Hey all,
I'm a member of spokeland and had the pleasure of attending Bike Bike LA this year, which was a thoroughly rewarding experience.
Reaching out to any folks who want to work together on hosting a Bay Area regional conference, which I suppose would also appeal to various west coasters and Bike Bike addicts of any location.
Goal: Bring together Bay Area bike projects, especially those who could or did not attend Bike Bike LA this year. Create support to participate at the 2019 International Bike Bike in Tijuana!
I've submitted a preliminary request to book the ballroom at the Omni Commons March 16-17 for the event. There are movable gallery walls to create break-out session partitions, a "bar" with sink/drains and refrigeration for food service, and it is wheelchair accessible with a free-standing elevator/lift to rise above the ~6 steps from the entrance hall to the ballroom floor level.
Spokeland members who have had the chance to discuss are excited, and pending confirmations, we all want to focus a lot of efforts on access and accessibility, especially for folks with different mobility than the stereotypical cyclist.
Love and solidarity, Matt