I_Cycle_Jozi Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 Good work bro, glad to see it's all coming together. Maybe get some local graffiti artist to do so some 'cycle' related art on the containers. Will look really cool I think Very true, maybe the school kids can do something for arts and culture! Im sure there is some talent there.
Catatonic_Joe Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Check this out:http://reviews.mtbr.com/photo-gallery-art-and-grafitti-on-the-tanks-of-uc-santa-cruz
I_Cycle_Jozi Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 Howsit Hubbers So the BEC was officially launched last Thursday - 23 October. Here are some pics of the build up to the launch: Through the Freedom Ride funds we were able to purchase all the necessary tools for Sipho's BEC, including a park tool bike stand! The first donations that Sipho received, from @Catatonic! The bikes which are all second hand bikes were donated from the UK, US and Netherlands. These arrived in CPT and were transported to JHB through the Freedom Ride. Sipho was give 40 bikes and a month of spares as his capital investment into his new business
Vangar Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Sipho and Bekie have painted the containers in the Freedom Ride yellow.20140922_111632.jpg Oh the irony of painting a Vodacom sponsored container yellow....
I_Cycle_Jozi Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 The actual yellow that the paint shop used to match the color was called MTN yellow. Aaah well, its one of those things you just got to accept
I_Cycle_Jozi Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 Here are some images of the launch which took place on the 23rd October alongside the cycle lane launch in Orlando. The workshop looks pretty neat inside, the guys did a great job in setting up. The launch was well attended and we seen the mayors and ministers riding from the Orlando Community hall to the BEC at the Orlando School. From left : MMC Christine Walter, Mayor Parks Tau, Bhekie Mbele, Sipho Tati, MEC Vadi, (not sure)
I_Cycle_Jozi Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 For this interested in seeing the BEC it is at Orlando Secondary School and is open from Monday to Saturday. Remember, this is our first BEC in Gauteng, through the Freedom Ride we plan to do many more! If you are interested and would like to know how to contribute, please get in touch with me.
Newboy Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 I was privileged enough to meet Sipho at Jozi2Kosi. We spend quite a bit of time over the 7 days. He told me about this project and how bicycles has always been part of his life. How he used to cycle many kilometers to buy vegetables and then sold them again in the townships. It was clear that he loves bicycles and he was very exited about this 'shop' of his. His enthusiasm is really infectios. Good luck on a great initiative. Good luck Sipho!
Catatonic_Joe Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Well done to you guys. All the best to Sipho and his team!
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