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Maintain Your Own Bike
On a day like the one in this photo, don't you wish your bicycle was ready to ride? But where and how do you get your bike tuned up or fixed?
Let's learn to do it ourselves. Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation (http://cbcef.org) and The Bikery (http://thebikery.org) are two nonprofit organizations where you can learn to fix and maintain your bicycle.
I've taken CBCEF classes, including maintenance classes and urban riding classes, and they're great. The Bikery also offers regular hours during which you can get help working on your bike.
Check out both sites for other kinds of classes while you're at it.
Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation
Cascade offers three basic maintenance classes around the county at frequent intervals:
Fix a Flat (2.5 hours)
Learn basic maintenance techniques, including changing a flat and simple maintenance checks. Bring bike and helmet. Includes handouts.
Chains and Derailleurs (2.5 hours)
Learn basic methods for working on chains and derailleurs. Bring your bike and any tools you have.
Road Brakes (2.5 hours)
Learn basic methods for working on road brakes. Bring your bike and any tools you have.
Cost: $35 members; $40 nonmembers. To register:
- Click the class you want.
- Follow the link to the registration page.
Questions: Contact the Program Coordinator, at (206) 446-7454.
Details: See http://cbcef.org/classes-bike-maintenance.html for refund, late fee, class requirement, and other information.
>The Bikery (http://thebikery.org)
These classes are designed for folks that want to learn the super-basics of bike mechanics- learn what the different components on your bike are called and how they function, learn how to fix a flat tire, and discover simple ways to keep your ride happy and on the road.
The Bikery is a volunteer-run nonprofit providing opportunities for you to learn about, repair, and safely enjoy your bike. They regularly hold classes teaching a variety of bike and bicycling related topics, and they have open shop hours where they help you repair your own bike with their tools.
The Bikery Maintenance class for women, queer, and transgender folks January 24
When: Sunday, January 24, 12 noon-2 p.m. $5 to 15 suggested donation; no one turned away for inability to pay.
Where: The Bikery - 1265 Main Street, #104, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
Details….
The Bikery Maintenance Class for anyone February 28
When: Sunday, February 28, 12pm – 2p.m. $5 to 15 suggested donation; no one turned away for inability to pay.
Where: The Bikery - 1265 Main Street, #104, Seattle, WA 98144 (map)
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