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	\| town = Columbus		\| town = Columbus
	\| state = Indiana		\| state = Indiana
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	\| country = United States		\| country = United States
			\| phone. = (812) 379-8860 \|

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	\| website = http://www.bikeco-op.org		\| website = http://www.bikeco-op.org
			\| email = info@bikeco-op.org
	\| town = Columbus		\| town = Columbus
	\| state = Indiana		\| state = Indiana

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	* Even further back, around 1990. Charles in Indianapolis had an idea of doing something for kids with donated bikes, and mentioned his idea to a writer friend. The friend writes an article in the Indianapolis News, and next thing you know he has people calling to donate bikes. The Bicycle Action Project was born, with the help of Ken and some other CIBA folks. Ken had kids and moved on, but Charles kept BAP going for a while under CIBA. Charles gave a talk in Bloomington about the concept, which led to the creation of the [[Bloomington Community Bike Project]]. Loran, who grew up in Columbus, moved to Bloomington where he started volunteering there. Loran moved back to Columbus, where the story picks up with J-Boy. Ken's son Ben, now a teenager, brought home a flyer about the new Columbus bike co-op. Ken started volunteering, and arranged the move to the United Way building. Meanwhile, the BAP had gone under, but Nancy saw a kid wearing sweatpants with the BAP logo, was inspired by the story, which led to her creation of [http://www.freewheelinbikes.org/ Freewheeling Community Bikes]. That's four co-operatives, three still surviving, from one unplanned newspaper article.		* Even further back, around 1990, Charles in Indianapolis had an idea of doing something for kids with donated bikes, and mentioned his idea to a writer friend. The friend writes an article in the Indianapolis News, and next thing you know he has people calling to donate bikes. The Bicycle Action Project was born, with the help of Ken and some other CIBA folks. Ken had kids and moved on, but Charles kept BAP going for a while under CIBA. Charles gave a talk in Bloomington about the concept, which led to the creation of the [[Bloomington Community Bike Project]]. Loran, who grew up in Columbus, moved to Bloomington where he started volunteering there. Loran moved back to Columbus, where the story picks up with J-Boy. Ken's son Ben, now a teenager, brought home a flyer about the new Columbus bike co-op. Ken started volunteering, and arranged the move to the United Way building. Meanwhile, the BAP had gone under, but Nancy saw a kid wearing sweatpants with the BAP logo, was inspired by the story, which led to her creation of [http://www.freewheelinbikes.org/ Freewheeling Community Bikes]. That's four co-operatives, three still surviving, from one unplanned newspaper article.

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	* ~~This goes way~~ back to around 1990. Charles in Indianapolis had an idea of doing something for kids with donated bikes, and mentioned his idea to a writer friend. The friend writes an article in the Indianapolis News, and next thing you know he has people calling to donate bikes. The Bicycle Action Project was born, with the help of Ken and some other CIBA folks. Ken had kids and moved on, but Charles kept BAP going for a while under CIBA. Charles gave a talk in Bloomington about the concept, which led to the creation of the [[Bloomington Community Bike Project]]. Loran, who grew up in Columbus, moved to Bloomington where he started volunteering there. Loran moved back to Columbus, where the story picks up with J-Boy. Ken's son Ben, now a teenager, brought home a flyer about the new Columbus bike co-op. Ken started volunteering, and arranged the move to the United Way building. Meanwhile, the BAP had gone under, but Nancy saw a kid wearing sweatpants with the BAP logo, was inspired by the story, which led to her creation of [http://www.freewheelinbikes.org/ Freewheeling Community Bikes]. That's four co-operatives, three still surviving, from one unplanned newspaper article.		* Even further back, around 1990. Charles in Indianapolis had an idea of doing something for kids with donated bikes, and mentioned his idea to a writer friend. The friend writes an article in the Indianapolis News, and next thing you know he has people calling to donate bikes. The Bicycle Action Project was born, with the help of Ken and some other CIBA folks. Ken had kids and moved on, but Charles kept BAP going for a while under CIBA. Charles gave a talk in Bloomington about the concept, which led to the creation of the [[Bloomington Community Bike Project]]. Loran, who grew up in Columbus, moved to Bloomington where he started volunteering there. Loran moved back to Columbus, where the story picks up with J-Boy. Ken's son Ben, now a teenager, brought home a flyer about the new Columbus bike co-op. Ken started volunteering, and arranged the move to the United Way building. Meanwhile, the BAP had gone under, but Nancy saw a kid wearing sweatpants with the BAP logo, was inspired by the story, which led to her creation of [http://www.freewheelinbikes.org/ Freewheeling Community Bikes]. That's four co-operatives, three still surviving, from one unplanned newspaper article.

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	Located in the basement of the Doug Otto United Way Center at 1531 13th Street, the Columbus Bicycle Co-op exists to provide space & resources for community members to learn about & maintain bicycles. Classes, tools, parts, bikes, & work space are available for free or very little cost. Ask about our Earn-a-Bike program!		Located in the basement of the Doug Otto United Way Center at 1531 13th Street, the Columbus Bicycle Co-op exists to provide space & resources for community members to learn about & maintain bicycles. Classes, tools, parts, bikes, & work space are available for free or very little cost. Ask about our Earn-a-Bike program!

	~~Bike~~ aficionado volunteers ~~with~~ knowledge of bike mechanics, bike safety, various types of riding, and local routes or trails are there to help you during open hours.		Our Shop manager and bike aficionado volunteers have knowledge of bike mechanics, bike safety, various types of riding, and local routes or trails. They are there to help you during open shop hours.

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	* This goes way back to around 1990. Charles in Indianapolis had an idea of doing something for kids with donated bikes, and mentioned his idea to a writer friend. The friend writes an article in the Indianapolis News, and next thing you know he has people calling to donate bikes. The Bicycle Action Project was born, with the help of Ken and some other CIBA folks. Ken had kids and moved on, but Charles kept BAP going for a while under CIBA. Charles gave a talk in Bloomington about the concept, which led to the creation of the [~~http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bloomington_Community_Bike_Project~~ Bloomington Community Bike Project]. Loran, who grew up in Columbus, moved to Bloomington where he started volunteering ~~at the Bloomington co-op~~. Loran ~~came~~ back to Columbus, where the story picks up with J-Boy. Ken's son Ben, now a teenager, brought home a flyer about the new Columbus bike co-op. Ken started volunteering, and arranged the move to the United Way building. Meanwhile, the BAP had gone under, but Nancy saw a kid wearing sweatpants with the BAP logo, was inspired by the story, which led to her creation of [http://www.freewheelinbikes.org/ Freewheeling Community Bikes]. That's four co-operatives, three still surviving, from one unplanned newspaper article.		* This goes way back to around 1990. Charles in Indianapolis had an idea of doing something for kids with donated bikes, and mentioned his idea to a writer friend. The friend writes an article in the Indianapolis News, and next thing you know he has people calling to donate bikes. The Bicycle Action Project was born, with the help of Ken and some other CIBA folks. Ken had kids and moved on, but Charles kept BAP going for a while under CIBA. Charles gave a talk in Bloomington about the concept, which led to the creation of the [[Bloomington Community Bike Project]]. Loran, who grew up in Columbus, moved to Bloomington where he started volunteering there. Loran moved back to Columbus, where the story picks up with J-Boy. Ken's son Ben, now a teenager, brought home a flyer about the new Columbus bike co-op. Ken started volunteering, and arranged the move to the United Way building. Meanwhile, the BAP had gone under, but Nancy saw a kid wearing sweatpants with the BAP logo, was inspired by the story, which led to her creation of [http://www.freewheelinbikes.org/ Freewheeling Community Bikes]. That's four co-operatives, three still surviving, from one unplanned newspaper article.

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	== Contact Info ==		== Contact Info ==
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			info@bikeco-op.org

			We're on [http://www.facebook.com/columbusbicyclecoop?sk=info Facebook]

			Our website: [http://www.bikeco-op.org bikeco-op.org]

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	''Columbus Bicycle Cooperative''		''Columbus Bicycle Cooperative''
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	''Columbus Indiana, 47201''		''Columbus Indiana, 47201''

	~~We're on [http://www.facebook.com/columbusbicyclecoop?sk=info Facebook]~~

	~~Our website: [http://www.bikeco-op.org bikeco-op.org]~~

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	* This goes way back to around 1990. ~~Chuck~~ in Indianapolis had an idea of doing something for kids with donated bikes, and mentioned his idea to a writer friend. The friend writes an article in the Indianapolis News, and next thing you know he has people calling to donate bikes. The Bicycle Action Project was born, with the help of Ken and some other CIBA folks. Ken had kids and moved on, but Charles kept BAP going for a while under CIBA. Charles gave a talk in Bloomington about the concept, which led to the creation of the Bloomington ~~co-op~~. Loran, who grew up in Columbus, moved to Bloomington where he started volunteering at the Bloomington co-op. Loran came back to Columbus, where the story picks up with J-Boy. Ken's son Ben, now a teenager, brought home a flyer about the new Columbus bike co-op. Ken started volunteering, and arranged the move to the United Way building. Meanwhile, the BAP had gone under, but Nancy saw a kid wearing sweatpants with the BAP logo, was inspired by the story, which led to her creation of Freewheeling Community Bikes. That's four co-operatives, three still surviving, from one unplanned newspaper article.		* This goes way back to around 1990. Charles in Indianapolis had an idea of doing something for kids with donated bikes, and mentioned his idea to a writer friend. The friend writes an article in the Indianapolis News, and next thing you know he has people calling to donate bikes. The Bicycle Action Project was born, with the help of Ken and some other CIBA folks. Ken had kids and moved on, but Charles kept BAP going for a while under CIBA. Charles gave a talk in Bloomington about the concept, which led to the creation of the [http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bloomington_Community_Bike_Project Bloomington Community Bike Project]. Loran, who grew up in Columbus, moved to Bloomington where he started volunteering at the Bloomington co-op. Loran came back to Columbus, where the story picks up with J-Boy. Ken's son Ben, now a teenager, brought home a flyer about the new Columbus bike co-op. Ken started volunteering, and arranged the move to the United Way building. Meanwhile, the BAP had gone under, but Nancy saw a kid wearing sweatpants with the BAP logo, was inspired by the story, which led to her creation of [http://www.freewheelinbikes.org/ Freewheeling Community Bikes]. That's four co-operatives, three still surviving, from one unplanned newspaper article.

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	Way back, Loran and J-Boy started in Craig's garage*. Then the co-op moved to a rented half garage off the alley next to the Bicycle Station.		Way back*, Loran and J-Boy started in Craig's garage. Then the co-op moved to a rented half garage off the alley next to the Bicycle Station.

	No heat, no a/c, and so little space we had to move the inventory out in the yard each day before working.		No heat, no a/c, and so little space we had to move the inventory out in the yard each day before working.
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	* This goes way back to ~~the 1980's~~. Chuck in Indianapolis had an idea of doing something for kids with donated bikes, and mentioned his idea to a writer friend. The friend writes an article in the Indianapolis News, and next thing you know he has people calling to donate bikes. The Bicycle Action Project was born, with the help of Ken and some other CIBA folks. Ken had kids and moved on, but Charles kept BAP going for a while under CIBA. Charles gave a talk in Bloomington about the concept, which led to the creation of the Bloomington co-op. Loran, who grew up in Columbus, moved to Bloomington where he started volunteering at the Bloomington co-op. Loran came back to Columbus, where the story picks up with J-Boy. Ken's son Ben, now a teenager, brought home a flyer about the new Columbus bike co-op. Ken started volunteering, and arranged the move to the United Way building. Meanwhile, the BAP had gone under, but Nancy saw a kid wearing sweatpants with the BAP logo, was inspired by the story, which led to her creation of Freewheeling Community Bikes. That's four co-operatives, three still surviving, from one unplanned newspaper article.		* This goes way back to around 1990. Chuck in Indianapolis had an idea of doing something for kids with donated bikes, and mentioned his idea to a writer friend. The friend writes an article in the Indianapolis News, and next thing you know he has people calling to donate bikes. The Bicycle Action Project was born, with the help of Ken and some other CIBA folks. Ken had kids and moved on, but Charles kept BAP going for a while under CIBA. Charles gave a talk in Bloomington about the concept, which led to the creation of the Bloomington co-op. Loran, who grew up in Columbus, moved to Bloomington where he started volunteering at the Bloomington co-op. Loran came back to Columbus, where the story picks up with J-Boy. Ken's son Ben, now a teenager, brought home a flyer about the new Columbus bike co-op. Ken started volunteering, and arranged the move to the United Way building. Meanwhile, the BAP had gone under, but Nancy saw a kid wearing sweatpants with the BAP logo, was inspired by the story, which led to her creation of Freewheeling Community Bikes. That's four co-operatives, three still surviving, from one unplanned newspaper article.

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	Way back, Loran and J-Boy started in Craig ~~Dismore~~'s garage. Then the co-op moved to a rented half garage off the alley next to the Bicycle Station.		Way back, Loran and J-Boy started in Craig's garage*. Then the co-op moved to a rented half garage off the alley next to the Bicycle Station.

	No heat, no a/c, and so little space we had to move the inventory out in the yard each day before working.		No heat, no a/c, and so little space we had to move the inventory out in the yard each day before working.
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	Then in early 2010 we moved into the basement of the United Way Center, significantly increasing our space, added heat, air conditioning, free furniture courtesy of UW, and even restrooms upstairs. A bunch of Loran's friends and others volunteered to move stuff, clean the new place, scrape paint, build work benches, and generally build a new shop. Some awesome murals were painted on the walls, and we were in business.		Then in early 2010 we moved into the basement of the United Way Center, significantly increasing our space, added heat, air conditioning, free furniture courtesy of UW, and even restrooms upstairs. A bunch of Loran's friends and others volunteered to move stuff, clean the new place, scrape paint, build work benches, and generally build a new shop. Some awesome murals were painted on the walls, and we were in business.

	Through 2010 and 2011, the cooperative existed under the umbrella of Healthy Communities, a Columbus Regional Hospital Foundation program. In October 2011, the cooperative formed a board and elected officers, taking the first steps toward existing as a separate non-profit entity. In June 2012, the organization incorporated in the state of Indiana with a full board of officers. In late 2012, papers were submitted for non-profit status.		Through 2010 and 2011, the cooperative existed under the umbrella of Healthy Communities, a Columbus Regional Hospital Foundation program. In October 2011, the cooperative formed a board and elected officers, taking the first steps toward existing as a separate non-profit entity. In June 2012, the organization incorporated in the state of Indiana with a full board of officers. In late 2012, papers were submitted for non-profit status. The Columbus Bike Co-operative is now a 501(c)3 non-profit.



			* This goes way back to the 1980's. Chuck in Indianapolis had an idea of doing something for kids with donated bikes, and mentioned his idea to a writer friend. The friend writes an article in the Indianapolis News, and next thing you know he has people calling to donate bikes. The Bicycle Action Project was born, with the help of Ken and some other CIBA folks. Ken had kids and moved on, but Charles kept BAP going for a while under CIBA. Charles gave a talk in Bloomington about the concept, which led to the creation of the Bloomington co-op. Loran, who grew up in Columbus, moved to Bloomington where he started volunteering at the Bloomington co-op. Loran came back to Columbus, where the story picks up with J-Boy. Ken's son Ben, now a teenager, brought home a flyer about the new Columbus bike co-op. Ken started volunteering, and arranged the move to the United Way building. Meanwhile, the BAP had gone under, but Nancy saw a kid wearing sweatpants with the BAP logo, was inspired by the story, which led to her creation of Freewheeling Community Bikes. That's four co-operatives, three still surviving, from one unplanned newspaper article.

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	Earn-A-Bike program for people of all ages		Earn-A-Bike program for people of all ages.

	Stand-time to fix your own bike, plus use of tools and expert volunteer advice, for a small donation		Stand-time to fix your own bike, plus use of tools and expert volunteer advice, for a small donation

	Shop bikes available for a cash donation, prepared by our volunteers from donated bikes		Shop bikes available for a cash donation, prepared by our volunteers from donated bikes
	Classes on bike maintenance and other bike related subjects~~, typically through the winter~~
			Classes on bike maintenance and other bike related subjects

	Parts to pick from, for donations		Parts to pick from, for donations

	Valet bike parking service for local businesses, for a donation		Valet bike parking service for local businesses, for a donation

	Hours vary seasonally and with volunteer availability~~. Check the website for our schedule~~.		Hours vary seasonally and with volunteer availability.

	See our ~~website for an up to date schedule:~~ [http://www.bikeco-op.org ~~bikeco-op~~.~~org]~~		See our [http://www.bikeco-op.org website] for an up to date schedule.