BBP and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Because BBP is a shared-use cooperative space, we wanted to make sure we reached out to let you know how we, as an organization, are taking precautions against Coronavirus (COVID-19). We believe “precautions” is the correct word as we strongly believe in taking Coronavirus seriously while proactively maintaining BBP as safe space for the community to work on their bikes, purchase used bikes and parts, and create positive impact for others. Now is not the time to panic; it’s the time to double down on building a healthy and resilient community for ALL.
Below are some new Virus Free BBP Rules we are putting in place to maintain a safe hygienic space for all of our shop users. This is not a substitute for broader precautions, and we ask that you stay informed and up to date about COVID-19 from reliable sources . It is temping and easy to go down a deep dark Coronavirus rabbit hole on the world wide web, but the information on CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) page and Idaho’s Coronavirus page is great and updated regularly. As of 3/9/2020 the individual risk in Idaho is still at Low.
New “Virus Free BBP” Rules
Stay home and don’t come to BBP if you’re feeling sick. Our staff has been given strict instructions to do the same and as many extra sick days as they need to accomplish this.
A.B.W. (Always Be Washing) Rule. When you arrive at BBP, we will ask you to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (the CDC way) before working on your bike and again after working on your bike. Our mechanics will be washing their hands between each customer they assist with bicycle repair. We will be asking our volunteers to do the same during Volunteer Night.
Clean tools, clean stands. Since we share surface areas (tools and stands) at BBP, we will wiping used tools and each stand down between customers.
Gloves if you need them. BBP will provide surgical gloves if you’d like to use them when working on your bike. Feel free to bring your own if you have them.
No food or drinks on the shop floor. Since we are all trying to avoid touching our face area as much as possible, especially in community settings, we’re asking that you consume your food and beverages before or after you come to BBP. We will be providing free popcorn to go, but will ask that you wash your hands before taking a bag.
Be Cool Be Calm Ride On. These are precautions, we are taking this seriously, and these are not reasons to panic. So keep riding and stay healthy because there has never been a better time to be on a bike.
Stigma and Resilience
Please read this article about the danger of stigma and discrimination that can occur when people associate a disease, such as COVID-19, with a population or nationality, even though not everyone in that population or from that region is specifically at risk for the disease.
You can help
Drop off your clean rags at BBP (old washed t-shirts, towels…)
Extra soap, disinfectant, surface cleaner, wipes, hand sanitizer, surgical gloves, kleenex ? We’ll take em!
Keep supporting all of your local nonprofits and businesses!
