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The Hammer And Cyclery storyBLOG - 2018 REPORT - CAMP ART - LNT PLAN - OUR IMPACT - CAMP PHOTOS Hammer And Cyclery was just a conversation in 2009. We brought our first tools to the Playa in 2010. Two of us drove 50 bicycles out to the Playa from Minneapolis and joined DropIt LikeIts Hott Spot on Edinburgh and 3:30. In 2011 we became our own Placed camp and the effort was Christened Hammer And Cyclery. We drove 200 bikes across the country to 3:30 and Anniversary and I must say it was a smashing success. We learned a lot (I lost 15 pounds), but we are still going strong today. We are still a growing camp, but our crew hosts almost 10,000 interactions each year, most of which are ONE ON ONE! We have many professional mechanics, apprentice mechanics, and other volunteers covering our work shifts every day. Hammer And Cyclery really is a community effort. Hammer And Cyclery and Re-Cycle, Inc share no official affiliations with Burning Man or Black Rock City, LLC. |
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Burning Man on bikesIn Burning Man's own words, "having a bicycle at Burning Man is crucial." But what kind of bike to bring? How do we park bikes at our theme camp? Do I always need to lock my bike? Yes. ...Bicycle survival guide for Burning ManBicycle travel is the most practical way to get around. The Playa is not like a soft sandy beach. It is more akin to a well trodden dirt road and it makes for a surprisingly good cycling surface. ...On-Playa bike repairSomebody you know is going to have a problem with their bike. Bring some basic tools and become familiar with some common problems that can arise in one of the most punishing environments your bicycle will ever endure. ...Learn to ride a bicycleThis is your chance to taste the freedom that bike riders have been enjoying for more than a hundred years. ...A tube change on the PlayaSo your bike has a flat tire. You're out on the Playa, hundreds of yards from anyone that can help. Don't worry, you can handle this. ...Burning Man Yellow BikesA Yellow Bike is a bicycle that has been given to the public. Anyone can grab an unoccupied Yellow Bike, take it to their destination of choice, and leave the bike in an obvious place for the next rider. ...Cleaning your bike after Burning ManMix up a solution of water and vinegar (half and half) and use a spray bottle to apply the mixture to your Playa bike (and anything else you want to use next year...or next week, like your lock). ... |
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HAMMER AND CYCLERY (Playa address announced in July) Open Daily 10:30am-5:30pm Saturday Aug 29 - Monday Sept 7, 2020 Contact Us |
