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Bicycle Basics Workshop
Thursday, April 4, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 each, payable at Eventbrite
The classes also serve as an introduction to shop layout, so you’ll feel at home working on your bike or volunteering in the future during our regular open shop hours.
Class presentations intend to include:
The workshop emphasis is on inspection and knowing when there is a problem. This class benefits cyclists who want to know more about their bicycle, learn about minor repairs, and when it needs service.
Do you have a current Toledo Bikes Super, Sustaining, or Lifetime Supporting Membership?
Please contact us at [email protected] for a discount code to use when you sign up at Eventbrite.
Due to the shop’s equipment limitations, Toledo Bikes does not offer services, repairs, or DIY admission for e-bikes or components for DIY repair. Shop policy also restricts Internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered bikes.
Thursday, April 4, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 each, payable at Eventbrite
- Bring your bike to an evening Bicycle Basics Workshop for individuals to learn critical maintenance tips, how to make simple adjustments, and when and where to lubricate your bike.
- As sessions are limited to five participants, we will add Thursday evening classes based on demand.
- Classes are for adults 18 and older with traditional, non-motorized bicycles only.
The classes also serve as an introduction to shop layout, so you’ll feel at home working on your bike or volunteering in the future during our regular open shop hours.
- Based on demand, Toledo Bikes will hold a weekly Thursday evening Bicycle Basics Workshop for individuals to learn these critical maintenance tips, such as how to make simple adjustments and when and where to lubricate your bike.
- Each class participant will learn how to fix fundamental maintenance issues.
- Workshop attendees typically will want to work on their bikes, but if you’d rather help work on one of our many donated bikes, let us know.
Class presentations intend to include:
- Bicycle Terminology
- Tire and Tube Service
- Chain Cleaning and Lubrication
- How to check for loose bearings
- Brake Adjustment
- Shifting Adjustment
- The ABC Quick Check
- How to size and fit your bike
- Safety Inspection
The workshop emphasis is on inspection and knowing when there is a problem. This class benefits cyclists who want to know more about their bicycle, learn about minor repairs, and when it needs service.
- Class spaces are limited, so please make sure to register in advance.
- Classes will occur weekly throughout fall and winter, dependent upon interest.
- Class sizes are three to five participants, one mechanic instructor, and one assistant. Workshops with fewer than three bookings may need rescheduling.
Do you have a current Toledo Bikes Super, Sustaining, or Lifetime Supporting Membership?
Please contact us at [email protected] for a discount code to use when you sign up at Eventbrite.
Due to the shop’s equipment limitations, Toledo Bikes does not offer services, repairs, or DIY admission for e-bikes or components for DIY repair. Shop policy also restricts Internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered bikes.