Get To Know Your Bike!
Join us for a fun introduction to commuter and every day bike maintenance.
Description:
This class is for anyone who loves their bike, who wants to ride more than they currently do, and who has so many questions about it they don't know where to start! What type of brakes do I have? Where are the brake pads? How-why-when do I oil the chain? What size tires and wheels do I have? What are some basic and not overwhelming things I can do to keep my bike happy and safe?
Participants will have the opportunity to learn the specs of their own bike through hands on exploration. They will have a chance to oil their chain, pump their tires, and ask alllllll of the questions they've had and haven't known how to ask in a safe and welcoming environment!
Where: The Hub Community Bike Shop
Who: This is a class for adult (18+) women (cis, queer, trans) folks.
About the Instructor: Our class is taught by the wonderful Melanie Danner! Melanie has lived in Bellingham for 19 years and spent the first 7 or so working at The Hub Bike Shop repairing and building bikes, and teaching folks how to work on their own bikes. For a few years between 2013 and 2016 she also ran a small project called Sterling Bike Works, providing used bikes to kids and teaching them how to ride safely and work on their own bikes. In 2013 she attended the United Bicycle Institute's Professional Repair Course and earned a Bicycle Technician Certification. Child-rearing and gainful employment have drawn her away from wrenching for a number of years but she is excited for the opportunity to once again help folks become familiar with the basic functioning of their beloved bikes!
What To Bring: Your Bike!