Painting has commenced on the walls of BikeWorks North. Bright colours, similar to those at BikeWorks South were chosen to keep the shop light and cheerful.  Wall painting should be completed this week. Next week the floor gets a new look!

Hello everyone! If anyone has any of the following and would like to help support BikeWorks North by making a donation, please let Alex Hindle know by writing to hindle@edmontonbikes.ca. Thanks!

Construction Supplies

• lumber (2x4, 2x6, 2x8 and 4x4)
• plywood (any thickness)
• chipboard (any thickness)
• nails & screws
• floor paint stripper
• chain and metal cable
• bathroom sink/sink counter
• small door (less than 6’6” tall)
• baseboards/door & window moulding

Equipment

• air compressor and hose
• extension cords
• pegboard hooks
• large tool chest
• parts storage cabinets
• desk, office chairs, etc.
• computers, monitors, laser printer, etc.
• microwave, small fridge, kitchen cabinets, etc.
• strong shelving
• misc. hand tools (metric wrenches, hex keys, hammers, pliers, etc.)
• misc. power tools (drills, grinders, drill press, etc.)

Equipment Temporarily Needed for Setup - we could use to borrow a few additional tools just for the setup process, such as: 

• table saw
• mitre saw/cut-off saw
• power sander

Skilled Labour - while anyone can help with the bulk of the renovations, there are a few more specialized jobs we need help with including:

• minor electrical work
• minor plumbing work
• chain-link fence installation (secured to asphalt)
• graphic design of shop signage
• locksmith for consulting purposes and potential installation of electronic lock

The Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society is thrilled to announce that this spring will see the opening of our second BikeWorks Community Workshop. BikeWorks North, located at 9305-111 Avenue, will provide the same services as our existing BikeWorks (South) location, spreading do-it-yourself bicycle resources north of the river. BikeWorks North will also be home to The Spoke, a program to get youth involved in bike repair while teaching useful and exciting skills. 

Renovations are well underway and we hope to be up and running by April. We’ve made repairs and improvements to the walls and are now into the painting phase. Next will come floor painting, followed by workstation construction and equipment installation. If you’d like to lend a hand helping to transform this space into an awesome and functional bike workshop, we’d love to have your help. There are many ways to help:

• drop by during public renovation hours Monday and Thursday 1PM-8PM, and Tuesday from 5PM-9PM (no particular experience is needed to help!)
• make a donation of supplies or equiment
• tell your friends and family about our new shop!

We will also need lots of help from volunteers to run the new shop once it’s open. If you’re interested in volunteering at BikeWorks North, either to help renovate or as a mechanic, greeter, etc. when the shop is open please email BikeWorks Coordinator Alex Hindle at hindle@edmontonbikes.ca