Be part of the team of the most unique roof top bike shop and hostel in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

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24/07/2020
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My name is Akmal , the owner of a touring specific bike shop that provide support and service mostly for Malaysian and Foreign tour cyclist.

We are among the most complete bicycle shop in term of tool, we are run a School (provide training) , regional service centre for Rohloff 500/14 internal hub, and distributor for few brand. Our Bangsar Workshop are focused to do community workshop where we are teaching needy people eg single mother, homeless, refuge to learn repair bike and start their own bike workshop.

We really need hand in few task,

1. Building our roof top Open Workshop and garden cafe (main priority) . The roof top open workshop are

- Provide place where people can get free bicycle knowledge
- Tourer cyclist may do their full bike service by guide for expert
- Provide training for needy so they may start they own workshop and generate income

2. Currently we reduce doing bike repair since we are focused to do our roof top.

We need hand on hand skill such as

1. Wood work
2. Metal work
3. Panting
4. Cement flooring
5. Roofing
6. water proofing
7. Inventory
8. Storage cleaning
9. Tidy up storage

The guest house is basic place with bed and shower.

Dinner is provided
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
FOOD!... we currently are so focused on our roof top project so we cant provide proper bike maintenance courses like what we used to provide. we will restart the bike class on august when we done the rooftop open workshop
Help
We now need hand to prepare our rooftop Open workshop, cafe and organic garden.

we planing to start the open workshop end july,
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Hostel/rooms in hostel located at the shop.
What else ...
Our shop and, the hostel is about 300m away just suburb of Kuala Lumpur, you can cycle less that 5km to city centre and train station just 500m away and 700m away from Malaysia biggest Shopping complex.

The hostel are focused for touring cyclist and you may meet a lot of cyclist.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Flexible, task based. Maximum 5 hours

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Feedback left by and about host (11)

18/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lisette) for host

I miss so much this place! Everything was such a great experience.
The bike shop has a lot of costumers from all over the world and every day you'll meet great people who like to cycle. Talk with them is pure gold because they are full of experience .
We have the oportunity to atend at some sport event and that was only because they knew about it,… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Brit & Dan) for host

We had a shorter than expected stay with Akmal. We had planned to stay 2 weeks and provide assistance with organization in the shop as well as in the cafe. Our plans were derailed, as life in Malaysia during the monsoon tends to go, and we were were only able to stay for 2 nights. Akmal was more than accommodating and was very willing to help us… read more

(Excellent )

24/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Dmitriy) for host

This was my first workaway experience.
Great group of guys and an inspirational project.
Large variety of work to choose from for any skill or skill level.
Basic accommodations with wifi, lunch is provided.
Stayed a month, will come back again if in the area.

(Excellent )

21/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Stephen & Adeline) for host

I stayed with Akmal for nearly a month last year November. Akmal, his staff, and his dad are absolute legends. I had a great time working on a remodel project with his dad and Akmal while I was there. He even went out of his way to take me and some other volunteers to a local dentist. In a short time you will realize that Akmal is a 5 star human… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host

I stayed with Akmal at the place for almost a month before cycling across south east Asia. What an incredible time it was! Akmal truly is a bicycle genius and was an amazing help to us in sourcing large touring frames and helping building our bikes. We helped hard at removing plaster, painting, knocking down walls, building the awesome new… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host

Had a great time volunteering here, staying longer than I had intended to. Akmal has really big plans for the place and it was nice to play a part in helping it come together (even if it was just a small part!)

The hours worked depended on what needed to be done (and how hot it was), but overall things were relaxed and flexible. It's a good… read more

(Excellent )

19/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (boyd victor) for host

Thanks Akmal for the opportunity to volunteer with you, also to your family were very kind and helpful. i learned a lot. wish you all the best.

(Excellent )

11/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

Such a lovely place with very inspiring people! Woaw!
Akmal is so driven to what he does and his knowledge about bicycles is uncomparable!
I highly recommend to check this place out!

Oh and the road trip to Singapore and camping on our way back was a highlight for sure!

When I mentioned I'm good at organising he knew just the perfect job… read more

(Very good )

07/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Robert & Laura) for host

Akmal's place is and should be the epicenter for all those biking in South East Asia. He is a bicycle wizard, and an inspiringly driven person. He runs a bike shop and a guest house (which is located not far from the bike shop). He constantly has people coming and going from the guest house, mostly those biking through Asia or around the world. He… read more

(Very good )

16/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Richard)

So hardworking and cant stop work. i wonder where he got all the energy. nice guy and personality

(Excellent )

20/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Richard) for host

I had a great time volunteering here. Akmal is very welcoming and funny and a 'bicycle wizard' - I learnt a lot. The project will develop into a fantastic place for cycling enthusiasts and he has managed to create a real community here.

The hostel is in a great area of KL and I met many touring cyclists from all over the world. I would… read more

(Excellent )

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