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Guide to Facilitating Bikebike Workshops

2017-07-01T02:02:21Z

Grhmstwrt: /* Group Discussion */

== Workshop Formats ==

=== Group Discussion ===

Group discussions are the most popular format for workshops at Bike!Bike!. They normally start with a problem that exists within our organizations, attendees speak to their struggle attempting solving this problem, strategies that they have implemented which have worked and those that have failed.

A facilitator should prepare for the workshop by preparing and asking questions, summarizing, setting guidelines, and keeping discussion relatively on point. It is good practice to ask for a volunteer to help keep track of those that wish to speak by watching for hands, doing both can quickly become overwhelming. It is also good practice to ask for volunteer translators, you will probably want to poll your audience first to see if they will be required.

Your audience size may vary, you may want to prepare some different strategies you wish to employ if you end up with a small group as well as decide how that will change if end up with a crowd that is larger than expected. For example, having each person speak to an experience might be very productive if you have ten or fewer people but would not work for a much larger group.

==== Introductions ====

For smaller groups you will want to ask each person present to introduce themselves before beginning your discussion, for larger groups it is better to ask people to introduce themselves once they first speak. An introduction normally consists of each persons' name, organization/city, and pronoun (he/she/they...). Because pronouns are often used in discussions, to reduce the chance of conflict it is important to make note of this and do your best to ensure that you respect it.

=== Presentation ===

A presentation workshop is the format that is common at most traditional conferences but not very common at Bike!Bike!. Presentations are a dialog between the presenter(s) and an audience, often aided by a slideshow. Some time should be saved for questions afterwards or throughout the presentation. Presentation are often used to Bike!Bike! normally demonstrate an organization's experience undergoing a new initiative such as starting a new organization, planning a large event, or re-organizing a space. These experiences are best demonstrated when speaking about first-hand accounts.

Having translations and/or a a translator on hand is best, ask around for help if you can, otherwise it is best to clearly state in your description and before your presentation that translation will not be available.

=== Mechanical/Hands on ===

Demonstrating bike building and repair techniques take place at one of the host organizations' repair workspaces. Remember that Bike!Bike! attendees have a range of bike mechanical experience from novice to expert. If your workshop is intended for beginners or experts, please note this in the description and before the workshop gets underway.

=== Panel discussion ===

A series of questions are asked to "experts". It is good practice to have an experienced moderator and prepare focused questions and a variety of viewpoints represented in panelists.

=== Activity/Challenge ===

In this format of workshop, participants are asked to solve a challenge, engage in a game, or role-play. This can be a difficult format to plan but is often memorable and rewarding for participants. This style of workshop typically uses the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experiential_learning experiential cycle of experience->reflect->generalize->apply].

=== Ride ===

tour of notable or important locations in the area. Ex; Local community & school bike shops. Spots of historical or cultural significance relating in some way to the themes of the conference.

== Tips ==
There are usually three to four workshops happening simultaneously. Attendance for each workshop is between 5-60 people. For large discussion or activity workshops, you might consider splitting people into smaller groups to allow for discussion.

If you have multiple facilitators-you may want to have someone co-facilitate your workshop, especially if it is a discussion based workshop. One person can keep discussion on track while the other keeps a speaking queue (takes stack).

=== Translating ===
Be prepared for people to attend who may not be fluent in the language that you intend to present your workshop in. It is best if you can find a volunteer to help translate your content before or during the workshop. Most commonly, a volunteer will translate/interpret what you and anyone else says immediately after it is said. This may slow down the flow of the workshop some.

=== Make a Plan ===
Have a timeline and outline for your workshop. You don't have to follow it, but thinking in advance about what you want to cover and how much time to use in different areas will help people to get the most out of your workshop. In a discussion workshop, have a list of questions for the group. Think about what you will do if conflict begins to happen in the workshop, or if the discussion begins to go in an unanticipated direction. Neither of these things are necessarily bad, and some of the most productive learning experiences can be emotional, uncomfortable, conflict-filled, and unplanned. A safer-space doesn't need to mean a conflict free or comfortable for everyone space, especially if those who are uncomfortable or challenged are the ones who have systemic privilege.

=== Privilege and anti-oppression ===
* Be aware of the dynamics of privilege and anti-oppression
* Be aware if certain people are dominating the conversation and how facilitation could help this
* Having a speakers list, not allowing interruptions, or making sure everyone has the opportunity to speak before allowing the same person to speak again can help in some cases
* Asking people to communicate their ideas through a group or partner, rather than directly to group
* Don't put people on the spot because of their identity of race, gender, or other characteristics

Guide to Facilitating Bikebike Workshops

2017-07-01T02:00:17Z

Grhmstwrt: /* Make a Plan */

== Workshop Formats ==

=== Group Discussion ===

Group discussions are the most popular format for workshops at Bike!Bike!. They normally start with a problem that exists within our organizations, attendees speak to their struggle attempting solving this problem, strategies that they have implemented which have worked and those that have failed.

A facilitator should prepare for the workshop by preparing and asking questions, summarizing, setting guidelines, and keeping discussion relatively on point. It is good practice to ask for a volunteer to help keep track of those that wish to speak by watching for hands, doing both can quickly become overwhelming. It is also good practice to ask for volunteer translators, you will probably want to poll your audience first to see if they will be required.

Your audience size may vary, you may want to prepare some different strategies you wish to employ if you end up with a small group as well as decide how that will change if end up with a crowd that is larger than expected. For example, having each person speak to an experience might be very productive if you have ten to fifteen people but would not work for a group of sixty or more.

==== Introductions ====

For smaller groups you will want to ask each person present to introduce themselves before beginning your discussion, for larger groups it is better to ask people to introduce themselves once they first speak. An introduction normally consists of each persons' name, organization/city, and pronoun (he/she/they...). Because pronouns are often used in discussions, to reduce the chance of conflict it is important to make note of this and do your best to ensure that you respect it.

=== Presentation ===

A presentation workshop is the format that is common at most traditional conferences but not very common at Bike!Bike!. Presentations are a dialog between the presenter(s) and an audience, often aided by a slideshow. Some time should be saved for questions afterwards or throughout the presentation. Presentation are often used to Bike!Bike! normally demonstrate an organization's experience undergoing a new initiative such as starting a new organization, planning a large event, or re-organizing a space. These experiences are best demonstrated when speaking about first-hand accounts.

Having translations and/or a a translator on hand is best, ask around for help if you can, otherwise it is best to clearly state in your description and before your presentation that translation will not be available.

=== Mechanical/Hands on ===

Demonstrating bike building and repair techniques take place at one of the host organizations' repair workspaces. Remember that Bike!Bike! attendees have a range of bike mechanical experience from novice to expert. If your workshop is intended for beginners or experts, please note this in the description and before the workshop gets underway.

=== Panel discussion ===

A series of questions are asked to "experts". It is good practice to have an experienced moderator and prepare focused questions and a variety of viewpoints represented in panelists.

=== Activity/Challenge ===

In this format of workshop, participants are asked to solve a challenge, engage in a game, or role-play. This can be a difficult format to plan but is often memorable and rewarding for participants. This style of workshop typically uses the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experiential_learning experiential cycle of experience->reflect->generalize->apply].

=== Ride ===

tour of notable or important locations in the area. Ex; Local community & school bike shops. Spots of historical or cultural significance relating in some way to the themes of the conference.

== Tips ==
There are usually three to four workshops happening simultaneously. Attendance for each workshop is between 5-60 people. For large discussion or activity workshops, you might consider splitting people into smaller groups to allow for discussion.

If you have multiple facilitators-you may want to have someone co-facilitate your workshop, especially if it is a discussion based workshop. One person can keep discussion on track while the other keeps a speaking queue (takes stack).

=== Translating ===
Be prepared for people to attend who may not be fluent in the language that you intend to present your workshop in. It is best if you can find a volunteer to help translate your content before or during the workshop. Most commonly, a volunteer will translate/interpret what you and anyone else says immediately after it is said. This may slow down the flow of the workshop some.

=== Make a Plan ===
Have a timeline and outline for your workshop. You don't have to follow it, but thinking in advance about what you want to cover and how much time to use in different areas will help people to get the most out of your workshop. In a discussion workshop, have a list of questions for the group. Think about what you will do if conflict begins to happen in the workshop, or if the discussion begins to go in an unanticipated direction. Neither of these things are necessarily bad, and some of the most productive learning experiences can be emotional, uncomfortable, conflict-filled, and unplanned. A safer-space doesn't need to mean a conflict free or comfortable for everyone space, especially if those who are uncomfortable or challenged are the ones who have systemic privilege.

=== Privilege and anti-oppression ===
* Be aware of the dynamics of privilege and anti-oppression
* Be aware if certain people are dominating the conversation and how facilitation could help this
* Having a speakers list, not allowing interruptions, or making sure everyone has the opportunity to speak before allowing the same person to speak again can help in some cases
* Asking people to communicate their ideas through a group or partner, rather than directly to group
* Don't put people on the spot because of their identity of race, gender, or other characteristics

Guide to Facilitating Bikebike Workshops

2017-07-01T01:54:53Z

Grhmstwrt: /* Privilege and anti-oppression */

== Workshop Formats ==

=== Group Discussion ===

Group discussions are the most popular format for workshops at Bike!Bike!. They normally start with a problem that exists within our organizations, attendees speak to their struggle attempting solving this problem, strategies that they have implemented which have worked and those that have failed.

A facilitator should prepare for the workshop by preparing and asking questions, summarizing, setting guidelines, and keeping discussion relatively on point. It is good practice to ask for a volunteer to help keep track of those that wish to speak by watching for hands, doing both can quickly become overwhelming. It is also good practice to ask for volunteer translators, you will probably want to poll your audience first to see if they will be required.

Your audience size may vary, you may want to prepare some different strategies you wish to employ if you end up with a small group as well as decide how that will change if end up with a crowd that is larger than expected. For example, having each person speak to an experience might be very productive if you have ten to fifteen people but would not work for a group of sixty or more.

==== Introductions ====

For smaller groups you will want to ask each person present to introduce themselves before beginning your discussion, for larger groups it is better to ask people to introduce themselves once they first speak. An introduction normally consists of each persons' name, organization/city, and pronoun (he/she/they...). Because pronouns are often used in discussions, to reduce the chance of conflict it is important to make note of this and do your best to ensure that you respect it.

=== Presentation ===

A presentation workshop is the format that is common at most traditional conferences but not very common at Bike!Bike!. Presentations are a dialog between the presenter(s) and an audience, often aided by a slideshow. Some time should be saved for questions afterwards or throughout the presentation. Presentation are often used to Bike!Bike! normally demonstrate an organization's experience undergoing a new initiative such as starting a new organization, planning a large event, or re-organizing a space. These experiences are best demonstrated when speaking about first-hand accounts.

Having translations and/or a a translator on hand is best, ask around for help if you can, otherwise it is best to clearly state in your description and before your presentation that translation will not be available.

=== Mechanical/Hands on ===

Demonstrating bike building and repair techniques take place at one of the host organizations' repair workspaces. Remember that Bike!Bike! attendees have a range of bike mechanical experience from novice to expert. If your workshop is intended for beginners or experts, please note this in the description and before the workshop gets underway.

=== Panel discussion ===

A series of questions are asked to "experts". It is good practice to have an experienced moderator and prepare focused questions and a variety of viewpoints represented in panelists.

=== Activity/Challenge ===

In this format of workshop, participants are asked to solve a challenge, engage in a game, or role-play. This can be a difficult format to plan but is often memorable and rewarding for participants. This style of workshop typically uses the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experiential_learning experiential cycle of experience->reflect->generalize->apply].

=== Ride ===

tour of notable or important locations in the area. Ex; Local community & school bike shops. Spots of historical or cultural significance relating in some way to the themes of the conference.

== Tips ==
There are usually three to four workshops happening simultaneously. Attendance for each workshop is between 5-60 people. For large discussion or activity workshops, you might consider splitting people into smaller groups to allow for discussion.

If you have multiple facilitators-you may want to have someone co-facilitate your workshop, especially if it is a discussion based workshop. One person can keep discussion on track while the other keeps a speaking queue (takes stack).

=== Translating ===
Be prepared for people to attend who may not be fluent in the language that you intend to present your workshop in. It is best if you can find a volunteer to help translate your content before or during the workshop. Most commonly, a volunteer will translate/interpret what you and anyone else says immediately after it is said. This may slow down the flow of the workshop some.

=== Make a Plan ===
Have a timeline and outline for your workshop. You don't have to follow it, but thinking in advance about what you want to cover and how much time to use in different areas will help people to get the most out of your workshop. In a discussion workshop, have a list of questions for the group. Think about what you will do if conflict begins to happen in the workshop, or if the discussion begins to go in an unanticipated direction. Neither of these things are inherently bad.

=== Privilege and anti-oppression ===
* Be aware of the dynamics of privilege and anti-oppression
* Be aware if certain people are dominating the conversation and how facilitation could help this
* Having a speakers list, not allowing interruptions, or making sure everyone has the opportunity to speak before allowing the same person to speak again can help in some cases
* Asking people to communicate their ideas through a group or partner, rather than directly to group
* Don't put people on the spot because of their identity of race, gender, or other characteristics

Guide to Facilitating Bikebike Workshops

2017-07-01T01:51:19Z

Grhmstwrt: /* Tips */

== Workshop Formats ==

=== Group Discussion ===

Group discussions are the most popular format for workshops at Bike!Bike!. They normally start with a problem that exists within our organizations, attendees speak to their struggle attempting solving this problem, strategies that they have implemented which have worked and those that have failed.

A facilitator should prepare for the workshop by preparing and asking questions, summarizing, setting guidelines, and keeping discussion relatively on point. It is good practice to ask for a volunteer to help keep track of those that wish to speak by watching for hands, doing both can quickly become overwhelming. It is also good practice to ask for volunteer translators, you will probably want to poll your audience first to see if they will be required.

Your audience size may vary, you may want to prepare some different strategies you wish to employ if you end up with a small group as well as decide how that will change if end up with a crowd that is larger than expected. For example, having each person speak to an experience might be very productive if you have ten to fifteen people but would not work for a group of sixty or more.

==== Introductions ====

For smaller groups you will want to ask each person present to introduce themselves before beginning your discussion, for larger groups it is better to ask people to introduce themselves once they first speak. An introduction normally consists of each persons' name, organization/city, and pronoun (he/she/they...). Because pronouns are often used in discussions, to reduce the chance of conflict it is important to make note of this and do your best to ensure that you respect it.

=== Presentation ===

A presentation workshop is the format that is common at most traditional conferences but not very common at Bike!Bike!. Presentations are a dialog between the presenter(s) and an audience, often aided by a slideshow. Some time should be saved for questions afterwards or throughout the presentation. Presentation are often used to Bike!Bike! normally demonstrate an organization's experience undergoing a new initiative such as starting a new organization, planning a large event, or re-organizing a space. These experiences are best demonstrated when speaking about first-hand accounts.

Having translations and/or a a translator on hand is best, ask around for help if you can, otherwise it is best to clearly state in your description and before your presentation that translation will not be available.

=== Mechanical/Hands on ===

Demonstrating bike building and repair techniques take place at one of the host organizations' repair workspaces. Remember that Bike!Bike! attendees have a range of bike mechanical experience from novice to expert. If your workshop is intended for beginners or experts, please note this in the description and before the workshop gets underway.

=== Panel discussion ===

A series of questions are asked to "experts". It is good practice to have an experienced moderator and prepare focused questions and a variety of viewpoints represented in panelists.

=== Activity/Challenge ===

In this format of workshop, participants are asked to solve a challenge, engage in a game, or role-play. This can be a difficult format to plan but is often memorable and rewarding for participants. This style of workshop typically uses the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experiential_learning experiential cycle of experience->reflect->generalize->apply].

=== Ride ===

tour of notable or important locations in the area. Ex; Local community & school bike shops. Spots of historical or cultural significance relating in some way to the themes of the conference.

== Tips ==
There are usually three to four workshops happening simultaneously. Attendance for each workshop is between 5-60 people. For large discussion or activity workshops, you might consider splitting people into smaller groups to allow for discussion.

If you have multiple facilitators-you may want to have someone co-facilitate your workshop, especially if it is a discussion based workshop. One person can keep discussion on track while the other keeps a speaking queue (takes stack).

=== Translating ===
Be prepared for people to attend who may not be fluent in the language that you intend to present your workshop in. It is best if you can find a volunteer to help translate your content before or during the workshop. Most commonly, a volunteer will translate/interpret what you and anyone else says immediately after it is said. This may slow down the flow of the workshop some.

=== Make a Plan ===
Have a timeline and outline for your workshop. You don't have to follow it, but thinking in advance about what you want to cover and how much time to use in different areas will help people to get the most out of your workshop. In a discussion workshop, have a list of questions for the group. Think about what you will do if conflict begins to happen in the workshop, or if the discussion begins to go in an unanticipated direction. Neither of these things are inherently bad.

=== Privilege and anti-oppression ===
* Be aware of the dynamics of privilege and anti-oppression
* Be aware if certain people are dominating the conversation and how facilitation could help this
* Having a speakers list, not allowing interruption, or making sure everyone has the opportunity to speak before allowing the same person to speak again can help to combat this
* Asking people to communicate their ideas through a group or partner, rather than directly to group

Guide to Facilitating Bikebike Workshops

2017-07-01T01:50:42Z

Grhmstwrt: /* Translating */

== Workshop Formats ==

=== Group Discussion ===

Group discussions are the most popular format for workshops at Bike!Bike!. They normally start with a problem that exists within our organizations, attendees speak to their struggle attempting solving this problem, strategies that they have implemented which have worked and those that have failed.

A facilitator should prepare for the workshop by preparing and asking questions, summarizing, setting guidelines, and keeping discussion relatively on point. It is good practice to ask for a volunteer to help keep track of those that wish to speak by watching for hands, doing both can quickly become overwhelming. It is also good practice to ask for volunteer translators, you will probably want to poll your audience first to see if they will be required.

Your audience size may vary, you may want to prepare some different strategies you wish to employ if you end up with a small group as well as decide how that will change if end up with a crowd that is larger than expected. For example, having each person speak to an experience might be very productive if you have ten to fifteen people but would not work for a group of sixty or more.

==== Introductions ====

For smaller groups you will want to ask each person present to introduce themselves before beginning your discussion, for larger groups it is better to ask people to introduce themselves once they first speak. An introduction normally consists of each persons' name, organization/city, and pronoun (he/she/they...). Because pronouns are often used in discussions, to reduce the chance of conflict it is important to make note of this and do your best to ensure that you respect it.

=== Presentation ===

A presentation workshop is the format that is common at most traditional conferences but not very common at Bike!Bike!. Presentations are a dialog between the presenter(s) and an audience, often aided by a slideshow. Some time should be saved for questions afterwards or throughout the presentation. Presentation are often used to Bike!Bike! normally demonstrate an organization's experience undergoing a new initiative such as starting a new organization, planning a large event, or re-organizing a space. These experiences are best demonstrated when speaking about first-hand accounts.

Having translations and/or a a translator on hand is best, ask around for help if you can, otherwise it is best to clearly state in your description and before your presentation that translation will not be available.

=== Mechanical/Hands on ===

Demonstrating bike building and repair techniques take place at one of the host organizations' repair workspaces. Remember that Bike!Bike! attendees have a range of bike mechanical experience from novice to expert. If your workshop is intended for beginners or experts, please note this in the description and before the workshop gets underway.

=== Panel discussion ===

A series of questions are asked to "experts". It is good practice to have an experienced moderator and prepare focused questions and a variety of viewpoints represented in panelists.

=== Activity/Challenge ===

In this format of workshop, participants are asked to solve a challenge, engage in a game, or role-play. This can be a difficult format to plan but is often memorable and rewarding for participants. This style of workshop typically uses the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experiential_learning experiential cycle of experience->reflect->generalize->apply].

=== Ride ===

tour of notable or important locations in the area. Ex; Local community & school bike shops. Spots of historical or cultural significance relating in some way to the themes of the conference.

== Tips ==

There are usually three to four workshops happening simultaneously. Attendance for each workshop is between 5-60 people. For large discussion or activity workshops, you might consider splitting people into smaller groups to allow for discussion.

If you have multiple facilitators-you may want to have someone co-facilitate your workshop, especially if it is a discussion based workshop. One person can keep discussion on track while the other takes stack.

=== Translating ===
Be prepared for people to attend who may not be fluent in the language that you intend to present your workshop in. It is best if you can find a volunteer to help translate your content before or during the workshop. Most commonly, a volunteer will translate/interpret what you and anyone else says immediately after it is said. This may slow down the flow of the workshop some.

=== Make a Plan ===
Have a timeline and outline for your workshop. You don't have to follow it, but thinking in advance about what you want to cover and how much time to use in different areas will help people to get the most out of your workshop. In a discussion workshop, have a list of questions for the group. Think about what you will do if conflict begins to happen in the workshop, or if the discussion begins to go in an unanticipated direction. Neither of these things are inherently bad.

=== Privilege and anti-oppression ===
* Be aware of the dynamics of privilege and anti-oppression
* Be aware if certain people are dominating the conversation and how facilitation could help this
* Having a speakers list, not allowing interruption, or making sure everyone has the opportunity to speak before allowing the same person to speak again can help to combat this
* Asking people to communicate their ideas through a group or partner, rather than directly to group

Bike Dungeon

2017-05-26T19:15:15Z

Grhmstwrt:

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The Bike Dungeon is a teaching shop located at the University of Manitoba. We prefer that customers explore their own bikes and learn repair for themselves. We will teach those who need help and perform services for those who won't or can't. We have been funded by the One Tonne Challenge, the Environmental Youth Corps, and soon the Manitoba Student Transportation Network, but continued funding comes by way of donations for service and parts, as well as donations of parts and tools.

==Status==
The bike dungeon is closed as of 2016

== Location ==
The Bike Dungeon is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the Fort Garry campus of the University of Manitoba. We borrow space from [http://www.umreg.org UMREG], the student recycling group, located in the basement of the Helen Glass Centre for Nursing. Our room number is 157, and best entry is found at the University Centre loading dock.

== Contact ==
Best to email us at bikdedungeon@gmail.com if you would like to make an appointment.

== Hours ==

Approximate times only, with little to no guarantee. 
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday during regular session, September 1 - May 1. 
Summer session hours are TBD.

== Resources ==
Many of the [http://www.umreg.org UMREG] staff are able to help with simple direction and orientation. 

[http://www.umanitoba.ca/campus/security/ Security Services] on campus has sought a partnership with the Bike Dungeon to maintain their [http://www.umanitoba.ca/campus/security/bike.html bike patrol] bikes and offload abandoned bikes that are liberated from campus bike racks. 

'''Collaborative Shops:''' [http://www.continualcycles.com/ Continual Cycles], [http://www.bike-dump.ca/ The Bike Dump], [http://www.naturalcycle.ca/ Natural Cycle] 

City bike shops have contributed countless parts, tools, and ideas through their excellent dumpsters.

== Services ==

We have cheap and plentiful oil, air, and grease, and we'll share them with you if your use is reasonable. 
We can offer wheel truing, wheel replacement, replacement tubes, tube patching, replacement tires, bearing adjustment and repacking, chain cleaning, wheel building, etc. as either a service or as a do-it-yourself. 

=== Used Parts ===
We have deraillers, shifters, brake calipers, brake levers, brake & shifter cables, brake & shifter cable housing, front and rear hubs, rims, spokes, front and rear wheels, handlebars, stems, grips, seat posts, saddles, bottom brackets, cranks, pedals, cog sets, cassettes, chains, and bearings in workable used condition, and all they often need is a good cleaning and lube, where applicable. For some parts we may ask for a few dollars donation, or just a little work cleaning and fixing used parts to replace the ones you need.

=== New Parts ===
We have varying supply of tubes, brake pads, brake & shifter cables, brake & shifter cable housing, cranks, chains, rim strips, cog sets, pedals, tires, grips, handlebar wrap, etc. that we will most often sell at the price that that part cost us. If you're able to fetch the part yourself, we can often direct you to the best place in town to get it.

=== Workshops ===
The Bike Dungeon has only given small group instruction, but its members have been involved with several workshops over the years, including: winter biking, regular maintenance, dealing with traffic 
Future workshops might include: wheel building, effective bike security, preventative maintenance, safe biking

== Prices ==
All of our prices are suggested donations. We will try to accommodate most reasonable budgets, but we cannot receive less than the amount that we paid for an item. Donations of bikes and bike parts, needed tools, and volunteer time can offset some amount on your bill. We are prepared to barter, but remember that bartering relies on goods or services that both parties value.
Most of our parts are old, used, broken, dirty, and refurbished. As such, prices are negligible compared to the same part new. Most used chains are $5, while used wheels range from $10 to $25, depending largely on supply and repair time.
Whenever possible, our prices for new parts will be the same as what we paid for them.

== Volunteering ==
We can always put volunteers to work. If you have something very specific that you want to do, we'll keep out of your way. If you have time and don't care what work you do, we have an infinite supply of bearings to clean, tubes to patch, spokes to sort, wheels to disassemble, chains to clean & sort, etc. that you can help with. We'll take volunteer time to offset service costs, but we can't budge on new part costs.

== Website ==
[http://www.umreg.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bike_Dungeon The Bike Dungeon], hosted by [http://www.umreg.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page UMREG].

== Media ==
The Bike Dungeon was first featured in the [http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca/index.asp?sec=40&too=100&dat=2/9/2006&sta=2&wee=2&eve=8&npa=10032 Bulletin], a good news publication put forth by the University. The article marks the christening of the shop and highlights our funding, driving force, and mantra. 
The Manitoban, the weekly student newspaper, was the avenue for an [http://www.themanitoban.com/2006-2007/0328/115.Critical.mass.a.critical.problem.php anti-cyclist rant] in March 2007 to which many, us included, have responded.

== Links ==
=== Local ===
* [[The Bike Dump]] via the bike collectives wiki and [http://bike-dump.ca/ their own website]
* [http://sanctoralcycle.blogspot.com/ Sanctoral Cycles], a co-op shop at the Canadian Mennonite University
* [http://naturalcycle.ca/ Natural Cycle] is a great co-operative shop in downtown Winnipeg.
* [http://www.continualcycles.com/ Continual Cycles] is the only mobile repair shop in town.
* [http://biketothefuture.org/ Bike to the Future] is an effective local advocacy group for Winnipeg and Manitoba. Locals can register their residences and destinations on the [http://biketothefuture.org/maps.php Map].
* [http://www.onegreencity.com/ One Green City] is an effort to develop an active transportation network in Winnipeg.
* [http://www.resourceconservation.mb.ca/gci/MSTN/ MSTN], the Manitoba Student Transportation Network, promotes sustainable transportation through educational programs and events.

=== Fix It ===
* [http://www.parktool.com/ Park Tools] has all the right tools, plus a good repair tutorial section.
* [http://www.sheldonbrown.com/home.html Sheldon Brown] is the best bike resource online. Read every section and every page for a really good start.
* [http://yarchive.net/bike/index.html Jobst Brandt], author of The Bicycle Wheel, posted most of the articles on this site, a logical analysis of common bike myths and physics.
* [http://www.jimlangley.net/wrench/wrench.html Jim Langley] has some repair tips for you.

== See Also ==

* [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]

[[Category:Manitoba Community Bicycle Organizations]]

Bike Dump

2017-05-26T19:13:37Z

Grhmstwrt: /* Hours */

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| has-earn-a-bike = no
| has-bike-valet = no
| has-workshops = yes
| has-courses = no
| has-group-rides = no
| has-bicycle-advocacy = no
| has-pedicab = no
| has-in-school-programs = no
| has-youth-summercamp = no
| has-youth-racing = no
| has-women-trans-hours = yes


| mission-statement =
}}
'''The Bike Dump''' is a bicycle collective in Winnipeg, Canada.

== Services ==

The Bike Dump strives to make cycling and cycling knowledge accessible to all, especially people who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford it, by offering access to tools, help, and parts for people to fix their own bike or to build one out of recycled frames and parts. There is no charge associated with these services, but donations of bike parts, money, or in-kind labour are encouraged. They periodically offer workshops on maintenance and repairs.

== Hours ==
Current as of May 2017
* Monday 6-9pm - Women and trans only night
* Tuesday 6-9pm - open shop hours
* Wednesdays 6-9pm - workshops, meetings, training, and volunteer hours
* Thursday 6-9pm -Volunteer shop hours - shop cleanup
* Sunday 1-4pm - open shop hours

== Location ==

The Bike Dump is located in The Red Road Lodge at 631 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Entrance is through the patio on the south side of the building.

== Organization ==

The Bike Dump is run as a collective. All members and workers are volunteers. There is a core collective of roughly 10 people who make decisions by consensus, and another half-dozen casual volunteers. Membership in the collective is open to anyone who has volunteered three shifts in a month and sat in on one collective meeting. There are subcommittees to deal with finances, workshops, outreach, volunteer coordination, triage, and the space which are made up of core collective members. Membership in the committees rotates informally. The collective tries to be responsive to its own needs, the needs of the other volunteers, and the needs of people using the space, and works from an anti-oppression framework. Rent is paid with money from donations, the sale of some refurbished bikes (on a sliding scale), and the odd fundraiser.

== History ==

Winnipeg had been without a community bicycle project since the demise of Winnipeg's 'white bike' project in the early 1990's. There had been several attempts at starting projects over the next ten years, notably 'Bikes for People', but none of these had much staying power, and were mostly people with a ton of frames in their basement.
In the summer of 2005, a few of the aforementioned people got together, and after finding cheap space in a building owned by a local developer, the Bike Dump was born, opening its doors with a fundraising weekend at the start of September 2005, with open hours to the public every Sunday from 12-6pm. A few punk shows were held in the space that winter.
In April 2006, open hours were added on Thursdays from 5 to 9pm. Four of the Bike Dump members attended [[Bike!Bike! 2006]] and were thoroughly impressed. Over the summer of 2006, the Dump put on one bicycle repair workshop series for adults, another by and for women, and a third for kids. The same summer, they began being open on Wednesday evenings for volunteers and prospective volunteers only.
In August 2006, they learned that their building had been sold and that they would have to be out of the space by November. After extensive renovations, the bike dump re-openned in December at 631 Main St.

== Website ==

[http://bike-dump.ca bike-dump.ca]

== Printed Material ==

=== Workshop Handouts ===

* Workshop 1: Tubes & Tires ([http://bike-dump.ca/workshops/01_tubes_tires.pdf pdf])
* Workshop 2: Brakes ([http://bike-dump.ca/workshops/02_brakes.pdf pdf])
* Workshop 3: Hubs ([http://bike-dump.ca/workshops/Bike%20Dump%20hub%20handout.doc doc])
* Workshop 4: Derailleurs ([http://bike-dump.ca/workshops/Bike%20Dump%20gears%20handout%20real.doc doc])
* Workshop 5: The Bottom Bracket ([http://bike-dump.ca/workshops/Bike%20Dump%20BB%20handout.doc doc])

=== Pamphlets ===

* [http://bike-dump.ca/printed%20matter/welcome.pdf Welcome to the Bike Dump]
* [http://bike-dump.ca/printed%20matter/volunteer%20orientation.pdf Volunteer Orientation Info]
* [http://bike-dump.ca/printed%20matter/volunteer.pdf (older) Bike Dump Volunteer & Mechanic Guide]
* [http://bike-dump.ca/printed%20matter/Greeter%20Materials/greeter%20pamphlet.pdf Bike Dump greeter guide]
* [http://bike-dump.ca/pamphlets/collective.pdf Bike Dump Collective Guide]

=== Greeter Materials ===

* [http://bike-dump.ca/printed%20matter/Greeter%20Materials/Feedback%20sheet.pdf Feedback Sheet]
* [http://bike-dump.ca/printed%20matter/Greeter%20Materials/Greeter%20Log%20Sheet.pdf Log Sheet]

== Allies, Shout Outz ==

=== In Winnipeg ===
* [http://naturalcycle.ca Natural Cycle]
* The Winnipeg Bicycle Messenger Association
* [[The Bike Dungeon]]
* [http://velodrama.chromatin.ca Velodrama Wiki Project]

=== Elsewhere ===
* [[The Derailer Bicycle Collective]] (Denver, CO)
* [[Kingston Yellow Bike Action]] (Kingston, ON)
* [[Free Ride]] (Pittsburgh, PA)

== See Also ==

* [[Community Bicycle Organizations]]

[[Category:Manitoba Community Bicycle Organizations]]

Bike!Bike! 2017

2017-05-26T19:11:44Z

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BikeBike 2017 will be Hosted In Winnipeg Manitoba Canada From August 24th to 27th

==Hosts==
[[ The Wrench]]
[[The Bike Dump]]
[[Co-op Velocite]]

[[Guide to Facilitating Bikebike Workshops]]

Guide to Facilitating Bikebike Workshops

2017-05-26T19:06:02Z

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Introductions - in most workshops with more than 6 people in attendance, there may not be enough time for everyone in attendance to introduce themselves. We will provide nametags and encourage people to mark them with their name, pronoun(s) and, city.

Workshop Formats (often a mix)

Presentation - mostly the presenter giving their ideas, sometimes with a power point or audio visual aids. Lecture. Sometimes this is an appropriate way to start a workshop, but try to limit the amount of time you spend as bikebike is a participatory conference.
-Speak from your experience & knowledge - not what you found on google
-tell a story or sharing an experience is a good way to engage audience and make a point.

Group Discussion - open discussion where people share their experiences and ideas. Many bikebike workshops use this format. Have a list of specific questions or prompts to start discussion, but be willing to follow the lead of the group.
In this format of workshop the role of the facilitator is to FACILITATE discussion by asking questions, summarizing, setting guidelines, keeping discussion relatively on point etc. While full go arounds can be useful in small groups, they may not be workable for larger groups.

Mechanical/Hands on - will take place in one of winnipeg's community bike shops. Remember that bikebike attendees have a range of bike mechanical experience from novice to expert. If your workshop is intended for beginners or experts, please note this in the description.

Panel discussion - A series of questions are asked to "experts" - the key to a good panel discussion is a good moderator with focused questions and a variety of viewpoints represented in panelists.

Activity/Challenge - In this format of workshop, participants are asked to solve a challenge, engage in a game, or role-play. This can be a difficult format to plan but is often memorable and rewarding for participants. This style of workshop typically uses the experiential cycle of experience->reflect->generalize->apply. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experiential_learning

Ride - tour of notable or important locations in the area. Ex; Local community & school bike shops. Spots of historical or cultural significance relating in some way to the themes of the conference.

Other Info

Attendance Numbers - There are usually 4 workshops happening simultaneously. Attendance for each workshop is between 10-60 people. For large discussion or activity workshops, you might consider splitting people into smaller groups to allow for discussion.

If you have multiple facilitators-you may want to have someone co-facilitate your workshop, especially if it is a discussion based workshop. One person can keep discussion on track while the other takes stack

Room facilitator present to introduce presenter and topic, take notes, assist with AV

-translation?
English with whisper translation available on request
Predominantly Espanol
Predominantly en Francais
Fully multi-lingual - only certain workshops

Make a Plan
Have a timeline and outline for your workshop. You don't have to follow it, but thinking in advance about what you want to cover and how much time to use in different areas will help people to get the most out of your workshop. In a discussion workshop, have a list of questions for the group. Think about what you will do if conflict begins to happen in the workshop, or if the discussion begins to go in an unanticipated direction. Neither of these things are inherently bad.

Be aware of the dynamics of privilege and anti-oppression
-be aware if certain people are dominating the conversation and how facilitation could help this
-this could include - having a speakers list, not allowing interruption, or making sure everyone has the opportunity to speak before allowing the same person to speak again.
-asking people to communicate their ideas through a group or partner, rather than directly to group.

Bike!Bike! 2017

2017-05-26T19:04:41Z

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BikeBike 2017 will be Hosted In Winnipeg Manitoba Canada From August 24th to 27th

==Hosts==
The Wrench
The Bike Dump

[[Guide to Facilitating Bikebike Workshops]]

Bike!Bike!

2017-05-26T18:59:10Z

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'''Bike!Bike!''' is an annual international conference of nonprofit bike collectives and other bicycle projects. It began in 2004 in New Orleans and has been hosted by a different city each year since.

== Location ==
The location changes from year to year with a different shop or collective hosting.
In addition to New Orleans, Bike!Bike! has been held in San Francisco, Pittsburg, Minneapolis, Toronto, San Marcos, and Vancouver.

With [[Bike!Bike! 2013]], New Orleans will be the first city to host a second time.

== Date ==
Generally Bike!Bike! is held at some point during the summer months, starting on a Thursday and ending the following Sunday.

== Funding ==
Most of the funding required to host Bike!Bike! comes directly from registration fees collected from participants from the previous year. The fee is a suggested donation, usually between $25 and $45.

== Responsibilities of the Host Project ==
A host can generally run Bike!Bike! in whatever way they may please but over the years some key features have become expected by many from the host project.

*Providing food
*Organizing workshops
*Providing accommodations (organizing billeting)
*Providing bikes for those who can't bring their own
*Providing directions to the venues, and around town
*Organizing group rides
*Throwing a dance party
*Editing bikebike.org

== What to expect when attending a Bike!Bike! conference ==
* Workshops
* Food
* Housing
* Politics?

== The History of Bike!Bike! ==
...

== Photos ==
* [http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=bikebike&m=text Flickr Photos]

== Links ==
* [http://www.bikebike.org/ Bike!Bike! Homepage]

==See also==

*[[UK Bike Gathering 2012|UK Bike Gathering]]

{{Bike!Bike!}}
[[Category:Bike!Bike!]]

Bike!Bike!

2017-05-26T18:57:08Z

Grhmstwrt: /* What to expect when attending a Bike!Bike! conference */

'''Bike!Bike!''' is an annual international conference of nonprofit bike collectives and other bicycle projects. It began in 2004 in New Orleans and has been hosted by a different city each year since.

== Location ==
The location changes from year to year with a different shop or collective hosting.
In addition to New Orleans, Bike!Bike! has been held in San Francisco, Pittsburg, Minneapolis, Toronto, San Marcos, and Vancouver.

With [[Bike!Bike! 2013]], New Orleans will be the first city to host a second time.

== Date ==
Generally Bike!Bike! is held at some point during the summer months, starting on a Thursday and ending the following Sunday.

== Funding ==
Most of the funding required to host Bike!Bike! comes directly from registration fees collected from participants from the previous year. The fee is a suggested donation, usually between $25 and $45.

== Responsibilities of the Host Project ==
A host can generally run Bike!Bike! in whatever way they may please but over the years some key features have become expected by many from the host project.

*Providing food
*Organizing workshops
*Providing accommodations (organizing billeting)
*Providing bikes for those who can't bring their own
*Providing directions to the venues, and around town
*Organizing group rides
*Throwing a dance party
*Editing bikebike.org

== What to expect when attending a Bike!Bike! conference ==
* [[Workshops]]
* Food
* Housing
* Politics?

== The History of Bike!Bike! ==
...

== Photos ==
* [http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=bikebike&m=text Flickr Photos]

== Links ==
* [http://www.bikebike.org/ Bike!Bike! Homepage]

==See also==

*[[UK Bike Gathering 2012|UK Bike Gathering]]

{{Bike!Bike!}}
[[Category:Bike!Bike!]]

Bike!Bike!

2017-05-26T18:56:45Z

Grhmstwrt: /* What to expect when attending a Bike!Bike! conference */

'''Bike!Bike!''' is an annual international conference of nonprofit bike collectives and other bicycle projects. It began in 2004 in New Orleans and has been hosted by a different city each year since.

== Location ==
The location changes from year to year with a different shop or collective hosting.
In addition to New Orleans, Bike!Bike! has been held in San Francisco, Pittsburg, Minneapolis, Toronto, San Marcos, and Vancouver.

With [[Bike!Bike! 2013]], New Orleans will be the first city to host a second time.

== Date ==
Generally Bike!Bike! is held at some point during the summer months, starting on a Thursday and ending the following Sunday.

== Funding ==
Most of the funding required to host Bike!Bike! comes directly from registration fees collected from participants from the previous year. The fee is a suggested donation, usually between $25 and $45.

== Responsibilities of the Host Project ==
A host can generally run Bike!Bike! in whatever way they may please but over the years some key features have become expected by many from the host project.

*Providing food
*Organizing workshops
*Providing accommodations (organizing billeting)
*Providing bikes for those who can't bring their own
*Providing directions to the venues, and around town
*Organizing group rides
*Throwing a dance party
*Editing bikebike.org

== What to expect when attending a Bike!Bike! conference ==
* [Workshops]
* Food
* Housing
* Politics?

== The History of Bike!Bike! ==
...

== Photos ==
* [http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&w=all&q=bikebike&m=text Flickr Photos]

== Links ==
* [http://www.bikebike.org/ Bike!Bike! Homepage]

==See also==

*[[UK Bike Gathering 2012|UK Bike Gathering]]

{{Bike!Bike!}}
[[Category:Bike!Bike!]]