I signed up for the UBI Professional Repair course on April 14-25. I got turned down by 2 shops for a part-time jobs this year, so decided to do the course and become employable. So, questions to you in the PNW:
What will Ashland, Oregon be like in April? I'll have my bike, so should be able to enjoy some local riding. Apparently lots to see and do in the area. Anyone want to recommend the best things for a limited time (one weekend)?
Any way I can meet some of you PNW/No. Cali riders? On the middle/before/after weekend? In Ashland, Portland, Seattle?
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03-08-2008, 06:30 AM #1
Grease Monkey
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UBI April 14-25
Oil is good, grease is better.
2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72
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03-08-2008, 06:37 AM #2
It Matters To This One
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Wow, Ashland should be glorious in April. I love it down there. (Someone more local down that way will have to tell you what to do and where to go, though...I just love the country and have always enjoyed the Shakespeare festival in the summer.)
It is about 10-11 hours from where I am, though, so probably no meet-up for me! (I'm also 3 hours from Seattle.)
Just wanted to encourage you. I REALLY love that part of the PNW."The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury
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03-08-2008, 06:28 PM #3
Don't whine
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I'd really like to come down and say "howdy." We'll see what transpires here in my crazy world.
"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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03-08-2008, 06:40 PM #4
Small world, big life!
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I'm so jealous!
I did look at UBI's website extensively a few months ago, and it seems there are some links on there to stuff around town. I hear Asheville is a fabulous town, too.
Karen
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03-09-2008, 05:11 AM #5
Slow and Steady
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Oh, please, please, please, post a review when you're done?!?!?!?! I'm seriously thinking that next winter's "vacation" will be a trip to either UBI or Barnett.
I used to do all my own wrenching 25 years ago (not to your level--just the garage mechanic level for a couple of people). I'm thinking the fastest way to get up to speed again would be to take a course. No one here locally is even doing the Park Tool courses. But, more importantly, the certification, would be very useful when I decide to retire into a different career.
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03-09-2008, 11:44 AM #6
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I'll be going to the women's maintenence course at UBI in late June. I figure I will be able to more of my own wrenching, but I'm hoping to learn more about fitting bikes for women. With my arthritic hands I don't see much chance of me being able to actually work full time as a mechanic, but I might be able to get a sales job if I could show some credentials as a fitter. I will really want to hear what you think of the course.
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