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Open Shop
Open shop is open to all co-op members 16 and older. Open shop currently occurs every Sunday (2-5), Tuesday (6-9) and Wednesday (6-9). Open shop times are when you may come in and join the co-op, adopt a bicycle, or work on a project. Each member is assigned a color-coded tool kit and bucket and has access to our library of bicycle repair books and our mechanics. Open shop operates on a first come, first served basis. Thirty minutes before shop closing we ask that all members finish projects and begin to clean up. Fifteen minutes before shop closing we ask that all members stop working on projects in order to have the shop cleaned up by closing time.
Our shop is currently undergoing some major renovations and our shop policy is in the process of changing as well. Please be patient and stay tuned for a new comprehensive shop policy as we adjust our current policies and set-up in order to serve you better!
Youth Programming
MoBo Kids’ Day summer program offers local kids the opportunity to repair, maintain, and build bicycles with one-on-one guidance from experienced mechanics. Once a week, the all-volunteer staff devotes the shop, its tools, and their expertise exclusively to the servicing of kids’ bikes. Membership fees are waived for youth members of the Co-op, so participation in Kids’ Day is free for all youth members (aged 16 and under). Children under 6 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Additionally, MOBO collects donated bicycles and matches them with kids who need bikes. Mechanics work with each new owner to make repairs and adjustments as necessary. Helmets are distributed free of charge. Youth are served on a first-come, first-served basis. A waiting area is staffed by at least 2 adult volunteers who provide supervision, games, water, and occasional snacks. Jobs such as set up, clean up, sign in, trash duty, and cup duty are delegated to mature kids so as to nurture the spirit of cooperation.
In 2009, 62 kids became members and we distributed 34 bikes. Hear from the kids what’s so great about MoBo:
“That people take their time to help us with our bikes. The games and the nice leaders. The way they fix bikes. Games. Coloring. When I help them fix my bike and use tools. That they teach you how to fix bikes, play games.”
Workshops
MoBo offers periodic workshops throughout the year designed to meet a wide variety of skill levels and to give our members more opportunities to learn. Many of our workshops focus on a specific topic such as Brake Adjustment or Wheelbuilding. Workshops may cost a small fee, to help cover costs of materials and/or staff. Past workshops include Winter Riding, Road Safety, Fix-a-flat, and the Women’s Workshop. If you’d like to see a specific workshop at MoBo, please email us at mobobicyclecoop[AT]gmail.com.
Women’s Night
Anyone who identifies as a woman is welcome to join us the third Thursday of the month (6-9) for an open shop just for women! Come work on honing basic skills in order to build mechanical confidence and competency. Please email us if you have any questions or specific skills you’d like to see emphasized at Women’s Night.