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The Bikesport Institute of Cycling Know-How
A series of Repair Classes, Clinics and Workshops
designed to turn you into the savvy cyclist that you want to be.
Winter/Spring 2013 Repair Class Offerings:
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Class |
Description | Dates & Times | Price |
| The Everything Course | Four 2-hour sessions with one of our certified service technicians. A hands-on, get-greasy course for the cyclist who wants to become intimate with his/her bike. Includes brake and derailleur adjustment; cleaning; maintenance & lubrication; chain removal; cleaning & repair; tire removal; inspection & repair; how to overhaul hubs, headset, and bottom bracket; and how to true wheels. Includes repair manual and parts & tool discounts. Bring your bike. Limit 4 per class. | Course is offered twice: Saturdays, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 FULL 8:00-10:00AM -or- Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 FULL 6:30-8:30PM |
$120 - includes manual |
| Bike & Gear Cleaning | Learn the value in maintaining a clean bike, including everything from the frame to the wheels to the drive train. Bring your bike, and expect to get a little dirty. Limit 4 per class. |
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$35 |
| Roadside Repairs | One 2-hour session on gear and brake adjustments, proficiency in flat tire repair, chain lubrication & repair, and diagnosing problems. Bring your bike. Limit 4 per class. | Wed, Feb 27 6:30-8:30PM FULL |
$35 |
| Wheel Building | Build your own wheel or build one of ours. Week 1: Theory, Week 2: Connect your wheel strings. Limit 4 per class. | Tue, Feb 12 and Tue, Feb 19, 6:30-8:30PM FULL |
$75 |
| Couples Basic Repair Class | You and your riding partner will learn to perform minor repairs and adjustments; cleaning, repairing, and lubricating the chain; and inspecting and repairing flat tires. You'll also learn what tools to bring when you ride, and how to use them. Bring your bike. Limit 4 couples per class. |
Wed, Feb 13 |
$45/couple |
| BMXers Workshop | Become a BMX-pert! Learn how NOT to mess up your bike with Neil as your instructor. Bring your bike. Ages 11 - 15 Limit 8 per class | Tue, Feb 5 6:30-8:00PM FULL |
$15 |
Full tuition payment required at registration. Stop in or call us to register. Tuition is refundable if your cancellation reaches us at least 7 days prior to the date of your class. If you are interested in scheduling a custom class for yourself or your group, please contact us!
2013 Extra Credit Workshops and Clinics:
| Clinic/Workshop | Description | Date | Cost |
| Weather is a State of Mind | Join us as we explain how to keep warm for winter cycling. | Wed Jan 9 6:30-7:30PM |
FREE! |
| Garmin GPS Made Easy | A workshop to help you decide which Garmin is best for you. |
Tue, Mar 5 |
FREE! |
| Hammer Nutrition | So many Hammer products! Which ones do what? - with Audra Miller | Tue, Mar 19 6:30-7:30PM |
FREE! |
Pleast also visit out Community Cycling page for more information on rides and events.
Fix A Flat Instructional Video
Thanks to Antimo Ponticello and Drew Williams -former Bikesport employees and aspiring filmmakers!- for making the video!
If you're still confused about fixing a flat, we offer a free clinic the first Saturday of every month at 9:30AM here at Bikesport!
Sign-up to hear about our specials and events |