Bozeman Bike Kitchen

Winter Cycling is Fun with the Bozeman Bike Kitchen

2011-12-21T19:51:00.001-07:00

Closed Next Week

The Bike Kitchen volunteers will be taking a break next week and the Bike Kitchen will be closed both the 27th and 29th of December. We'll be back in action for the New Year however so if you haven't been down in awhile consider joining us. We have a cozy fire burning in the woodstove and are open Tuesday and Thursday evenings unless it's particularly cold out (below twenty degrees).

Year End Donations

Keep in mind that as the new year approaches now is a great time to help fund the Bike Kitchen and it's non-profit programs. We are a 501c3 organization and donations toward our cause are tax deductible. Please consider donating to the Bike Kitchen in 2011 or 2012. We have low overhead so even small donations go a very long way in the good hands of our board of directors.

Donations to the Bike Kitchen can be made via multiple methods:

Cash: in person during open hours

Check: either in person or via mail

Paypal: see http://bozemanbikekitchen.org for info

Our address is Bozeman Bike Kitchen, 425 E Aspen, Bozeman, MT 59715. Please make checks out to the Bozeman Bike Kitchen.

Our Mission

We are a cooperative cycling center dedicated to making the use of bicycles as transportation and fun possible for all members of the Bozeman community. We need volunteers of all ages and abilities to help us refurbish bikes. We are located in the garage behind 425 E Aspen. For a map, please visit our Web site at bozemanbikekitchen.org.

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Group Bike Ride - Thursday, August 25th (Tonight)

2011-08-25T12:17:00.002-06:00

TONIGHT - GROUP RIDE AND BICYCLE RAFFLE

We will meet at The Pour House at 5:30 for a refreshing New Belgium Brewing beverage or two and then gather on our bicycles to ride to Spectators Bar and Grill around 6:00pm.

Upon arrival at Spectators our gracious host Joe will cook up some free grub (probably bratwurst). We'll wash them down with another New Belgium brew after which we'll gather again on our bicycles to ride back to the Pour House.

At the Pour House you'll want to buy a raffle ticket to win the beautiful 20th Anniversary New Belgium Fat Tire Cruiser by Felt Bicycles. The bicycle raffle will be drawn by Scott, our host at the Pour House and will take place at around 9:00 or 9:30pm.

New Belgium Brewing, Spectators, and the Pour House are all wonderful donors to the Bozeman Bike Kitchen so please come out not only to enjoy a fun ride, get some free grub, and enjoy a couple New Belgium beers, but also to support these local businesses as well as the Bozeman Bike Kitchen.

Please remember to be responsible this evening. Know when to say when, use bicycle lights at night, and ride responsibly! Also, parents who wish to bring minors along on the ride need to mind the state laws regarding their presence in these establishments.

- 5:30 pm Meet at Pour House (15 Main Ave)

- 6:00 pm Ride to Spectator Bar and Grill (19 Tai Lane)

- 7:00 or 7:30 Eat some free grub!

- 8:00 or 8:30 Ride from Spectators to Pour House

- 9:00 Raffle for New Belgium Fat Tire Cruiser by Felt Bicycles

Let's have some fun!

Bozeman Bike Week is Next Week

2011-05-10T09:28:00.000-06:00

Bozeman Bike Week - May 16th - 20th, 2011!

Next week is national Bike Week and the Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board has a whole host of events scheduled for Bozeman cyclists. Bike Week is officially May 16th through the 20th but events in Bozeman will start May 12th and go through May 21st. Download the 2011 Bike Week Poster.

Be sure to note the Bike Kitchen's events on both Tuesday, May 17th and Saturday, May 21st. We're hosting an extended work session on Tuesday and our annual ReCYCLE bicycle collection drive. Bring us your bicycle and bicycle-related donations!

Bike to Work Week Daily Stops (7-9am)

Monday (May 16)
Rockford Coffee by Team Rockford/Clif (628 W. Main)

Tuesday (May 17)
Wild Joe's/Avalaunche Lounge by Team Muleterro (18 W. Main)

Wednesday (May 18)
The Daily Coffee Bar by Masters Velo (1203 N. Rouse)

Thursday (May 19)
Sola Cafe by Gallatin Alpine Sports/Intrinsik Cycling Team (290 E. Kagy)

Friday (May 20)
Community Food Co-op (by Gallatin Valley Bike Club (908 W. Main)

Bike From Work Party
Friday (May 20) 5-8pm at Bogert Park
Food & Beverages/Raffle Prizes/Poker Safety Ride/Live Music/Bike Activities

Related Cycling Events

Thursday (May 12)
4:30-6:30pm Elementary and middle school Bike Rodeo at Emily Dickinson School (2435 Annie)

Saturday (May 14)
8am-noon Human powered vehicle sprint race, on Garfield Avenue west of 19th; 2-5pm Utility endurance race

Sunday (May 15)
8am-11am Human powered vehicle speed endurance race, in and around campus

Sunday (May 15)
1-4pm Community bicycle ride up Hyalite Canyon Road, organized by Collin's Coalition

Monday (May 16)
6-8pm Bike-in movie "Freedom Riders", at Rockford Coffee (628 W. Main)

Tuesday (May 17)
5-9pm Bike maintenance work session, at Bozeman Bike Kitchen (425 E. Aspen)

Wednesday (May 18)
Bike to school trains, contact your local school for details; 4-8pm bike workshop: commuter tune-ups at REI (2220 Tschache, off N. 19th)

Saturday (May 21)
9am-3pm ReCYCLE drive at Bozeman Bike Kitchen (425 E. Aspen)

Bicycle Touring Clinic - Thursday April 7th

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Bicycle Touring Clinic

Thursday, April 7th, 2011
7:00pm at Avalaunch Lounge (in Wild Joe's Coffee)

The Bozeman Bike Kitchen will be hosting a bicycle touring clinic at the Avalaunch Lounge (located in Wild Joe's Coffee) and we'd love to have you in attendance. The event is to be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, April 7th, 2011.

Bicycle touring is one of the most liberating forms of transportation that allows for a complete stimulation of the senses, an intimacy with the environment through which you are traveling, the healthful motion your body craves, fresh exploration of places new or familiar, a chance to meet new friends, and most of all lots of fun!

The skills needed for bicycle touring are wide ranging and require bicycling skills, bicycle maintenance knowledge, camping experience, trip planning, and more. Touring can vary from single day 'supported' rides requiring car support to multi-week 'un-supported' tours requiring cyclists to carry all the gear and supplies necessary for subsistence.

Catherine, a Bozeman Bike Kitchen board member is a skilled bicycle tourer who is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with the Bozeman community this week. She will be presenting a bicycle touring 101 session complete with stories, a hands-on look at her gear, and a time for questions.

Avalaunch Lounge at Wild Joe's
18 West Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715-4643
(406) 586-1212

City Commision to Decide on Bicycle Lanes

2011-03-28T09:40:00.000-06:00

Tonight at 6:00 pm, the Bozeman City Commission is to decide whether to install bike lanes on Peach Street between Rouse and North 7th. The Bozeman Bicycle Advisory Board has recommended FOR the installation of these lanes to the Commission but the City Staff Report has recommended AGAINST installing them. It is important to attend the meeting and voice your support IN FAVOR of installing bike lanes. We need to convince the Commission to install the lanes despite the staff's recommendation.

People who wish to comment on this issue can do so at the beginning of the meeting during public comment. Prepare yourself by reading the informational packet provided by the City Staff. You may do this by clicking the agenda item "Peach Street Bike Lanes" from the cities website:

City Commission Agenda for March 28th, 2011

[Bozeman Bike Kitchen] Bicycle Maintenance Clinic

2011-03-07T08:46:00.000-07:00

Basic Bicycle Maintenance Class - Session Two

Thursday, March 10th, 2011
7:00pm at Avalaunch Lounge (in Wild Joe's Coffee)

The Bozeman Bike Kitchen will be hosting a bicycle maintenance clinic at the Avalaunch Lounge (located in Wild Joe's Coffee) and we'd love to have you in attendance. The event is to be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, March 10th, 2011.

Many Bozeman cyclists put their bicycles away for the winter but your riding season is fast approaching. Empower yourself and come learn a thing or three about maintaining and repairing your bicycle.

The evening will be presented in both a lecture and hands-on format. We will have bicycles, tools, and presentation materials to provide the best training for our participants. If you wish to get your yourself a bit dirty from chain grease and do some hands-on work, wear your work clothes. Keep in mind that cycle grease stains on your pants are totally sexy!

Avalaunch Lounge at Wild Joe's
18 West Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715-4643
(406) 586-1212

[Bozeman Bike Kitchen] Free Bicycle Maintenance Clinic

2011-01-28T11:33:00.000-07:00

Basic Bicycle Maintenance Class - Session One

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
7:00pm at Avalaunch Lounge (in Wild Joe's Coffee)

The Bozeman Bike Kitchen will be hosting a basic bicycle maintenance clinic at the Avalaunch Lounge (located in Wild Joe's Coffee) and we'd love to have you in attendance. The event is to be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011.

Come to learn the basic skills you need to fix some of those pesky problems that might be keeping you from getting your bicycle on the road and riding to work, school, the grocery store, etc etc etc!

Topics to be covered will be:

Overview of the parts of a bicycle
Tire-repair
Drivetrain (derailleur maintenance/adjustment)
Brake adjustment

Wild Joe's has kindly offered up free coffee and goodies to attendees. And the Avalaunch Lounge has offered up the space (which is free and open to the public everyday). We look forward to teaching as well as hearing from you on Thursday, February 3rd at 7:00pm.

Avalaunch Lounge at Wild Joe's
18 West Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715-4643
(406) 586-1212

Winter Bicycle Commuter Clinic

2011-01-03T09:52:00.002-07:00

Winter Bicycle Commuter Clinic

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
7:00pm at Avalaunch Lounge (in Wild Joe's Coffee)

Riding a bicycle in the winter is awesome! No more scraping of your car windshield. No more sitting down on a cold car seat. No more feeling lazy because of lack of exercise.

The Bozeman Bike Kitchen staff will be hosting a Winter Bicycle Commuter clinic at the new Avalaunch Lounge (located in Wild Joe's Coffee) on Wednesday January 5th at 7:00pm. Come to learn more about riding your bicycle in the winter or come to meet others who already do.

Topics to be covered will include:

Why commute via bicycle?
Safety while sharing icy roads with automobiles
Winter-specific riding skills
Proper cold-weather clothing
Special cycling accessories
Maintenance
Other fun stuff!

Wild Joe's has kindly offered up free coffee and cookies to attendees. And the Avalaunch Lounge has offered up the space (which is free and open to the public everyday). We look forward to teaching as well as hearing from you on Wednesday.

Avalaunch Lounge at Wild Joe's
18 West Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715-4643
(406) 586-1212

Bike Kitchen Closed Tue. Nov. 23rd, 2010

2010-11-23T09:35:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends of the Bike Kitchen,

Due to the weather our regularly scheduled worknight this evening, Tuesday, November 23rd is canceled. Help us keep our doors open on these exceptionally cold days of winter by donating to our coffers for fuel, firewood, and weatherizing. We are a 501c3 non-profit and subsist solely on funding from friends like you.

Also, if you didn't notice the mention in our most recent newsletter we have switched over to our winter hours of operation. From now until Spring the Bike Kitchen will only be open Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm (weather dependant). Stay tuned to our newsletter or blog for other, winter bicycling events and classes.

Sincerely,
Bozeman Bike Kitchen

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Nov 19, 2010

2010-11-19T09:54:00.000-07:00

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Nov. 19th, 2010

Winter Hours

The snow is on the ground, the weather is getting cold, and the majority of Bozemanites mindset has moved from cycling the streets to schussing the slopes. To match the season the Bike Kitchen will be reducing open hours to one night per week.

Winter Hours: Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm

Come visit us. We'll have a fire in the woodstove and a hefty helping of hardcore humans on hand to talk and work on all things bicycles. Also, please note that if temperatures are downright frigid (which obviously has to be pretty cold for us Montana-folk) the Bike Kitchen may be closed without warning).

Winter Bicycle Commuting - by Hannah Arm

Winter is here and for you summer bike commuters your ride does not have to end with the nice weather. If you are interested in maintaining your bike commute during the winter months here are a few tips to get you ready:

1. Studded snow tires: Bozeman roads can be dicey in winter and can accumulate a fair bit of ice. Studded snow tires are a sure-fire way to get the grip needed to get through the ice. In fact they are so good you will be looking for ice to ride on!

2. Fenders: Your butt and legs stay dry, need I say more?

3. Bike Lights: The days are short so many of you are commuting to and from work in the dark. A set of bike lights will let the drivers know that you are there and you will feel a whole lot more comfortable knowing that they can see you.

Good luck with your winter commute! Know that I will be smiling at you under all my layers as we pass on our respective paths.

Our Mission

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Sep 16, 2010

2010-09-16T11:25:00.000-06:00

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Sep. 16th, 2010

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Job Opening

The Office for Community Involvement at Montana State University is a resource that connects MSU students with area non-profits, school and governmental organizations as volunteers, interns, or work-study staff. The Bozeman Bike Kitchen has partnered with the Office for Community Involvement (OCI) to offer up a part-time position for an MSU student.

The position being offered is entitled Bozeman Bike Kitchen Campus Corps Member and means the student will be working as a team with other Campus Corps Members in the OCI which includes participating in community service projects, OCI events and activities and representing the OCI and promoting volunteerism on the MSU Campus. Supervision will be provided on campus by the OCI Program Coordinator and on site at the Bozeman Bike Kitchen by an appointed member of the Board of Directors.

A two-page description (view the pdf) of the position is available along with application, and eligibility information at the OCI Employment Opportunities website.

Thanks You Notes

Over the course of the summer we've had some very gracious donors, both financial and physical. We appreciate all donation whether big or small but wanted to pay some special attention to a couple organizations having helped us recently.

A special thank you is in order for the Gallatin Valley Bike Club for their donation of a Park Tool PK-63 Professional Tool Kit. Previous to the acquisition of this we were operating our bike shop without many necessary tools and had to turn away people with some complex bicycle problems.

Secondly the New Belgium Brewing Company teamed up with a couple local pubs, The Pourhouse and Spectators Bar and Grill for a well-attended community bicycle ride and grill-out called the Tour de Pour. New Belgium was kind enough to donate a beautiful cruiser bicyle as a raffle prize and the pubs were kind enough to sell raffle tickets as well as match a good chunk of the money raised from the raffle. Special thanks goes to the owner of Spectators for providing participants with a free BBQ and free Fat Tire as well as the matched raffle donations.

Bike Kitchen Wishlist

Would you like to help out the Bike Kitchen by making a non-cash donation? Below is a short list of items we have immediate need for. Please e-mail our head mechanic Casey to make arrangements to make these donations.

Firewood for our wood stove
Replacement Pins for Park Chain Tools
Park Professional Cable and Housing Cutter
Time machine

Our Mission

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Aug 24, 2010

2010-08-24T17:38:00.000-06:00

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - August 24th, 2010

New Belgium Brewing and the Bozeman Bike Kitchen Present the Tour de Pour

Last year New Belgium Brewing and The Pourhouse put together a little bike ride from Spectators Bar and Grill to the Pourhouse where they gave away a brand spankin' new, beauty of a New Belgium Cruiser bicycle. It went so well they decided rather than just give away a bike and other swag that they would hold a raffle for the bike with the proceeds going to benefit the Bozeman Bike Kitchen.

If you're interested in winning the bicycle or just interested in joining some folks for a bike ride here's the details:

Thu. Aug. 26th, 2010
6:00pm meet at Pour House
Ride to Spectators for free BBQ (donations toward BBK accepted)
Ride back to Pourhouse for arrival before 8:30
Shwag giveaways followed by raffle of New Belgium bicycle

The bicycle to be raffled off is now on display at The Pourhouse and raffle tickets are available in advance. Check it out and we'll see you Thursday night!

Volunteer Positions Available

We are currently soliciting volunteers willing to help with our schedule of upcoming fall and winter events as well as qualified bicycle mechanics to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Time commitments can be as little as two hours.

If this sounds like something you're interested in then please email info@bozemanbikekitchen.org and ask to have your message forwarded to Hannah and Jon, our volunteer coordinators.

Our Mission

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - June 3rd, 2010

2010-06-03T12:39:00.000-06:00

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - June 3rd, 2010

Good Economic News

The Bozeman Bike Kitchen is doing well in these tough economic times thanks to a number of factors. We are a small organization run entirely by volunteers, we operate with very low overhead, and we reuse and recycle again and again. Most importantly however we have a generous community supporting us.

This year we had wonderful help from Refuge, the sustainable building center. We have ongoing support in ways large and small from Summit Bike & Ski and Bangtail Bikes. We also received two grants. The first of our grants was from New Belgium Brewing Company, an employee-owned company that grants funds to various organizations that help individuals "joyously embrace a sustainable lifestyle". The second grant we received was from the Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club and will help us make a significant purchase of new and specialized tools necessary for us to function as a full-fledged bicycle repair facility. These were our first successful grant applications; we are humbled and inspired by the support. So please support your local bicycle club, thank a GVBC board member if you know one, and if you're lucky enough to be of age, enjoy a tasty bottle of Fat Tire!

Bike Kitchen Wishlist

Would you like to help out the Bike Kitchen by making a non-cash donation? Below is a short list of tools we have immediate need for. Please e-mail our head mechanic Casey to make arrangements to make these donations.

Replacement Pins for Park Chain Tools
Park Professional Cable and Housing Cutter
Channel Lock
3/8" Drive Rachet and Socket Set
Park BBQ Tool Set

Volunteer Positions Available

We are currently soliciting volunteers willing to help with our schedule of summer events as well as qualified bicycle mechanics to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Time commitments can be as little as two hours. If this sounds reasonable to you please email info@bozemanbikekitchen.org and ask to have your message forwarded to Hannah and Jon, our volunteer coordinators.

Our Mission

Bozeman Bike Kitchen on KBZK News with Dan Boyce

2010-05-17T11:58:00.000-06:00

To kick off Bozeman's Bike to Work Week, a local non-profit hosted a Re-CYCLE bike drive on Saturday... Read the full story

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - May 5th, 2010

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - May 5th, 2010

Spring ReCYCLE Drive

Mark your calendar for Saturday May 15th, 2010 and bring your unwanted bicycles and bicycle parts down to the Bozeman Bike Kitchen for our Spring ReCYCLE Drive. We'll be at the shop from 10:00am until 2:00pm collecting bicycles and parts serving coffee from the gracious folks at the Leaf and Bean as well as bagels and some other goodies. Help us in continuing our mission of refurbishing and redistributing bicycles during 2010 and beyond!

Click the image to see a high-res pdf version of the flyer.

Spring Induces Bicycle Frenzy - by Ben Donatelle

Spring is in the air, the tulips are blooming and the grass is greening up. As the glacial activity of the road-side snow banks begins to recede and reveal gravely moraines in their wake, its time to think about spring biking. Taking off the studded tires and sprucing up the bike is a defining moment for many in our snowy climate. The impending break in the weather gives us all a chance to take off some of our layers and ride care free, at least for a couple of months.

The warm weather is fast upon us, and soon the smell of charcoal smoke and PBR will send many around the valley into a frenzy of summer excitement. It's easy this time of year to forget about routine bicycle maintenance, however, taking just a few minutes will dramatically increase your enjoyment of riding this summer. Whether your going from a backyard -que to front yard croquet match, or from a Wednesday night bike polo game to Saturday's Farmers Market its always better to ride a bike, and riding your bike is much better when it works right.

As always, the best thing you can do for your bike's health and wellbeing is give it a good bath. Like with any loyal friend, sometimes you just have to get down and dirty with some soapy water and really scrub 'em up. Clean all the caked on grit and grime from the chain, the gears and the derailleurs - if you haven't stripped them off yet. Use an old toothbrush and some bio-based degreaser. Refresh all those parts with a couple of squirts of chain lube; make sure you hit the pivot points of the derailleurs and brakes and all the cables. Wipe it all down with a dry rag and you're ready to go.

If your wheels still just aren't running as smooth as you'd like, then pedal (or push - as the case may be) your bike down to The Bike Kitchen on Tuesday or Thursday nights from 6 - 8 pm. The friendly staff will gladly dole out some advice and help you spruce things up, even if you just need some air in your tires.

If a new (used) bike is in your future, volunteering is a great way to meet new friends and earn your way towards some wheels. It also helps the Kitchen reach its mission of getting more recycled bikes on the road, which is good for the planet, good for our health as a community and good for your sanity - which you have to admit, after the long winter is a little questionable, right?

The Kitchen is always looking for volunteers to help fix up our impressive collection of well loved machines, plus it's a great way to learn about bike mechanics from a community of folks that love bikes too. Fixing up and getting on your bike is one of the best ways to enjoy in the spring. The weather is improving so its time to get out there and ride.

Spring ReCYCLE Drive

May 15th is the Bike Kitchen ReCYCLE drive which also kicks off Bozeman Bike to Work Week put on by BABAB, various local cycling clubs, as well as local retailers. Keep an eye out around town for the poster below and show your support for local cycling.

Click the image to see a high-res pdf version of the flyer.

Our Mission

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Apr. 1st, 2010

2010-04-01T12:42:00.000-06:00

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Apr. 1st, 2010

Spring at The Bike Kitchen

The Bozeman Bike Kitchen welcomes you all to the spring season, which as you know means be ready for anything: sun, snow, wind and rain. Spring also means cleaning the winter grime from your bike and getting ready for the glorious days of summer riding. To help, the Bike Kitchen is once again open on Tuesday and Thursday nights and looking forward to a fun and busy summer.

We need to remind everyone that our location is on a residential street. Our neighbors enjoy their dead end street for its quiet and lack of traffic. Please be considerate. We encourage everyone to ride a bike or walk to the kitchen (and everywhere) whenever possible. Cyclists and pedestrians please be respectful of the street and cars that use it. If you do drive to the kitchen please be considerate of our neighbors and remember their driveways and yards are not the appropriate places to park - - nor is the middle of the street. Please consider parking on Aspen to the West of Rouse and walking to the kitchen from there (being very mindful of the busy traffic on Rouse).

We are very excited by the growth of our work nights and love to have new people and old friends come and help us with our goal of getting bikes to folks that need them. Please also help us to be good neighbors.

Starting April 6th we will be returning to our summer shop hours which are:

Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Summer Volunteers Needed

We had a successful winter and a regular crew of both volunteers and people with cycling related needs in our shop most every Thursday evening. With our extended summer hours we are desperately in need of volunteers willing to help with our community oriented organization.

We are currently soliciting volunteers willing to help with our schedule of summer events as well as qualified bicycle mechanics to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Time commitments can be as little as two hours. If this sounds reasonable to you please email info@bozemanbikekitchen.org and we will put you in touch with one of our volunteer coordinators.

Coming Events

GVBC Bike Swap - April 16th, 17th
A rep from the Bike Kitchen will be at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds for the swap so stop and say hello. More info can be found at gallatinvalleybicycleclub.org.
Bike Kitchen ReCycle Drive - May 15th
Mark your calendars, our annual call for bicycle donations begins with our ReCycle drive on May 15th. Bring us the bicycles you no longer need so that we can repurpose them for redistribution to the good people of Bozeman. More info about the ReCycle drive will be in our May newsletter.
Bozeman Bike to Work Week - May 15th to 23rd
Bike to Work Week will feature daily events including one sponsored by the Bike Kitchen, Montana Safe Routes to School, and Bangtail Bicycles. More info about Bike to Work Week will be in our May newsletter.

Wish List

Hacksaw
12" Crescent Wrench
Set of Standard Box Wrenches (8mm - 19mm)
Channel Lock
3/8" Drive Rachet and Socket Set

Our Mission

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Dec. 1st, 2009

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Dec. 1st, 2009

"I'm Dreaming of a GREEN Christmas" Holiday Event

The Refuge Sustainable Building Center in Bozeman is hosting a holiday event featuring food, fundraising and GREEN & LOCAL Holiday shopping. Local businesses and artisans will be in attendance selling their locally-produced goods featuring natural, recycled, locally-sourced and sustainable materials. Vendors include: Tart, Red Ants Pants, Tuli the Tool Man, Hill Botanicals, and more! Food and spirits provided with generous support from Sola Cafe.

There will also be a raffle benefitting the Bike Kitchen. Winners will be announced at 7:15 on the night of the event and contestants must be present to win.

We at the Bike Kitchen are very appreciative of the folks at Refuge and their efforts to help us out and to create a fun, local way to celebrate the holidays. Get your raffle tickets before the event at Refuge, Tart, Bangtail, Be the Change Yoga Studio and the Bozeman Bike Kitchen. Tickets are $1 each, or 6 tickets for $5. Tickets will also available at the event.

Thank you to our generous raffle prize donors! Prizes include:

Bike gear! donated by Bangtail
Tartificates! donated by Tart
Yoga packages! donated by Be the Change Yoga Studio
A green iPod Shuffle! donated by F-ll Photographic Supply
Bottles of wine! donated by Ten Spoon Winery
Gift certificates! donated by Montana Whitewater and Sage Spa
Gift cards! donated by The Community Food Co-op
And more!

For more information, visit: refugebuilding.com

Our Mission

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Oct. 9th, 2009

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Oct. 9th, 2009

Project Homeless Connect - by Taylor Lonsdale

The second annual Project Homeless Connect occurred on Saturday, September 19th. The purpose of Project Homeless Connect is to provide information about services to persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and also to provide direct on-site services. Project Homeless Connect brings volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels together to serve people in our community experiencing homelessness. The goal is to come to the aid of those in need by offering a variety of services in this one day, one stop event.

The Bozeman Bike Kitchen participated again this year. Staff of the Kitchen serviced seven bikes and prepared two donated bikes that were given away via raffle at the end of the event. It was an enjoyable day of working with folks who rely on their bike as their primary transportation. A good deal was learned that will shape ways in which the Bozeman Bike Kitchen can help our community by providing fun and sustainable transportation to those who need it.

League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills 101 - by Sam Haraldson

On a beautiful fall day in October seven Bozeman cyclists gathered with two League of American Bicyclists certified instructors at Allied Engineering for a day long, Traffic Skills 101 course. The group spent about three hours cycling and five in the classroom learning about everything from Montana traffic laws to basic bicycle maintenance.

The course is a stepping stone for furthering cyclist education and advocacy throughout thecity, state, region, and world. In 2010 the League hopes to train more instructors in Montana so that cyclist safety and legitimacy can continue to grow.

Donating to the Bike Kitchen

If you'd like to make a donation to our non-profit cause drop a few (or a lot) of dollars into the jar the next time you're at the Bike Kitchen. You can also make an electronic donation to the Bike Kitchen using Paypal on our Web site.

Our Mission

Bozeman Bike Kitchen - Traffic Skills 101

2009-10-02T09:40:00.000-06:00

League of American Cyclists Traffic Skills 101 Commuter Course

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 the Bike Kitchen is hosting a League of American Cyclists Traffic Skills 101 course. Space is still available we are asking for only a freewill donation to help cover the cost of the instructors and their travel (rather than the $30 fee). Please come and join us for a day of classroom and on-the-streets training.

Overview: Traffic Skills 101 gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.

When: 9am - 6pm, Saturday, October 3rd.
What: Bring your bicycle, helmet, pencil/notepad, and a lunch.
Where: Allied Engineering - 32 Discovery Drive, Bozeman (map).

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter, Sept. 22nd

2009-09-22T09:42:00.000-06:00

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Sept. 22nd, 2009

Coming Events

Lilly Serpentine Community FUNdraiser

When: Friday, September 25, 2009, 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: The Ellen Theatre Downtown Bozeman

What: Serpents Shimmy presents LillySerpentine Fusion Bellydance Production. Watch the inspiring dancers perform for your entertainment while supporting the local community, raising funds and awareness for non-profit organizations. Dance aficionados coming together at a grand venue in support of the local community, presenting to you an evening of cultural dance entertainment from around the globe, with styles including but not exclusive to Indian, Egyptian, Cabaret, & Tribal.

We will be hosting several local non-profit organizations in the Ellen Theatre, and 100% of what we make will be distributed to them. We'll be hosting a Learn-To-Bellydance workshop for beginners, and an intensive advanced class taught by Zanbaka. Come show your support or sign up for the learn-to-bellydance class by visiting lillyserpentine.com.

League of American Cyclists Traffic Skills 101

When: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

What: Gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. The course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling. For more info please contact us at info@bozemanbikekitchen.org

Cost: $30 (Class size is limited)

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter, August 26th

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - August 26th, 2009

Mechanic's Corner

There has been a tremendous amount of growth for the Bozeman Bike Kitchen this year. First, it was moving into our new space, and now, adding a second work night to our agenda. Doing Thursday nights is something that has been discussed for a long time, as well as being asked for by the community. It is really the presence of a new round of fresh and dedicated volunteer mechanics that has allowed us the ability to take on more hours during the week. I would like to personally thank those individuals who have really stepped up this summer.

I would also like to thank Summit Bike and Ski, in particular for several material donations of shop supplies. We are blessed with a tremendous cycling community in Bozeman, and the local bike shops are a crucial element of that community. Please support your local bike shops.

Summer may be winding down, but things are in full swing at your local community cycling center. Since we've expanded our hours, things have only gained momentum for the Bozeman Bike Kitchen. If you have been meaning to come down all summer, or if you're wondering what exactly it is I'm talking about, now is a great time to come down. We're open Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the garage at 425 Aspen.

Casey Schlenker, Head Mechanic, Bozeman Bike Kitchen

Thank You Messages

This month we'd like to place some thank you messages in the newsletter for individuals and organizations who've made donations of money, time, or goods. All these things are what keep the Bozeman Bike Kitchen running smoothly and allow us to keep our doors open. This month a thank you goes out to Summit Bike and Ski for donating a number of patch kits as well as shop aprons. Bangtail Bikes also deserves a shout-out for letting us use their shop van to move some larger items that we couldn't fit on a bicycle. Always keep your local bike shop in mind when you're about to make a purchasing decision for new bicycle items.

Another person deserving of note but whom may not wish to be named personally is a local artisan whose generous ongoing support is always appreciated by the Bike Kitchen. Perhaps they are reading this, and if so can take this thank you to heart.

Catherine Schneider gets a big, big thank you for having worked diligently at painting the interior of the Bike Kitchen as well as creating our beautiful shop-front signage. Thanks to her for all of the work which included the arduous task of soliciting donated paint.

If you'd like to make a donation of your own drop a few (or a lot) of dollars into the donation jar the next time you're at the Bike Kitchen. You can also make an electronic donation to the Bike Kitchen using Paypal on our Web site.

Upcoming Events

The Bike Kitchen has been making some headway in grassroots marketing. Some of the events we are scheduled to attend are as follows:

Story under the Stars movies: Every Friday night through Sept. 4th on the lawn at the Story Mansion.
MSU into the Streets Fair: Sept 9th and 10th, sponsored by the Office of Community Involvement.
Bozeman Youth Initiative's Youth Fest: Sunday Sept. 13th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on the Emerson lawn the Bike Kitchen will be hosting a bicycle maintenance clinic.
LilySerpentine Fusion BellyDance FUNdraiser: Friday night Sept. 25th will be a night of dance performance and instruction with proceeds going to benefit local charities. Show up in force to support the Bike Kitchen! 7:00 pm at the Ellen Theater.
Bozeman Bike Kitchen Bike-In Movies: Stay tuned, we'll have one more before the season is over.
Traffic Skills 101 Course: In early October two League of American Cyclists instructors from Billings will teach this nine hour course with classroom and on-road time. The focus will be on moving safely in traffic and becoming a confident bike commuter.

Help the Kitchen Win a Contest

The Bozeman Bike Kitchen is ever-looking for ways to be more bike-friendly, green, and sustainable. Recently, Madsen Cargo Bikes announced a contest to give away one of their beautiful cargo bicycles. Help the Bozeman Bike Kitchen win this bicycle:

Visit the Bozeman Bike Kitchen Web site and click the Madsen Cycles banner found on the left-hand side of the page.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to help out with the following events. E-mail info@bozemanbikekitchen.org If you'd be interested:

Project Homeless Connect - Saturday Sept. 19th. We hope to provide bikes, parts, and maintenance to local individuals and families in need.
Working at the Bike Kitchen Tuesday and Thursday work nights

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter, August 9th, 200

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - August 5th, 2009

Extended Work Nights

Starting tomorrow, Thursday, August 6th, 2009, the Bozeman Bike Kitchen will be extending its current hours of operation. Since its inception the Bike Kitchen has operated basically one night per week due to a lack of available and skilled volunteers necessary for operation. Starting tomorrow night the Bike Kitchen will open its doors every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.

Initially the Bike Kitchen will operate on Thursdays exactly as it does on Tuesdays in that anyone is invited to come down and get help repairing their bicycle, look over and purchase a bicycle, or help wrench on bicycles that we are preparing for donation or sale. There is the possibility that we may change the structure of the Thursday night sessions in the future and only invite mechanics willing to fix up our ever-growing supply of bikes needing to be refurbished. Please keep this in mind and stay tuned to this e-mail newsletter for more info in the future.

Message from the Board

We are so happy to see the excitement in the eyes of a child who rides a new bicycle out of the Kitchen, or the smile on the face of someone who has just learned how to fix the non-working brakes they've been riding on for months. These feelings are great and in order to keep them happening the Bozeman Bike Kitchen needs the financial help and support of people with means who live in the Bozeman community and beyond. Remember although we're a non-profit organization our expenses are paid by the appreciated support from people like you. Drop a few (or a lot) of dollars into the donation jar the next time you're at the Bike Kitchen. You can also make an electronic donation to the Bike Kitchen using Paypal on our Web site.

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Bozeman Trail Event, Tonight, July 23rd

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Thursday, July 23, 6-7pm Trail Event

If you want to have a say about the new County trail plan, or if you just want to be part of a fun event, please join GVLT tonight (Thursday, July 23) from 6:00 - 7:00 pm for a run, bike or walk on the Main Street to the Mountains trails from Goldenstein to the Library. See the attached map with the route highlighted in orange.

This is GVLT's stage of the Gallatin County Interconnect Challenge (Bozeman Chronicle article)

Everyone who participates will get a free GVLT trail map!
Meet at the parking lot on Goldenstein at 6:00 pm and head to the Library, where you'll be met by Gallatin County representatives and Bozeman Mayor Kaaren Jacobsen who will take your comments on trails, bike lanes and parks. Gallatin County is in the process of creating a new trails & parks plan which they're calling the Gallatin County Interconnect Plan. This is a great opportunity to have a voice in the priorities that will be set in the plan.

Please note that if you choose to walk (vs. run or bike), to get to the Library in an hour you'll have to walk fast. However, Mayor Jacobsen and the County representatives will be there until 8:00 pm.

Also, please note that if you can't join us Thursday evening, you can submit comments on the Interconnect Challenge Blog. Click one of the "comments" links below any of the images and type in your thoughts or concerns: http://interconnectchallenge.blogspot.com/

We're hoping for a good turnout so we hope to see you Thursday evening. If possible please RSVP to ted@gvlt.org so that we've got a rough count of how many people are coming. The County legal department wants everyone who participates to sign a waiver (obviously a bit more relevant for some of the other stages than for this one), so we want a rough idea of how many we'll need to have on hand.

Hope you can join us! Kids are welcome!

Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter - Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Bozeman Bike-in Movies

This Sunday, July 26th come down to the Bike Kitchen for our Bike-In Movie. The doors of the Kitchen will be open for bike work at 6:30pm and a showing of Jim Henson's 1986 classic Labyrinth will follow on the big screen outdoors at dusk. There will be a few other Bike-In Movie events this summer as well so stay tuned.

Message from the Board

This summer has been a truly superb experience for the volunteer staff at the Bike Kitchen. We have been averaging 30 to 40 visitors to our Tuesday work nights and have a regular crew of about a dozen mechanics that show up at least three times a month. We see new faces every week both from people looking for bicycles, looking for work done on their bicycles, as well as people just looking to volunteer their time. We appreciate each and every last one of you. Remember although we're a non-profit organization our expenses are paid by the appreciated support from people like you. Remember to drop a few dollars into the donation jar the next time you're at the Bike Kitchen. You can also make an electronic donation to the Bike Kitchen using Paypal on our Web site.

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter, July 8th, 2009

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Bozeman Bike Kitchen Newsletter

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Bozeman Bike-in Movies

This week marks the inaugrual session of Bike-In Movies at the Bozeman Bike Kitchen. Bike on down to the Kitchen on Sunday, July 12th for a dusk showing of the 1985 classic, Back to the Future. The Bike Kitchen will be open for regular work starting at 6:30 with the movie to follow at dusk. There will be a few other Bike-In Movie events this summer as well so stay tuned.

Secretary's Corner

I recently made the Bozeman Bike Kitchen's bi-monthly bank deposit. After adding and re-adding all the checks and cash I pushed the pile through the teller's window. What a relief! Contrasted with my anxiety about paying rent just 6 months ago, I am excited and energized by our community's response to the BBK. We have a small but steady stream of income from worknights where all people are able to get low-cost bike maintenance help and education. We also have a large supply of used bikes that will be sold at low cost or given away to low-income individuals once they are refurbished by our volunteers. The sale of these bikes helps to pay rent and buy supplies. Thank you to all of the folks who have donated in the last month, from dropping a few dollars in the jar to donating $100 on our website via Paypal, we are grateful for every cent!

We have also learned a bit of history about our location. The large garage with indoor plumbing in a residential area intrigued us. After the Bozeman Daily Chronicle published an article about the Bike Kitchen, a woman from Australia emailed us. Her father, Frank McHenry built the garage where the Kitchen is housed in the 1950's and used it for his logging truck. She said that he was always fixing things for his neighbors, including bikes. She and her sister were so pleased to learn that their dad's old garage has a new life that they made a very generous donation to us. It will be used for new stands, and to replace and repair damaged tools. A big thank you to the McHenry family too.

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This message is a resource of the Bozeman Bike Kitchen. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit located in Bozeman, Montana and on the Web at http://bozemanbikekitchen.org