Want to get involved?

If you have borrowed a bike from BikeShare anytime in the past, or even if you are interested in getting one in the future, we would love your input! We need your help to make BikeShare better… for YOU! Please take a moment and fill out this survey, any input would be very helpful as we reorganize our structure for 2010.

Also, we will be holding our first large planning meeting sometime in January, and we would love for anyone and everyone who is interested in being involved to attend. Many of the original volunteers who started BikeShare have moved away and we are looking for new recruits!

This is an exciting time to get involved, our Community Repair Shop and workshop series have been very successful and are gaining momentum in the community. We will post details about our meeting in the near future so stay tuned. Or to join our email list, send an email to munbikeshare(at)gmail(dot)com.

Ride all year long! Stud your own tire!

CBC intern Lesley Pike attended one of BikeShare’s popular workshops on winter riding. This hands-on workshop was led by Michael Flaherty, and the 15 participants created their own studded tires so they can ride all winter long. The piece aired on CBC Radio Noon on Dec. 11th, 2009. Here’s her report. Great work Lesley and thanks to everyone who attended : ) Happy Cycling!

Film Screening and Repair Shop Launch!

Check out the article here on the Scope website about our upcoming launch!

Let’s Celebrate! Veer Film Screening and Repair Shop Launch!

BikeShare is inviting everyone to the launch of their community Repair Shop and the local premiere of the movie Veer.

The film screening and repair shop launch will take place in the Engineering Theatre, EN-2006 at Memorial University, on Monday, November 30th. The film will start at 7pm and will be followed by coffee and snacks, and tours of the Repair Shop, which is also located in the Engineering building. Admission is by donation, with a recommended donation of $5. For more information, contact BikeShare at munbikeshare(at)gmail(dot)com.

Veer explores America’s fast-growing bicycling culture by profiling five people whose lives are inextricably tied to bicycling and the bike-centric social groups they belong to. The film follows these characters over the course of a year, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their personal struggles and triumphs. Veer examines what it means to be part of a community, and how social movements are formed.

BikeShare on Studio 1024!

Listen to the MUN Marketing and Communications podcast Studio 1024 to hear an interview with BikeShare Coordinator Julie Graham.

A couple cool bike sites!

The Guardian’s blog on all things cycling – in the UK and around the world. Sweet!

And… How to Not Get Hit by Cars!  This shows real ways you are likely to get hit and how to avoid it… Definitely useful : )

The Scope and Mike Flaherty got your back.

Check out this awesome article about our awesome BikeShare mechanic! Check it out here. After you’re done reading that, sign up for some quality time with Mr. Flaherty, or one of other instructors, by registering for a BikeShare workshop, or for something more casual – just drop by our Repair Shop any Wednesday evening between 5pm and 9pm.

Sustainability Celebration and FREE bike repairs!

Need some repairs on your bike or a tune up? Want to find out more about BikeShare? Come to the Sustainability Celebration in the Landing, 3rd floor of the UC, on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 between 10am – 3pm. Bring your bike if you want free bike repairs!

BikeShare mechanics will be there with our portable bike stand and all of our tools. (We recommend bringing your bike up in the elevator if you’re coming from the Arctic Ave side of the UC!)

There will be lots of other cool booths and the rumour is that if you bring your own mug, you get free coffee! See you there!

What do you want from our new city council?

St. John’s just elected a brand new city council and BikeShare, FEASt (Food Education Action St. John’s), and the NLEN (Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network) want to know what issues you’d like them to address. Whether it’s better public transit, a library downtown or lower taxes, come down to the Farmers’ Market this Saturday, October 3rd, and add your wish to the City Council Wish List. The Wish List will be set up under the FEASt tent outside the Farmer’s Market, and will be presented to the new city council at their first meeting on October 19th.

Come on down and add your wish to the City Council Wish List. Let council know what matters to you!

BikeShare Fall Launch Part II

Need a bike for the fall semester? Here’s your second chance to get one!

BikeShare will lend you one for just $20. Open to all MUN faculty, staff and students. Bring your MUN I.D., a bike lock, helmet and $20 to the lower level of the Earth Sciences parking garage on Wednesday, September 23rd from 4:30pm until 5:30pm and pick out your bike. We’ve got hot bikes for all shapes and sizes!

Please Note: There is no waiting list for this event, it is first come first served. We have about 25 bikes left that have been lovingly repaired by our (mostly) volunteer mechanics : )