EVIL CAT HALLOWEEN ALLEYCAT
SATURDAY OCTOBER 30th - 3PM
RACE STARTS AT OGDEN BICYCLE COLLECTIVE
$5 ENTRY - PRIZES - THRILLS - CHILLS
@ogdenbicyclecollective Ogden Bicycle Collective Presents "Evil Cat" Alleycat Race. October 30th 2021. Race starts at 3:00PM at the shop
♬ original sound - ogden bicycle collective
Volunteer for our Santa’s Little Helpers - Home Mechanics Volunteer Program
Help us to give the gift of a bicycle for Christmas!
Santa’s Little Helpers will repair bicycles at home in preparation for our Christmas Giveaway. Learn and use your bicycle mechanics skills and knowledge to turn donated bicycles into safe, functional rides. All you’ll need is a can-do attitude and a few basic tools, and we’ll provide the resources for your success.
Primary responsibilities:
- Repair two (or more!) kids' bicycles at home. Allow for up to three hours per bike, depending on your current bicycle repair skills.
- Follow and complete the repair checklist provided.
- Use the resources provided in your confirmation email to correctly complete all checklist items.
- Register for both pick up and drop off events and notify us of any changes.
- Notify staff at pickup if you need grease and lube to be provided (and bring a container to take it home in).
- Seek assistance from OBC employees whenever needed.
- Record time spent picking up, dropping off, and working on the bikes. You’ll receive an email asking you to record your impact (time spent) after each drop off that you have registered for.
Pick up and drop off bikes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8 pm.
Last pick up is December 2nd, last drop off is December 9th.
Depending on your current bike mechanic knowledge and skills, allow for up to three hours per bike.
All Santa's Little Helper's volunteers should:
- Have a desire to learn bike mechanics
- Have access to basic tools
- Be friendly, honest, and trustworthy
Tools Needed:
- Adjustable crescent wrench
- Philips and flathead screwdrivers
- Tire lever
- Rags
You will also need:
- Patch kit (provided)
- Grease (bring a container when you pick up the bicycles if you need this)
- Chain lube (bring a container when you pick up the bicycles if you need this)
- Degreaser/dish soap
Benefits:
- Learn and use skills in bike mechanics.
- Give the gift of a bicycle for Christmas.
- Sneak preview of the OBC’s Bicycle Repair video series.
- Receive a custom Santa’s Little Helper pin badge.
- Volunteer for 4+ hours in a month and receive member benefits for the following month. That's free DIY repair bench time and 10% off purchases in the shop
Santa's Little Repair Resources:
Stuck on a repair or not sure what to do? We've created a video playlist on YouTube that will cover each task on your kids' bike repair checklist.
Santa's Little Helpers will have access to a sneak preview of the full set of videos from our youth education video series Dusty and the Wrenches.
And don't forget that we have free Mechanics 101 Classes every Thursday at 5 pm.
Dusty and the Wrenches
The Bicycle Collective is proud to introduce you to "Dusty and the Wrenches," a nine-part video series from the Bicycle Collective aimed at teaching kids the basics of bicycle mechanics.
Episode 1: "Welcome to the Bicycle Collective"
Episode 2: 10/8/2021
Episode 3: 10/15/2021
Episode 4: 10/22/2021
Episode 5: 10/29/2021
Episode 6: 11/5/2021
Episode 7: 11/12/2021
Episode 8: 11/19/2021
Episode 9: 11/26/2021
Lulu joins the Bicycle Collective as a cast member of our new video series "Dusty and the Wrenches." In her spare time, Lulu likes to play guitar and ride her bike (but not at the same time, silly)
Dusty joins the Bicycle Collective as a cast member of our new video series "Dusty and the Wrenches." He's an Ogden original, born and raised. He likes riding bikes as much as he likes fixing them. When he's not at the bike shop, he can be found rock-hounding, adding rocks to his sweet collection.
Oxnard joins the Bicycle Collective as a cast member of our new video series "Dusty and the Wrenches." In his spare time Oxnard can be found advocating for animal rights and riding his singlespeed mountain bike to punk-rock shows.
It's back to school time and we've been repairing kids bikes in the shop for our upcoming "Back to School" giveaway on Saturday September 25th at 10:00 AM. We'll have bikes for kids from 2'4" to about 5' tall. Children must be present for the giveaway.
If you'd like to get involved helping us repair bikes, join our volunteer crew on Thursday evenings from 6-8 PM. Masks are required in the shop.
Join the Ogden Bicycle Collective every Thursday night from 6-8PM as we repair kids bikes for our upcoming giveaways!
https://www.givepulse.com/event/246389
Please use the link above to register. Masks are required in the shop.
The Bicycle Collective currently has openings for one or more mechanics. These are part- to full-time positions, depending on availability. These are not seasonal positions; mechanics at the Bicycle Collective have the opportunity to work a regular schedule year round.
Mechanics at the Ogden Bicycle Collective are responsible for assessing and repairing bikes to be sold, or to be donated through our charitable programs. The ideal candidate would have a broad understanding of bicycle repair and would be able to efficiently work on a wide variety of bikes (e.g., 80’s road bikes, 90’s mountain bikes, new higher-end bikes, department store bikes, etc.). They would also possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and be highly motivated to help the Bicycle Collective achieve its mission.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 season (6 months) paid shop experience required
- Working knowledge of all aspects of bicycle repair
- Ability and willingness to work on a wide variety of bikes
- Ability to troubleshoot and use manuals, past experience, and other appropriate resources to problem solve
- Proficiency with older bicycle technology and tools (1960's-present)
- Ability to work on a deadline and within financial constraints
- Strong work ethic
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Assess donated bikes to determine if they are economically repairable
- Repair bikes to be sold or to be donated through our charitable programs
- Track time and parts used per project
- Maintain a high level of professionalism
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe workspace
- Perform quality control checks on other mechanics’ finished bikes
- Assist head mechanic with various other tasks, such as bike organization, organizing new and used parts, ensuring there is an up-to-date list of needed supplies, etc.
- Occasionally help with the Bicycle Collective’s other programs as needed
Benefits:
- Starting wage $12-14/hr DOE
- Year-round, non-seasonal work
- Flexible schedule
Location: Ogden Bicycle Collective, 936 28th St Ogden, UT 84403
To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to with the subject heading “Bicycle Mechanic application”. The position is open until filled.
The Bicycle Collective is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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.
Pie & Beer Day Returns to the OBC on July 23rd
Volunteer to Donate Baked Goods for Pie and Beer Day!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1JiJxGK-bAox23bipynnBnuGwe0o-v1NEbU-6QhdUvt-gMg/viewform
12:00 - 8:00 PM Celebrate with OBC at the Shop
- OBC will be selling slices of pie, Koozies, beverages, and "Opportunity Drawing Tickets"
- Prizes will be awarded at the first "Opportunity Drawing" at 7:30 PM
- Cygo-Cycle Races throughout the day
- At 8:00 PM, we will ride as a group to Rainbow Gardens
8:30 PM Full Moon Boogie
- At 8:30 PM Riders will meet up in the Rainbow Gardens Parking Lot
- Riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes with lights, glow sticks, etc.
- Headlight and Taillight required. Not only is it safe, it's also the law.
- The ride will leave Rainbow Gardens and Follow the Ogden River Parkway to Fort Buenaventura State Park.
- We have reserved a Group Campsite where we will have a fire (if permitted)
- Camping is available! Bring your tent and party like a real pioneer by sleeping in the great outdoors!
- Any left-over pie will be available at the Full Moon Boogie!
