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The Burning Man community and bicyclesOur supporters are stewards of the Burning Man community. Fewer Burners transporting bikes across Nevada and the rest of the country makes it easier to combine resources and rideshare. This means fewer car miles (and pollution) and fewer CARS at Burning Man. This equates to shorter lines at the gate (and LESS DUST IN BLACK ROCK CITY!) and more space on the Playa for the art. And of course, fewer vehicles mean safer roads and reduced surface wear and tear. Hammer And Cyclery delivers reliable bikes to the Playa and provides a sustainable alternative to the "disposable" bicycle that is often used up by the intense environment and experience that is Black Rock City. Our fleet returns to Burning Man year after year nearly eliminating the environmental impacts of manufacturing new bicycles. Manufacturing one Wal-Mart bicycle can produce as much as 200 pounds of carbon dioxide pollution. At best these abandoned bikes are stripped and scrapped (also a resource intensive process). At worst they take up space in our landfills. Hammer And Cyclery bikes live close to Black Rock City and return to the Playa year after year. Bikes abandoned on the Playa become a logistics headache for Burning Man Public Works. These have to be collected and transported to processing facilities. Good bikes can be saved and put back on the road (good). But most abandoned bikes have not survived the week and simply have to be disposed of (bad). Our supporters help us help others help themselves. Rental fees make it possible for us to spend a week giving bicycle repair to anyone that needs it. Our interactive approach involves cyclists in their own bike's repair and helps us all be more self-reliant year round. We touch hundreds of bicycles during our repair hours. Sometimes it's just a quick tire pressure check that shows a Burner how to have a more efficient ride. Other times it's bike saving repair work that means a Burner doesn't have to spend the rest of the week on foot. This can really make a Burner's trip. We get to see it on their faces. Renters make camp Hammer And Cyclery possible. From the bottom of hundreds of hearts, THANK YOU! Support Hammer And Cyclery and help make Burning Man better (if that's possible)! Find out about the 700 bikes we shipped to Africa last year at Stars And Bikes.com. Find out about our year round efforts at MoreThanABicycle.com in Minneapolis. 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 |
