Dec15
Looking to give a beautiful gift? Need to make a 100% tax deductible donation by the end of the year? Help support the Bicycle Collective's programs...
http://www.bicyclecollective.org/sponsor
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 December 2011 18:47 )
Jun02
We are honored to be providing Valet Bike Parking for the following organizations and events this summer. Ride your bike to each of them, volunteers will make sure it is still there when you get back:
Upcoming Weekly Events:
Upcoming Special Events:
- Living Traditions Festival (May 20th - 22nd) Volunteer Shifts:
- Friday: 4:30pm-7:30pm, 7:30pm-10:30pm
- Saturday: 11:00am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm, 8:30pm-11:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, 5:30pm-8:00pm
- Utah Pride Festival (June 4th - 5th) Volunteer Shifts:
- Saturday: 3:30pm-6:30pm, 6:30pm-9:30pm, 9:00pm-11:30pm
- Sunday: 10:30am-1:30pm, 1:30pm-4:30pm, 4:30pm-7:30pm
- Utah Arts Festival (June 23rd - 26th) Volunteer Shifts:
- Thursday: 11:30am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm, 8:30pm-11:30pm
- Friday: 11:30am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm, 8:30pm-11:30pm
- Saturday: 11:30am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm, 8:30pm-11:30pm
- Sunday: 11:30am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm, 8:30pm-11:30pm
Volunteers Wanted: We always need reliable volunteers to help fill volunteer shifts at these events. Frankly, there isn't an easier volunteer duty than to watch bikes while in a park with beautiful music, food and people. It just doesn't get any better. Be warned, we may reserve some of those sold out Red Butte show volunteer slots for our all-star volunteers.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 May 2012 20:40 )
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Dec09
Interested in improving your wrenching skills or starting from scratch? The Salt Lake City location offers FREE instruction from the Park Tool School from 6-7:30 each Monday Volunteer Night at the SLC Community Bike Shop. Each week we will pick a different chapter (schedule below), and provide you with bikes to practice on, so don't bring your own. We will have the textbook, Park Tool's Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair, for sale during the classes. Please bring paper and pen or pencil to write notes. While it would be beneficial to attend all the lessons, feel free to pick and choose since each class topic is taught independently of the others.
 
2012 Salt Lake City Dates (Subject to Change)
Winter Classes
- January 9th @ 6pm sharp: Overview of suspension systems (Basic)
- January 16th NO CLASS (Martin Luther King Day)
- January 23rd @ 6pm sharp: Tires & Tubes
- January 30th @ 6pm sharp: Hubs & Rear Sprockets
- February 6th @ 6pm sharp: Wheel Truing
- February 13th @ 6pm sharp: Pedal, Cranks & Bottom Brackets
- February 20th NO CLASS (President’s Day)
- February 27th @ 6pm sharp: Chains
- March 5th @ 6pm sharp: Shifting Systems Part 1
- March 12th @ 6pm sharp: Shifting Systems Part 2
- March 19th @ 6pm sharp: Rim Caliper Brake Systems
- March 26th @ 6pm sharp: Disc Caliper Brake Systems
- April 2nd @ 6pm sharp: Headsets
- April 9th NO CLASS
Spring Classes
- April 16th @ 6pm sharp: Tires & Tubes
- April 23rd @ 6pm sharp: Hubs & Rear Sprockets
- April 30th @ 6pm sharp: Wheel Truing
- May 7th @ 6pm sharp: Pedals, Cranks & Bottom Brackets
- May 14th @ 6pm sharp: Chains
- May 21st @ 6pm sharp: Shifting Systems Part 1
- May 28th NO CLASS (Memorial Day)
- June 4th @ 6pm sharp: Shifting Systems Part 2
- June 11th @ 6pm sharp: Rim Caliper Brake Systems
- June 18th @ 6pm sharp: Disc Caliper Brake Systems
- June 25th @ 6pm sharp: Headsets
- July 2nd NO CLASS
Summer Classes
- July 9th @ 6pm sharp: Tires & Tubes
- July 16th @ 6pm sharp: Hubs & Rear Sprockets
- July 23rd @ 6pm sharp: Wheel Truing
- July 30th @ 6pm sharp: Pedals, Cranks & Bottom Brackets
- August 6th @ 6pm sharp: Chains
- August 13th @ 6pm sharp: Shifting Systems Part 1
- August 20nd @ 6pm sharp: Shifting Systems Part 2
- August 27th @ 6pm sharp: Rim Caliper Brake Systems
- September 3rd NO CLASS (Labor Day)
- September 10th @ 6pm sharp: Disc Caliper Brake Systems
- September 17th @ 6pm Sharp: Headsets
- September 24th NO CLASS
Fall Classes
- October 1st @ 6pm sharp: Tubes & Tires
- October 8th NO CLASS (Columbus Day)
- October 15th @ 6pm sharp: Hubs & Rear Sprockets
- October 22nd @ 6pm sharp: Wheel Truing
- October 29th @ 6pm sharp: Pedals, Cranks & Bottom Brackets
- November 5th @ 6pm sharp: Chains
- November 12th No Class (Vetrans Day)
- November 19th @ 6pm sharp: Shifting Systems Part 1
- November 26th @ 6pm sharp: Shifting Systems Part 2
- December 3rd @ 6pm sharp: Rim Caliper Brake Systems
- December 10th @ 6pm sharp: Disc Caliper Brake Systems
- December 17th @ 6pm sharp: Headsets
If you really get into it, inquire about volunteering your new-found knowledge during our Do-It-Yourself Nights (we really need confident women for Women's Night), or as a Youth Instructor in our Earn-a-Bike classes. We can teach people to be technical, but we can't teach them to be personable, so if you like people, we can turn you into a great mechanic.
If you have any questions contact our Shop Manager.
Last Updated ( Friday, 06 January 2012 21:03 )
Nov29
The weather man says its cold outside, snow or not, but our Community Bike Shop stayed warm thanks to Entheos Academy. They built bikes, but not for themselves, in the true spirit of the holidays they made them for fellow classmates in need. Their little hearts touched us with a warmth that still remains as well as a lesson we can all learn from.
Oct11
We had the opportunity to work with YouthCity and Entheos Academy again during this session, in addition also started working with the YMCA. Now I know why the song says it’s fun to stay at the YMCA. These kids had a zest for life and a willingness to learn. I enjoyed them so much and walked away feeling as if I learned more from them. They are a reminder that life should be fun and full of laughter. I’d like to thank all of the groups that participated in this session. They keep our organization going.
Dec18
In need of last minute holiday shopping? Today, from 1:00pm-5:00pm Ten Thousand Villages (1941 S. 1100 E., SLC) will donate 15% of all sales to the Bike Collective.
Ten Thousand Villages' mission is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 December 2011 20:30 )
Dec02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Re: Provo Bicycle Collective Grand Opening December 2, 2011
Date and Time: December 2, 2011 – 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Location: 49 North 1100 West #2; Provo, UT 84601
The Bicycle Collective will be hosting a Grand Opening to celebrate the launch of the Provo Bicycle Collective Location. Please come visit this exciting new space to learn about their programs, enjoy light refreshments, and win in the prize drawing.
“I’m very excited to see Provo climb the ranks of Bicycle Friendly Communities. Opening a Bicycle Collective was our the next logical step and a perfect way to channel all the momemtum and energy of local bicycle advocates and volunteers,” said Zac Whitmore, Director of the Provo Bicycle Collective. “Much like the other Bicycle Collective locations in Salt Lake and Ogden, Provo will offer a Community Bike Shop for guided Do-It-Yourself repair; supply Bikes for Goodwill Organizations through a referral network; and eventually offer the Earn-a-Bike mechanics classes and Trips for Kids mountain bike rides for youth.”
The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.
For more information on the on the Provo Bicycle Collective or any donations or voluteering opportunities call the Director of the Provo Bicycle Collective at 801-356-1378 or visit www.provobikecollective.org.
Media Contact: Zac Whitmore 801-356-1378
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Aug22
BLAST OFF! Session two complete, with 61 more graduates. This has been an amazing experience for me. I have met so many wonderful children. I want to thank all of my volunteers without them the Collective would not be the special place that it is. This sessions graduates came from, Youth City- Central City, Valley Mental Health, Youth City-Liberty, Boys & Girls Club- Lied,Youth City- Ottinger Hall, Boys & Girls Club- Midvale.
Aug22
What an amazing start to our summer Earn-a-Bike session. 77 students graduate with honors!
The following organizations attended summer session #1 with us. Youth City-Central City, Valley Mental health, Youth City-Liberty Park, Capital West, Boy Scouts Of America, Youth City-Fairmont. We would like to thank these organizations for participating with us they truly make our program what it is successful!
Last Updated ( Friday, 06 January 2012 21:00 )
Aug04
Community helping community through your local community bike shop. Kids in need of bikes are getting what they deserve through the efforts of Volunteer mechanics, and we can always use more help. Check out our Earn-a-bike and Trips for Kids programs.
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Jul12
The Twilight Concerts start this Thursday and we need volunteers to help with the Bicycle Valet. We will never have too many volunteers for this event, especially the second shift. So if you can help, please contact Kira at 801-696-2337 or Jonathan at 801-688-0183 to schedule a time.Twilight Concert Bike Valet Shifts: 4:00pm-7:30pm, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Jul01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Julianne Hancock
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m: 801.819.3763
Bike Rodeo and helmet for kids, bike registration, and local experts on hand for bicyclists of all ages and skill level
July 1, 2011 - SALT LAKE CITY -- The City Library, with the Salt Lake Police Department, the Salt Lake Bike Collective and the Salt Lake City Mayor's Bike Advisory Committee, are 'gearing up' for Bike Night at the City Library, which will be held on July 6 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. on Library Square.
Bicyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to an evening of bike skills, safety, registration, and information. With presentations and information from a variety of local experts,
Bike Night will ensure Salt Lake City residents have the know-how to stay safe while riding in all conditions and keep their bikes secure while they enjoy the city.
Bike Night is sponsored by The City Library, the Salt Lake City Police Department, Salt Lake Bike Collective, And the Salt Lake City Mayor's Bike Advisory Committee.
Events:
- The Salt Lake City Police Department will offer bicycle registration and present their Bike Rodeo, a hands-on riding skills and safety course for kids, including free helmets for participating children.
- The Salt Lake City Police Department will present "Respect is a Two-Way Street," information about staying safe and respectful while biking on city streets.
- The Salt Lake Bike Collective will demonstrate how to lock you bike for security in any situation and provide bike valet for attendees.
- The Salt Lake City Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee will distribute bikeways maps and receive community comments on ways to improve Salt Lake City for bicyclists.
Last Updated ( Friday, 01 July 2011 21:51 )
Jul01
Trips for kids supports over 70 Trips For Kids chapters, and the SLC chapter is in its fourth year. The program strives to introduce kids to mountain biking, and all the associated benefits. The TFK calendar is wide open at the moment. If you represent a youth group or an interested volunteer, please contact
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Ride Guides: Do you enjoy the great outdoors, kids, and photography? Have any interest in mountain biking? You should be enthusiastic about cycling, but don't need to be an expert mountain biker, nor own a mountain bike to help. Trips work best with a 3:1 adult to kid ratio, your help will be greatly appreciated. Please contact
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to book yourself as a ride guide. The following time slots need guides, more trips will be posted as they are booked. Testing and charting of trails is always helpful for successful trips, please inquire about guide orientation rides.
Thurs July 7: 1-3pm Splore, Red Butte Garden, guides: Evan, Splore staff
Wed July 27: 1-3pm Splore, TBD, guides: Katie, Evan, Splore staff
Wed Aug 3: 10a-130p Roland Hall, beginner/intermediate ride, guides: Evan, Roland Hall Staff
Thurs Aug 4: 10a-130p Roland Hall, survivor ride, Round Valley (Park City), guides: Evan, Roland Hall Staff
Tues Sept 20: 10a-130p Roland Hall, TBD, guides: Evan, Roland Hall Staff
Wed Sept 21 10a-130p Roland Hall, TBD, guides: Evan, Roland Hall Staff
Youth Groups: Could your youths benefit by getting outside more often? Your kids are wanted at your local trailhead. You bring the kids and signed waivers, and The SLC Bicycle Collective will meet you at the agreed trailhead with the gear & instruction. All participants need to come prepared with a signed waiver, closed toe footwear, and the ability to pedal a bicycle, unaided on flat ground. The target age group is 8-17 years old, repeat participants are preferred, so consider multiple dates for trips. Please call or e-mail
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, 801 200 3826 to discuss and book a trip(s). (trip costs are figured on a sliding scale)
Last Updated ( Monday, 11 July 2011 19:39 )
Jun01
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May24
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 May 2011 20:28 )
May16
May thanks to John Delvie (Property Owner), Mark Firsher (General Contractor), Cameron Nerdin (City of South Salt Lake), Alan Broadbent (Frontier Adjusters), Arrol Morgan (Specialized Lock), Beehive Glass, Winmark Stamp & Sign and Vortex Doors just to name a few that helped make this happen!
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 May 2011 20:30 )
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