Nadia JunejaBoard MemberNadia grew up riding bikes occasionally, but it wasn’t until recent years that her passion truly developed. Anything that gets her outside in fresh air makes her happy. Her favorites rides are on surrounding country roads or nighttime rides through the city; nothing quite as peaceful. Though she is definitely a novice, excited to be a bike mechanic ‘in training’ at ICBL. New to biking, questions about basic maintenance/repairs, looking for a good route? Ask away… she truly enjoys helping newbies navigate not only biking but any outdoor pursuits in the area!
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Clarity GuerraBoard MemberThe Bike Library is where many of my passions come together: building a caring and resilient community for everyone, repairing things, and encouraging a culture of going more places by bike. I am a City of Iowa City Climate Ambassador and see the Bike Library as a place where climate action already takes place and has potential to grow its impact as a leader in climate action in our community. I’m so excited to be on the board and support the Bike Library’s work!
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Mike HaverkampPresidentMike will eagerly engage with you about the beauty and practicality of three-speed bikes. His bike skill sets include teaching kids how to ride, polishing chrome and protecting old finishes. Perhaps he needs those last two skills because he owns several bikes that are older than he is. On his first RAGBRAI in 1987, Mike rode a Panasonic Touring Deluxe and rode it again on RAGBRAI 2018. He adores riding through Old St. Joseph's cemetery and past the Black Angel in Oakland Cemetery.
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Tony BranchBoard MemberThe Bike Library is a welcoming and supportive hub within our community that allows folks to learn new skills, value our environment, and embrace the many aspects the bicycle can lend to our well-being. The bicycle has been a part of my childhood and has fostered many memorable moments and adventures. It expanded the boundaries of my world that bought me so much joy. I look forward to being able to share that joy the bicycle has brought me with others, specifically young folks.
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Frank Delno ‘Del’ Holland, IIISecretaryTalk to this environmental activist if you want to know more about working on kids bikes or if you want to know about his passion for volunteering on Wednesdays’ Salvage nights. Del most enjoys biking because he likes to be in the elements, and likes not buying fossil fuels. When trails are a logical part of his travel for transportation, it’s icing on his cake. Del’s most awesome biking feat was riding 117 miles (in one day with camping gear in tow) to attend a workshop in central Iowa. He then hopped (by bike) down to the Iowa State Fair to staff a renewable energy booth. To Del, the Bike Library is a boon to the cycling community, but—much more broadly—a great environmental benefit.
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Joseph KlingelhutzBoard MemberWhen I first learned about the Bike Library I was amazed to discover that such an incredible place existed in our community. Since then I have been able to learn many new skills in bike mechanics, meet new friends, and be a part of exciting community events. I am so grateful to be on the Board of Directors for the Bike Library. I want to use my time on the Board to continue to grow the mission of the organization and to participate in community based events that help get more people on bikes in a safe, fun, educational way!
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Nathan ShepardTreasurerNathan has been volunteering at the Iowa City Bike Library since the beginning. He has served as lead bean counter and a Shop Lead alongside Del on Salvage Night for years. His commitment to serving as Treasurer and ad hoc HR is invaluable. Nathan is the Finance Manager for Common Good Iowa where he provides operational and development support for the organization. He also contributes to the energy and environmental policy work of the organization. He has two amazing adult children that he likes to spend time with and enjoys loading his touring bike with camping gear for road trips now and then.
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Wanda KennedyBoard MemberWanda is the co-founder of the Johnson County Trail Foundation, a non-profit that helps raise funds for the local trail systems, the cycling community, and bicycle advocacy. She has organized the Q7 Tweed Ride for the past 10 years here in Iowa City. Wanda's passion for cycling began with her first RAGBRAI in 1997 and she hasn't missed one since. That passion grew into all aspects of cycling--road, trail, commuting, cyclocross/mountain/gravel racing, kid-hauling, biking her kids to school, self-contained touring, organizing bike events, bike maintenance, volunteering, and now owning a cycling apparel company called Q7 Cycling. As her family grows her focuses are shifting, but safety, education, and encouragement to ride at all ages are what she continues to support. Smile and ride bikes!
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Karen StierlerVice PresidentKaren loves biking and believes that there’s nothing better than the wind in your face and the feeling of freedom when you’re on a bike. She enjoys traveling and exploring the world on her bike. Last year was her first six week bike packing trip on the Great Divide trail and she’s hooked. A former time-trial and road rider, these days you’ll find her out on the gravel and B roads, or on the trails with her grandkids. She works full time as the teen librarian at the Coralville Public Library. Her goal is to get as many people on bikes as possible, especially kids. Bikes and books – that’s what it’s all about!
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Austin WuBoard MemberAustin Wu is an MPH candidate at the University of Iowa originally from Cedar Rapids. A dedicated 'person who rides bicycles', he has been involved in efforts to make the Iowa City are more bicycle friendly over the past few years through participation in groups such as Think Bicycles of Johnson County and the Iowa City Bicycle Advisory Committee, as well as volunteering at the IC Bike Library. In his free time he enjoys folk music and breakfast food.
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Annette VernonBoard MemberI never imagined having the kind of community I found in the Bike Library when I moved to Iowa City. From learning a new skill, to making friends, to being surrounded by people who share my passion and beliefs, the part that the Bike Library plays in my life is unmatched. In joining the Board of Directors, I am looking forward to continuing to foster this community and make the Bike Library a welcoming place for all. I am also hoping to contribute to further growth and find new and creative ways of getting more people on bikes!
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Audrey WiedemeierExecutive DirectorExecutive Director of the Iowa City Bike Library and a Dog Mom. Audrey volunteered at
the Bike Library and became an AmeriCorps volunteer in 2011. She has a degree in International Studies and has lived in DC, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and California before returning to Iowa in 2017. She is also a graduate of the United Bicycle Institute and raves about the 1st annual WTF Bikexplores Summit which informed a lot of the mobility justice work she brings to the Bike Library. She is a champion for women and girls developing confidence and skills through biking and doing their own repairs. She invites any women-identifying and gender non-conforming folks to join her at W/T/F (Women/Trans/Femme) Night. [email protected] |
Drew BossLead MechanicDrew is a lifelong resident of Iowa and has over a decade of experience in the cycling industry. His knowledge will be shared with the world in the form of education. Teaching classes on service and maintenance to the public and training volunteers. He will also be fixing up bikes for the rental program to meet the demands of the community. Ask this man a bike question and he should have the answer or a direction to point you in. He is a firm believer that the world is a better place with more people out riding bikes. [email protected]
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Walter LinaresShop CoordinatorWalter Linares was born and raised in Muscatine, Iowa. He is Salvadorian, fluent in Spanish, and the oldest of three siblings. Walter enjoys so many different hobbies, and one of those is cycling. He’s got an appetite for speed which earned him the nickname, “The Falcon”. New to the bike world, eager to learn, bringing many talents y mucho creatividad to the table always; Walter is Shop Coordinator. Walter leads volunteers programming, runs a Friday night ride, and if you want to get to know him more–come on down to the shop! [email protected]
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