Hello, colleagues;
The Ohio City Bicycle Co-op has been valet-parking bikes at community events for about 10 years. We have tried many different solutions for portable parking racks for this service including shipping pallets and baby-crib rails, and are now using bike rims screwed to three furring strips, (the best photos we have are in these links).
We're looking for a better solution, as we have several regular yearly events where we need to park up to 300 bikes. As the above-linked photos attest, portability is a primary consideration. Thanks to a grant from Cleveland Colectivo, we are offering $250 to anyone with a better idea.
This contest closes May 11th. As explained in the contest parameters, any un-patented existing designs are eligible, and the winning design will be made available to all.
Feel free to forward this email to any of your members, or other groups, who might benefit.
Good luck!
Jim
Jim Sheehan
Director, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op
1823 Columbus Rd
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216 830 2667
OhioCityCycles.org