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	We are a cooperative cycling center dedicated to making the use of bicycles as transportation and fun possible for all members of the Bozeman community.		We are a cooperative cycling center dedicated to making the use of bicycles as transportation and fun possible for all members of the Bozeman community.

	~~Great thkining! That really breaks the mold!~~		== [[Community Bicycle Center ]] ==

			The Community Bicycle Center (CBC) facilitates youth development programs that equip youth living in Biddeford and surrounding communities with life skills, physical health, mentoring, and asset-building experiences. We use hands-on bicycle maintenance, cycling, and community service activities to develop thriving attitudes, behaviors, and skills in participants. Staff and volunteers are guided by our vision of engaging people of all ages and backgrounds in experiences to improve their well being through bicycle experiences.

	== [[Community Cycles]] in Boulder Colorado ==		== [[Community Cycles]] in Boulder Colorado ==

113.28.42.81: /* Community Bicycle Center */

2011-08-07T20:01:57Z

Community Bicycle Center

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	We are a cooperative cycling center dedicated to making the use of bicycles as transportation and fun possible for all members of the Bozeman community.		We are a cooperative cycling center dedicated to making the use of bicycles as transportation and fun possible for all members of the Bozeman community.

	~~== [[Community Bicycle Center ]] ==~~		Great thkining! That really breaks the mold!

	The Community Bicycle Center (CBC) facilitates youth development programs that equip youth living in Biddeford and surrounding communities with life skills, physical health, mentoring, and asset-building experiences. We use hands-on bicycle maintenance, cycling, and community service activities to develop thriving attitudes, behaviors, and skills in participants. Staff and volunteers are guided by our vision of engaging people of all ages and backgrounds in experiences to improve their well being through bicycle experiences.

	== [[Community Cycles]] in Boulder Colorado ==		== [[Community Cycles]] in Boulder Colorado ==

190.144.146.213: /* MoBo Bicycle Co-op */

2011-08-07T19:57:47Z

MoBo Bicycle Co-op

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	Without limiting the generality of the foregoing general purpose, the specific purposes of this Corporation are to: (1) provide the community a low-cost resource that provides the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain, repair, and safely operate their various forms of human-powered transportation, (2) promote personal and community empowerment through education, (3) create a space to promote sustainable practices including recycling, maintenance, and repair.		Without limiting the generality of the foregoing general purpose, the specific purposes of this Corporation are to: (1) provide the community a low-cost resource that provides the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain, repair, and safely operate their various forms of human-powered transportation, (2) promote personal and community empowerment through education, (3) create a space to promote sustainable practices including recycling, maintenance, and repair.

	~~== [[MoBo Bicycle Co-op]] ==~~		So excited I found this article as it made things much qicuekr!

	~~'''Mission'''~~
	The MoBo Bicycle Cooperative is a non-profit volunteer-run cooperative dedicated to making cycling accessible and practical to everyone in the greater Cincinnati area. We build community by providing a welcoming and communal workspace, knowledgeable staff, and the tools and parts for cyclists of all ages and skill levels to repair, maintain and acquire bicycles. Members learn from and teach one another by sharing knowledge and experience. Mobo facilitates healthy and sustainable transportation through bicycle programs, events, and advocacy in our immediate community and beyond.

	~~'''Vision'''~~
	~~The Mobo Bicycle Cooperative envisions a world~~ made healthier through the increase of people using bicycles for environmental, social, creative and practical purposes. We believe that cycling and its benefits should be made equally accessible to people from all walks of life. We see that the promotion of the social and educational aspects of cycling creates empowered individuals and communities. We see the intrinsic value cycling has for developing community, and we acknowledge that as our culture and infrastructure become more inclusive of bicycles, quality of life is enhanced for all.

	== [[Pedallers' Arms]] ==		== [[Pedallers' Arms]] ==

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	== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ==		== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ==

	The mission of the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Bicycle Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households ~~(and hipsters)~~.		The mission of the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Bicycle Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

	== [[The Flat: Bike Collective]] ==		== [[The Flat: Bike Collective]] ==

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	The Bike Depot supports health and active living by increasing access to bicycles, promoting safe, bike-friendly environments and advocating for policies that promote bicycle access and use.		The Bike Depot supports health and active living by increasing access to bicycles, promoting safe, bike-friendly environments and advocating for policies that promote bicycle access and use.

			== [[SLO Bike Kitchen ]] ==
			The SLO Bike Kitchen in San Luis Obispo, California is a program of the SLO County Bicycle Coalition, a 501(c)3 non-profit bicycle advocacy organization. The kitchen reinforces the Coalition's goal of transforming "San Luis Obispo County into a safer and more livable community by promoting cycling and walking for everyday transportation." by providing assistance with the machine side of cycling.

			Our goals are to:
			* Provide education about the mechanical aspects of bicycling
			* Build camaraderie within the community through our "do it with others" style
			* Provide an outlet for all those used parts sitting in people's garages
			* Act as an environmental steward within the community (recycling, reuse, ...)
			* Enable people to have a happy experience on their bicycle
			* Assist people in having a safe(r) time riding their bicycle
			* Provide a collection of bicycle tools available to the community at little or no cost

Jonathan: /* Pedallers' Arms, Leeds, UK */

2010-11-02T19:54:51Z

Pedallers' Arms, Leeds, UK

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	The Mobo Bicycle Cooperative envisions a world made healthier through the increase of people using bicycles for environmental, social, creative and practical purposes. We believe that cycling and its benefits should be made equally accessible to people from all walks of life. We see that the promotion of the social and educational aspects of cycling creates empowered individuals and communities. We see the intrinsic value cycling has for developing community, and we acknowledge that as our culture and infrastructure become more inclusive of bicycles, quality of life is enhanced for all.		The Mobo Bicycle Cooperative envisions a world made healthier through the increase of people using bicycles for environmental, social, creative and practical purposes. We believe that cycling and its benefits should be made equally accessible to people from all walks of life. We see that the promotion of the social and educational aspects of cycling creates empowered individuals and communities. We see the intrinsic value cycling has for developing community, and we acknowledge that as our culture and infrastructure become more inclusive of bicycles, quality of life is enhanced for all.

	== [~~http://www.pedallers-arms.org/~~ Pedallers' Arms]~~, Leeds, UK~~ ==		== [[Pedallers' Arms]] ==

	* To empower people to maintain their own bicycle and provide accessible learning opportunities for all levels of ability.		* To empower people to maintain their own bicycle and provide accessible learning opportunities for all levels of ability.

Jonathan: /* The Flat: Bike Collective */

2010-11-02T19:48:00Z

The Flat: Bike Collective

Jonathan: /* The Flat: Bike Collective */

2010-11-02T19:46:55Z

The Flat: Bike Collective

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	- supporting bike-related projects and events		- supporting bike-related projects and events
	- collaborating with other bike organizations		- collaborating with other bike organizations


	== [[The Bike Depot]]==		== [[The Bike Depot]]==

	The Bike Depot supports health and active living by increasing access to bicycles, promoting safe, bike-friendly environments and advocating for policies that promote bicycle access and use.		The Bike Depot supports health and active living by increasing access to bicycles, promoting safe, bike-friendly environments and advocating for policies that promote bicycle access and use.

Jfishenden at 11:47, 2 November 2010

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	'''Vision'''		'''Vision'''
	The Mobo Bicycle Cooperative envisions a world made healthier through the increase of people using bicycles for environmental, social, creative and practical purposes. We believe that cycling and its benefits should be made equally accessible to people from all walks of life. We see that the promotion of the social and educational aspects of cycling creates empowered individuals and communities. We see the intrinsic value cycling has for developing community, and we acknowledge that as our culture and infrastructure become more inclusive of bicycles, quality of life is enhanced for all.		The Mobo Bicycle Cooperative envisions a world made healthier through the increase of people using bicycles for environmental, social, creative and practical purposes. We believe that cycling and its benefits should be made equally accessible to people from all walks of life. We see that the promotion of the social and educational aspects of cycling creates empowered individuals and communities. We see the intrinsic value cycling has for developing community, and we acknowledge that as our culture and infrastructure become more inclusive of bicycles, quality of life is enhanced for all.

			== [http://www.pedallers-arms.org/ Pedallers' Arms], Leeds, UK ==

			* To empower people to maintain their own bicycle and provide accessible learning opportunities for all levels of ability.
			* To re-use old bicycle parts to keep environmental and financial costs low, thereby keeping useful resources from going to landfill.
			* To promote cycling as a safe, viable and cheap transport option.
			* To help marginal or under represented groups who cycle to feel comfortable with their bikes and the space so they can in turn help others.
			* To use established co-operative structures to ensure sustainability and continuity of service. We are not-for profit and any profits will go back into the project.

	== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ==		== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ==

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	Without limiting the generality of the foregoing general purpose, the specific purposes of this Corporation are to: (1) provide the community a low-cost resource that provides the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain, repair, and safely operate their various forms of human-powered transportation, (2) promote personal and community empowerment through education, (3) create a space to promote sustainable practices including recycling, maintenance, and repair.		Without limiting the generality of the foregoing general purpose, the specific purposes of this Corporation are to: (1) provide the community a low-cost resource that provides the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain, repair, and safely operate their various forms of human-powered transportation, (2) promote personal and community empowerment through education, (3) create a space to promote sustainable practices including recycling, maintenance, and repair.

			== [[MoBo Bicycle Co-op]] ==

			'''Mission'''
			The MoBo Bicycle Cooperative is a non-profit volunteer-run cooperative dedicated to making cycling accessible and practical to everyone in the greater Cincinnati area. We build community by providing a welcoming and communal workspace, knowledgeable staff, and the tools and parts for cyclists of all ages and skill levels to repair, maintain and acquire bicycles. Members learn from and teach one another by sharing knowledge and experience. Mobo facilitates healthy and sustainable transportation through bicycle programs, events, and advocacy in our immediate community and beyond.

			'''Vision'''
			The Mobo Bicycle Cooperative envisions a world made healthier through the increase of people using bicycles for environmental, social, creative and practical purposes. We believe that cycling and its benefits should be made equally accessible to people from all walks of life. We see that the promotion of the social and educational aspects of cycling creates empowered individuals and communities. We see the intrinsic value cycling has for developing community, and we acknowledge that as our culture and infrastructure become more inclusive of bicycles, quality of life is enhanced for all.

	== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ==		== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ==

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	The Flat is a collective that works to encourage cycling through the sharing of knowledge and tools.		The Flat is a collective that works to encourage cycling through the sharing of knowledge and tools.

	The Flat Bike Collective seeks to…		The [[Flat Bike Collective]] seeks to…

	Make bicycling more accessible by		'''Make bicycling more accessible by'''
	- sharing repair facilities and knowledge		* sharing repair facilities and knowledge
	- offering workshops to persons of all skill levels		* offering workshops to persons of all skill levels
	- reducing the costs of bike maintenance		* reducing the costs of bike maintenance

	Providing a welcoming environment by		'''Providing a welcoming environment by'''
	- recognizing the existence of power imbalances		* recognizing the existence of power imbalances
	- encouraging dialogue and diversity of opinion		* encouraging dialogue and diversity of opinion
	- confronting discriminatory actions and words		* confronting discriminatory actions and words
	- making decisions by consensus		* making decisions by consensus

	Minimize our environmental impact by		'''Minimize our environmental impact by'''
	- recycling and reusing parts		* recycling and reusing parts
	- promoting cycling as a viable mode of transportation		* promoting cycling as a viable mode of transportation

	Promote a greater sense of community by		'''Promote a greater sense of community by'''
	- making our resources available to groups on and off campus		* making our resources available to groups on and off campus
	- supporting bike-related projects and events		* supporting bike-related projects and events
	- collaborating with other bike organizations		* collaborating with other bike organizations

	== [[The Bike Depot]]==		== [[The Bike Depot]]==

	The Bike Depot supports health and active living by increasing access to bicycles, promoting safe, bike-friendly environments and advocating for policies that promote bicycle access and use.		The Bike Depot supports health and active living by increasing access to bicycles, promoting safe, bike-friendly environments and advocating for policies that promote bicycle access and use.