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.

