Posts By: Karen Childress

Last week we were all pretty tired after bike camp so this week lets take it easy.  We’ll resume Monday the 15th from 4-6ish. <3

Our first course will be Monday June 1st from 4-7pm.  Ian and I will be giving an overview of the tools involved in working on most bicycles, and how to use them.  We will likely have time to cover some other topics like brake and shifting adjustment as well.  Please if you plan on attending the other mechanics sessions this summer, I would really like for you to be at this session.  While most folks think they know how to use tools, you’d be surprised by the subtle and sometimes counter intuitive nature of proper tool use.  What I’m trying to say is don’t be cocky, come learn something 🙂

Now that school is out it’s time to have some fun! Who’s interested in doing mechanics classes on Mondays from 4-7pm?  If Mondays don’t work let me know what days and times do work.  Also let me know what classes you would like to take.  Comment away!

Just cause Finn and Jake can’t “book learn for beans” doesn’t mean you can’t!  No eye lid farts allowed! We’re holding special academic hours tomorrow the 8th and Friday the 15th to help all y’all prepare for finals! 😉  Regular hours are also still scheduled on Monday as well.  See you there ready to chow… Read more »

  Hey all. Who could use ultra quiet time focused academic hours on the next two Fridays the 8th and 15th from 4-7pm? If a few of you could use the help we’ll be happy to be there, just comment on this post and let me know! <3  

Since no one expressed interest in the Friday the 14th workshop I’m cancelling it.  I’m hoping more people will express interest in the Friday the 21st workshop so that I don’t have to cancel it too. Currently only Jeremy has said he would like to do it. If you don’t want to do brakes then… Read more »

This will be a two session workshop.  There are many kinds of brakes, and understanding and adjusting them takes practice.  It is also very important that if you are working on your brakes you really understand what you’re doing. Mistakes can make your bike very unsafe.  So we will work on brakes two weeks in… Read more »

Also don’t forget our workshop tomorrow on the same topic! 4pm!  Be there or be 1x!

Apparently I’m an old curmudgeon, who doesn’t pay attention to cool holidays. I didn’t realize that I scheduled the front shifting workshop on Halloween.  The workshop is cancelled because you should all be going out and having fun!  I will try to get in touch with everyone that said they are coming on my last… Read more »

Well then you’re in luck.  I, Colin, will be hosting mechanics workshops on a semi regular to regular basis on Fridays starting at 4pm.  The regularity of these workshops will depend on interest and attendance.  I was hoping to do a two part series starting next Friday the 24th at 4pm with a workshop on… Read more »