Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society

Once again, due to high demand, we’ll be offering another Basics Mechanics course on Sunday, August 15th from 6 until 9 PM.  Please see Basics Mechanics Courseas the information is the same (except the date of course!).  Register by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

There will be a Canadian Cycling Association CanBike 2 Course offered in September

Friday August 13
6:30-9:30pm
BikeWorks 10047 80th Ave - Entrance through back alley.
Cost: $10 for EBC Members, $20 for non-members
Register by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this course is for you!

A tidal wave of demand has forced us to offer another basic bike maintenance class this week, to be held on Sunday the 25th from 6:00 until 9:00.  This class is the same as the one offered this Thursday (see earlier post: http://edmontonbikes.ca/home/more/get_to_know_your_bicycle-introduction_to_bicycle_maintenance/)

Friday July 23
6:30-9:30pm
BikeWorks 10047 80th Ave - Entrance through back alley.
Cost: $10 for EBC Members, $20 for non-members
Register by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this course is for you!

EBC is offering a Canadian Cycling Association CAN-BIKE 2 Course in late July of this year. CAN-BIKE 2 is an 18 hour, on-road cycling course. The course covers the theory of on-road cycling and practical riding techniques starting on quiet roads and working up to more complex situations. The course is suitable to all cyclists who feel comfortable on their bicycles and want to learn more about cycling safely and efficiently in traffic. This course will improve your skill and confidence in riding in challenging traffic situations. CAN-BIKE 1 is not a pre-requisite for CAN-BIKE 2. This certificate course is quite often a requirement for jobs that involve cycling.

Friday July 9
6:30-9:30pm
BikeWorks 10047 80th Ave - Entrance through back alley.
Cost: $10 for EBC Members, $20 for non-members
Register by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this course is for you!

Friday June 18
6:30-9:30pm
BikeWorks 10047 80th Ave - Entrance through back alley.
Cost: $10 for EBC Members, $20 for non-members
Register by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this course is for you! Learn how to fix a flat tire at home or on the street, how to keep your brakes working flawlessly and your shifting smooth. You will find out how to save money by spotting small problems before they turn into big problems and by learning how to clean and lube your bike, you’ll learn how to extend the life of your bike while improving its performance. Bring your own bicycle so you can learn specific techniques that work on your components, or learn on one of the many EBC yard bikes.

Register by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Space is limited, and these courses tend to fill up quickly.

Please note that this is an introductory course. If your bike has a problem that is not covered by the scope of this course, we probably won’t have time to fix it, but you can always come to BikeWorks during regular drop-in times and one of our volunteer mechanics can help you.

Our Basic Bike Maintenance classes are proving very popular!  Both classes being offered this May (the 6th and 20th) are now fully booked!  There’s still room in the May 13th Wheel Care class.  And keep checking our website for future course offerings.

CanBike for Women is an on-road cycling course specifically for women to help you improve your cycling skills and increase your riding enjoyment.

Taught by and for women (CanBike instructors Karly Coleman and Roberta Franchuk), the course covers both theory and practice. Practical riding techniques start on quiet roads and work up to more complex situations at a pace that is comfortable for you. There will be also be opportunities to cover extra topics such as health, safety and riding with children.

The course is suitable to all female cyclists who have some riding experience but want to feel more comfortable cycling safely in traffic.

Cost: $80 plus refundable textbook fee of $35.

Dates: Saturday May 8 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Sunday May 9 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and Saturday May 15 (on-road and written exam, time TBA)

Location: TBA

For more information or to register, contact registrar John Collier at 780.433.1270 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Tonight’s drivetrain course at BikeWorks has been cancelled due to illness.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Please check our calendar for bike maintenance seminars throughout the month of May including Basic Maintenance and Wheel Care.  All classes run Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at BikeWorks and are free for members and $5 for non-members.  Registration is required.  Please send your name and the class you wish to register for to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Beginning March 11 and continuing every Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M., EBC will be offering a series of how-to bike maintenance seminars.  We’ll start things off on Thursday the 11th with a basic bike maintenance and tune up class. No previous experience is required.  Bring your bike if you have one or come and practice on our bikes!  All courses are free for EBC members and $5 for non-members.  While registration is not mandatory it is strongly recommended as courses will be capped at ten people. To register, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  And make sure to check out our calendar for upcoming courses covering topics from wheel care to drivechain overhauls!