We’re offering an introduction to Bicycle Mechanics through Nanaimo Parks, Rec and Culture Saturday September 28 and October 5th, 1-3:30pm @ Harewood Activity Centre Save money and gain knowledge on bike repairs. Focus will be on areas and parts that are frequently in need of service, such as brakes, gears, chain and […] Read More
Category: Education
Riding a bike takes you places that you never thought you’d go (hopefully not over your handlebars), but one of the most important skills any cyclist needs is to know how to stop. That’s why this month’s W & LGBT workshop is all about the art of braking. We’ll discuss […] Read More
Time for another workshop! We’ll work on derailleur setup and adjustment! TUESDAY, Aug 27th, 6:30 -7:30. Free for members, by donation for everyone else!
Come join us for a week of bicycle education, skill drills, bike rodeos and fun games while learning how to commute safely on your bike! Bike trips through the neighborhood will be organized through out the week. We will visit locations such as Bowen Park, Colliery Dam, the Parkway Trail, […] Read More
Gears are wonderous things on a bicycle. They help us to adapt to the terrain, allowing us to power up hills and surge down flat sections. So, at the next Hub City Women & LGBT night on Tuesday, August 6th, we’re going to learn how to get the most out of […] Read More
Some cars have On-star, but who can you turn to for assistance with your on-road bicycle repairs? You, of course! At July’s W&LGBT workshop, you’ll learn the skills (and which tools) you need to easily patch up problems ranging from fixing flats and adjusting brakes to dealing with broken spokes […] Read More
WORKSHOP JUNE 26TH @ 6:30 PM : DISC BRAKES Disc brakes for some people may seem like one thing that is best left in the hands of the experienced bike mechanic, but that is simply not true. We will be going over everything involved with cable disc brakes including how […] Read More
Hub City Cycles and Beeyond a Bike present… Wonderful Wheels A wheel building workshop for all levels – beginners and beyond! Wednesday June 12th 6:00 – 8:30 pm Hub City Cycles 12 Lois Lane Cost: By Donation to Beeyond a Bike Pre-registration recommended* Ever been curious about what goes into […] Read More
Tuesday, May 28th, 6:30 – 7:30pm, Free for members, $5 for everyone else! How do you know that clunker underneath your stairs is safe to ride? What should you look for? In this workshop we’ll cover the basics, what issues to look for that could go unnoticed. Stems, brakes, frames, […] Read More
Hey YOU! That’s right, not your cat behind you. But YOU! Wanna learn how to commute safely on Nanaimo City Streets? Or sharpen up your skills on Braking, Cornering, and negotiating sticky traffic situations? What about going for a group ride, coaching eachother on staying safe on the streets, […] Read More