Call for Volunteers: Public Hours / Open Shop - Week of 9/20/2026
Shannon Lau
Hey, Cyclers of the Commons -
It’s a chunky one today. Thanks for reading through and considering the many opportunities abounding in Ann Arbor bikery.
Sunday (9/20) + Tuesday (9/22) – Public Hours
Common Cycle Community Workspace (416 W Huron)
Huge props to our Public Hours volunteers who hold it down. Last week, we had full lines of visitors hoping to use our workspace and get support from volunteers, and between Sunday and Tuesday, our team of volunteers showed up and worked through them all! Your presence and support are so valuable.
SUNDAY, September 20 @ 11am - 3pm: Sunday Public Hours
TUESDAY, September 22 @ 6 - 8pm: Tuesday Public Hours
Tomorrow! Friday (9/18) – A2Zero Green Fair
At the Green Fair, find us on “Circularity Street”, more commonly known as the segment of Main Street between Washington and Liberty. If you’d like to work on folks’ bikes alongside others doing cool work in sustainability -
Volunteer Sign Up: A2Zero Green Fair
Friday, September 18 @ 5-8pm
Downtown Ann Arbor / Main St (between Washington and Liberty)
Sunday (9/20) – Steering Committee Meeting
Come and join the conversation and discussion on CC business – all are welcome. Both in-person and remote options are available.
Sunday, September 20 @ 4-5:30pm at 416 W Huron,
or reach out to in...@commoncycle.org for Zoom details
October – Upcoming Mobile Repairs
Thursday, 10/1 - U-M Earthfest (save the date!)
Other Happenings
Friday, 9/17: Park(ing) Day
As part of the global project to rethink curbside parking as public commons, from 2-6pm tomorrow, Wolverines on Wheels, Michigan Urbanism Club, and More Neighbors A2 will be popping up their own parklets and third places on State + Liberty. Everyone’s welcome.
Wednesday, 9/23: Division Street Bikeway Extension Open House
Public engagement continues for adding a bikeway on the northern stretch of Division Street and over the Broadway bridge.
Wednesday, September 23, 5-7pm
DDA Offices — Kerrytown Shops, 2nd Floor
For more information on the project: https://engage.a2gov.org/division-street-bikeway-extension
Saturday, 10/3: Smart Cycling COMPLETE Course
Learn to ride safely and confidently with Smart Cycling Complete! This two-part course is perfect for adult cyclists looking to improve their bike-handling skills, understand traffic laws, and feel more comfortable riding on public roads. This is the official full training from the League of American Bicyclists.
Saturday, October 3, 10am - 3:30pm, lunch included!
Common Cycle (416 W Huron)
Learn more and register: https://forms.gle/Xx5vyd4nHNbYY7eY9
Our volunteers are our greatest resource.
Ride well,
Shannon