If the name hasn’t made it clear, this is going to be a great evening.  The plan is to show “Race accross the sky” the documentary about the 2009 Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race.  This film depicts the epic battle between race favorite Dave Weins  and Lance Armstrong in Armstrongs first race back from his previous “retirement”.  If you haven’t seen the film, it’s worth the $10 admission by itself.  Just look at this great HD film action:

But wait there’s more…  If you come out to see us we’ll throw in refreshments for free.

Still not enough?

Final offer:  The Movie, The Refreshments, snacks, local art, great auction deals, and the best looking people Fort Collins has to offer.  All for the low low price of $10.  So, show up early because we can only cram so many of you into the building.

The shipping container is loaded and on it’s way to Ghana!!  Saturday morning brought beautiful weather, and even more attractive people.  The loading went great, and we were finished before noon!!  451 bikes and a whole lot of spare parts are on their way to Africa!!  All thanks to a great planning by Lera Haines.  If you don’t know what I’m talking about, read about our Ghana Bikes Program

The pile before

Photo: Rick Price

The Container before

Photo: Rick Price

Then we went to work moving the bikes two at a time from the pile to the container.  It looked a little something like this:

No, that music wasn’t actually playing.

The pile after

Phot0: Curtis Heideman

The Container after

Photo: Lera Haines

If you missed out, you still have a chance to help.  We’ll be having a fundraiser to help raise money for the Co-op and our Ghana Bikes Program.  More on that soon.

More pictures can be found at:

Ricks Flickrstream

Curtis’ Flickrstream

On Saturday, September 11t,h 2010, we will be loading the container to ship bikes and bike parts from the Fort Collins Bike Co-op to the Village Bicycle Project in Ghana, Africa.  The container will be located at the Bike Co-op at 331 N. College Avenue. Volunteer sign up is below.  Breakfast, coffee and lunch will be provided.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/ghana
Thank you in advance for your help!

DATE: 9/11/2010 (Sat 8:00AM – 5:00PM)

LOCATION: Fort Collins Bike Co-op  at 331 N. College

WHAT: More about our Ghana Bikes Program

Is at the Co-op, with your name on it. . . The sweetest ride, that is. Here’s how you get your hands on that bike:

Come to the Bike Co-op for our Bike Sale Extravaganza this Saturday. Project bikes (the one with your name on it) will sell from $50 to $150 more or less. Find that bike, make sure the color is your color and the size is yours. We’ll double check to be sure the frame isn’t bent, we’ll price it for you and it’s yours to fix up as the sweetest ride in down (you have to find the cow somewhere else!)

Not a bike mechanic? Can’t fix that bike? That’s what’s so great about the Bike Co-op! Come in during open shop hours:

Sunday 12 – 6 p.m
Wednesday 2 – 5 p.m.
Friday 2 – 5 p.m.

(Come in early and try to be first in line!)

We’ll pair you up with one of our velonteer mechanics who will:
1) Work with you on a complete diagnosis of what needs fixin’;
2) Go over the quick fix details right now and start helping YOU to fix’em;
3) Work into the bigger issues and show you how to fix those as well.

What you pay:
$5/hour for the best open bike shop access in town (including tools, consumables and advice/tech mentoring)
$5, $10 and $15 for parts(as an example) depending on the age, condition and value of used parts (used/patched tubes, for example are $1-2 dollars; two good used tires might cost you $5-10; pedals $3-5; a nice new/used saddle $7; and a rear rack $15)

What you get:

Access to every bike tool you can think of including wheel and frame tools, power tools, drill press,etc.
Access to the largest stock of used parts this side of the front range at bargain basement prices;
Access to industrial parts washer
Access to new parts at comrade prices; some in stock,( basics) others we can order as you need them.
A road ready bike and a bunch of new-found knowledge to go with it!

Saturday, August 21st 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’ll be there selling bikes, parts, frames, forks, pedals. . . . for the sweetest ride in town!

(Oh yeah, did we mention? We sell dial-to-fit helmets for $10 US! That’s right – or bring the family and we’ll let you have 3 helmets for $25!)

The moisture and heat this summer have combined to make it a banner year for harvesting bicycles in Fort Collins. The result is:

 We’re holding a Sidewalk Bike Sale Extravaganza Saturday, August 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! At the Bike Co-op:   331 North College, Fort Collins, CO
 The Co-op will donate 50 kids bikes to Salud Family Clinic August 13;
 We’ll send 450 bicycles off to Ghana in a huge container Sept. 11;

Here’s a preview of inventory on hand and what you can look forward to at the Sale.

Brand new road-ready commuter bikes from KHS and refurbished cruiser and mountain bikes (20-25 bikes). Prices: $150-$400

Most bikes are project bikes for sale “as is.”
So you’re looking at frames, framesets, framesets with complete or incomplete parts groups, and/or with or without wheelsets, (If you’re looking to make the bike “ride ready”, Co-op open shop hours are always a bargain at $5 an hour Wed, Fri and Sunday.)

Vintage/Retro Mountain Bikes (15-20 bikes)
Brands: Gary Fisher, Lots of Diamondbacks, Trek, Jamis, Schwinn
Condition: Good to great condition frames with original paint jobs.
Some bikes are near complete. Most are just frames, or frames with headsets and seatposts. All frames have been inspected for damage and have had the alignment checked. Prices: $25-$150

Road bikes for sale as-is (10-15 bikes)
Brands: Panasonic, Miyata, Peugeot, Raleigh, Cannondale
Condition: Good to great condition frames with original paint jobs.
Most bikes are near complete. Many have complete component groups, but need significant tune-ups, i.e. complete servicing of all bearings.
All frames have been inspected for damage and have had the alignment checked.
Prices: $50-$250

Cruisers and 3-speeds (5-10 bikes)
Brands: Sun, Electra, Free spirit
Condition: Good condition frames with original or new paint jobs. Most bikes are near complete, but may need bearing system maintenance.
Prices: $50-$150

Fixed-gear project frames (10-15 bikes)
Brands: Puegeot, Schwinn, Bridgestone, Motobecane
Condition: Frames and framesets. All are steel frames with horizontal or semi-horizontal dropouts for singlespeed or fixed-gear projects.
Prices: $25-$75

Tour de Fat Frankenbikes
Looking for that frame, extra wheels, or cranks to build your Tour de Fat bike? Check out our $5 parts from our metal recycling bins!

Regular hours: Visit the Co-op web site: http://fcbikecoop.org/calendar.php

Sale: Saturday, Aug. 21 10 a.m. -4 p.m.