Imagine next Bike to Work Day

As we approach Bike to Work Day on May 14, and near 85% of our Crowdfunding goal in just our second week, imagine how a shared community bike workshop in downtown San Jose could get even more people on two wheels next year.

Imagine hundreds of commuters of all walks of life pulling their bikes out of the garage after collecting dust due to a flat tire. Imagine them coming into Bike Clinic to learn how to get their bikes into road-ready condition and safe to ride. Imagine them borrowing tools and taking classes. This knowledge can overcome obstacles so people can make a change in how they commute to work and travel through the city.

Our stretch goal, as soon as our awesome supporters help us reach $4,000, is another $800 to buy a sturdy stand, wrenches, and all the other basic tools to equip our first workstation.

Make sure we have that first complete workstation ready when you come to the shop! Give today at http://igg.me/at/fundSJBC, email this message to 10 bike-loving friends, and share the link on social media with #fundSJBC.

Imagine the satisfaction of people fixing their own bike, leaving with the know-how to tackle any problem their bikes could throw at them on Bike to Work Day or any day. We believe every day should be Bike to Work Day, and our goal is to provide a place where the people can learn about bicycle maintenance, fix their own bikes, and make some friends along the way.

If you share this vision, help San Jose Bike Clinic get more bikes on the road by supporting us at http://igg.me/at/fundSJBC. Thank you to all of our amazing supporters and the San Jose cycling community for getting us this far!

All donations go towards making a permanent space for your volunteer-run Bike Clinic in downtown a reality.

We are 83% of the way to our goal and we have a little less than two weeks left in our campaign. There is no better time to contribute to bringing a thriving bike community together through bike repair education.

Crowdfunding Launch

We Launch Today!

Today we launch SJBC’s crowdfunding campaign. Help make your community bike shop a reality by giving on our Indiegogo page: http://igg.me/at/fundSJBC

Imagine a space sustained by volunteer energy, filled with all the bike repair tools and parts you’d need and staffed by knowledgeable volunteer bike mechanics. Imagine the satisfaction of anyone who wants to learn having the knowledge to fix their bike themselves.

That’s our vision, and our goal is to raise $4,000 dollars to establish a permanent space in downtown San José! Donations are tax deductible and we are also including perks based on the amount you decide to contribute.

Please forward this email to anyone who you think would share our vision–people who bike commute locally or around the world, those who believe San José needs this to build a diverse and robust cycling community, anyone who would enjoy coming in and wrenching on their bikes in this shared space.

You can also share our tweets (@SJBikeClinic) and Facebook posts to help spread the word.

SJBC appreciates your support and we’re looking forward to a very successful campaign with your help. Make sure to spread the word: forward this email to friends, share the Indiegogo link to social media and help us get the word out about making the dream of a community bike shop in downtown San Jose a reality

Sincerely,

The Bike Clinic Crew