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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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!"

Thursday, July 30, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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.


Nick Wilson (spacemodular@gmail.com) and Francisco Moya (frmoya@hotmail.com)

Participants must contact Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange registration for this class. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment. 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 dropped off at the shop or sent to;

West Town Bikes
Attn: Build-A-Bike
2459 W Division
Chicago IL 60622

Friday, July 31, 2009
Start: 5:00 pm

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

Saturday, August 1, 2009
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

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!"

Monday, August 3, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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. Class 2 will include pedal removal and installation, crank removal and installation and bottom bracket overhaul.


Steve Marsala (smarsa1@gmail.com)

Participants must contact Steve Marsala at smarsa1@gmail.com and inquire if space is available. Spaces may be filled from the begining of class 1 of 6. However, there may be spaces available on a week to week basis. Space is secured with payment to the instructor. Suggested base donation for this class is $120 for the entire six week course. Spots in individual classes may be available for a base donation of $20 per class depending on availability.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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! Open Shop is first come first served.

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!"

Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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!


Kim Werst (kwerst@gmail.com)

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.

Thursday, August 6, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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.


Nick Wilson (spacemodular@gmail.com) and Francisco Moya (frmoya@hotmail.com)

Registration is closed for this class after week 1.

Participants must contact Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange registration for this class. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment. 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 dropped off at the shop or sent to;

West Town Bikes
Attn: Build-A-Bike
2459 W Division
Chicago IL 60622

Friday, August 7, 2009
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Members Only

Saturday, August 8, 2009
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

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!"

Monday, August 10, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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. Class 3 will cover freewheel/cassette removal and installation as well as overhauling front and rear hubs.


Steve Marsala (smarsa1@gmail.com)

Participants must contact Steve Marsala at smarsa1@gmail.com and inquire if space is available. Spaces may be filled from the begining of class 1 of 6. However, there may be spaces available on a week to week basis. Space is secured with payment to the instructor. Suggested base donation for this class is $120 for the entire six week course. Spots in individual classes may be available for a base donation of $20 per class depending on availability.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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! Open Shop is first come first served.

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!"

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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!


Martin Hazard

Contact Martin at martrain73@hotmail.com to rsvp.

Thursday, August 13, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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.


Nick Wilson (spacemodular@gmail.com) and Francisco Moya (frmoya@hotmail.com)

Registration is closed for this class after week 1.

Participants must contact Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange registration for this class. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment. 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 dropped off at the shop or sent to;

West Town Bikes
Attn: Build-A-Bike
2459 W Division
Chicago IL 60622

Friday, August 14, 2009
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Members Only

Saturday, August 15, 2009
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

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!"

Monday, August 17, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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. Class 4 will cover wheel truing (staightening wheels by tensioning spokes).


Steve Marsala (smarsa1@gmail.com)

Participants must contact Steve Marsala at smarsa1@gmail.com and inquire if space is available. Spaces may be filled from the begining of class 1 of 6. However, there may be spaces available on a week to week basis. Space is secured with payment to the instructor. Suggested base donation for this class is $120 for the entire six week course. Spots in individual classes may be available for a base donation of $20 per class depending on availability.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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! Open Shop is first come first served.

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!"

Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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!


Kim Werst (kwerst@gmail.com)

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.

Thursday, August 20, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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.


Nick Wilson (spacemodular@gmail.com) and Francisco Moya (frmoya@hotmail.com)

Registration is closed for this class after week 1.

Participants must contact Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange registration for this class. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment. 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 dropped off at the shop or sent to;

West Town Bikes
Attn: Build-A-Bike
2459 W Division
Chicago IL 60622

Friday, August 21, 2009
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

WTB Member's Only Open Shop night! The third Friday of every month is Member's Night when members are able to use the shop, tune up their bikes, work on projects and socialize with other members and staff. For more info on becoming a member visit the Get Involved page on our website.

Saturday, August 22, 2009
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

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!"

Monday, August 24, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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. Class 5 will cover brakes; from replacing, tensioning and adjusting cables and housing to replacing and adjusting brake pads.


Steve Marsala (smarsa1@gmail.com)

Participants must contact Steve Marsala at smarsa1@gmail.com and inquire if space is available. Spaces may be filled from the begining of class 1 of 6. However, there may be spaces available on a week to week basis. Space is secured with payment to the instructor. Suggested base donation for this class is $120 for the entire six week course. Spots in individual classes may be available for a base donation of $20 per class depending on availability.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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! Open Shop is first come first served.

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!"

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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!


Martin Hazard

Contact Martin at martrain73@hotmail.com to rsvp.

Thursday, August 27, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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.


Nick Wilson (spacemodular@gmail.com) and Francisco Moya (frmoya@hotmail.com)

Registration is closed for this class after week 1.

Participants must contact Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange registration for this class. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment. 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 dropped off at the shop or sent to;

West Town Bikes
Attn: Build-A-Bike
2459 W Division
Chicago IL 60622

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