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==Bike Collective Network==
==Bike Collective Network==


The mission of the [http://www.bikecollectives.org/ Bike Collective Network] is to strengthen and encourage communication and resource sharing between existing and future community bike shops. Collectively we can improve a bigger wheel as opposed to re-inventing smaller ones.
The mission of the [http://www.bikecollectives.org/ Bike Collective Network] is to strengthen and encourage communication and resource sharing between existing and future community bike shops. Collectively we can improve a bigger wheel as opposed to re-inventing smaller ones.


Join over 600 like minded individuals from over [[Community Bicycle Organizations|300 similar organizations]] across the world on [http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org The Think Tank] email list.
Join over 900 like minded individuals from over [[Community Bicycle Organizations|500 similar organizations]] across the world on [http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org The Think Tank] email list.


This wiki is here to help bike collectives collaborate and share ideas.  Whether you are an [[advocate]], [[mechanic]], or just someone who likes to ride -- anyone can freely edit the content of this site.  A history of all changes ensures that nothing is lost.
This wiki is here to help bike collectives collaborate and share ideas.  Whether you are an [[advocate]], [[mechanic]], or just someone who likes to ride -- anyone can freely edit the content of this site.  A history of all changes ensures that nothing is lost.
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[[Contribute to this Wiki|See FAQ about contributing to this wiki]].
[[Contribute to this Wiki|See FAQ about contributing to this wiki]].


==Lists of Organizations==
==Lists of Community Bike Projects==
 
* [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]
*[[:Category:International Bicycle Aid Organizations|International Bicycle Aid Organizations]]
*[[Social bike rides]]
*[[Bike/Pedestrian Advisory, Safety, Advocacy Committees and Organization|Bike/Pedestrian Advisory, Safety, Advocacy Committees and Organizations]]


* List of [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]
====[[Orgs Now Hiring]]====
* List of [[:Category:International Bicycle Aid Organizations|International Bicycle Aid Organizations]]


==Starter Kits==
==Starter Kits==
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Just starting out?  Looking to expand? Before you do anything crazy, start planning!  Set clear goals and the path to meeting those goals will also become clear. Follow hundreds of similar organizations by using and contributing to these free online resources...
Just starting out?  Looking to expand? Before you do anything crazy, start planning!  Set clear goals and the path to meeting those goals will also become clear. Follow hundreds of similar organizations by using and contributing to these free online resources...


# [[Organizational Models]]
#[[Starting a Community Bike Shop]]
# [[Legal Filings]]
#[[Organizational Models]]
# [[Insurance]]
#[[Legal Filings]]
# [[Accounting]]
#[[Insurance]]
# [[Fundraising]]
#[[Accounting]]
# [[Publicity]]
#[[Fundraising]]
#[[Publicity]]
#*[[FREE PICKLE Day]]
#*[[FREE PICKLE Day]]
# [[Strategic Planning]]
#[[Strategic Planning]]
# Over 300 examples of [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] and [[:Category:International Bicycle Aid Organizations|International Bicycle Aid Organizations]].
#Over 300 examples of [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] and [[:Category:International Bicycle Aid Organizations|International Bicycle Aid Organizations]].
# [[Teaching Resources]]
#[[Teaching Resources]]
# Common Activities:
# Common Activities:
#* [[Community Bike Shop]]: Providing bicycle tools, parts, used bikes and mechanical expertise to the public.
#*[[Community Bike Shop]]: Providing bicycle tools, parts, used bikes and mechanical expertise to the public.
#* [[Earn-a-Bike]]: Programs that allow people to literally earn a bike through learning or volunteer work, sometimes focused exclusively on youth.
#*[[Earn-a-Bike]]: Programs that allow people to literally earn a bike through learning or volunteer work, sometimes focused exclusively on youth.
#* [[Valet Bike Parking]]: Providing corralled areas where volunteers watch your bike while you enjoy an event.
#**Examples:
#* Safety Education: The [[League of American Bicyclists]] has a nicely pre-packaged program called [[Smart Cycling]] which includes a [[Bike Rodeo Kit]].
#***[http://bikesnotbombs.org/resources/earn-a-bike-training-manual Earn-A-Bike Training Manual] by [[Bikes Not Bombs]]
#* Mechanical Training: [[Park Tool]] has a nicely pre-packaged program called the [[Park Tool School]].  
#***[http://www.recycleabicycle.org/sites/default/files/onerevolution.pdf One Revolution at a Time] by [[Recycle-a-Bicycle]]
#* [[Helmet]] Distribution
#***[http://www.recycleabicycle.org/sites/default/files/transportation_alternatives__tools_for_life__a_start-up_guide_for_youth_recycling_and_bicycling_programs.pdf Tools for Life] by [[Recycle-a-Bicycle]]
#* [[Bicycle Art]]: Following [[Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle]] old bikes and parts are turned into works of art.
#***[[Community Cycles Youth Earn-A-Bike Curriculum]]
#* [[Bicycle Advocacy]]: Many [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] concentrate on the grass roots elements of educating and getting people on bikes.  However some organizations, or at least some of their members, are also involved in traditional [[bicycle advocacy]].
#**[[Teaching Methods]]
#* Women's Only Night: Encouraging more women and transgender people to get involved and learn in a comfortable space without men.
#*[[Valet Bike Parking]]: Providing corralled areas where volunteers watch your bike while you enjoy an event.
#* [[Commercial Bike Racks]]: Providing [[outdoor bike racks]] and installation local businesses and cities.
#*Safety Education: The [[League of American Bicyclists]] has a nicely pre-packaged program called [[Smart Cycling]] which includes a [[Bike Rodeo Kit]].
# Organization Building Resources:
#*Mechanical Training: [[Park Tool]] has a nicely pre-packaged program called the [[Park Tool School]]. See below for suggested [[Maintenance_Classes]].
#* [[Alliance for Walking and Biking]] has contributed to this wiki, and also has an incredibly valuable [http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/members/ Resource Library] for members.
#*[[Helmet]] Distribution
#*[[Bicycle Art]]: Following [[Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle]] old bikes and parts are turned into works of art.
#*[[Bicycle Advocacy]]: Many [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] concentrate on the grass roots elements of educating and getting people on bikes.  However some organizations, or at least some of their members, are also involved in traditional [[bicycle advocacy]].
#*[[Women and Trans Programs|Women and Trans Night]]: Encouraging more women and trans people to get involved and learn in a comfortable space.
#*[[Commercial Bike Racks]]: Providing [[outdoor bike racks]] and installation local businesses and cities.
# Organization Building Resources
#[https://bikesnotbombs.org/resources/start-bike-program How to find, start, or improve a bike program] by bikes not bombs
#Suggestions for starting your own community bike shop (in Spanish): http://lafabricicleta.blogspot.com/p/un-taller-en-tu-barrio.html
 
=== Community Bike Shop===
 
Providing bicycle tools, parts, used bikes and mechanical expertise to the public.


=== Community Bike Shop ===
#[https://www.inclusionhub.com/articles/what-is-dei Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging] (DEIB) is at the heart of every decision, even if it seems unrelated.  Think: how do I tie this decision to DEIB?
#*Language justice
#** [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://antenalosangeles.org/resources/ resources]
#** [https://web.archive.org/details/https://antenaantena.org/language-justice/ further reading]
#* [[Patriarchy_and_Bicycle_Repair]]
#* [[Safer_Space]]
#* [[Women_and_Trans_Programs]]
#Bike and Part [[Donations]]: acquisition, sorting and [[Bike and Part Sales|re-sale]].  [[Shop Manual]].
#[[Shop Location]]
#[[Staffing]]: paid, volunteer or both.
#[[Shop Organization]]
#[[Shop Recycling]]
#[[Volunteer Handbook]]
#[[Layout]]
#[[Tool lists]]
#[[Rules]]
#[[Hours]]
#[[Capital Improvement Plans]]
#[[Proper Bike Fit]]
#[[Maintenance Classes]]
#[[Software]]


Providing bicycle tools, parts, used bikes and mechanical expertise to the public.
==Conferences/Gatherings ==
*[[Bike!Bike!]] is an annual international conference of nonprofit bike collectives and other bicycle projects.
*[[Youth Bike Summit]] is organized by [[Recycle-a-Bicycle]] in New York City every year.


# Bike and Part [[Donations]]: acquisition, sorting and [[Bike and Part Sales|re-sale]].
===[[Past conferences|Past Conferences]]===
# [[Shop Location]]
# [[Staffing]]: paid, volunteer or both.
# [[Shop Organization]]
# [[Shop Recycling]]
# [[Volunteer Handbook]]
# [[Layout]]
# [[Rules]]
# [[Hours]]
# [[Capital Improvement Plans]]
# [[Proper Bike Fit]]
# [[Maintenance Classes]]
# [[Software]]


=== [[Earn-a-Bike]] ===
*[[Past conferences|List of all known previous events]]
**'''[[Bike!Bike!]]''' is an in-person event that has happened most years since 2004.  It has been held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
***[https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/ Previous Bike!Bike! Events with Details] (2013 events and later)
**'''[[Bike!Bike! Everywhere!]]''' is a virtual, international Bike!Bike! online.
***Many past workshops are posted on [https://archive.org/details/@bikebikeeverywhere here on archive.org].
****Note: there were some workshops whose recordings failed or were randomly lost, and some that weren't recorded.


Programs that allow people to literally earn a bike through learning or volunteer work, sometimes focused exclusively on youth.
==Volunteering for this community of communities==
===We are a volunteer-run non-hierarchical consensus-based community.=== 
''Perks include (but are not limited to)''
* Great company
* The opportunity to pursue your skills and interests, to learn, and to grow.
* You make the wheels go 'round, so please assign yourself whatever title is appropriate if you need it for e.g. a resume.
* Please also reach out to someone if you need a letter of reference.  We have a nice template in the shared drive that can be edited to describe the work you do.


* Examples:
===Getting involved===
** [http://bikesnotbombs.org/resources/earn-a-bike-training-manual Earn-A-Bike Training Manual] by [[Bikes Not Bombs]]
* [[Bike!Bike! Everywhere! Volunteer Roles]]
** [http://www.recycleabicycle.org/sites/default/files/onerevolution.pdf One Revolution at a Time] by [[Recycle-a-Bicycle]]
* B!B!E! [[Meetings and minutes]]
** [http://www.recycleabicycle.org/sites/default/files/transportation_alternatives__tools_for_life__a_start-up_guide_for_youth_recycling_and_bicycling_programs.pdf Tools for Life] by [[Recycle-a-Bicycle]]
** [[Community Cycles Youth Earn-A-Bike Curriculum]]
* [[Teaching Methods]]


==Conferences/Gatherings==
===Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging===
* [[Bike!Bike!]] is an annual international conference of nonprofit bike collectives and other bicycle projects.
We constantly strive to do better at [https://www.inclusionhub.com/articles/what-is-dei Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging]. When volunteering, please keep that in mind. Some specific strategies include:
* [[BikeBike_Southeast_2012|Bike!Bike! Southeast 2012]] is in Birmingham, Alabama, March 23-25.
* [http://thefutureisyouandme.com/ff-online/ff-takespace Make Space / Take Space]  
* [[Youth Bike Summit]] is organized by [[Recycle-a-Bicycle]] in New York City every year.
** '''Make Space''' for newer volunteers and people from marginalized communities. Sometimes this may involve taking a back seat and/or letting go of responsibilities you would otherwise take on.
** '''Take Space''' to share your perspective - especially if it is underrepresented here - and to make your needs known.
* Be conscious of your power and privilege.
** Have you historically been in some sort of leadership role in the bike collectives community?
** Are you in a position of relative social privilege?
** This community has historically been very US-centric.  
** Bike collectives, like the broader US cycling community, often skew white, male, and abled.  
* If you are in a position of relative power or privilege, try to center other voices.
** Make space
** Mentor or support new volunteers
** Make introductions - connect new volunteers with others who can support them
** Ensure that everyone can participate in conversations


===Past Conferences===
We are all learning these things together. Please try to be as kind and patient with each other as you can, and also bring up issues and concerns when you notice them so that we know where we need to improve. 


* More [https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bike!Bike! Bike! Bike! events]
Also, the last two bullet points (and sub-points) were written by people in positions of power and privilege so if someone wants to add some points from the perspective of the "take space" component, that would be awesome.
* [[Bike!Bike!_2011|Bike!Bike! in San Marcos, Tx, June 2011]]
* BiciBici! in Davis CA, April 2011
* [[Bike!Bike!_2010|Bike!Bike! in Toronto, Ontario August 2010]]
* Bike! Bike! in San Francisco, CA - Autumn 2008

Latest revision as of 21:40, 14 February 2024

Bike Collective Network

The mission of the Bike Collective Network is to strengthen and encourage communication and resource sharing between existing and future community bike shops. Collectively we can improve a bigger wheel as opposed to re-inventing smaller ones.

Join over 900 like minded individuals from over 500 similar organizations across the world on The Think Tank email list.

This wiki is here to help bike collectives collaborate and share ideas. Whether you are an advocate, mechanic, or just someone who likes to ride -- anyone can freely edit the content of this site. A history of all changes ensures that nothing is lost.

See FAQ about contributing to this wiki.

Lists of Community Bike Projects

Orgs Now Hiring

Starter Kits

Just starting out? Looking to expand? Before you do anything crazy, start planning! Set clear goals and the path to meeting those goals will also become clear. Follow hundreds of similar organizations by using and contributing to these free online resources...

  1. Starting a Community Bike Shop
  2. Organizational Models
  3. Legal Filings
  4. Insurance
  5. Accounting
  6. Fundraising
  7. Publicity
  8. Strategic Planning
  9. Over 300 examples of Community Bicycle Organizations and International Bicycle Aid Organizations.
  10. Teaching Resources
  11. Common Activities:
  12. Organization Building Resources
  13. How to find, start, or improve a bike program by bikes not bombs
  14. Suggestions for starting your own community bike shop (in Spanish): http://lafabricicleta.blogspot.com/p/un-taller-en-tu-barrio.html

Community Bike Shop

Providing bicycle tools, parts, used bikes and mechanical expertise to the public.

  1. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is at the heart of every decision, even if it seems unrelated. Think: how do I tie this decision to DEIB?
  2. Bike and Part Donations: acquisition, sorting and re-sale. Shop Manual.
  3. Shop Location
  4. Staffing: paid, volunteer or both.
  5. Shop Organization
  6. Shop Recycling
  7. Volunteer Handbook
  8. Layout
  9. Tool lists
  10. Rules
  11. Hours
  12. Capital Improvement Plans
  13. Proper Bike Fit
  14. Maintenance Classes
  15. Software

Conferences/Gatherings

Past Conferences

Volunteering for this community of communities

We are a volunteer-run non-hierarchical consensus-based community.

Perks include (but are not limited to)

  • Great company
  • The opportunity to pursue your skills and interests, to learn, and to grow.
  • You make the wheels go 'round, so please assign yourself whatever title is appropriate if you need it for e.g. a resume.
  • Please also reach out to someone if you need a letter of reference. We have a nice template in the shared drive that can be edited to describe the work you do.

Getting involved

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We constantly strive to do better at Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. When volunteering, please keep that in mind. Some specific strategies include:

  • Make Space / Take Space
    • Make Space for newer volunteers and people from marginalized communities. Sometimes this may involve taking a back seat and/or letting go of responsibilities you would otherwise take on.
    • Take Space to share your perspective - especially if it is underrepresented here - and to make your needs known.
  • Be conscious of your power and privilege.
    • Have you historically been in some sort of leadership role in the bike collectives community?
    • Are you in a position of relative social privilege?
    • This community has historically been very US-centric.
    • Bike collectives, like the broader US cycling community, often skew white, male, and abled.
  • If you are in a position of relative power or privilege, try to center other voices.
    • Make space
    • Mentor or support new volunteers
    • Make introductions - connect new volunteers with others who can support them
    • Ensure that everyone can participate in conversations

We are all learning these things together. Please try to be as kind and patient with each other as you can, and also bring up issues and concerns when you notice them so that we know where we need to improve.

Also, the last two bullet points (and sub-points) were written by people in positions of power and privilege so if someone wants to add some points from the perspective of the "take space" component, that would be awesome.