carry 3 stands with no problem Added detail of the hitch if useful... Maybe a smaller scale than what you're doing? I wanted to keep things simple, also, we have very limited storage space in a high crime area - this 'trolley trailer' can be bought inside and stands upright, taking up very little room at the back of our workshop This design also allows us to bring our signage stand and cable it on site (making the stand able to used on windy days) -- 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. Mobile Garden City Olympic Village London E20 1GW/ On 12/10/17 21:09, 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. Re: mobile workshop? (Rick Nonnekes) > 2. Re: mobile workshop? (Deb Salls) > 3. Re: mobile workshop? (Rick Nonnekes) > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… / /

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Re: [TheThinkTank] mobile workshop?
by Deb Salls 12 Oct '17

12 Oct '17

Hi All W e have had our BikeMobile, a mobile bike shop on wheels, for a few years. It is a 24 foot step van ( the same size and type as a fedex truck) we received a grant and donations for the truck and build out. We operate on sliding scale basis and do both full price and free services fairly well. We go to parks and community centers all summer long and provide free repair for youth. and then do corporate contracts and events for pay. contact me at deb(a)bikeworks.org if you want more into, pics, specs etc. Here is a picture and description https://bikeworks.org/bike-shop/mobile-bike-shop-find-bikemobile/ Deb On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 11:03 AM, Adam Smith <adam(a)boisebicycleproject.org> wrote: > Rick, > > I'm the Youth Educator at the Boise Bicycle Project and we have been > running mobile repair for about a year now. We use a Surly Bill trailer as > our base and are on our second rendition of how we carry supplies. As far > as locations served we focus on community centers, after school programs, > and apartment complexes in high need areas. Currently we have a custom > built box for the trailer that fits the footprint exactly. Inside the > custom box we fit cables, housing, brake pads, ferrules, chains, grease, > chain lube, took kits, tubes, patch kids and stands (I probably missed some > things too). We focus on kids bike repairs so most of our repairs are flats > and brake issues. We emphasize that we are able to do basic repairs and are > not a fully stocked shop, so in some cases folks are referred to our brick > and mortar. > > To pull the trailer, which weighs a ridiculous amount so I'm not going to > speculate, we have a surly Ogre with an electric assist. Before we had the > custom built box I was hauling it around without an assist using my old > Fisher commuter bike. The box helps to protect from the elements as we > sometimes travel in rainy, wet conditions but it does add a lot of weight. > I'll attach some pictures of our current set up and of our old if I can > find pictures from then. Hope this is a start to what you're looking for. > > > 20160621_174955.jpg > <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B4x04TgoXU1nQ0dU…> > > 20170524_162924.jpg > <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B4x04TgoXU1nQ0FO…> > > 2017_Whittier_Fix_It_1.JPG > <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B10Ns0_hZp72cFFp…> > > > > On Tue, Oct 10, 2017 at 11:48 AM, Rick Nonnekes <rnonnekes(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Does any group out there have a mobile workshop? Or have experience >> and/or suggestions on the size, set-up for a good mobile workshop? We're >> pursuing the idea of making one and would love to hear from others about >> their experience with this method of meeting the needs in the community and >> if there are any ideal models. >> >> (I've looked to see if there are past posts on this subject but the >> search engine doesn't seem to be working right now.) >> >> Rick >> Cycle Transitions >> Cobourg, ON >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >> >> >> > > > -- > Ride on right on, > > Adam P. Smith > Youth Education Specialist > Boise Bicycle Project > > 1027 S. Lusk Street > Boise, ID 83706 > 208.429.6520 <(208)%20429-6520> > www.boisebicycleproject.org > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > > -- Deb Salls Executive Director 206-695-2607 bikeworks.org Bike Works promotes the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] mobile workshop?
by Rick Nonnekes 12 Oct '17

12 Oct '17

Thanks Adam. Yes, this is helpful, and I really like the fact that you're using an electric assist bike to pull the trailer! Rick On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 2:03 PM, Adam Smith <adam(a)boisebicycleproject.org> wrote: > Rick, > > I'm the Youth Educator at the Boise Bicycle Project and we have been > running mobile repair for about a year now. We use a Surly Bill trailer as > our base and are on our second rendition of how we carry supplies. As far > as locations served we focus on community centers, after school programs, > and apartment complexes in high need areas. Currently we have a custom > built box for the trailer that fits the footprint exactly. Inside the > custom box we fit cables, housing, brake pads, ferrules, chains, grease, > chain lube, took kits, tubes, patch kids and stands (I probably missed some > things too). We focus on kids bike repairs so most of our repairs are flats > and brake issues. We emphasize that we are able to do basic repairs and are > not a fully stocked shop, so in some cases folks are referred to our brick > and mortar. > > To pull the trailer, which weighs a ridiculous amount so I'm not going to > speculate, we have a surly Ogre with an electric assist. Before we had the > custom built box I was hauling it around without an assist using my old > Fisher commuter bike. The box helps to protect from the elements as we > sometimes travel in rainy, wet conditions but it does add a lot of weight. > I'll attach some pictures of our current set up and of our old if I can > find pictures from then. Hope this is a start to what you're looking for. > > > 20160621_174955.jpg > <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B4x04TgoXU1nQ0dU…> > > 20170524_162924.jpg > <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B4x04TgoXU1nQ0FO…> > > 2017_Whittier_Fix_It_1.JPG > <https://drive.google.com/a/boisebicycleproject.org/file/d/0B10Ns0_hZp72cFFp…> > > > > On Tue, Oct 10, 2017 at 11:48 AM, Rick Nonnekes <rnonnekes(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Does any group out there have a mobile workshop? Or have experience >> and/or suggestions on the size, set-up for a good mobile workshop? We're >> pursuing the idea of making one and would love to hear from others about >> their experience with this method of meeting the needs in the community and >> if there are any ideal models. >> >> (I've looked to see if there are past posts on this subject but the >> search engine doesn't seem to be working right now.) >> >> Rick >> Cycle Transitions >> Cobourg, ON >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.o >> rg/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org >> >> >> > > > -- > Ride on right on, > > Adam P. Smith > Youth Education Specialist > Boise Bicycle Project > > 1027 S. Lusk Street > Boise, ID 83706 > 208.429.6520 <(208)%20429-6520> > www.boisebicycleproject.org > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > >

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