Davis Bike Collective

Volunteer Training Class Spring 2012

Written by Darin Wick Monday, 07 May 2012 15:13

The Bike Collective needs your help! The Bike Collective is dedicated to serving bicyclists in Davis, and runs on donations of both time and money.

To become a trusted volunteer the Davis Bike Collective is offering a 5-week training class this Spring Quarter, 2012. We are looking for volunteers to show up for a regular shift, and maybe that means you! After 5 more weeks of helping to run a shift, you will be on the list for consideration to get a key and run a shift on your own.

This training class is for people who will be spending the summer in Davis. Class size is limited. After graduation, a trip or special event will be held for participants.

When: Thursday nights 7-9pm May 10th to June 7th 2012
Where: Bike Forth shop at 1221 ½ 4th Street (corner of 4th St and L St) Davis, California
Cost: $30 (scholarships available)
Contact: Max Stevenson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Week 1 May 10, 2012
Shop Intro, Fix-a-Flat, Welcoming and Safe Space concepts, Tall Bike riding

Week 2 May 17, 2012
Wheel Building, Brakes, Consensus Meetings and Facilitation, Handbook Intro

Week 3 May 24, 2012
Bike Tools Intro, Reuse/Recycle concepts (parts ID and sorting), Vintage Part Identification, DIY Culture

Week 4 May 31, 2012
Specialty Bike Tools Intro, Sustainable Transportation Concepts, Community Building/Outreach

Week 5 June 7, 2012
Metal Shop Basics, Collective Budgets and Non-profit status

If you are interested in receiving UC Davis internship credit, we may be able to help you arrange this.

Audio presentation about us!

Last Updated on Sunday, 01 May 2011 09:07 Written by Jason Moore Sunday, 01 May 2011 09:01

A group of Design students recently did an audio presentation about the Davis Bike Collective. Their goal was to make a 3 minute audio piece that would introduce the listener to the Davis Bike Collective. They just shared it with us for our use!

Thanks Prerna Dudani, Jenna Bondlow, Ka Mei kwan, and Yekaterina Novikova for making and sharing this with us!

Tour De Cluck May 14th

Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 March 2011 10:22 Written by Admin Wednesday, 30 March 2011 10:21

Wouldn't you love to be a part of one of Davis' most fun, town-wide, bicycle-oriented events? Back by popular demand, the 2011 Tour De Cluck: A Bicycle Chicken Coop Crawl offers the chicken lovers and chicken curious among us an opportunity to visit a variety of Davis backyard chicken coops.  Your participation in this bicycle paean to poultry will benefit Davis Farm to School's work to support local food in a healthy school environment.*** 16 riders are needed as route guides Saturday, May 14th.   You'll meet a lot of nice people and have a blast.  
SIGN UP NOW!  Contact Maria Tebbutt (aka Chicken Little) at 753-1125 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Read more: Tour De Cluck May 14th

Cycling Skills Class and Talk with Mountain Bike Legend

Last Updated on Friday, 11 March 2011 08:13 Written by Sarah McCullough Friday, 11 March 2011 08:03

Jacquie Phelan, one of the original female mountain bikers, is coming to Davis on Saturday, March 12th. This three-time NORBA champion will host a women's cycling skills course and give a talk on "Why Women Love Bikes."

A cycling skills course will occur from 10-12 p.m. Contact Jacquie at 415-459-7093 and meet on the steps of the US Bicycling Hall of Fame at 9:45 to participate. $30 fee for class, sliding scale available.

The talk on "Why Women Love Bikes" is from 4-5 p.m. at the US Bicycling Hall of Fame.

The cycling skills course will teach fantastic skills such as:

• Phelan's much copied "Inner Chicken Respect" techniques
• How to safely read trails without distraction
• Hopping curbs without discouragement
• Impress the wildlife and random pedestrians with your amazing physique.

During the talk, Phelan will discuss how gender, age and appearance affect women's cycling experience in a historical context.

As an added bonus, you will have the chance to learn more about Jacquie's unique sartorial style. Customized arm warmers, jerseys, and small touches of unique flair can make your cycling look distinctly yours.

For more on Jacquie, visit her blog at http://jacquiephelan.wordpress.com/.