Call for Volunteers: Public Hours / Open Shop - Week of 7/19/2026
Shannon Lau
Hello CC friends,
Lots of things are coming up this week and beyond:
Sunday (7/19) + Tuesday (7/21) – Public Hours
Another week of helping folks work on bikes - in our cool, temperature-regulated workspace:
Common Cycle Community Workspace (416 W Huron)
Sunday, July 19 @ 11am - 3pm: Sunday Public Hours
Tuesday, July 21 @ 6 - 8pm: Tuesday Public Hours
Sunday (7/19) – 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, July 19 @ 4-5:30pm at 416 W Huron,
or reach out to in...@commoncycle.org for Zoom details
Monday (7/20) + Saturday (7/25) – Avalon Housing Pop-Ups
Another two chances to help community members with their bikes – with Clark and Ian bringing tools, and you, dear reader, bringing support and help!
Monday, July 20 @ 3-5pm
Avalon Housing Pop-Up (Pauline Apartments)
Pauline Apartments (1500 Pauline Blvd)
Saturday, July 25 @ 11-3pm
Avalon Housing Pop-Up (The Grove at Veridian)
The Grove at Veridian (2380 Veridian Cir)
Other Happenings
Blind Lake Bikepacking with FTW: July 25-26
CC’s Femme/Trans/Women/Non-Binary group is rolling at the end of the month. You must sign-up and get a bike safety check before July 17th (tomorrow!) if you plan to join.
A pair of opportunities to share your experience biking around Ann Arbor:
Bicycle Friendly Community Public Survey: The City of Ann Arbor recently applied for Bicycle Friendly Community status from the League of American Bicyclists! As part of their review process, the League wants your input on bicycling:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_2026
City of Ann Arbor Transportation Survey: remember to let the city of Ann Arbor know your experience with moving around town:
https://engage.a2gov.org/2026-transportation-survey
Take care,
Shannon