The organization is built around the belief that the bicycle is the world’s greatest, most utilized mode of transportation and that every individual, regardless of age, gender, race, or class has a right to afford, maintain, and enjoy one.
Check it outRBP shutterbug Matt McIver got some hot pictures of Bike to Work Week! You can check them out on his website. Click the link for more pictures.
Yes, although it is gray and wet outside this week this week we are changing to our summer hours. We will now be open Tuesdays from 10-5 as well as Wednesday-Friday 10-6 and Saturday 10-5. Take advantage of the riding time your missing out on this rainy week and come give your bike some love. It will thank you.
Greetings All!
May is National Bike to Work and School Month and we are happy to announce our 7th Annual Bike to Work and School Day Pancake Feed on May 17.
This is a free breakfast for everyone who is riding to work or school beginning at 6am and going until 10am. Breakfast will include Coffee, Pancakes, Bacon and Fruit and juice.
Have a great month and get out there and ride!
Reno Bike Project‘s Safety Certified Instructor will be teaching you how to ride safely and confidently in traffic, so you’re ready for BTWW. Helmets will be provided FREE! See you there!
RBP is seeking an an experienced mechanic who can teach bike repair as well as help with a wide range of shop activities.This is an opportunity to become a part of a group of motivated individuals who aim to make an large impact on the cyclingcommunity in Reno through educating and encouraging cyclist.
BICYCLE MECHAINC/EDUCATOR – 30H/WEEK
ABOUT RENO BIKE PROJECT
Reno Bike Project (RBP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community bicycle shop and advocacy group committed to creating a nationally recognized, cycling-friendly community through advocacy, education, and cooperation in the Truckee Meadows. Since our inception in 2006, RBP has grown from a basement operation to a full cycling community center and advocacy group. We are constantly striving to achieve our mission of getting more people on bikes, and last year alone we distributed over 1,000 bikes back into the community through our shop and various programs. We sell used bikes, used and new parts, and have public workstations that provide affordable access to the tools and expertise cyclists need to maintain their own bikes.
PROFILE
This is not your typical Mechanic position in your typical shop. This job consists of two major roles; fixing bikes and teaching others to fix bikes, but you may be asked to assist with a wide scope of activities and you will be required to wear many different hats. We serve a wide range of people from bicycle hobbyist to college students to Reno’s homeless population in repairing their bicycles, answering questions and other general customer service duties. You will be required to conduct repairs to the highest quality on a wide range of bicycles since we work on bikes of all varieties and ages. We feel that the repairs we carry out on our customers’ bikes represent us as a shop; therefore any repair should be completed to the best of your ability.
Besides operating a full service repair shop our organization is committed to helping people learn about bicycle repair/maintenance and offers 6 public workstations that are available during open hours for the public to utilize our tools and the knowledge of our staff to repair their own bike. People from all walks of life and skill levels use our shop to fix their bikes and sometimes that can be a challenge so patience and a good attitude are mandatory attributes for this job. If you don’t deal with people well do not apply. But if you enjoy helping people one to one and wish help provide our community with a valuable resource this might be the job for you.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
The candidate we seek will possess:
COMPENSATION: Negotiable depending on skill level and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Send Resume to renobikeproject@gmail.com or drop it at our shop at 541 E. 4th Street Reno, NV.
Hey there!
In case you didn’t make it to the art show, Matthew McIver was kind enough to take some awesome photos. Check them out!
Man, it’s nice to get some love from the media every now and then and today our event was posted on the front page of www.ThisIsReno.com !! Pretty neat. Click HERE for the article and don’t forget to submit your artwork for the We HeART Bikes Art Show by March 29th! What are you creating this year? Bike sculptures? Bike paintings? Bike movies? Bike magnets? Bike embroidery? Bike portraits? We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
You can follow www.ThisIsReno.com on twitter @thisisreno or peep their website www.thisisreno.com for all news RENO!
RBP is proud to partner with new local business Picasso and Wine for a night of art. If you have not heard about Picasso and Wine it is owned by the Woods girls Alanna, Alissa and Jennifer, three ladies who share their passion for wine and art by hosting nightly painting workshops paired with a selection of fine wines and beers. These fun and easy classes bring out the inner artist in everyone and you will be amazed what you can accomplish with a little help, so come on out for night of painting, drinking and creativity. All skill levels encouraged to attend.
Classes are $50 per person and $10 will be donated to RBP and you can also display your piece in the We HeArt Bikes Art Show on April 6.
We hope to see you there!
The Reno Bike Project
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