So you might ask what community bike mechanics do after working a long hard week fixing multiple bikes and helping share their skills, sometimes they just go to other community bike shops and work on more bikes!
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BICYCLE TOURING 101 Ever dream about hitting the open road with nothing but a pack, and perhaps a good friend? Well, why not go a step further and take your bike! Traveling by bicycle is in its own league—it keeps you fit, presents amazing opportunities to meet fellow cyclists, […] Read More
We’re currently hosting courses with Nanaimo Parks Rec & Culture! Which ones do you ask? Weekend Rider Safety Course May 4/5th — OR — May 25/26 (two courses offered) This is a two-day course, each day is from 10:00 – 2:30pm. Course cost: $65 Program #120770 This course is for those […] Read More
Wow, what a turn out! Thank you Slow Spokes for organizing such a great event, and also thank you to everyone who came out. We’re looking forward to next year. One of the beneficiaries of the day was the Woodlands Twisted Spokes Bike Club. A whopping $365 was generated for […] Read More
This month our workshop will be on Preventing and Repairing Flat Tires. The workshop is free to co-op members and by donation for non-members. A lifetime membership is $5. The workshop will be held at the bike shop, downtown at 12 Lois Lane in the China Steps, and will start […] Read More
Ian was born in 1955 in Edmonton, and has been living in Harewood for the last 11 years. His parents were both avid cyclists and the whole family would go for rides together. Note that in the 1960’s this was extremely unusual! This beginning is likely why Ian has been […] Read More
It seemed not to long ago there was an abundance of people willing to pick up and cash in our scrap metal, but we can no longer find any. If you know of anyone who would be willing to take our scrap metal we would be very grateful. We have […] Read More
We just received our fleet of new rental bikes. This year in order to create more consistency in rental bike availability, we have invested in 8 comfort bikes in a range of sizes that are perfect for seeing Nanaimo on two wheels. Included with the rental of the bike is […] Read More
We wanted to report that we were able to have a valid AGM last Tuesday April 2nd on our second attempt. Most notable are the new Directors of the Board, Tyler Walker and Farrell Gilmour who will be joining reelected board members Jawn Lafratta and Justin Francis. A rule change […] Read More
The Slowspokes are hosting a bike swap on April 6 in conjunction with Hub City Cycles Community Co-op to be held downtown (China Steps). If you have a bicycle(s) or bike-related equipment to sell, check out the website. Please note the date on your calendar and stop on down to […] Read More