Winter Bike Workshops

Free Bike Workshops with the City of Cambridge

Join us for three free bicycle education workshops this winter! Everybody receives a free helmet (limit one per year)

Bicycle Maintenance Basics

• Thursday, January 7, 5:30 P. M. to 6:30 P.M.
• 344 Broadway, 4th floor conference room

Beyond Maintenance Basics

• Thursday, January 7, 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
• 344 Broadway, 4th floor conference room

Winter Cycling Basics

• Wednesday, January 13, 3:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
• 344 Broadway, 2nd floor conference room

Course Descriptions

Bicycle Maintenance Basics

• The anatomy of the bike
• Removing wheels
• Fixing flats
• Chain Maintenance
• Pre-Ride check
• Seat height
• Portable tool kit
• Keeping your bike healthy with preventative bike maintenance

Beyond Maintenance Basics

• Basic repair tools
• Thoroughly cleaning and lubricating your bike
• Removing both wheels
• Completely changing a flat tire
• Pinpointing squeaks and rattles
• Removing pedals
• Adjusting front and rear brakes + derailleurs,
• Dealing with a broken spoke

Winter Cycling Basics

• Benefits of biking, including better personal health, saved money, environmental benefits, and others
• Staying at a comfortable temperature no matter what the weather is like
• Route planning
• Locking
• Multi-modal commuting
• Staying dry and clean
• Using safety equipment, including helmet, lights, and reflective gear
• Rules of the Road and staying safe while biking

For more information

For more information, please look to our Bicycle Workshops website. 

Please RSVP to Jennifer at 617/349-4671, or jlawrence@cambridgema.gov.