Four people stand on a gravel path in the foreground, looking up at the trees in the background.

Shifting Gears

### Context Profile for Shifting Gears

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Shifting Gears is dedicated to empowering individuals, particularly women, non-binary, and femme-identifying folks, by providing them with the skills and confidence to maintain and repair their bicycles. The organization aims to create a supportive community where participants can learn about bike mechanics in a welcoming environment.
   - **Cause**: The organization focuses on promoting cycling as a sustainable mode of transportation while fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the biking community.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Workshops**: Shifting Gears offers hands-on workshops, such as the "Ladies Bike Maintenance Workshop," where participants learn basic bike maintenance skills, including how to oil a chain and identify common issues.
   - **Community Engagement**: The organization hosts events that encourage community participation and skill-building.
   - **Educational Programs**: Classes are designed to demystify bike mechanics and empower individuals to feel comfortable seeking help in bike shops.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **supportive**, and **informal**. It encourages participation and conveys a sense of community and empowerment. The language is approachable, making complex topics accessible to beginners.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization does not appear to use emojis in their website content or email communications. The tone remains professional yet friendly without the use of emojis.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details were not available on the website.
   - **Scale**: The organization has conducted 93 total forms and 20 email campaigns, indicating an active engagement with their community.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics were not detailed, the focus on empowering marginalized groups suggests a commitment to social impact.
   - **Volunteer Info**: Information on volunteer opportunities was not explicitly mentioned on the website.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a conversational and inclusive tone. Avoid jargon and technical language unless it is explained clearly.
   - **Structure**: Keep sentences short and paragraphs concise. Use bullet points for clarity when listing information.
   - **Audience**: Tailor content to women, non-binary, and femme-identifying individuals, ensuring that the language is welcoming and affirming.
   - **Call to Action**: Encourage participation in workshops and events with clear, inviting language. Use phrases that promote community and empowerment, such as "Join us!" or "Be part of the change!"

This context profile provides a comprehensive overview of Shifting Gears, enabling AI assistants to create tailored and effective content that aligns with the organization's mission and values.

LXCL:By choosing this registration, you're supporting this program and helping provide quality experiences for all participants.

Standard Registration

LXCL:We offer this complimentary registration as part of our commitment to making the outdoors accessible to everyone.

Affordable Access Registration

<div fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; color: rgb(93, 67, 14); max-width: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; color: rgb(93, 67, 14); max-width: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Curious about the birds of the northwest? Join us from 5 - 7 pm for a guided bird walk in partnership with professional naturalist and queer birder Kate Brown of Bird Bellingham.&nbsp; What to Expect:We will start by examining some bird skulls, feathers and nests, and chat about what to look and listen for while birding. After discussing the species we are most likely to see, such as Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creepers, Belted Kingfishers and numerous woodpeckers, we will spend the majority of our time meandering the trails around the pond to see what we can find! Bird Bellingham is a Queer-female owned and operated birding guide business, which offers affordable public outings and private birding tours. We believe that nature is for EVERYONE, and each and every one of our walks is a safe space for queer folks, people of color, women, and immigrants. You can learn more about Bird Bellingham&#39;s upcoming public bird walks and Queer Birders Club outings on <a fr-original-style="" href="//BirdBellingham.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">BirdBellingham.org</a>. Meeting Time and Location:&nbsp;5 pm at the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/r2RauLZtFYXSaJRw7" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Sunset Lane Parking lot of Whatcom Falls Park</a> at 1401 Electric Avenue. There is a picnic table under a tree across from the tennis courts where we will meet initially. Registration: This program in conjunction with Bird Bellingham is run on a pay-what-you-can model. We encourage you to choose the registration tier that best fits your budget. Registration fees help cover program costs and support our work in providing accessible outdoor programming for all women! What to Bring: Please bring binoculars if you have them or any extra pairs to share with the group. Bird Bellingham has several pairs that will be available during our walk. Be sure to bring a water bottle and the snacks, clothing, and footwear to be happy and comfortable. We will be on our feet outdoors for the entire duration of our program. Dress for the weather! If you need any of these items or have any questions, please reach out to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:bella@letsshiftgears.com" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">bella@letsshiftgears.com</a>, and we&#39;ll ensure you&#39;re fully equipped for the adventure ahead. </div>No spots left? <a fr-original-style="" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXOOUCf-Py_l3iz3C3lzSguIM9Bqnomov5LYdciCVd52KKOw/viewform?usp=header" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Sign up for our waitlist!</a> We will reach out to you directly if there is a spot available.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for our Evening Bird Walk in Partnership with <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.birdbellingham.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Bird Bellingham</a> on August 17th from 5-7 pm! We&#39;re thrilled to have you join us. Your registration has been successfully received, and we&#39;re excited to have you as part of our upcoming program. We will send an informational email as the event gets closer with all the details you need to attend. If you have any questions or concerns, or you are no longer able to attend, please don&#39;t hesitate to reach out to us at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:bella@letsshiftgears.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">bella@letsshiftgears.com</a>. We look forward to seeing you soon! Best regards, Bella Mueller (she/her)Shifting Gears Intern<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1747926499/wysiwyg/b7vlzdsosk5txlsar7cn.jpg" style="width: 111px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 111px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.birdbellingham.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.birdbellingham.org/</a>

<div>Curious about the birds of the northwest? Join us from 5 - 7 pm for a guided bird walk in partnership with professional naturalist and queer birder Kate Brown of Bird Bellingham.  What to Expect:We will start by examining some bird skulls, feathers and nests, and chat about what to look and listen for while birding. After discussing the species we are most likely to see, such as Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creepers, Belted Kingfishers and numerous woodpeckers, we will spend the majority of our time meandering the trails around the pond to see what we can find! Bird Bellingham is a Queer-female owned and operated birding guide business, which offers affordable public outings and private birding tours. We believe that nature is for EVERYONE, and each and every one of our walks is a safe space for queer folks, people of color, women, and immigrants. You can learn more about Bird Bellingham's upcoming public bird walks and Queer Birders Club outings on <a href="//BirdBellingham.org" target="_blank">BirdBellingham.org</a>. Meeting Time and Location: 5 pm at the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/r2RauLZtFYXSaJRw7" target="_blank">Sunset Lane Parking lot of Whatcom Falls Park</a> at 1401 Electric Avenue. There is a picnic table under a tree across from the tennis courts where we will meet initially. Registration: This program in conjunction with Bird Bellingham is run on a pay-what-you-can model. We encourage you to choose the registration tier that best fits your budget. Registration fees help cover program costs and support our work in providing accessible outdoor programming for all women! What to Bring: Please bring binoculars if you have them or any extra pairs to share with the group. Bird Bellingham has several pairs that will be available during our walk. Be sure to bring a water bottle and the snacks, clothing, and footwear to be happy and comfortable. We will be on our feet outdoors for the entire duration of our program. Dress for the weather! If you need any of these items or have any questions, please reach out to <a href="mailto:bella@letsshiftgears.com" target="_blank">bella@letsshiftgears.com</a>, and we'll ensure you're fully equipped for the adventure ahead. </div>No spots left? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXOOUCf-Py_l3iz3C3lzSguIM9Bqnomov5LYdciCVd52KKOw/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank">Sign up for our waitlist!</a> We will reach out to you directly if there is a spot available.

Shifting Gears

Evening Bird Walk - Whatcom Falls Park - August 17, 2026

1401 Electric Ave

Standard Registration

Affordable Access Registration

Free

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