Shop manager Seth Short, co-founder John Keuger and volunteer Denise Greer wheeled over to Waterfront Park for the Mighty Kindness Hoot, an annual community unity festival, to give a “Bike Repair 101” workshop. Seth also demonstrated how to change a flat tire. The group chatted with festival goers about the bike shop and FCCBW membership and volunteering. The rad bike trailer was on hand and equipped to assist bikers with mechanical issues.
FCCB participated in the Reuse Summit put on by the Partnership for a Green City and Louisville Metro Public Works, June 3, 2016 at JCTC – and with the way we refurbish bikes at FCCB, we had a lot to add to discussions pertaining to reuse! Seth was there with the mobile unit demonstrating bike mechanics to curious bystanders while Jane answered questions about the mission and services of FCCB. They made wonderful connections and particularly enjoyed meeting some of the security staff at JCTS. They have a fleet of 10 bikes (with disc brakes!) they use to get around campus and connect with the students, and the fellow in charge of maintaining those vehicles was particularly glad to find out about our shop, its services, and that it is so close to JCTC. He also said they find abandoned bikes pretty regularly and that he will be donating them to us in the future – yippee!
There are
n’t many better ways to spend a Thursday evening than in the shop with other like minded bike folks working on….bikes!
There were about 10 volunteers in the shop 6/2 getting bikes ready to sell at the Flea Off Market. We had music, conversation and of course yummy food and drink to help keep our energy up, and by 9:30, had a total of 22 bikes ready for Saturday’s market.
We hope to do this on a monthly basis because 1) it’s fun to get together and 2) it helps us raise funds to keep a roof over our heads.
We’ll let you know when the next volunteer night is scheduled – you won’t want to miss it.