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To promote the Professional Bicycle Mechanic©:
We are educating the public, the industry, and the sport about the importance of a well-trained and experienced bicycle mechanic to facilitate the enjoyment, safety, and profitability of the sport. We will celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of all mechanics for the greater good of the trade. |
To advocate for the Professional Bicycle Mechanic©:
We are communicating with Owners, Manufacturers, and Teams about the value and need for a qualified bicycle mechanic, and we are working on a pathway to develop future bicycle mechanics. We are working with the established cycling community to evolve the image of the bicycle mechanic into a professional expert. |
To develop the Professional Bicycle Mechanic©:
We are educating, and building upon the education of, bicycle mechanics. Whether a mechanic's trade application is race, shop or industry, we aspire to keep their skills valuable and relevant. We are working alongside the existing educational institutions to provide a codified system, by which mechanics can become Recognized Professionals. |
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PBMA Notable Events Timeline
2016 • February - Mission identified
2016 • March - Founded
2016 • May - 501(c)6 Approved
2016 • September - Exhibit & Sponsor Mechanics Challenge at Interbike
2017 • February - Exhibit at CABDA Expo Chicago
2017 • March - PBMA Logo © Approved
2017 • March - Created the Bicycle Technology Council Logo and Concept (BTC)
2017 • April - Attend Bicycle Leadership Conference
2017 • Exhibit and Speak at NAHBS
2017 • August - Character mark protection granted "Professional Bicycle Mechanic"©
2017 • September - Exhibit & Sponsor Mechanics Challenge at Interbike
2017 • November - Exhibit at Philly Bike Expo
2018 • January - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Denver
2018 • February - Exhibit at CABDA Expo Chicago
2018 • February - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Portland
2018 • February - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA Chicago
2018 • March - Exhibit and Speak at NAHBS
2018 • March - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Dulles
2018 • August - Launched PBMA Bicycle Mechanic Certification
2018 • September - Exhibit and Sponsor Mechanics Challenge at Interbike
2018 • September - PBMA Bicycle Mechanic Certification available at Interbike
2018 • November - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Phoenix
2018 • Exhibit at Philly Bike Show
2019 • January - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Atlanta
2019 • January - Hosted Industry Education Summit (framework for Certification)
2019 • January - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA San Diego
2019 • January - PBMA Bicycle Mechanic Certification available at CABDA
2019 • February - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA San Diego
2019 • March - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Philadelphia
2019 • April - Attend Bicycle Leadership Conference
2019 • April - Exhibit at Sea Otter Classic
2019 • November - "Beat the Pro" at Philly Bike Expo
2020 • January - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA San Diego
2020 • January - PBMA Technical Workshop at CABDA San Diego
2020 • February - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA Chicago
2020 • February - PBMA Technical Workshop at CABDA Chicago
2020 • March - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA New York
2020 • March - PBMA Technical Workshop at CABDA New York
COVID
2020 • Summer - PBMA BIPOC Scholarship fund raises $27,000
2016 • February - Mission identified
2016 • March - Founded
2016 • May - 501(c)6 Approved
2016 • September - Exhibit & Sponsor Mechanics Challenge at Interbike
2017 • February - Exhibit at CABDA Expo Chicago
2017 • March - PBMA Logo © Approved
2017 • March - Created the Bicycle Technology Council Logo and Concept (BTC)
2017 • April - Attend Bicycle Leadership Conference
2017 • Exhibit and Speak at NAHBS
2017 • August - Character mark protection granted "Professional Bicycle Mechanic"©
2017 • September - Exhibit & Sponsor Mechanics Challenge at Interbike
2017 • November - Exhibit at Philly Bike Expo
2018 • January - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Denver
2018 • February - Exhibit at CABDA Expo Chicago
2018 • February - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Portland
2018 • February - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA Chicago
2018 • March - Exhibit and Speak at NAHBS
2018 • March - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Dulles
2018 • August - Launched PBMA Bicycle Mechanic Certification
2018 • September - Exhibit and Sponsor Mechanics Challenge at Interbike
2018 • September - PBMA Bicycle Mechanic Certification available at Interbike
2018 • November - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Phoenix
2018 • Exhibit at Philly Bike Show
2019 • January - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Atlanta
2019 • January - Hosted Industry Education Summit (framework for Certification)
2019 • January - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA San Diego
2019 • January - PBMA Bicycle Mechanic Certification available at CABDA
2019 • February - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA San Diego
2019 • March - Hosted PBMA Technical Workshop Philadelphia
2019 • April - Attend Bicycle Leadership Conference
2019 • April - Exhibit at Sea Otter Classic
2019 • November - "Beat the Pro" at Philly Bike Expo
2020 • January - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA San Diego
2020 • January - PBMA Technical Workshop at CABDA San Diego
2020 • February - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA Chicago
2020 • February - PBMA Technical Workshop at CABDA Chicago
2020 • March - Exhibit and Manage Education at CABDA New York
2020 • March - PBMA Technical Workshop at CABDA New York
COVID
2020 • Summer - PBMA BIPOC Scholarship fund raises $27,000