Bike Fort Collins

The grand opening of the Fort Collins Bike Library is just two weeks away and we’re looking for a few good volunteers.

Saturday, April 5, 2008 is the grand opening day that we start loaning bikes to the public free of charge. That’s right, free of charge! How do we do it? The answer lies with an ancient Chinese proverb. “One man is not an army, but many men are a force.”

This program works because of the great collaboration between the men and women of this community who care very deeply about getting more people on bikes.

How’s the library work?
A.    Anybody gets a free membership with a valid ID.
B.    Sign a waiver.
C.    Check out a bike.

It’s that simple. This is one of the few libraries that offers a cool breeze upon check out.  

We plan to have a fleet of about 100 bikes by the grand opening. The ultimate goal is to offer more than 300 bikes of different shapes and sizes, including cargo trailers and kid’s trailers, all over town.  Honestly, this is one of the most immediately gratifying ways that I’ve experienced to get our friends, visitors and fellow neighbors to enjoy our wonderful town by bike.

We’re looking for volunteers to have some fun at the Café Bicyclette location in the Old Town Kiosk, (the ice rink during the winter). We’ll need help registering new bike library members, checking out bikes, fitting helmets, singing songs, etc. We’re asking for help during the following times.

Fridays (Beginning the weekend of April 11th)
and
Saturdays and Sundays (Beginning April 5th)
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
12:00-2:00 PM
2:00-4:00 PM
4:00-6:00 PM

We’re very flexible and we welcome anyone, even if they can only contribute once or twice a month.  Of course, if someone would like to help out more then that’s great too! As a side note: We’re conveniently located across from the Ben and Jerry’s ice cream shop. What complements bicycles better than ice cream?

Please contact Chris P. to volunteer, or for more information regarding the Fort Collins Bike Library.
Chris.p@bikefortcollins.org
or
info@bikefortcollins.org

See you on April 5th!

Posted by Chris at 12:24 PM | Permalink

Rafael and the Fort Collins Bike Co-op are moving into their new digs and they need your help.  

The Co-op’s move is nearly complete and they’re ready to get busy with the great work that they’re known for.  They are in desperate need for new tools and equipment.

Stop by your LBS (local bike shop) by January 20 and buy them a much-needed item from their bike “gift registry.”

All donations are tax deductible!

Posted by Jeff at 12:28 PM | Permalink

Fort Collins Bike Library (check back soon for more on the 2008 opening of the Bike Library)
222 Laporte Avenue (at the old Poudre Valley Creamery)

The Bike Library lends bicycles to residents and visitors for basic transportation in Fort Collins.  Loans are made for a short term from headquarters or other locations in Fort Collins.  These bikes will be equipped for transportation purposes (i.e. baskets, lights). 

Performance road and/or mountain bikes will not be made available, so be sure to check with one of our great local bike shops or tour operators if you need more!  See list of Fort Collins bicycle sites.

Fort Collins Bike Co-op

The Bike Co-op is a community Bike Project dedicated to keeping good bikes and parts out of the landfill, to keep our community riding, and to educate our neighbors in all things bike. 

This group is run entirely by volunteers and is dedicated to:

• keeping the bikes in the Bike Library working. 
• keeping bikes out of the landfill
• refurbishing and donating bikes to a wide variety of charity events and programs which provide bicycles to those in need.
• teach bike repair and maintenance to those who wish to learn

Questions about the Bike Co-op?  Contact coordinator@fcbikecoop.org

If you'd like to volunteer with either of these initiatives, you can send an email to Bike Fort Collins and we'll get you in touch.  contact us at:  info@bikefortcollins.org

Posted by Susan at 09:38 AM | Permalink