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
Category: Education
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
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
With the weather getting a lot nicer recently I’ve seen a lot more cyclists out on the roads. This is great to see, and at the same time it is also horrifying to see the dangerous situations some cyclists are putting themselves and others in. The most dangerous example I […] Read More
On Monday April 8th @ 6:30pm we will be hosting our monthly Women and LGBT workshop led by super-volunteer Jessica Skelton, freshly graduated from our Park Tool School bike mechanic program. Here’s the lowdown… Have you ever felt like the Little Engine that Could as you pedal up a huge hill? Well, […] Read More
Hey fine folks! Here’s a look at some of our upcoming riding safety and bike repair courses… Weekend Rider Safety Course, May 4/5th, 10:00 – 2:30pm (2 days) $65, Program #120770 This course will cover: – Braking/cornering techniques – Traffic scenarios and regulations – Basic bicycle safety inspection Register through […] Read More
On Monday March 11th @ 6:30pm we will be hosting our monthly Women and LGBT workshopled by super-volunteer Jessica Skelton, freshly graduated from our Park Tool School bike mechanic program. Here’s the lowdown… Riding a bike takes you places that you never thought you’d go, but one of the most important […] Read More
Hey Folks, We’re trying to fill our upcoming Park Tool School! Ever wondered how your bike works, and wished you knew how to FIX EVERYTHING on your bike? Come take our course! The class covers a wide range of topics, and follows the Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bicycle […] Read More
University Bike Repair Workshop – Wednesday March 13th – VIU Cedar Centre Did you know that riding a bicycle makes you smarter? Riding a bike may not help you understand the nature of gravity, relativity, space time and the multi-verse at large, but riding a bike definitely is a sure […] Read More
Hey folks, here’s a reminder of an upcoming course: We’re offering an introduction to Bicycle Mechanics through Nanaimo PR&C Saturday March 9th, 1-3pm @ Harewood Activity Centre! Focus will be on areas and parts that are frequently in need of service, such as brakes, gears, chain and patching/changing a tube. Please […] Read More