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• Calling all Bicycle Librarians!!

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• Calling all Bicycle Librarians!!

  in LFGSS Ladies • 13 years, 4 months

  

  Am more looking for ladies as most of our customers are ladies- and find testosterone so annoying in cycling world. Welcome to repost it to general also. Am open to all applicants. Karta

• Calling all Bicycle Librarians!!

  in LFGSS Ladies • 13 years, 4 months

  

  We are looking for smart cyclists to volunteer their knowledge and experience with others looking to get into cycling in the city. We are The Bicycle Library, and our goal is to match make each person with their ideal bicycle, so they will never think of using a car in the city. We have a double decker bus that we have converted to display the literature, art and design that celebrates the bicycle renaissance we are in again. We also have a test track and array of the 7 genres of city bikes on display. We loan bikes like books. Check www.thebicyclelibrary.com We are based in London Fields and require consistent and competent volunteers to join our team. There are also paid positions to work with us at our base and at the many events and festivals we take the bus to. Please apply by sending a CV to thebicyclelibrary@gmail.com
  Ot come along to Netil Market at 11 Westgate St E83RL anyday between 11-7 to know more and meet the team. Thanks, Karta

• Karta at the Bicycle Library has had all of his bikes stolen in a mass theft

  in General • 13 years, 6 months

  

  Hi All
  Indeed we had to buy back without the help of cops, they were not interested and sadly incompetent when it comes to bike theft. The cops have identified the gang from CCTV but seem incapable of doing anything about them. What we are now doing, is offering free tagging of bikes with chips, and also a physical bulletin board for photos of stolen bikes. Although cops cant do much unless you register frame number on www.immobilise.com The more of us that do this the harder it is for them to get away with it. There are still a few bikes missing and lots of parts and clothes/accessories. Most noticeable and valuable is a complete set of red CMWC 2009 Tokyo Crank, Seatpost, saddle and drop bars. Anyone sees these again ,let me know, only 20 sets ever made and only one set in England, albeit MIA.

  Thanks again for all the moral support, come in and see actual zombie bikes-back from the dead...

• Karta at the Bicycle Library has had all of his bikes stolen in a mass theft

  in General • 13 years, 6 months

  

  Hi All
  Been a very strange week indeed. The amount of people I had sympathy and support from, even strangers on the street, has been very reassuring--and effective in the end, as the thiefs could sense our collective hawk eyes, and decided to contact us to buy them back. Have managed to get a few of the bikes back, pinky and black mini velo still MIA along with many Brooks saddles and much of the fine gear and accessories I designed.

  However it is a precedent, they are intimidated by our collective ways, it is time to turn the tide against them. We are chipping all of our bikes and offering the same (for free) to anyone that brings their precious bike down to the bicycle library, bus or ambulance at E8 3RL

  In fact we are going to celebrate this Sunday and start our Sunday Swap series, which can happen every Sunday if there are enough of us. Bring bikes and parts to sell and swap, we provide covered stall space, DJ's food and drinks by LuckyChip and coffee Trike by Bean Around Town.

  Pass around below blurb if you like:

  SUNDAY SWAP = Bikes+Bits-3rd July 11-7
  @Netil Market 1 WESTGATE ST. E8 3RL
  PRIZES FOR 3 BEST BIKES ON SHOW
  Bring bike bits to sell/swap, market stalls available
  MUSIC, FOOD, DRINKS every Sunday
  more Info: www.TheBicycleLibrary.com

  Again, thank you everyone, bike theft is no fun for anyone, but we have strength in numbers and strong legs to catch them with... Karta

• Karta at the Bicycle Library has had all of his bikes stolen in a mass theft

  in General • 13 years, 6 months

  

  Thanks for the sharp eyes everyone, if you want your own images emailed to spread around, let me know your email. These bikes will surface soon enough. Feel free to joust them when you do see em...
  Regardless of the bummer for a birthday, we will be there for a knees up tonight, come along if around London Fields, E8 3RL is postcode. 100m to the right of Cat and Mutton

• O<+>O Open Shop Rides/Races: 215 Westbourne Park Rd W11

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• O<+>O Open Shop Rides/Races: 215 Westbourne Park Rd W11

  in Rides & Races • 15 years, 6 months

  

  Every Friday evening (6-9) this summer there will be mass races and curiosity rides from the new shop 215, selling all O<+>O www.TWOnFRO.com range of City Cycle Gear. Open to all levels, departure at 7pm from 215 Westbourne Park Rd W11, prizes and fuel bar (beer) open after return.
  Email or phone for details
  02071930270
  215west11@gmail.com

• London Bike Polo

  in Bike Polo • 15 years, 8 months

  

  Need crash test dummies for my new (recycled) kevlar armour bits. Those with best scars qualify first... Photos welcome!

• London Bike Polo League

  in Bike Polo • 15 years, 8 months

  

  Who wants to test out some Kevlar armor I have made? Anyone with elbow, knee or shin scars qualifies. K