Learn Bicycle Maintenance in March Using Your Own Bike!
Sponsored by BikeAthens & The Hub Bicycles
All cyclists (women & men) are invited to attend four basic bicycle maintenance classes in March. No experience is necessary.
These hands-on classes will be held at the BikeAthens Bike Recycling Program (BRP) shop, each Thursday in March, from 7PM – 9:00PM. Registration is required because of shop space!
Class #1 will focus on bicycle lubrication and tire maintenance. Supplies and tools will be available to work on specific items taught that evening. In Class #2 students will learn how to deal with roadside emergencies and repair. Class #3 will focus almost entirely on brakes and how to make adjustments and repairs. The last Class #4 will deal with shifting, gears and adjustments. By the end of the courses students will have developed keener awareness of bike systems that may be ineffective or unsafe and skills to address these concerns to keep their bikes running well.
LOCATION: Bike Recycling Program shop is in the Chase Park Warehouse, 129 Tracy St., Athens. See map.
CLASS SIZE: Limited to 12 because of shop space. Classes are first-come, first-served, but a waitlist will be maintained. See “REGISTRATION” below.
COST: Donations to the non-profit BikeAthens Bike Recycling Program (BRP) will be appreciated. Suggested donation: $15/class; $60/course. Non-profit BRP collects donated bikes, refurbishes them, and gives them to social service agencies for their clients who are transportation-challenged. BRP has been serving the Athens community for 10 years. Donations may be made by cash, check or PayPal (http://bikeathens.com/give/).
| CLASSES |
DAYS
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DATES
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TIMES
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LOCATION
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TOPICS
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#1
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Thursday
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March 7
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7:00 – 9:00PM
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BRP Shop
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Lubrication, Tires |
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#2
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Thursday
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March 14
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7:00 – 9:00PM
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BRP Shop
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Emergency repairs |
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#3
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Thursday
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March 21
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7:00 – 9:00PM
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BRP Shop
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Brake systems |
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#4
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Thursday
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March 28
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7:00 – 9:00PM
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BRP Shop
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Shifting, gears |
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS: Working on bikes can get you dirty and greasy, so dress comfortably and appropriately for working with your hands, AND bring your own bike! Shop aprons, gloves, tools and clean-up materials will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: All classes will be taught by Brian Molloy, owner of The Hub Bicycles, 1220 S Milledge Ave., Athens. An experienced teacher, Brian holds several certifications as a professional mechanic and has been the Jittery Joe’s Pro Cycling Team Head Mechanic since 2003.
REGISTRATION and/or QUESTIONS: To register, e-mail Tyler at administrator@bikeathens.com, RE: Basic Bike Maintenance Course. In the e-mail, please leave your name, an email address, and a phone number so that BikeAthens may communicate with you about any questions, last-minute changes, and to confirm your attendance. Thanks!
