ZOMBIE BIKES: November 2010

Sunday, November 21, 2010

What kind of work do you do?

Our volunteer mechanics do everything from tube repairs to bottom bracket adjustments at the lowest prices. On weekends, and days we are fully staffed, the shop is also open for guided repairs, which means we offer the use of our equipment and know-how to help you learn how to repair your own bike. We also build up several bikes a month for sell, and are eager to help out with any bike builds you might have thought up. All of our parts and frames are used/donated, but we will work with you to get the right parts should you want to buy new and learn how to assemble.

Besides shop stuff, what kind of events do you do?

We host weekly games of bike polo on Sundays just after 4pm. Co-op volunteers are also working with other members of the bicycle community in activities such as the upcoming October 11th Bike Night (http://thenightride.blogspot.com/) where we will host bike repair workshops. We also are looking forward to creating a bicycle installation at Art Walk within the next couple months. A long-term goal we have is a kids repair program, where enrolled kids will earn donated bike frames through repair lessons and group rides (modeled after Philadelphia’s bike program; see neighborhoodbikeworks.org). Other ideas we are hoping to implement soon will be bi-monthly movie nights at the shop, monthly shows and polo tournaments. If you have any ideas, or places you would like to see us at, please email us details!

How can I help you out?

How do I count the ways?!
If you know something about bike repair, we would love to add you to our volunteer staff. After all, the more we are open, the more people we can help!
If you are a musician, we would love you to donate your talent at an upcoming show!
If you are an artist, we need flyers, flyers, flyers!
If you run a business, we would love to trade your support for our support!
If you are a writer, we would love to think-tank some Jax-based zine ideas with you!
If you like alleycats and bike tricks, we would love to set up another Jax race!
If you have old bikes lying around, we are always in need of more parts and frames!
If you like to cook, we really want to work out a potluck Sunday before/during/after bike polo!
If you organize events, include us!
If you have extra tools, we’d love to take them off your hands!

Sunday, November 21, 2010