Wednesday, 04 April 2012 17:00
Toby
cuz if you have any bike problems, we're closed! the whole university is closed. we don't have a choice in it. we do have the choice of not booking any appointments on Monday, and we're going to do that too! To recap; Friday April 6 2012 - Closed for Good Friday. Just find somewhere nice to hang out. Monday April 9 2012 - Closed to bring back a clean bike shop and whatever is left of the lending fleet. See what I did there?
Monday, 19 March 2012 16:01
Toby
1- The Pump House
2- Bikechain is hiring - Summer WS & Summer Mechanics
3- Lab coats?
4- A song with swear words!
5- Critical Mass
6- Space crunch
1- We finished it! There's now a delightful little house for the pump
that sits at the top of the stairs! There are instructions and valve
caps if you need them. Please put it away when you're done. and if you
can make a little Snoopy to go on top, that would be awesome.
2- Summer Workstudy! It's early to let folks know, but we didn't fill
many positions last year, so it's time to create some advance buzz.
You'll need to be full-time over the summer semesters and receiving
OSAP. Some other restrictions probably apply, and we'll let you know
when we know. Think on it and spread the word.
Also, we're looking for mechanics to work the shop for the summer
months, supervising the volunteers and workstudies, and otherwise
making things run in the most fun way possible.
There's a job description here;
http://bikechain.utoronto.ca/index.php/useful-information/114-educational-bicycle-mechanic-job-description
3- Are you leaving your lab rat days behind you soon? Don't know what
to do with your oddly stained and funny smelling lab coat? Give it to
Bikechain! We'd love to have a wider range of protective coverings for
folks coming into the workspace, above and beyond the aprons we
presently offer.
If you've got one, we'd appreciate having it! Come by and drop it off
during our open hours.
4- Yup. There's some swearing. Maybe not safe for your work, but here
in the shop we have either lower standards or higher tolerances.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgCqz3l33kU
5- Critical Mass, it's a thing! Last Friday of every month, meeting at
Bloor & Spadina at 6pm, ride departs at 6:30. Now that it's warming
up, it'll be super fun times. March 30th this month.
6- Yes, we're busy. We've been looking for a larger space, and have
been asking after using our ping-pong antechamber. Thus far, no avail.
We're working on it, and we'll be asking for your help soon, once we
decide on how. In the meantime, if you just need to oil your chain,
book an appointment on Monday or Saturday. Thanks!
Top of the morning to you!
The Bikechain Team
Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 March 2012 09:19
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Monday, 27 February 2012 16:06
james
1 – Twitter
2 – TCAT Forum
3 – Harvest Moon Concert
4 – Seminars
5 – Tricks you shouldn’t do with a Vintage Bike
1- Twitter; We’re On It – Forever.
Bikechain is on twitter and I foresee great trouble.
2 - Harvest Moon Concert – March 2nd, Friday, 2012
The Green Society Campaign is putting on a "locally grown" fund-raiser at the
Harvest Noon Café—so go!—featuring Automanic, Ottilie Kate, Bones Howe,
and Nicole Diver and the Post-war Surfers, which is a whole lot of puttin' on.
3 - TCAT Complete Streets Forum - April 23rd, 2012
The Complete Streets Forum comes once more. If you’re concerned with
cycling and walking in urban planning policy, and I know you are, you’ll want
to check this out.
4 - The Spring into Summer Basic Maintenance Seminar! – March 1st 2012, 6pm, at Bikechain
Right here at bikechain. You can learn how to maintain your bicycle, and
avoid total bicycle disintegration. Flat tires? You’ll fix them. Dry chain? You’ll
lube it. Curious about your bike safety? You wont be any more.
5 – Tricks you should not do with a Vintage Bike
The Bikechain Team
Last Updated on Friday, 02 March 2012 12:09
Friday, 10 February 2012 16:58
Toby
1- Community Bicycle Network AGM
2- Ice Races!!!
3- Environment Week coming up
4- Have you gone to Harvest Noon?
5- Bikechain Levy Referendum
6- A fun picture
7- Open for readin' week, closed for family day
1- The Community Bicycle Network Annual General Meeting
Monday February 13th, 2012 at 6:30 pm, at 761 Queen St W, CBN will be
having an Annual General Meeting. You could be on the board of
directors there! They are especially interested in women serving as
directors to fulfill a gender parity section within their bylaws.
CBN will be open from 4:30-6:30 pm on February 13th for anyone interested
in joining to purchase a membership. The suggested donation is $5.
If there are any questions please contact
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2- Ice Races!!!
Dufferin Grove
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Always a hoot, though your feet will get cold! Warm them up at the
after/dance/party at Bike Pirates, 1292 Lansdowne
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/128418677275737/
This ice race is in a secret location, so secret that it might be an
alleycat race instead.
Confused about those details? Me too!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/289614254417041/
3- Bikechain Levy Referendum
UTSU has agreed to let Bikechain as undergrad students if we can have
a little more dough to boost our awesomeness. We'll have a petition
going around, and we need ~6,000 students to sign it. Sounds tough,
but we don't like to step back from a challenge.
We'll keep you posted about what is happening, and if you'd like to
help, let us know.
4- Have you gone to Harvest Noon?
The cafe at the GSU is now open and serving food. hey are open for
lunch from 10AM-2PM and are serving vegetarian and vegan friendly food
at prices students can afford.
16 Bancroft Ave, sorta west of the Earth Sciences building, near the
Koeffler multifaith centre, above the GSU pub.
5- Environment Week coming up
UTERN, amongst others, is putting together a series of events for the
week of March 12 - 17. More details with a schedule will be coming up!
6- http://drunkcyclist.com/2008/08/12/caption-this-22/
7- Family Day, February 20th, we'll be spending time with our
respective families (read: bicycles. let's be honest with ourselves).
Best to you all. Good luck in the snow!
The Bikechain Team
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 10:09
Toby
Don't like the crazy rise of tuition fees???? Join the ALL OUT demonstration tomorrow! 11 am: Rally at Sidney Smith Hall (100 St. George Street).
12 pm: Depart from Sidney Smith to march across campus
1 pm: Central Convergence Point, Rally at King’s College Circle
3 pm: Rally at Queen’s Park
We look forward to seeing you on February 1st! http://utsu.ca/section/5 http://www.utgsu.ca/
Friday, 27 January 2012 13:16
Toby
and cheaper than the TTC!
Here's what's up;
1. All Out day of action & critical mass
2. Harvest Noon opens
3. Bike Union - Coldest Day ride & 365 Days Exhibit
4. Women & Trans seminars @ Bike Pirates
5. Separated Bike Lanes?
1. All Out Day of Action
On February 1, 2012, students at the University of Toronto will be
joining students and community members across the country in a
National Day of Action. Our members will be taking to the streets to
defend public education in Canada, calling for a post-secondary
education system that is of high quality, affordable and accessible to
all.
To get involved with the National Day of Action organizing, contact:
Shaun Shepherd, Vice-President External,
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, (416)
978-4911 ext. 23
http://utsu.ca/section/1136
There's also going to be a bicycle-style Critical Mass if you wish to
protest your high tution fees in cyclo-style!
Meet up at Sid Smith, 100 St George St, at 11am
2. Harvest Noon opens
Healthy, Affordable and Sustainable Cafe Opens on Campus!
We are excited to announce that this Monday, January 30th, Harvest Noon
Cafe will open its doors to the public. The crew behind this Co-operative
venture is thrilled to offer a healthy, financially accessible,
environmentally sustainable, and independent food option on campus.
Located on the sunny second floor of the Graduate Students? Union at 16
Bancroft Avenue, the cafe offers a variety of tasty, homemade vegetarian
and vegan menu options and a relaxed and inclusive space for folks to study
or take a well deserved break.
The cafe will initially be open from 10:00am to 2:00pm, with plans to
extend later in the semester. As the operation is starting out on entirely
volunteer power, there are many opportunities for those who want to get
involved - ranging from cooking to accounting!
3. Bike Union Events
The Coldest Day of the Year Ride, a comfortable, car-free, group ride
to celebrate and promote winter cycling. Cyclists will ride down
University Avenue from City Hall to Front Street, with free hot
chocolate provided at the end courtesy of the Fairmont Royal York to
warm up riders!
30 January, 2012 - 12:00 - 13:30
Start: City Hall at 12:00pm. Meet on the west side of City Hall at
Armoury St. and Chestnut St.
End: The Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Front Street at 1:30pm
An Evening of Art and Cycling
365 Days of Cycling
The Toronto Cyclists Union invites you to 365 Days of Cycling: An
Evening of Art and Cycling. Happening Thursday Feb 2 at CSI Annex, the
show highlight's cycling in Toronto across the 4 seasons.
Bike union members get in free. Non-members $5. Join and get in free &
get a free drink. Raffle prizes and silent auction.
4. Bike Pirates Women & Trans workshop series
To complement Women & Trans workshop day at Bike Pirates, through
February there will be workshops from 6:30-8:30 Sunday evenings.
1292 Bloor St W @ Lansdowne
Pay-what-you-can
5. Separate Bike Lanes
Still with us? Read this;
http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/news/story.cfm?content=184958
and let the city know what you think of the design -
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