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==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.

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.

==Bike Collective Wiki==
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. [[Contribute to this Wiki|See FAQ about contributing to this wiki]].

'''Many thanks to our [[Special:ListUsers/bureaucrat|selfless moderators]], who have to deal with the spam bots!'''

This wiki is currently home to [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] articles and counting! [[Special:Popularpages|Click here to see a list of the most popular pages!]]

==Starter Kits==

Just starting out?  Looking to expand?  Follow hundreds of similar organizations by using and contributing to these free online resources...

=== [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] ===

Before you do anything crazy, start planning!  Set clear goals and the path to meeting those goals will also become clear.

# [[Legal Filings]]
# [[Insurance]]
# [[Fundraising]]
# [[Publicity]]
# Over 300 examples of [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] and [[:Category:International Bicycle Aid Organizations|International Bicycle Aid Organizations]].
# Common Activities:
#* [[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.
#* [[Valet Bike Parking]]: Providing corralled areas where volunteers watch your bike while you enjoy an event.
#* Safety Education: The [[League of American Bicyclists]] has a nicely pre-packaged program called [[Smart Cycling]] which includes a [[Bike Rodeo Kit]].
#* Mechanical Training: [[Park Tool]] has a nicely pre-packaged program called the [[Park Tool School]]. 
#* [[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's Only Night: Encouraging more women and transgender people to get involved and learn in a comfortable space without men.
#* [[Commercial Bike Racks]]: Providing [[outdoor bike racks]] and installation.
# Resources
#* [[Alliance for Walking and Biking]]

=== [[Community Bike Shop]] ===

Providing bicycle tools and expertise to the public.

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

=== [[Earn-a-Bike]] ===

* [[Teaching Methods]]
* Examples:
** [http://bikesnotbombs.org/resources/earn-a-bike-training-manual Earn-A-Bike Training Manual] by [[Bikes Not Bombs]]
** [http://www.recycleabicycle.org/sites/default/files/onerevolution.pdf One Revolution at a Time] by [[Recycle-a-Bicycle]]
** [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]]

==Conferences/Gatherings==
* [[Bike!Bike!]] is an annual international conference of nonprofit bike collectives and other bicycle projects.
* [[BikeBike_Southeast_2012|Bike!Bike! Southeast 2012]] is in Birmingham, Alabama, March 23-25.
* [[Youth Bike Summit]] is organized by [[Recycle-a-Bicycle]] in New York City every year.

===Past Conferences===
* [[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]]