Ever notice how we don’t automatically print a receipt or put your purchase in a bag? We try to be conscious of the resources we use in the shop. We keep a record of sales transactions should you need the information in the future. If you do want a receipt […] Read More
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Attention VIU students do not forget that this Wednesday, February the 13th from 12:00 to 3:00 we will be hosting a special St. Valentines Day Eve bicycle repair workshop at the Bike Park. The theme for the workshop will be how to love and care for your bike. Potential topics […] Read More
On Monday February 11th @ 6:30pm we will be hosting our monthly Women and LGBT workshop. We’re excited to announce that Jessica Skelton has volunteered to lead these workshops. About a year ago she also wrote our favourite article for The Navigator covering the opening of our shop and what we are […] Read More
I found this pretty sweet article about Fred Birchmores who cycled 40,000 kilometers for two years on a single speed fourty-two pound bicycle. Two new records were set in December 2012: The rules state “the journey should be continuous and in one direction (East to West or West to East), that […] Read More
If you haven’t been in the shop lately you might notice some changes the next time you pop in. We’ve added a work and research station where the couch used to be, and also got some new toys that will really help make our bike-fixing more efficient. We decided to […] Read More
Its that time of year when bikes aren’t quite getting the use they were getting in the summer time. The next workshop we will be doing will be talking about riding all year round. The reason I moved to the west coast was to do exactly that. Lemme tell ya, […] Read More
For those of you who might be interested in how to build or overhaul a bike, Monday is your day. Although we are normally closed on Mondays, we’re going to open up the shop and spend the day building bikes, cuz for some reason January thinks its April and everyone […] Read More
Seeking Sustainability & Social Justice Outreach & Education Facilitators…on bicycles! The Otesha Project is looking for curious, dedicated and adventuresome people interested in deepening their knowledge of environmental and social issues – ranging from food systems to Indigenous rights – , gaining skills in public engagement and youth empowerment, experimenting […] Read More
We recently teamed up with Volunteer Nanaimo, a great organization that promotes the development of volunteerism in the Nanaimo region, and also runs a slew of other positive change-making programs. Check out their website for more info. They also provide non-profits with office equipment when it is donated to them. We […] Read More
Sorry for delaying the post on this but I thought I would let everyone know that our very first Freewheel For the Holidays went off with a great success with the help of Andy from Vibe Bikes, Hub City staff and some very helpful volunteers.