Bike Collectives Wiki bikebike https://bikecollectives.org/wiki/Main_Page MediaWiki 1.38.2 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Bike Collectives Wiki Bike Collectives Wiki talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk 0 1 54955 54902 2026-09-02T22:48:10Z AndrewWestphal 40366 Continuation of my cleanup of Bike!Bike! pages & documentation today 54955 wikitext text/x-wiki ==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 900 like minded individuals from over [[Community Bicycle Organizations|500 similar organizations]] across the world on [https://lists.bikecollectives.org/postorius/lists/thethinktank.lists.bikecollectives.org/ The Think Tank] email list. The Bike Collective Network also provides support for individuals and groups hoping to host an iteration of the ongoing [[Bike!Bike!]] conference series. ===Volunteering for this community of communities=== '''We are a volunteer-run non-hierarchical consensus-based community.''' There is an entire page dedicated to ways you may [[Get Involved]]. ''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 to describe the volunteer work we do. === Contribute to the 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]]. === Host a Bike!Bike! Event === Check out the [[Get Involved]] and [[Bike!Bike!]] pages to learn more about Bike Collective Network's ongoing series of community-run conferences. ==Lists of Community Bike Organizations== *[[Community Bicycle Organizations]] *[[Category:International Bicycle Aid Organizations|International Bicycle Aid Organizations]] *[[Social bike rides]] *[[Bicycle Advocacy|Bicycle/Pedestrian Advocacy Organizations]] *[[Community Bicycle Organizations#Information about Tool_Libraries, Repair_Cafes, Libraries of Things|Related Organizations / "Cousins"]] including Tool Libraries, Repair Cafes ==What is a Community Bicycle Organization (CBO)?== [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] take many forms. Organizations that operate as a Community Bike Shop are the primary focus of this wiki. This kind of organization generally provides bicycle tools, parts, used bikes and mechanical expertise to the public. This is distinct from organizations that focus primarily on [[Bicycle Advocacy]], [[Group Rides]], or other facets of bicycling. ====Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at CBOs==== [https://www.inclusionhub.com/articles/what-is-dei Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging] (DEIB) is an important element of the community bicycle organization culture promoted by Bike Collectives. We place these considerations at the heart of every decision, even when DEIB initially appears unrelated to the decision at hand. Please take advantage of the following resources that can help inform your organization's approach to DEIB topics: #[[Language Justice]] #Social Justice #*[[Patriarchy_and_Bicycle_Repair|Patriarchy and Bicycle Repair]] #*[[Safer_Space|Safer Space]] #*[[Women_and_Trans_Programs|Women and Trans Programs]] #[[Main_Page#Diversity,_Equity,_Inclusion,_and_Belonging|More info about DEIB below]] ====Common Activities of CBOs==== '''Charitable & Community Programs''' *[[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]] *[[Helmet]] Distribution *[[Women and Trans Programs|Women and Trans Night]]: Encouraging more women and trans people to get involved and learn in a comfortable space. *Bike and Part [[Donations]]: acquisition, sorting and [[Bike and Part Sales|re-sale]]. '''Educational Programs''' *[[Maintenance Classes]], with related [[Teaching Resources]] **[[Park Tool]] has a nicely pre-packaged program called the [[Park Tool School]]. *Safety Education: The [[League of American Bicyclists]] has a nicely pre-packaged program called [[Smart Cycling]] which includes a [[Bike Rodeo Kit]]. *[[Proper Bike Fit]] '''Advocacy''' *[[Bicycle Advocacy]]: Many [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] concentrate on the grass roots elements of educating and getting people on bikes. Some CBOs, or at least some of their members, are also involved in traditional [[Bicycle Advocacy]] alongside dedicated bicycle, pedestrian, and non-motorized transit advocacy organizations. '''Further Program Offerings''' *[[Bicycle Art]]: Following [[Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle]] old bikes and parts are turned into works of art. *[[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. ===Community Bicycle Organization 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... En Español: Suggestions for starting your own community bike shop (in Spanish): http://lafabricicleta.blogspot.com/p/un-taller-en-tu-barrio.html #[[Starting a Community Bike Shop]] #*Over 300 examples of [[Community Bicycle Organizations]] and [[:Category:International Bicycle Aid Organizations|International Bicycle Aid Organizations]]. #[[Organizational Models]] #[[Legal Filings]] ===Further Considerations for Starting & Operating a CBO=== '''Administration''' #[[Staffing]] #[[Volunteers]] & [[Volunteer Handbooks]] #[[Rules]] #[[Hours]] #[[Fundraising]] #[[Capital Improvement Plans]] #[[Software]] #[[Accounting]] #[[Insurance]] #[[Publicity]] '''Bike-Shop Specifics''' #[[Shop Location]] #[[Shop_Layout|Shop Layout]] #[[Shop Organization]] #[[Shop Manual]] #[[Shop Recycling]] #[[Tool lists]] ===Academic Publications about Community Bicycle Organizations === There is a maintained list at https://bikeworkshopsresearch.wordpress.com/publications/ ==Conferences/Gatherings == ===Bike!Bike!=== [[Bike!Bike!]] is a regional conference of nonprofit bike collectives and other bicycle projects. Bike!Bike! was recently held in Oakland, California from June 11-14, 2026. ([https://bikebike.org/conferences/West2026/ Bike!Bike! West 2026]). A full list of past conferences can be found on the [https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/ Bike!Bike! website] ===Youth Bike Summit=== [[Recycle-a-Bicycle#Services_Offered|Youth Bike Summit]] is organized the [https://www.nybcouncil.com/ National Youth Bike Council]. Originally hosted by [[Recycle-a-Bicycle]] in New York City between 2011 and 2014, the event has been hosted by organizations in several US cities, including [[Bike Works]] (Seattle, 2015), [[Cycles for Change]] (St. Paul, 2016), and [[Phoenix Bikes]] (Arlington / DC, 2017). A full list of past events can be found [https://www.nybcouncil.com/past-events/ here]. ===Getting Involved with Bike!Bike! Events === * [[Bike!Bike! Everywhere! Volunteer Roles]] * [[Bike!Bike! Event Coordination Meetings and Minutes]] ==Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging== 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: * [http://thefutureisyouandme.com/ff-online/ff-takespace 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. bvtszfu7pgs0piu5s17k500p2p1fl5u