Plankosaurus
Spongeplank Dalepantski
Feel free to give me a right spanking if this isnt ok mods. I know there's advertising rules for bike shops here and i respect that, but there's no shop yet so i think this slips under that grey area...
Instead of discussing it on the lysterfield thread, i thought i'd start a new thread. you guys have been the best source of feedback so far, and definitely given us a few things to think about and maybe rethink. I'd like to keep the feedback coming and the dialogue flowing, this shop is intended to be for your benefit so it'd be stupid to tell you how you want things to work Any and all feedback or ideas or advice is welcome at this stage. Hell, i'll even take "you shoulda" at this stage, because it seems we have a bit to learn about marketing.
A small group of people from LDTR have been working on this in the background for a little while now and we're coming to the make or break bit. the cat couldn't be let out of the bag earlier due to industry politics so it will appear a bit rushed (and my noobiness wont help this) but it has been in the works for a fair while. Extra incentive to try and make this happen is that there's a better than even chance that another bike shop will pop up in that spot if we're unsuccessful, but its unlikely to benefit the park and its users in the same way.
The basic idea is that we have a bike shop at the lysterfield main carpark at the top of horsewood rd that runs for the benefit of the riding community - all profit goes back to trails and community projects etc.
The big hitch we have here is that we need to raise money for this, and a fair bit of it, and fairly quickly.
https://www.pozible.com/profile/lysterfield-cycles
Our social media volunteer has been trying, but generating more interest is proving harder than we thought.
https://www.facebook.com/lysterfieldcycles
i've just ripped this from the crowdfunding page:
Lysterfield Cycles hopes to offer at launch:
Possible future services we're hoping to be able to provide:
• Engaging professional trail builders,
• Helping the Lysterfield District Trail Riders (the local MTB Club) pay for materials
• Support broader community activities such as:
– Facility upgrades like bench seating, gym stations, more MTB trails, bike stands around the park
– Local rider support or sponsorship
– Support for official social rides, such as first aid kits and basic tool kits for leaders, and last minute spares for riders
– Providing a hub for local riders to catch up before or after rides
Instead of discussing it on the lysterfield thread, i thought i'd start a new thread. you guys have been the best source of feedback so far, and definitely given us a few things to think about and maybe rethink. I'd like to keep the feedback coming and the dialogue flowing, this shop is intended to be for your benefit so it'd be stupid to tell you how you want things to work Any and all feedback or ideas or advice is welcome at this stage. Hell, i'll even take "you shoulda" at this stage, because it seems we have a bit to learn about marketing.
A small group of people from LDTR have been working on this in the background for a little while now and we're coming to the make or break bit. the cat couldn't be let out of the bag earlier due to industry politics so it will appear a bit rushed (and my noobiness wont help this) but it has been in the works for a fair while. Extra incentive to try and make this happen is that there's a better than even chance that another bike shop will pop up in that spot if we're unsuccessful, but its unlikely to benefit the park and its users in the same way.
The basic idea is that we have a bike shop at the lysterfield main carpark at the top of horsewood rd that runs for the benefit of the riding community - all profit goes back to trails and community projects etc.
The big hitch we have here is that we need to raise money for this, and a fair bit of it, and fairly quickly.
https://www.pozible.com/profile/lysterfield-cycles
Our social media volunteer has been trying, but generating more interest is proving harder than we thought.
https://www.facebook.com/lysterfieldcycles
i've just ripped this from the crowdfunding page:
Lysterfield Cycles hopes to offer at launch:
- Servicing and repairs
- Bike demo/hire
- Parts and accessories sales
- No bike sales!
Possible future services we're hoping to be able to provide:
- Trailside assist
- Bike wash station
- Lost and found
- Skills clinics
- Guided tours
• Engaging professional trail builders,
• Helping the Lysterfield District Trail Riders (the local MTB Club) pay for materials
• Support broader community activities such as:
– Facility upgrades like bench seating, gym stations, more MTB trails, bike stands around the park
– Local rider support or sponsorship
– Support for official social rides, such as first aid kits and basic tool kits for leaders, and last minute spares for riders
– Providing a hub for local riders to catch up before or after rides