Jun 03 2009
Roadside Repair and Intro to Brakes/Gears Classes June 13, 2009 in Bath, Maine
The Bicycle Workshop will be offering two classes on June 13th, 2009, in Bath, Maine.
Roadside Repair will be offered from 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Introduction to Brakes and Gear Adjustments will be held from 12:30 – 3:00pm.
Both classes are for you to learn about your bike so bring it along. It is what you will be working on. We’ll provide the tools, but if you have your own and would like to learn how to use them too, you are encouraged to bring them also. If you have tools that you carry with you on your bike, you should definitely bring them. Of course if you don’t that is fine too, since we’ll show you whats out there and we’ll send you home with a list of what you might want to buy.
To find out more about either of these classes, simply respond below. You can also click on the links above for detailed descriptions.
Pre-registration is required so we know there are enough people to fill but not overfill the class. Class size is limited to 6 participants. However, if two people want to work on the same bike, that’s’ OK with us.
Location: We are using a wonderful studio space in downtown Bath located at 100 Front St, unit #31. Be aware, it’s a third story location so you’ll have to climb some stairs with your bike. We are happy to assist you with this part too. The door is located just to the right of a little tunnel that connects Front St to a parking lot behind the block of buildings. Go up the stairs and take a left through a door and up another flight of stairs, then left again. We’ll put up signs on class day.
Time: The class times are listed above. It’s advisable to get to your class about 15 minutes early so you can get settled and so we can see your bike ahead of time.
Ages: Anyone 15 and older is welcome to join. Parents can drop off their kids if they know their child can handle a 2.5 hour class on their own, but we’d much rather have them stay and learn with their child. We’ll only charge for the child and the parent is free.
Prices: Classes are $60/person/class. Folks often arrive with a friend or spouse who’s interested too. However, we encourage folks who expect to need to use what they learn to bring their own bike because it helps ALOT to get familiar with your own bike, not your spouses, or buddies bike.
Supplies: If you want to take a class that lets you put on new parts (like replacing your brake or gear components during that class), we encourage you to bring the parts. We don’t have parts on hand and we’d hate to teach you how to take your bike apart and have you leave with it in pieces because you then need to go get parts. We also know it can be frustrating to go through all the motions of replacing something that you want to replace, but put the old parts back on because you don’t have the new ones. Typically, we consult with each participant ahead of time and can advise you how to go about this. Our goal is for you to leave with a working bike. Don’t be afraid to ask us for what you want.
What to wear: Wear clothes you can get dirty in. Tires and chains will make a mess of new clothes. There is a place to change at the studio too.
For more info, please look at Roadside Repair or Introduction to Brakes and Gear Adjustments or ask questions below.
Thanks and we hope to see you there.
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