Our Mission

To teach women about the mechanical systems of the bicycle, providing them with the opportunity to learn and practice ‘unsocialized’ skills, including:

• Using technical vocabulary
• Gaining access to a repair-shop setting
• Practicing hands-on adjustments

The classes make up a 4-part series, which we recommend taking all together, but can be taken individually.

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What To Expect

While we can't turn you into a seasoned bike mechanic in four short classes, here is what you should feel comfortable with after attending the series:

• Repairing a flat tire
• Increased familiarity with bike terms and tools
• Adjusting your hubs (including when and why)
• Adjusting cable tension for tuning your brakes and shifting systems
• Diagnosing brake pad problems
• Diagnosing problems with shifting
• Proper chain cleaning and lubrication
• Knowing when to get a tune-up, or an overhaul (and what that means)

The class series is a wonderful resource for cyclists who want to feel more self-sufficient on the road (or the trail). It will help you digest the information found in a bike repair manual or online and help you know what to ask for when you bring your bike in for maintenance or repair.