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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 118, Issue 6
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

B!KE offers a combo lock with each earned bicycle and in our last Earn-A-Bike session we specifically teach how to lock a bike. Many youth do still trade, or sometimes sell, their bicycles. Our official policy is that you can't earn another bike for one year. Best, Tegan On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 4:18 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. tracking of bikes (Kim Schaffer) > 2. Re: tracking of bikes (Earn-A-Bike) > 3. Interbike Badges 2016 (Tiff Mueller) > 4. Interbike Dates 2016 (Tiff Mueller) > 5. Re: Interbike Badges 2016 (Stephen Andruski) > 6. BICAS is hiring! (BICAS Hiring) > 7. Fwd: Working Bikes Communications Coordinator Position > Available (Paul Fitzgerald) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Kim Schaffer <kim(a)communitybikeworks.org> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:58:08 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] tracking of bikes > > Hi, all! > > > > We are Community Bike Works, a youth development program in Allentown, PA. > We plan to serve about 500 youth in our Earn a Bike and Junior Earn a Bike > programs this year. > > > > Often our students will report that their bikes have been lost or stolen > within several months of their earning them. Has anyone implemented any > shop procedures that work well to track the bikes that leave their shop, or > otherwise to prevent/deter thefts, especially for young people? > > > > Thank you for any thoughts you may have, > > Kim Schaffer > > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > Kim Schaffer, Executive Director > > Community Bike Works > > 235 N. Madison Street > > Allentown, PA 18102 > > 610.434.1140 | www.communitybikeworks.org > > > > [image: 20 years FINAL] > > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Earn-A-Bike <cristian(a)earnabikecoop.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:16:09 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] tracking of bikes > Kim, > > Our experience on the West Side in San Antonio. Im not saying that this > happens to all but to give you a perspective on what could be happening. > > 1. They are trading the bikes. - Like adults, kids get bored of their > bikes and they start trading their bikes for others with their firends. > Once the notice that the one they trades is not in good condition, they > come back to us for another bike. They fear that if they tell us that they > traded the bike we will not let them participate in the program again and > they tell us that someone stole it. How do we know. We conduct follow up > interviews with the parent and they tell us what happended. > > 2. Most of our kids live in small apartments and parent will not let them > keep the bikes inside the house. They leave them out and of course, someone > will come by and take it. In this situation there is little you could do. > > 3. Sadly but true, some of our kids parents pawn them and sell them to get > a beer. They are so embarassed to tell us that telling us it got stolen is > a better option. > > WHAT TO DO. > > This has worked for us. You want to look at your kids and see if it > applies. > > 1. We beleive them - we assume that they are telling the truth and help > them out. > 2. We have loaner bikes - We have a higher demand of black and dark color > bmx bikes and less demand on pink and purple. So we duck tape the Pink and > Purple Bikes and offer them as loaners until they can earn another bike. > Funny, those dont get traded, stolen, lost or pawned. Condition to start > Earn A Bike is to bring the loaner back. > 3. We worked a deal with the city in that they provided us with Helmets, > lights and starting this year, locks. They are inexpensive locks but they > make it a bit more troublesome to steal it. > 4. We have friends of the Co-op visiting flee markets, pawn showps, > looking on craigslist and facebook market place, but only once have we > recovered a bike. > > I hope this helps trigger some ideas. If you come up with something let > us know. > > Forgive the spelling mistakes, need to get back to work. :) > > On Jul 13, 2016, at 9:58 AM, Kim Schaffer <kim(a)communitybikeworks.org> > wrote: > > Hi, all! > > We are Community Bike Works, a youth development program in Allentown, PA. > We plan to serve about 500 youth in our Earn a Bike and Junior Earn a Bike > programs this year. > > Often our students will report that their bikes have been lost or stolen > within several months of their earning them. Has anyone implemented any > shop procedures that work well to track the bikes that leave their shop, or > otherwise to prevent/deter thefts, especially for young people? > > Thank you for any thoughts you may have, > Kim Schaffer > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > Kim Schaffer, Executive Director > Community Bike Works > 235 N. Madison Street > Allentown, PA 18102 > 610.434.1140 | www.communitybikeworks.org > > <image001.jpg> > > > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href=" > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe > from this list</a> > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tiff Mueller <comedytiff(a)hotmail.com> > To: "thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:52:08 +0000 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Interbike Badges 2016 > > Hi All! > Interbike's way, way around the corner, September 14th-18th with the > Outdoor Demo the two days before. As you probably know, the industry's > dog-and-pony show is a great environment for Collectives to meet retailers > and shop owners and let them know about all the great ways to get involved > with what we do on a local and national level. > > Last year we didn't get a ticket confirmation until the LAST MINUTE, which > was annoying, so I wanted to reach out to the network early this year with > two things. > > 1. Would you like to go and get a (free) ticket through us? > 2. What resources should we bring to bear and share with the cycling > industry? > > If you'd like to go, sign up on this sheet > <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…> and > fill out the relevant > tabs. > Going to Interbike with us comes with responsibility: > Firstly, everyone attending has to sign up for two shifts at the Bicycle > Collective Network > booth (*third tab below*), where we'll be representing the Bicycle > Collective > and the Alliance for Walking and Biking. > Secondly, we will not tolerate > conduct that doesn't represent us favorably to the rest of the bicycling > industry. Being inconsiderate of an exhibitor's time, heckling for swag or > deals from people you haven't developed a relationship with or who haven't > clearly offered that sort of thing, or generally behaving like a child will > earn you a boot from the show. We're not willing to jeopardize the > reputation of the Bicycle Collective Network. > > Barring major conflicts, we'd also like to do a night out for Collective > folks on Tuesday night, the night before the show, where we would briefly > go over our responsibilities formally and then just kick back, catch up > across the city, state, and national lines between our different shops. > > *Sign up:* > *https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4CSmVANx8/edit#gid=6 > <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…>* > > *2. How should we represent the Bike Collective Network? * > > In years past, the question we're most asked at the booth is "Who's the > local collective in our neck of the woods?" > > To answer this question, we have a print-out of the organizations listed on > the Bicycle Collectives Wiki: > > > http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_Organ… > > Is this the most current and representative list? Or is there a more > current resource out there, like the organizations tab on > bikecollectives.org? http://www.bikecollectives.org/#organizations > > What else would allow us to better connect the industry to our needs and > interests this year? > > For example, the Salt Lake/Ogden/Provo Shop is always looking for > (utility) tube sealant donors and companies that make solid tubes. When I > find out a company has a distributor in a given area, I try to get their > blemished/overstock/recall items donated to local collectives. > > Beyond that, let me know if there's anything else we should try and tout! > And I'll send a follow up out later when tickets are secured. > Thank you all and I'm excited for another great year! > > -Tiff Mueller > San Francisco Bicycle Rescue and Yellow Bike Project > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tiff Mueller <comedytiff(a)hotmail.com> > To: "thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:56:02 +0000 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Interbike Dates 2016 > > Sorry about that, I got the dates wrong from last year. > > The dates are September 19th and 20th for the Outdoor Demo and September > 21st to the 23rd for the Indoor Expo. > > Thanks! > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Stephen Andruski <swandruski(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:04:31 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Interbike Badges 2016 > Is there a way to get added to the list? My group, The Rockville Bike Hub, > in Rockville MD is not there. Here's our website: www.rockvillebikehub.org > > Also, except for running bike donation collections, Bikes for the World no > longer has a presence in Rockville. > > Steve Andruski > > > > On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Tiff Mueller <comedytiff(a)hotmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi All! >> Interbike's way, way around the corner, September 14th-18th with the >> Outdoor Demo the two days before. As you probably know, the industry's >> dog-and-pony show is a great environment for Collectives to meet retailers >> and shop owners and let them know about all the great ways to get involved >> with what we do on a local and national level. >> >> Last year we didn't get a ticket confirmation until the LAST MINUTE, which >> was annoying, so I wanted to reach out to the network early this year with >> two things. >> >> 1. Would you like to go and get a (free) ticket through us? >> 2. What resources should we bring to bear and share with the cycling >> industry? >> >> If you'd like to go, sign up on this sheet >> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…> and >> fill out the relevant >> tabs. >> Going to Interbike with us comes with responsibility: >> Firstly, everyone attending has to sign up for two shifts at the Bicycle >> Collective Network >> booth (*third tab below*), where we'll be representing the Bicycle >> Collective >> and the Alliance for Walking and Biking. >> Secondly, we will not tolerate >> conduct that doesn't represent us favorably to the rest of the bicycling >> industry. Being inconsiderate of an exhibitor's time, heckling for swag or >> deals from people you haven't developed a relationship with or who haven't >> clearly offered that sort of thing, or generally behaving like a child >> will >> earn you a boot from the show. We're not willing to jeopardize the >> reputation of the Bicycle Collective Network. >> >> Barring major conflicts, we'd also like to do a night out for Collective >> folks on Tuesday night, the night before the show, where we would briefly >> go over our responsibilities formally and then just kick back, catch up >> across the city, state, and national lines between our different shops. >> >> *Sign up:* >> *https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4CSmVANx8/edit#gid=6 >> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…>* >> >> *2. How should we represent the Bike Collective Network? * >> >> In years past, the question we're most asked at the booth is "Who's the >> local collective in our neck of the woods?" >> >> To answer this question, we have a print-out of the organizations listed >> on >> the Bicycle Collectives Wiki: >> >> >> http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_Organ… >> >> Is this the most current and representative list? Or is there a more >> current resource out there, like the organizations tab on >> bikecollectives.org? http://www.bikecollectives.org/#organizations >> >> What else would allow us to better connect the industry to our needs and >> interests this year? >> >> For example, the Salt Lake/Ogden/Provo Shop is always looking for >> (utility) tube sealant donors and companies that make solid tubes. When I >> find out a company has a distributor in a given area, I try to get their >> blemished/overstock/recall items donated to local collectives. >> >> Beyond that, let me know if there's anything else we should try and tout! >> And I'll send a follow up out later when tickets are secured. >> Thank you all and I'm excited for another great year! >> >> -Tiff Mueller >> San Francisco Bicycle Rescue and Yellow Bike Project >> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href=" >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >> from this list</a> >> >> >> > > > -- > > "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's > character, give him power." > ~ Abraham Lincoln > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: BICAS Hiring <hiring(a)bicas.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:14:02 -0700 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] BICAS is hiring! > BICAS is currently hiring Shop Mechanics/Collective Members! We are > willing to consider applicants from out of town who are willing to relocate > to Tucson by September and who have specific skills, knowledge, &/or > experience, which may include: > > - Collective decision-making experience > - Experience working/volunteering in similar bike collective > environments > - Knowledge of the southern border region > - Native speakers of Spanish, French, &/or various African languages > - Experience working with refugees > - Experienced DIY/DIT (Do-it-Yourself/Do-it-Together) style teachers > - Experience working with volunteers > - Experience with youth programming > > Please see the link below for further details and application instructions: > > http://bicas.org/jobs/ > > Thank you! > ~The BICAS hiring team > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Paul Fitzgerald <paul(a)workingbikes.org> > To: undisclosed-recipients:; > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:51:46 -0500 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Fwd: Working Bikes Communications Coordinator > Position Available > > Please forward as appropriate: > > Working Bikes is looking to fill the position of Communications > Coordinator. This person would be responsible for all communications with > our existing and potential bicycle donors, event coordination and social > media. They should be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, > both written and spoken. The position is full-time with a flexible > schedule, pays 28-32k annually, has a health insurance stipend beginning at > 6 months and includes 2 weeks paid time off after a year. Full description > is attached. > > Interested applicants should email their resume and a cover letter to j > <Paul(a)workingbikes.org>obs(a)workingbikes.org. Please do not hesitate to > reach out to me with any questions. > > Thanks! > > -- > Paul Fitzgerald > General Manager, Working Bikes > 2434 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608 > 773-847-5440 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Store Hours: Wed + Thurs- 12-7pm > Fri + Sat - 12-5pm > > Volunteer Hours: Tues- 5-9pm > Wed- 12-5pm > Sat- 12-5pm > > “El socialismo puede llegar solo en la bicicleta." > > "Socialism can only arrive by bicycle." > > -José Antonio Viera Gallo, Assistant Secretary of Justice in the > government of Salvador Allende > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Fwd: The Hub of Detroit Hiring Retail Manager
by Heather Nugen 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

See attachments for more details. Send resumes to jobs(a)thehubofdetroit.org. There will be a 2 step interview process. Postings are also available online at the Hub's website. <http://thehubofdetroit.org/jobs-employment/>

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Fwd: Working Bikes Communications Coordinator Position Available
by Paul Fitzgerald 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

Please forward as appropriate: Working Bikes is looking to fill the position of Communications Coordinator. This person would be responsible for all communications with our existing and potential bicycle donors, event coordination and social media. They should be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. The position is full-time with a flexible schedule, pays 28-32k annually, has a health insurance stipend beginning at 6 months and includes 2 weeks paid time off after a year. Full description is attached. Interested applicants should email their resume and a cover letter to j <Paul(a)workingbikes.org>obs(a)workingbikes.org. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. Thanks! -- Paul Fitzgerald General Manager, Working Bikes 2434 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608 773-847-5440 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Store Hours: Wed + Thurs- 12-7pm Fri + Sat - 12-5pm Volunteer Hours: Tues- 5-9pm Wed- 12-5pm Sat- 12-5pm “El socialismo puede llegar solo en la bicicleta." "Socialism can only arrive by bicycle." -José Antonio Viera Gallo, Assistant Secretary of Justice in the government of Salvador Allende

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Interbike Badges 2016
by Tiff Mueller 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

Hi All! Interbike's way, way around the corner, September 14th-18th with the Outdoor Demo the two days before. As you probably know, the industry's dog-and-pony show is a great environment for Collectives to meet retailers and shop owners and let them know about all the great ways to get involved with what we do on a local and national level. Last year we didn't get a ticket confirmation until the LAST MINUTE, which was annoying, so I wanted to reach out to the network early this year with two things. 1. Would you like to go and get a (free) ticket through us? 2. What resources should we bring to bear and share with the cycling industry? If you'd like to go, sign up on this sheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…> and fill out the relevant tabs. Going to Interbike with us comes with responsibility: Firstly, everyone attending has to sign up for two shifts at the Bicycle Collective Network booth (third tab below), where we'll be representing the Bicycle Collective and the Alliance for Walking and Biking. Secondly, we will not tolerate conduct that doesn't represent us favorably to the rest of the bicycling industry. Being inconsiderate of an exhibitor's time, heckling for swag or deals from people you haven't developed a relationship with or who haven't clearly offered that sort of thing, or generally behaving like a child will earn you a boot from the show. We're not willing to jeopardize the reputation of the Bicycle Collective Network. Barring major conflicts, we'd also like to do a night out for Collective folks on Tuesday night, the night before the show, where we would briefly go over our responsibilities formally and then just kick back, catch up across the city, state, and national lines between our different shops. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4… *2. How should we represent the Bike Collective Network? * In years past, the question we're most asked at the booth is "Who's the local collective in our neck of the woods?" To answer this question, we have a print-out of the organizations listed on the Bicycle Collectives Wiki: http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_Organ… Is this the most current and representative list? Or is there a more current resource out there, like the organizations tab on bikecollectives.org<http://bikecollectives.org/>? http://www.bikecollectives.org/#organizations What else would allow us to better connect the industry to our needs and interests this year? For example, the Salt Lake/Ogden/Provo Shop is always looking for (utility) tube sealant donors and companies that make solid tubes. When I find out a company has a distributor in a given area, I try to get their blemished/overstock/recall items donated to local collectives. Beyond that, let me know if there's anything else we should try and tout! And I'll send a follow up out later when tickets are secured. Thank you all and I'm excited for another great year! -Tiff Mueller San Francisco Bicycle Rescue and Yellow Bike Project

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Interbike Dates 2016
by Tiff Mueller 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

Sorry about that, I got the dates wrong from last year. The dates are September 19th and 20th for the Outdoor Demo and September 21st to the 23rd for the Indoor Expo. Thanks!

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Volunteer and Drop-In Hours Participant Management Software
by Alix Aylen 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

Hey! I'm curious about what Volunteer and Drop-In Hours software shops/co-ops are using to keep track of volunteer and drop-in participant hours. Charlie's Freewheels in Toronto is looking for something that we can use on a tablet in the shop for volunteers, Earn-a-bike and drop-in hours participants to all check in to so that we can more efficiently keep track of time spent volunteering or working on personal projects. Thanks for any information! -- *Alix Aylen* Program Coordinator 242.5 Queen Street E. M5A 1S3 Toronto, Ontario t. 416.546.2200 www.charliesfreewheels.ca Charlie's FreeWheels *Inspiring a spirit of exploration in youth* Sign up for our newsletter <http://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=796baa6919ab0f3b6…> Get more young people on bikes! Click the gear to donate to Charlies' FreeWheels <https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NTHJ4G…> . [image: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NTHJ4G…] <https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NTHJ4G…>

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Youth Leadership Expectations
by Carlyn Arteaga 08 Jul '16

08 Jul '16

Hello all! You have all been so helpful in the past regarding our questions about rebuilding our youth programs, and now I ask to lean on your collective experience yet again. Our current questions are: 1. How do you determine the expectations, benefits, boundaries, & consequences of disrespecting those boundaries for youth in your space? For example, in a classroom we might involve all participants in creating a contract together, but in a fluctuating space, where people come and go daily, what is an effective way to have common guidelines that does not disempower youth? 2. Does your organization have a Youth Leadership Program? If so... - How does a young person become involved in leadership? - Has your program changed/grown as it has become more established? What has that journey been like? - Does your program have additional expectations for youth designated as leaders? (i.e. Do they have extra privileges and responsibilities? What kinds of behaviors might put their leadership status in jeopardy?) And last but certainly not least... - *Do standards for their behavior extend beyond the walls of your building? (i.e. Must they be enrolled in school? What if they are seen fighting, bullying, or riding dangerously out in the community? etc.)* Thank you in advance for any/all wisdom you can offer. Sincerely, ~Carlyn Arteaga BICAS Collective Member & Youth Education

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Bike!Bike! Workshop Description Writing Guide?
by Godwin ! 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

I'm thinking about including a page that gives tips and maybe an outline for attendees writing workshop proposals for this year's Bike!Bike!. Does anyone feel that this might be a particularly bad idea? Otherwise, a discussion here on good and bad practices, examples of well written workshop descriptions, or examples of things you have found confusing about the process would be super useful but it would be great if I could also find a volunteer to help write the doc. Cheers!godwin

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Interesting Potential Software Opportunity
by Jonathan Morrison 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

https://www.freecodecamp.com/how-nonprofit-projects-work -- Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison

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Bike Valet Fees
by LaBikery 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Greetings! I'm wondering if anyone could share their pricing structure for bike valet events. We currently run an annual bike valet on Canada Day and we are looking to expand to more events. If you have any additional tips and tricks for getting started with Bike Valet send them our way! Thank you! Krysta Cowling Coopérative La Bikery Co-operative

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