We are currently looking for adult volunteers for Operation Generation for this school year! In its fourth school year running, Operation Generation is a seniors and youth program, providing opportunities for youth to become connected with older folks through bike maintenance and bike rides, with the additional opportunity for youth […] Read More
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Hey gentle men and gentle women, This fall we will again be offering our Park Tool School, the 30-hour bike mechanics course. During the course, we go over many aspects of bicycle mechanics, and try hard to offer our students a very well-rounded experience! The precise dates TBD. Course costs […] Read More
Looking for another way to spend time biking in the sun? From the No. 1 Mine, the Bastion to the Sawmills of the Millstone River the City of Nanaimo’s Culture & Heritage Department has created a fascinating bike route which explores the history of Nanaimo. We have many brochures […] Read More
CLOSED FOR BC DAY MONDAY AUGUST 3rd 2015 Hub City Cycles closes on statutory holidays including BC Day this coming Monday. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but hope that you have the opportunity to go for a ride somewhere in Beautiful British Columbia. Perhaps head out […] Read More
On July 25, from 9-5pm on the top of the China Steps next to the Thirsty Camel, we will be offering a Bike Valet Service as part of the Bathtub Days Street Fair! Stop by for a little check in on how your bike is doing, and if needed, some suggestions […] Read More
While normally our eyes only see 2 or occasionally 3 wheeled human powered vehicles sometimes we support the 4 wheeled creatures. This weekend is THE Salt Spring Slasher. An insane down-hill skate boarding event. One of our worker members is a key organizer for the event and has competed in […] Read More
CLOSED FOR CANADA DAY, JULY 1st 2015 Well, Happy Canada Day! As it is a statutory holiday we will be closing for the day to go and throw ourselves in the river or sea to cool off. Maybe light a firework or two and of course, go for a bike […] Read More
Holy smokes our bikes are selling FAST! Our bikes are not just tuned up but often fully overhauled as well with all worn parts replaced! We can change any components (tires, saddle, handlebars, etc) you don’t like with used parts we have, for free. All bikes also come with thirty […] Read More
Recently we received a call-out for some funds to help fellow bike shop move into a new space. OCB (Our Community Bikes) has been an inspiration for Hub City Cycles since the beginning and some of our worker-members have spent wonderful moments in our lives sharing the space. They have […] Read More
Last Saturday we had the pleasure of repairing Ralf’s brake cable. It is exciting to have long haul tourers pass through the shop. Ralf and his wife set off around 18 months ago for an impressive tour of a good chunk of the globe. Originally from Ontario, they saved for […] Read More