Source for a basic bike maintenance class?

[cindysue]

The Lunachix website lists classes occasionally, keep an eye open for the next one. http://www.lunachix.net/

we plan to have one in Oakland in the next month or two. I'll keep a look out for something sooner and let ya know if someone else is putting something on...............

[VenusdeVelo]

Our REI in WI is teaching Park Tool classes -- different topics covered in each class. Additionally they have beginner classes also that overview more of a complete picture of what you need to know. Search for a store near you on REI.com and then see what clinics and events they have going on. I was actually surprised at the amount they have out there.

[Trek420]

Shadon etc

Velo Girls has worksops from time to time that cover everything you need to get going. Check the calendar when you return.

www.velogirls.com/coaching/main.php

also...

Missing Link bicycle co-op in Berkeley has a schedule of workshops.

http://missinglink.org/Pages/classes.html

[SadieKate]

Shadon, I picked up an REI clinics and events brochure in the Sacramento store on Monday. In the brochure under the outdoor school is "Intro to Road Cycling" and the description includes safe descending and body positions. It is not on their website.

Give your local REIs a call and see what they have that isn't listed. Even their women's intro to mountain biking day would give you some execellent handling skills and make you feel more comfortable.

Do you have something called "The Learning Exchange" there in SF? We have lots of good maintenance classes taught through this org in our area.

[laughlaugh18]

Here's a link to an upcoming bike maintenance class at the San Francisco REI store:

http://www.rei.com/stores/store_even...ignore_cache=1

A couple of L.A. REI stores are giving free basic bike maintenance classes on June 13th. You might want to check other REI stores near you to if see they're offering something similar (go to REI.com, click on "Stores and Events", put in your local zip or city and check each store's page for it's own upcoming classes).

[cindysue]

on the peninsula:

Bike Maintenance and Roadside Repair Clinics the last Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at Summit Bicycles in Burlingame -- June 29th, July 27th & August 31st. RSVP to Lorri@Summitbicycles.com

[shadon]

and SadieKate, thanks so much for the reference to the REI skills clinic. I'll definetely check out what the San Francisco store has. I'm just gonna have to gut my way through the ALC, and quit when I've had enough for the day.

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