Winter Bike Workshops
12/10/2015 • 8 years ago
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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.