Broadway Bicycle School Basic Bicycle Mechanic Classes

Broadway Bicycle School is starting up some new Basic Bicycle Mechanic classes this November. There are two classes being offered on Sundays starting in November. In December, Broadway will be breaking out their Basic Mechanic class into five individual sessions that can be taken on an a la carte basis.
Check out broadwaybicycleschool.com for more info

Also here is an updated flier on their art showing.

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Repair Classes At Ferris Wheels

Got this in the email today, if you are in the market for some repair classes, check out Ferris. Has anyone taken these classes want to leave impression in the comments?

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Take one, take them all! Repair classes are hands-on and limited to seven
people. All classes are led by experienced cyclists and mechanics.

Repair Classes – $30
Monday 10/12: Brakes
Monday 10/19: Gears
Monday 10/26: Bearings
Monday 11/2: Wheels

Lecture/Discussion – $5
Wed 10/14: Flat-fixing demo
Wed 10/21: Riding safety
Wed 10/28: Bike advocacy
Wed 11/4: Winter riding

Get 10% off your next accessory purchase at Ferris Wheels after you enroll
in a class. Call 617-524-BIKE to register.

All classes listed at http://www.ferriswheelsbikeshop.com/

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Bikes Not Bombs Classes!

Very interesting and awesome set of classes at BNB take a look!

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ADULT BIKE MECHANIC CLASSES AND CLINICS
www.bikesnotbombs.org/bikeshop-classes

Basic Mechanics Class – starting July 14th

Queer-only Basic Mechanics class – starting July 16th

And new for 2009! Free, single-evening clinics on topics relevant to the urban bicycle rider.
Registration isn’t necessary, but call the shop at 617-522-0226 or check our website to
confirm the dates:
Thursday July 9 – Fixing a Flat
Thursday August 6 – Pre-ride Safety Check
Thursday September 17 – Bicycle Touring
Thursday October 22 – Bike Fit
Thursday November 5 – Winter Commuting

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Bike Classes: Get Good, Get Fast, Get Safe!

Some of you look a little wobbly…namely you almost ran into me this morning, perhaps the info below will help. Once you get good, we can tear up the town on two wheels! Got this from MassBike, looks promising.

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Spring Back Into Biking With MassBike’s Bicycling Safety Classes!

Has it been a while since you have been on a bike? Want to learn more about the proper way to ride in traffic? Want to feel more confident on your bicycle?

Check out our schedule of classes and sign up for one in your area.

Intro to Bicycling Skills (2 hour, free classroom session)

Intro to Bicycling Skills evening classroom sessions (off-bike) cover bike-safety principles, bicycling laws, guidelines for riding in traffic, and more. You must take one of these classes before you can attend one of the on-bike classes below.

Cost: Free for MassBike members; $15 donation (suggested) for non-members (click here to donate)

To sign up for any Intro classes, please email Shane Jordan ([email protected]), our Director of Education and Outreach.

Basic Bicycling Skills (4 hour, on-bike session) – Prerequisite: Intro to Bicycling Skills

The Basic Bicycling Skills class is designed for adults who want to get back into bicycling, improve cycling skills, learn to ride more effectively and safely in traffic, and/or prepare for participation in large-scale benefit rides. This half-day weekend session provides guided instruction with simple practice drills in a parking lot, easy-paced riding on local roadways for short distances, and group-discussion breaks along the way. Topics covered include bike and helmet fitting, starting and stopping your bike in traffic, shifting gears, scanning and yielding, choosing the correct lane position in the road, handling intersections, and more.

PREREQUISITE: Intro to Bicycling Skills

A bicycle in good working order and a helmet are required.

Cost: $50 for MassBike members; $65 for non-members

Click here to register for a Basic Bicycling Skills class

Traffic Skills 101 (8 hour, on-bike class) – Prerequisite: Intro to Bicycling Skills

Designed for adults who are intermediate or advanced cyclists. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen. Formerly known as Road 1.

PREREQUISITE: Intro to Bicycling Skills

A bicycle in good working order and a helmet are required.

Cost: $75 for MassBike members, $90 for non-members

Click here to register for a Traffic Skills 101 (fomerly Road 1) class

Check out our schedule of classes, and sign up for one in your area.

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New Classes As Ferris Wheels Bike Shop

Check out these cool classes coming up at Ferris Wheels.

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Bike Repair Classes

every Thursday night thru March.

Feb 19- Flats! Absolutely everything you’d ever want to know about
flat tires and fixing them. Hands-on class, $30.

Feb 26- Achy-brakey Bike Fixing various brake issues and learning about
different kinds of brakes. Hands-on class, $30.

Mar 5- Gear Repair Demystifying those derailers, ajusting your gears.
Hands-on class, $30.

Mar. 12 Wearing on your Bearings? Learn what to do when you hear that
creaky-crunchy hub or feel that loosey-goosey bottom bracket. Hands-on
class, $30.

Mar. 19 Well Spoken. In-depth explanation and opportunity to practice
spoke replacement and wheel truing. Hands-on class, $30.

Basic classes are $5 each; hands-on classes are $30. Preregistration
required for only the hands-on classes. Register for 4 hands-on classes
and get the fifth class FREE.

To register or for more information, call Ferris Wheels Bike Shop at (617)
524-BIKE or visit the shop at 66 South St., Jamaica Plain.
FERRISWHEELSBIKESHOP.COM

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