Bike Repair
Having a bike repair camp is critical at Burning Man. Any camp that
takes on this task is given prime placement in return for their services.
The bike repair camp located in center camp, Re:Cycle, does the
largest business and benefits the most people. They work with Burning
Man recycling and help maintain their bike fleets. The recycled parts
come from bikes left on the playa in previous years, but mostly the camp
teaches people how to repair their own bikes. If you want your bike repaired
for you, you may want to wait until you head back to the city, but if
you are willing to get dirty and learn some new skills, Re:Cycle camp
will get you back on your wheels. Remember to bring your own tools and
parts or something useful to contribute!
Re:Cycle camp grew out of Burning
Man recycling because of its huge bike fleet. It is promoted in all
of the Burning Man information sources each year. Placement and work structures
for the camp are arranged for before the event. In the days before our
gates open, we pick through and transport bike parts from the Work Ranch
to the playa. Much of the real work happens during our event. For those
few days Re:Cycle blossoms like a desert flower and fades as quickly after
the city gates close.
We may see a passing of the baton from the current bike repair organizers
to new blood in 2002. New mechanics are encouraged to take part in the
camp and see what makes it tick. Email bikerepair@burningman.com
if you have questions about Re:Cycle camp. Otherwise we'll see you on
the playa 