Bici shout-outs

A quick shout out to everyone we met this weekend at bike!bike!. It was a privilege to spend a weekend with great, like-minded people. We met so many interesting, kind, crazy, fun and authentic folks. Riding with all of you was a blast, and we can't wait to do it again.

Special thanks to the crew at Sopo. You housed us, fed us (thanks to Food Not Bombs Atlanta) and taught us a TON. Your shop is an inspiration. As a bonus, you guys are all cool as hell.

If anyone is in the Birmingham area, hit us up. We'll ride the mean streets, drink some beer and dance our asses off! You always have a couch or floor to crash on here in the Dirty South.

See you soon, spreading the bike love!

Bike! Bike! report. Day One (and a half)

Well, today was Day one of bikebike SE. Yesterday Alan and I arrived and met some really cool folks, had dinner with a friend, rode around ATL a bit, and hung out at Sopo bike co-op. It was an exhausting day, to say the least.

Today, however, we started with the workshops. Wow. Between the 2 of us, we have learned how to set up a shop, structuring our organization and working with the mainstream media. That doesn't even take into account all of the contacts we have made and stories of successful and disastrous shops. I think we will come back with a much better idea of how to set ourselves up and get started.

One day in and I realize that we are very organized and ahead of the game on that, BUT we have a lot to learn and hash out as well. Daunting, yes, but exciting as well. I am ready to get back to Birmingham, full of knowledge (and some new riding skills...ATL is a bit different from Birmingham!), ideas and support from folks around the country, and get this thing started!

The best part has been meeting new, like minded folks and hearing their stories. Bike Co-ops that started out of cars, ones that have been around for 5 years and all the people who started them. The support system we are setting up this weekend is priceless and I know it is going to be a lifesaver as we continue. Sitting around eating vegan food and talking about bikes after a sunny ride through the neighborhood...if I ever wondered why we are embarking on this, that reminds me. Because being on a bike is my favorite place to be and I want others to know that feeling.

Stay tuned for a full report on Day 2. Hopefully Alan will take some photos for us to post as well.

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Early Registration

Hey kids,
Want to register early for the Valentines Heartbrakes Prom alleycat and save the hassle of late registation? Shoot an email to info{at}bicicoop{dot}org and we will get you all signed up. Details to come, but trust us...you want in. Alan has been working his ass off to get some SICK prizes.

We also need volunteers. What better way to spend your Valentines Day than hanging out with a bunch of awesome folks, listening to good music and helping get the Bici Co-op started? Let us know if you can volunteer by sending us an email or commenting here. we need you!

Remember, this is a team event. Sign up with your Prom 'date'. No date, no problem...there will be a stag category where we will set you up.

SAVE THE DATE!

there is something in the works for feb 14th... yes that is valentine's day... what could it be?

bike!bike! just a month away

and check this out.




i guess that makes us official.

Bike!Bike! and other stuffs

ok, so the deuce's wild race went swimmingly. everyone had a good time and stayed safe for the most part. thanks to everyone who participated and helped out. we came out of it with around $5 for the co-op (we had more but all the racers looked hungry after the race so we fed them.) so on that note we are back to where we started financially but we have made progress in other directions. currently, former OG brocyclist, paul halupka, is working on a logo for the co op which will allow us to make swag to sell and raise funds. also one of the infamous triathabloggers, elisa, is down for a group trip over to bike!bike! to learn all things bike co-op. i have already asked off work and there are a couple of people that are interested. if you want to go leave a comment and start some dialogue. we will have more news as the date gets closer.

also, if you or anyone you know is a commuting lawyer who knows how to do non profit stuff HOOK A DUDE UP!

thanks

alan

deuce's wild benefit race

please come out to the brocycle race this saturday. all proceeds are going to the 'let's make the co-op legit' fund. it should be a great time. thanks

a