While perusing the list of bicycle co-ops/collectives across the nation on the Bike Collectives Network website, several of their titles stood out as very imaginative, creative, and memorable brand names. Below is a list of my twelve favorites and my top three are identified in italics. Great job by each of these groups!

Handlebar Helpers – Scottsdale, AZ

Changing Gears – Alameda, CA

Bikerowave – Los Angeles, CA

The Good Wheel – Manitou Springs, CO

Krank it Up – Tallahassee, FL

Out Spokin’ – Lake Worth, FL

Free Wheelin’ – Indianapolis, IN

Broke Spoke – Traverse City, MI

ReCYCLEry – Charlotte, NC

Free Ride – Pittsburgh, PA (reminds me of the old Foghat song)

Positive Spin – Morgantown, WV

Spokes 4 Folks – Charleston, WV

Out Spokin’ clearly implies the important advocacy aspects inherent in bicycle co-ops/collectives, while Free Wheelin’ hints at the free-spirited nature of those of us who love riding bikes. It also incorporates the low-cost or “free” services offered at many co-ops/collectives. Lastly, Positive Spin is a terrific way of incorporating all of the worthy facets of bicycle co-ops/collectives into one catchy name that also links to bicycling through the use of “spin.”