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<big>'''Bike Collective Network.'''</big>
==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.


== Bike Collective Wiki ==
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.


Wikipedia is a Web-based free-content multilingual encyclopedia project. It exists as a wiki, a website that allows any visitor to freely edit its content.  A backup of all old page versions so nothing is lost.  For the purposes of the Bike Collective Wiki, it allows us to collaborate and share ideas, as opposed to re-inventing the wheel.
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.


[[http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Special:Popularpages Click here to see a list of the most popular pages!]]
[[Contribute to this Wiki|See FAQ about contributing to this wiki]].


== Hot Topics ==
==Lists of Community Bike Projects==


* [[List of Community Bicycle Groups]]
* [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]
** [[List of Projects Shipping Bikes to Developing Countries]]
** We are working on a new version of the List of Community Bicycle Organizations, but it is still a work in progress.
* [[Bike Collective Starter Kit]]
*** [https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Special%3ACargoQuery&tables=shop_info%2C+&fields=shop_info._pageTitle%2C+shop_info.email%2C+shop_info.phone%2C+shop_info.other_contact%2C+shop_info.country%2C+shop_info.year_dissolved%2C+&where=&join_on=&group_by=&having=&order_by%5B0%5D=&order_by_options%5B0%5D=ASC&limit=50&offset=50&format= Table of shops with contact info]
** [[Volunteer Handbooks]]
**** The table is automatically created by pulling information from individual bike collective pages in the Wiki.  If you want to add a page for a community bike project/org/shop/etc, go to [[My Collective|https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/My_Organization]] , change My_Organization to your organization, for instance [[Your Organization|https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Your_Organization]] , click  "Create Source", paste in the template from https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/Template:Community_Bicycle_Organization/doc and fill in the template with your organization's information.
** [[Shop Manual]]
***[https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Special%3ACargoQuery&tables=shop_info%2C+&fields=shop_info._pageTitle%2C+shop_info.email%2C+shop_info.phone%2C+shop_info.other_contact%2C+shop_info.country%2C+shop_info.year_dissolved%2C+&where=&join_on=&group_by=&having=&order_by%5B0%5D=&order_by_options%5B0%5D=ASC&limit=50&offset=50&format=csv&delimiter=&link+text=&filename= csv]
* [[Contribute to this Wiki]]
*[[: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]]
 
====[[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...
 
#[[Starting a Community Bike Shop]]
#[[Organizational Models]]
#[[Legal Filings]]
#[[Insurance]]
#[[Accounting]]
#[[Fundraising]]
#[[Publicity]]
#*[[FREE PICKLE Day]]
#[[Strategic Planning]]
#Over 300 examples of [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] and [[:Category:International Bicycle Aid Organizations|International Bicycle Aid Organizations]].
#[[Teaching Resources]]
# 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.
#**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]]
#**[[Teaching Methods]]
#*[[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]]. See below for suggested [[Maintenance_Classes]].
#*[[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. 
 
#[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]]
 
==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.
 
===[[Past conferences|Past Conferences]]===
 
*[[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.
 
==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 give yourself any title you want! 
* 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===
* [[Bike!Bike! Everywhere! Volunteer Roles]]
* B!B!E! [[Meetings and minutes]]

Latest revision as of 00:44, 20 January 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 give yourself any title you want!
  • 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

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