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Monday March 09, 2009
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

This class is for women with some experience working on their bikes, or for those who have already taken the basic 4-week course.

We will talk about how to repack bearing points on your bike, and there will be an opportunity to do hands-on work on your own bike, the better to remember when you want to try it on your own!

Fee for this class only: $15

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Location: Community Bicycle Network

Bring your bike if you can! It is always helpful to learn on the bike you'll be working on, but this is not required.

Find more info on Wenches with Wenches here.

Tuesday March 10, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

The flat-fix/tune-up classes consist of:

Flat Fix - hands-on segment:

  • Participants will remove their own rear wheel and tire and go
  • through a tube repair and installation.


A brief discussion of:

  • Bike fit
  • General safety issues (loose parts, damage, etc)
  • Lubrication

Brakes - instructor demo/description:

  • general concepts and adjustment
  • safety!

Gears and drive train - instructor demo/description:

  • general concepts and adjustment

Bearing adjustment - instructor demo/description (time permitting):

  • if time is tight, we'll try to at least discuss how to identify problems

Flat-Fix/Intro to Bike Repair Schedule (always 7pm to 10pm):

  • Tuesday, December 2, 2008
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2008
  • Wednesday, January 14, 2009
  • Tuesday, February 10, 2009
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2009
  • Wednesday March 11, 2009
    Start: 7:00 pm
    End: 10:00 pm

    We are now offering classes in bike repair that build on our introductory (‘Flat-fix/Intro to Bike Repair') class. Registrants should be familiar and comfortable with the subject of that class before taking the intermediate class(es).

    The classes are taught by experienced mechanics and provide an intimate, focused, learning environment. The number of participants is limited to 6 per class.

    The instructors are qualified professionals. The class outline is structured and focused to cover as much as possible in a relatively short amount of time. As a beginner to bike repair, we expect you will learn a lot and come away feeling much more comfortable with the workings of your machine. It is also an ideal refresher for someone who has taken a class in the past, or has some limited, but spotty experience. You will almost certainly learn some new techniques and tricks.

    Intermediate Workshops 1 and 2 do not have to be taken together or in order.

    Please bring your bike if possible.

    You will probably get dirty, so dress accordingly!

    The class location is: CBN Intersection, 761 Queen Street West, Toronto.

    Tuesday March 17, 2009
    Start: 7:00 pm
    End: 10:00 pm

    We are now offering classes in bike repair that build on our introductory (‘Flat-fix/Intro to Bike Repair') class. Registrants should be familiar and comfortable with the subject of that class before taking the intermediate class(es).

    The classes are taught by experienced mechanics and provide an intimate, focused, learning environment. The number of participants is limited to 6 per class.

    The instructors are qualified professionals. The class outline is structured and focused to cover as much as possible in a relatively short amount of time. As a beginner to bike repair, we expect you will learn a lot and come away feeling much more comfortable with the workings of your machine. It is also an ideal refresher for someone who has taken a class in the past, or has some limited, but spotty experience. You will almost certainly learn some new techniques and tricks.

    Intermediate Workshops 1 and 2 do not have to be taken together or in order.

    Please bring your bike if possible.

    You will probably get dirty, so dress accordingly!

    The class location is: CBN Intersection, 761 Queen Street West, Toronto.

    Wednesday March 18, 2009
    Start: 7:00 pm
    End: 10:00 pm

    The flat-fix/tune-up classes consist of:

    Flat Fix - hands-on segment:

    • Participants will remove their own rear wheel and tire and go
    • through a tube repair and installation.


    A brief discussion of:

    • Bike fit
    • General safety issues (loose parts, damage, etc)
    • Lubrication

    Brakes - instructor demo/description:

    • general concepts and adjustment
    • safety!

    Gears and drive train - instructor demo/description:

    • general concepts and adjustment

    Bearing adjustment - instructor demo/description (time permitting):

    • if time is tight, we'll try to at least discuss how to identify problems

    Flat-Fix/Intro to Bike Repair Schedule (always 7pm to 10pm):

  • Tuesday, December 2, 2008
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2008
  • Wednesday, January 14, 2009
  • Tuesday, February 10, 2009
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2009
  • Monday March 23, 2009
    Start: 6:30 pm
    End: 8:30 pm

    This class is for women with some experience working on their bikes, or for those who have already taken the basic 4-week course.

    Ever wondered how on earth you straighten your wheel when it gets wobbly? Or you've heard that such a mystery can be enacted, but haven't had the nerve to try it on your own wheels? Find out how you'll know IF a damaged wheel can be saved!

    Come prepared for hands-on, and bring your bike if you can.

    Fee for this class only: $15.

    Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

    Location: Community Bicycle Network

    Find more info about Wenches with Wrenches here.

    Tuesday March 24, 2009
    Start: 7:00 pm
    End: 10:00 pm

    We are now offering classes in bike repair that build on our introductory (‘Flat-fix/Intro to Bike Repair') class. Registrants should be familiar and comfortable with the subject of that class before taking the intermediate class(es).

    The classes are taught by experienced mechanics and provide an intimate, focused, learning environment. The number of participants is limited to 6 per class.

    The instructors are qualified professionals. The class outline is structured and focused to cover as much as possible in a relatively short amount of time. As a beginner to bike repair, we expect you will learn a lot and come away feeling much more comfortable with the workings of your machine. It is also an ideal refresher for someone who has taken a class in the past, or has some limited, but spotty experience. You will almost certainly learn some new techniques and tricks.

    Intermediate Workshops 1 and 2 do not have to be taken together or in order.

    Please bring your bike if possible.

    You will probably get dirty, so dress accordingly!

    The class location is: CBN Intersection, 761 Queen Street West, Toronto.

    Wednesday April 01, 2009
    Start: 7:00 pm
    End: 10:00 pm

    You must sign up for both workshops.

    The wheel building workshops will teach with standard wheels in a 3-cross lacing pattern. We will cover spoke calculations, lacing the wheels, truing and tensioning. Participants must take both classes. If you register at least 3 weeks in advance you can purchase rims, hubs and spokes through CBN, otherwise expect to build wheels from our stock components. Please let us know if you are planning to build wheels for yourself!

    You will probably get dirty, so dress accordingly!

    The class will BEGIN at 7 pm sharp, please plan to arrive no less than 5 minutes before.

    The class location is: CBN Intersection, 761 Queen Street West, Toronto.

    Email us as soon as possible to register for this workshop, or contact us immediately if your plans have changed so that we might fill the spot.

    Price: $30 per person per class. Registration is required with a cash deposit of $10 at our office, 761 Queen St. West, or via Paypal on our website (see button on sidebar to the left). A maximum of 5 people per class will be accepted.

    Thursday April 02, 2009
    Start: 6:30 pm
    End: 8:30 pm

    Class 1 of 4: Intro to the parts and proper functioning of your bicycle, along with Bike Fit.

    Tuesday April 07, 2009
    Start: 7:00 pm
    End: 10:00 pm

    Urban Cycling Skills
    This workshop is for people who'd like to get a bit of help in
    improving their urban cycling skills. This isn't about becoming
    professional road cyclists or mountain bikers. It's about becoming a
    comfortable and self-assured cyclist on Toronto's roads.

    Ever wonder what is the safest position on the road? Would you like to
    ride in colder weather but not sure how to do it safely? Do you want
    to know how to reduce your chances of a collision or what to do if you
    are in a collision?

    We hope to give you more tools to become an effective and self-assured
    cyclist. The workshop is structured so you get a lot of information
    from the experienced instructors as well as have the opportunity to
    share experiences with other students to come up with practical and
    effective strategies for cycling in Toronto. All of our instructors
    have had at least CAN-Bike 2 training.

    The price is $30 per person with a maximum class size of 8. Please
    RSVP so we know we can meet the minimum class size of 4 people.

    Wednesday April 08, 2009
    Start: 7:00 pm
    End: 10:00 pm

    Wheelbuilding - Part II

    You must sign up for both workshops.

    The wheel building workshops will teach with standard wheels in a 3-cross lacing pattern. We will cover spoke calculations, lacing the wheels, truing and tensioning. Participants must take both classes. If you register at least 3 weeks in advance you can purchase rims, hubs and spokes through CBN, otherwise expect to build wheels from our stock components. Please let us know if you are planning to build wheels for yourself!

    You will probably get dirty, so dress accordingly!

    The class will BEGIN at 7 pm sharp, please plan to arrive no less than 5 minutes before.

    The class location is: CBN Intersection, 761 Queen Street West, Toronto.

    Email us as soon as possible to register for this workshop, or contact us immediately if your plans have changed so that we might fill the spot.

    Price: $30 per person per class. Registration is required with a cash deposit of $10 at our office, 761 Queen St. West, or via Paypal on our website (see "Donate" button on sidebar to the left). A maximum of 5 people per class will be accepted.