Manchester - Anarcho Bicyclism Conference

Event published by I Bike Mcr

Event date: April 08, 2011 18:00

Tagged as: anarchist bicycle conference environmentalism politics

Places: manchester

A weekend of discussions, workshops, rides and activities from Friday 8th April to Sunday 10th April, 2011. We invite people to share skills, information and ideas. Open to both individuals and people from grassroots bike projects from everywhere in the UK. A great way for bike projects to share experiences. For more info see: http://ibikemcr.org.uk/?q=node/5449 Open to both individuals and people from grassroots and anarchist bike projects from everywhere in the UK.REGISTER HERE: http://ibikemcr.org.uk/?q=node/5455

Vague Timetable- still time to add your ideas! Friday Evening Arrivals 6pm: Bike MCR! Taking in some bike related sights of Manchester and some nice off road routes. Vegan Meal + Bike Movie Saturday 10am: Introductions 10.30am: WS: Trailer Building 12.30pm: D: The corporate takeover of the Bicycle. There appears, on some level, to be a bicycle revolution, but are anarchists invited? 1.30pm: Lunch 2pm: D How different groups communicate and what they find effective 3pm: WS:Leading a bike ride, risk assessing and touring with all ages (Bike needed) 4.30pm D: "Beauty" + The Bike. Is the bike lane the new catwalk? 5.30pm: WS: Hands off bike repair teaching 7-11.30pm: Dinner + party Midnight: Midnight Ride Sunday 10am: WS: Encouraging participation with young people and others! 11am: D: Bikes + Gender in the workshop 12.30pm:WS: 1.30pm: Lunch 2.15pm: WS: 3.15pm: D Critical Mass: practicalities, promotion, politics 4.15pm: WS: Bike Polo (with adults + kids) 5.30pm: Food + Films Food shall be kindly prepared by Manchester Food Not Bombs. It will all be vegan and tasty and yours for a small donation. All topics discussed and workshops include simply what people have suggested, offered or requested. If you would like to facilitate a discussion or workshop please get in touch, we have left available lots of space so that participants can choose what we do. THIS TIMETABLE IS ONLY A LOOSE GUIDE AT THE MOMENT. For more information please email nes@pedalmcr.org.uk Places are LIMITED due to space and MUST be booked in advance REGISTER HERE: http://ibikemcr.org.uk/?q=node/5455

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