Due to the busy nature of June, we've decided to stop the work on the bike in order to allow students to focus on final assessments and projects. For the summer, the Cafe bike will be heading back to Mr. Sheppard's garage for storage. During the summer break, a bit of work will need to be performed... now that its running, the focus will be on finishing the safety requirements to allow it to be certified for the road, and some professional welding work is required for the rear frame loop. For both, the bike will spend a short holiday at Cycleboyz in Brandon for the welding, and while there Mr. S will grab a copy of a MB road safety form. Knowing what is expected ahead of time will prevent unforseen issues coming up when it is ready to go on the road.
Our timeline has changed, obviously. For those that are following, it makes sense to take another school year to properly finish the bike and turn out the best project we can. As such, the 2013-14 school year will be spent finishing up the cosmetic elements of the bike (which can be tremendously time consuming), having it ready to roll and raffle in the Spring of 2014.
Check back periodically over the summer, as when the specialized work is completed, updates will be posted.
See you all "full time" in the fall!
