Learn the basics of how to keep your bike running smoothly all season long! This workshop will cover basics such as fix-a-flat, basic cable adjustments and more. You'll also learn necessary maintenance for winter riding as well as ways to best equip you and your bike for the cold, dark and snow. This is a great way to learn about your bike and become familiar with West Town Bikes. Bring a bike to work on. No prior knowledge needed! First come first served with a comfortable work capacity of eight participants.
Lauren Sailor and Martin Hazard
RSVP's aren't required, but the instructors like to know who's coming, so contact Lauren at elsailor@gmail.com or Martin at martrain73@hotmail.com to rsvp. Drop-ins won't be turned away.
This 6-week series will cover everything you need to know to keep your bike tuned up. You will learn to overhaul bottom brackets, headsets and hubs, true wheels, adjust brakes, replace brake pads and cables, and adjust shifters and derailleurs. This course is perfect for preparing your bike for Winter riding or cleaning it up from harsh seasonal use. Participants will also have the opportunity to install fenders, lights and other Winter accessories.
Sarah Miller (sarahm@westtownbikes.org)
Participants should contact Sarah Miller(sarah@westtownbikes.org) or Alex Wilson(alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange enrollment in this class. Enrollment will be secured with payment. Suggested base donation for this class is $120 (or more, additional donations go to supporting community programs at WTB). Checks may be made out to West Town Bikes and dropped off at the shop or sent to;
West Town Bikes
Attn: DIY Tune-Up
2418 W. North Ave.
Chicago IL 60647
Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!
WTB Crew
No sign up needed, just show up!
Please make an appropriate donation for the time you spend working at West Town Bikes. Bicycle mechanics are paid $10 per hour on average at most bike shops. Please keep this in mind considering the amount of time and work you do while at West Town Bikes.
Like Chopper Carl sez... "If there's a tool in your hand, put some cash in the can!"
Gain a comprehensive overview of bicycle mechanics in this 8 week Build-A-Bike course. This class will cover it all, including headsets, bottom brackets, hubs, wheel truing, brakes, shifters and derailleurs as well as finishing work and trouble shooting.
Mia Moore (laidbackula@gmail.com) and Izzy Topete (isidorotopete@gmail.com )
Participants must contact instructor Mia Moore (laidbackula@gmail.com) and cc director Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange registration for this class when it is available. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment to the instructor. Suggested base donation for this class is $200 (more if you can afford it, additional donations go to supporting community programs at WTB). Checks may be made out to West Town Bikes and delivered to the instructor, dropped off at the shop or sent to;
Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!
WTB Crew
No sign up needed, just show up!
Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.
Please make an appropriate donation for the time you spend working at West Town Bikes. Bicycle mechanics are paid $10 per hour on average at most bike shops. Please keep this in mind considering the amount of time and work you do while at West Town Bikes.
Like Chopper Carl sez... "If there's a tool in your hand, put some cash in the can!"
Need a comfortable place to learn how to change a flat or overhaul your bottom bracket? Want to wield a wrench in a non-patriarchal environment? Then check out Women and Trans night at WTB!
This Open Shop is for the women and trans-gendered bike-lovers ONLY!
This 6-week series will cover everything you need to know to keep your bike tuned up. You will learn to overhaul bottom brackets, headsets and hubs, true wheels, adjust brakes, replace brake pads and cables, and adjust shifters and derailleurs. This course is perfect for preparing your bike for Winter riding or cleaning it up from harsh seasonal use. Participants will also have the opportunity to install fenders, lights and other Winter accessories.
Sarah Miller (sarahm@westtownbikes.org)
Participants should contact Sarah Miller(sarah@westtownbikes.org) or Alex Wilson(alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange enrollment in this class. Enrollment will be secured with payment. Suggested base donation for this class is $120 (or more, additional donations go to supporting community programs at WTB). Checks may be made out to West Town Bikes and dropped off at the shop or sent to;
West Town Bikes
Attn: DIY Tune-Up
2418 W. North Ave.
Chicago IL 60647
Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!
WTB Crew
No sign up needed, just show up!
Please make an appropriate donation for the time you spend working at West Town Bikes. Bicycle mechanics are paid $10 per hour on average at most bike shops. Please keep this in mind considering the amount of time and work you do while at West Town Bikes.
Like Chopper Carl sez... "If there's a tool in your hand, put some cash in the can!"
Gain a comprehensive overview of bicycle mechanics in this 8 week Build-A-Bike course. This class will cover it all, including headsets, bottom brackets, hubs, wheel truing, brakes, shifters and derailleurs as well as finishing work and trouble shooting.
Mia Moore (laidbackula@gmail.com) and Izzy Topete (isidorotopete@gmail.com )
Participants must contact instructor Mia Moore (laidbackula@gmail.com) and cc director Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange registration for this class when it is available. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment to the instructor. Suggested base donation for this class is $200 (more if you can afford it, additional donations go to supporting community programs at WTB). Checks may be made out to West Town Bikes and delivered to the instructor, dropped off at the shop or sent to;
Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!
WTB Crew
No sign up needed, just show up!
Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.
Please make an appropriate donation for the time you spend working at West Town Bikes. Bicycle mechanics are paid $10 per hour on average at most bike shops. Please keep this in mind considering the amount of time and work you do while at West Town Bikes.
Like Chopper Carl sez... "If there's a tool in your hand, put some cash in the can!"
Learn the basics of how to keep your bike running smoothly all season long! This workshop will cover basics such as fix-a-flat, basic cable adjustments and more. You'll also learn necessary maintenance for winter riding as well as ways to best equip you and your bike for the cold, dark and snow. This is a great way to learn about your bike and become familiar with West Town Bikes. Bring a bike to work on. No prior knowledge needed! First come first served with a comfortable work capacity of eight participants.
Lauren Sailor and Martin Hazard
RSVP's aren't required, but the instructors like to know who's coming, so contact Lauren at elsailor@gmail.com or Martin at martrain73@hotmail.com to rsvp. Drop-ins won't be turned away.
Come join us for the monthly celebration of bicycling, Chicago Critical Mass! We leave West Town Bikes at 5pm to ride down to Daley Plaza to join the fantastic party parade. If you can't ride down with us, join us along with hundreds to thousands of other bicyclists of all sorts as the streets of Chicago are transformed from dreary motorways to festive fun party people space! Find out more at www.chicagocriticalmass.org
Bike Winter Art Show and BENEFIT for West Town Bikes!
Join us for the Bike Winter Carnival and Benefit for West Town Bikes at the Flatiron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. Friday, February 27th at 7pm.
Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!
WTB Crew
No sign up needed, just show up!
Please make an appropriate donation for the time you spend working at West Town Bikes. Bicycle mechanics are paid $10 per hour on average at most bike shops. Please keep this in mind considering the amount of time and work you do while at West Town Bikes.
Like Chopper Carl sez... "If there's a tool in your hand, put some cash in the can!"
Help West Town Bikes build its stock of bikes for sale for our new location. West Town Bikes is moving and when we do we will be opening a retail shop. We'll need bikes built and ready to go for our Grand Opening in May. Put your skills to work and get your hands on a few more bikes to learn another thing or two.
We have a stock of bikes ready for fixin', but we'll need more! Donate your old or unused bike to help further the mission of WTB. Proceeds from sales will help us continue to do what we do as well as expand programs and workshops. So come lend a hand on Sunday afternoons!
WTB Crew
Please RSVP to Alex Wilson at alex@westtownbikes.org
Gain a comprehensive overview of bicycle mechanics in this 8 week Build-A-Bike course. This class will cover it all, including headsets, bottom brackets, hubs, wheel truing, brakes, shifters and derailleurs as well as finishing work and trouble shooting.
Mia Moore (laidbackula@gmail.com) and Izzy Topete (isidorotopete@gmail.com )
Participants must contact instructor Mia Moore (laidbackula@gmail.com) and cc director Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange registration for this class when it is available. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment to the instructor. Suggested base donation for this class is $200 (more if you can afford it, additional donations go to supporting community programs at WTB). Checks may be made out to West Town Bikes and delivered to the instructor, dropped off at the shop or sent to;
Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!
WTB Crew
No sign up needed, just show up!
Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.
Please make an appropriate donation for the time you spend working at West Town Bikes. Bicycle mechanics are paid $10 per hour on average at most bike shops. Please keep this in mind considering the amount of time and work you do while at West Town Bikes.
Like Chopper Carl sez... "If there's a tool in your hand, put some cash in the can!"
Need a comfortable place to learn how to change a flat or overhaul your bottom bracket? Want to wield a wrench in a non-patriarchal environment? Then check out Women and Trans night at WTB!
This Open Shop is for the women and trans-gendered bike-lovers ONLY!
Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!
WTB Crew
No sign up needed, just show up!
Show up before 5pm if you plan to work on your bike!
Please make an appropriate donation for the time you spend working at West Town Bikes. Bicycle mechanics are paid $10 per hour on average at most bike shops. Please keep this in mind considering the amount of time and work you do while at West Town Bikes.
Like Chopper Carl sez... "If there's a tool in your hand, put some cash in the can!"
Help West Town Bikes build its stock of bikes for sale for our new location. West Town Bikes is moving and when we do we will be opening a retail shop. We'll need bikes built and ready to go for our Grand Opening in May. Put your skills to work and get your hands on a few more bikes to learn another thing or two.
We have a stock of bikes ready for fixin', but we'll need more! Donate your old or unused bike to help further the mission of WTB. Proceeds from sales will help us continue to do what we do as well as expand programs and workshops. So come lend a hand on Sunday afternoons!
Gain a comprehensive overview of bicycle mechanics in this 8 week Build-A-Bike course. This class will cover it all, including headsets, bottom brackets, hubs, wheel truing, brakes, shifters and derailleurs as well as finishing work and trouble shooting.
Mia Moore (laidbackula@gmail.com) and Izzy Topete (isidorotopete@gmail.com )
Registration is closed for this class after week 1.
Participants must contact instructor Mia Moore (laidbackula@gmail.com) and cc director Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange registration for this class when it is available. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment to the instructor. Suggested base donation for this class is $200 (more if you can afford it, additional donations go to supporting community programs at WTB). Checks may be made out to West Town Bikes and delivered to the instructor, dropped off at the shop or sent to;
Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!
WTB Crew
No sign up needed, just show up!
Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.
Please make an appropriate donation for the time you spend working at West Town Bikes. Bicycle mechanics are paid $10 per hour on average at most bike shops. Please keep this in mind considering the amount of time and work you do while at West Town Bikes.
Like Chopper Carl sez... "If there's a tool in your hand, put some cash in the can!"
Spring is nearly here, learn the basics of how to keep your bike running smoothly for the new season! This workshop will cover the the names of parts of a bike, fix-a-flat, basic cable adjustments and more. This workshop will also touch on necessary maintenance for the last of the Winter riding. This is a great way to learn about your bike and become familiar with West Town Bikes. Bring a bike to work on. No prior knowledge needed! First come first served with a comfortable work capacity of six participants.
Martin Hazard and Lauren Sailor
RSVP's aren't required, but the instructors like to know who's coming, so contact Lauren at elsailor@gmail.com or Martin at martrain73@hotmail.com to rsvp. Drop-ins won't be turned away.
This 6-week series will cover everything you need to know to keep your bike tuned up. You will learn to overhaul bottom brackets, headsets and hubs, true wheels, adjust brakes, replace brake pads and cables, and adjust shifters and derailleurs. This course is perfect for preparing your bike for the Spring riding season or cleaning it up from harsh Winter use. Participants will also have the opportunity to install fenders, lights and other accessories.
Adrian Zelaya (speakersmakesounds@gmail.com) and Bekki Newcum (gaff_rigged_tech@yahoo.com)
Participants should contact Adrian Zelaya at speakersmakesounds@gmail.com and cc Director Alex Wilson at alex@westtownbikes.org to arrange enrollment in this class. Enrollment will be secured with payment. Suggested base donation for this class is $120 (or more, additional donations go to supporting community programs at WTB). Checks may be made out to West Town Bikes and dropped off at the shop or sent to;
West Town Bikes
Attn: DIY Tune-Up
2418 W. North Ave.
Chicago IL 60647
