| August 6, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
I’m writing this post in July - so I don’t know what is going to be on the agenda. We’ll be getting together to discuss shop business, upcoming events, and any hare brained scheme anyone wants to throw out there (i.e. “Using bikes for transportation” - what a joke!).
The meeting takes place during our shop hours from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
| July 2, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
We’re getting together this month (once again) to take care of some “bidness”, mix it with a little bit of pleasure (Dingo’s will be in the house), and we’re going to end early - because we have a bunch of bikes that need to be stripped down for parts and recycled before they form their own collective to do the same thing to us humans.
The meeting will take place during our normal shop hours, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
This past month, we argued like all get-out about “Art” and art shows, rent going up (inflation?), and Dingo’s feelings. It’s worth a read if you’re looking for some bed-time material.
The Bike Oven gets some sweet bikes rolling through our doors every now and again, and the fixed gear pictured above is a great example.
The owner of the bike, Johnny Lam, posted pictures of his ride in the Fixed Gear Gallery, and gave us a shout out for the assitance we provided him:
Here is my first conversion (actually first time wrenching on any bike) of a Nishiki International. A buddy of mine gave this to me with missing pieces. With the kind volunteers at the Bike Oven (www.bikeoven.com), I was able to pull apart parts I didn’t need, reassembled and greased up the BB, headset, and rear hub. I even had the chance to redish my rear wheel. I’ve learned plenty from this build.
You can see the rest of Johnny’s pictures in his post on Fix Gear Gallery.
Bike Oven t-shirts and shop aprons can now be purchased through Zazzle.com. Their prices are a bit high, but a (small) portion of each sale goes back to the Bike Oven. Styles, colors, sizes, and even text can be customized.
This month, a big group of us went through a bunch of stuff: kiddie bike give-aways, our legal status (as a collective), what to do for a huge art show in June, etc.
We also went through two pizzas and laughed about 32% of the time (we’ve had a study done to prove this).
Continue reading ‘Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Meeting Summary’
| April 1, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting *New Location* - The April 1st meeting of the BAC will be held at the Griffith Park Ranger Station Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, at 7 PM.
The Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) was formed in 1974 by Mayor Bradley in order to address bicycling issues in the City of Los Angeles.
Today the BAC advises the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and Planning Department on issues relevant to bicycling for transportation and the implementation of the City’s Bicycle Plan. The BAC also advises the Department of Recreation and Parks on issues regarding recreational bicycling.
For more information check out the LABAC’s homepage.
| March 22, 2008 | ||
| 1:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
On Saturday March 22nd, Bike Oven will be hosting a fundraiser put on by 2008 AIDS Life Cycle riders Team Midnight Ridazz. From 1pm to 4pm, Midnight Ridazz team members will be there to bathe your dirty bikes. Come on out to have a great time, get your bike cleaned and support the team as they prepare to make the long trek from San Francisco to Los Angeles for AIDS Life Cycle. Bring some friends and bring your bike!
This benefit is also happening (simultaneously!) at Bikerowave in West Los Angeles.
[The text for this post was totally copied and pasted from this post on Westsidebikeside.]
| March 26, 2008 | ||
| 6:00 pm |
At the upcoming Cycles of Continuance/Sustainable Transportation Using Bicycles and Public Transit with Rick Risemberg of Bicycle Fixation you can learn how easy it is to get around your city on your own power or with the help of public transit–even if your city is one as vast and busy as Los Angeles! We’ll cover equipment, clothing, techniques, and attitudes that make all-weather bicycling not only practical but pleasurable. Free yourself from obesity, stress, high fuel prices, and boredom, and free the planet from sprawl and pollution and the gigantic tax subsidies given to road abusers. And no, you won’t need to dress in Lycra!
Continue reading ‘Cycles of Continuance/Sustainable Transportation’
| March 25, 2008 | ||
| 6:00 pm |
Councilmember Ed P. Reyes will be holding a Public Safety Town Hall Meeting in Cypress Park this coming Monday, March 25, 2008. The meeting will be taking place at:
Florence Nightingale Middle School
3311 North Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90065
at 6:00 PM
on Monday, March 25, 2008
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