Our Community Bikes: Difference between revisions
MrMeowMeow (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
MrMeowMeow (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
Line 45: | Line 45: | ||
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the best known project of [[PEDAL]]. It is a full service repair shop, bicycle recycling depot and an educational workspace for people who wish to repair their own bikes or learn how to do so. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the best known project of [[PEDAL]]. It is a full service repair shop, bicycle recycling depot and an educational workspace for people who wish to repair their own bikes or learn how to do so. | ||
<!-- Tell us a little bit about your shop here --> | <!-- Tell us a little bit about your shop here --> | ||
== History == | |||
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was started in 1993 as a project of BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation). The original idea was to provide a do-it-yourself bike shop and recycling service to commuter cyclist in Vancouver. In the spring of 1999, BEST transferred OCB to Pedal Engery Development ALternatives and a new non-profit society was born. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was started in 1993 as a project of BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation). The original idea was to provide a do-it-yourself bike shop and recycling service to commuter cyclist in Vancouver. In the spring of 1999, BEST transferred OCB to Pedal Engery Development ALternatives and a new non-profit society was born. |
Revision as of 00:20, 16 July 2013
Website | http://www.pedalpower.org |
---|---|
info@pedalpower.org | |
Founded | 1993 |
Location | Vancouver, Canada |
Language | |
Services Offered | |
Phone | 604-879-2453 |
Our Community Bikes is the best known project of PEDAL. It is a full service repair shop, bicycle recycling depot and an educational workspace for people who wish to repair their own bikes or learn how to do so.
History
Our Community Bikes was started in 1993 as a project of BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation). The original idea was to provide a do-it-yourself bike shop and recycling service to commuter cyclist in Vancouver. In the spring of 1999, BEST transferred OCB to Pedal Engery Development ALternatives and a new non-profit society was born.
Services Offered
- Drop-in tool use
- Verbal and hands-on instruction
- Full service bike repair
- Women's Nights (Trans inclusive)
- Recycling facility
- Introduction to Mechanics Courses
Categories:
- 1993 Founded Community Bicycle Organizations
- Canadian Community Bicycle Organizations
- English Speaking Community Bicycle Organizations
- DIY Repair Service Community Bicycle Organizations
- Pay Repair Service Community Bicycle Organizations
- Earn-A-Bike Service Community Bicycle Organizations
- Workshop Community Bicycle Organizations
- Bicycle Course Community Bicycle Organizations
- In-School Programs Community Bicycle Organizations
- Youth Summer Camp Community Bicycle Organizations
- Women and Trans Program Community Bicycle Organizations
- Community Bicycle Organizations