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!

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!"

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!"

These classes will teach basic bicycle mechanics in a comfortable setting for women and trans. West Town Bikes has space for 8 people to work with a stand and a set of tools. It is recommended that participants bring their own bikes, but if that is not possible, we can arrange for a shop bike to be used in the class.

In the first class, we will go over the parts of the bicycle, the tools used to do most bicycle repair, and we will learn to fix a flat tire. Then, we will go over brake adjustments, and replace brake cables and set up and adjust front and rear brakes.

Participants must contact instructor Mia Moore (ciclourbanochicago@gmail.com)to arrange enrollment in this class. Enrollment will be secured with payment. Suggested base donation for this class is $60 for the full three week course. Additional contråibutions are appreciated and go to help support community programs aoffered by WTB.

Check with instructor if any spaces are available for classes after the first class. If space is available individual classes may be participated in at a pro-rate of $25 per class.

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.

Participants must contact Francisco Moya at frmoya@hotmail.com to arrange enrollment in this class. Enrollment will be secured with payment. Suggested base donation for this class is $120 for the full six week course. Additional contributions are appreciated and go to help support community programs aoffered by WTB.

Check with instructor if any spaces are available for classes after the first class. If space is available individual classes may be participated in at a pro-rate of $25 per class.

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.

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

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!

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.

Learn the basics of how to keep your bike running smoothly all Winter 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.

Contact Martin at martrain73@hotmail.com to rsvp, or drop in the night of.

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.

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

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

The bike winter art show will close with a big benefit party for West Town Bikes on Friday February 26 at Rumble Arts Center, 3413 W. North Ave. Fashion Show at 8:30pm. Live music by Attack of the Panda Rat & Conductive Alliance (myspace.com/conductivealliance), DJ Dave Mata provides the dusty grooves.

For more info visit chicagocriticalmass.org/artshow

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!

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!"

These classes will teach basic bicycle mechanics in a comfortable setting for women and trans. West Town Bikes has space for 8 people to work with a stand and a set of tools. It is recommended that participants bring their own bikes, but if that is not possible, we can arrange for a shop bike to be used in the class.

In the first class, we will go over the parts of the bicycle, the tools used to do most bicycle repair, and we will learn to fix a flat tire. Then, we will go over brake adjustments, and replace brake cables and set up and adjust front and rear brakes.

Participants must contact instructor Mia Moore (ciclourbanochicago@gmail.com)to arrange enrollment in this class. Enrollment will be secured with payment. Suggested base donation for this class is $60 for the full three week course. Additional contråibutions are appreciated and go to help support community programs aoffered by WTB.

Check with instructor if any spaces are available for classes after the first class. If space is available individual classes may be participated in at a pro-rate of $25 per class.

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 6 will cover shifters and derailleurs, from cables to adjustments.

Participants must contact Francisco Moya at frmoya@hotmail.com to arrange enrollment in this class. Enrollment will be secured with payment. Suggested base donation for this class is $120 for the full six week course. Additional contributions are appreciated and go to help support community programs aoffered by WTB.

Check with instructor if any spaces are available for classes after the first class. If space is available individual classes may be participated in at a pro-rate of $25 per class.

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.

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

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!

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!"

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!

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.

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.

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

Members 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!

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!"

These classes will teach basic bicycle mechanics in a comfortable setting for women and trans. West Town Bikes has space for 8 people to work with a stand and a set of tools. It is recommended that participants bring their own bikes, but if that is not possible, we can arrange for a shop bike to be used in the class.

In the first class, we will go over the parts of the bicycle, the tools used to do most bicycle repair, and we will learn to fix a flat tire. Then, we will go over brake adjustments, and replace brake cables and set up and adjust front and rear brakes.

Participants must contact instructor Mia Moore (ciclourbanochicago@gmail.com)to arrange enrollment in this class. Enrollment will be secured with payment. Suggested base donation for this class is $60 for the full three week course. Additional contråibutions are appreciated and go to help support community programs aoffered by WTB.

Check with instructor if any spaces are available for classes after the first class. If space is available individual classes may be participated in at a pro-rate of $25 per class.

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.

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

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!

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!"

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 eight participants.

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.

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.

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

Members 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!

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 at Ciclo Urbano to help support our mission. We'll need bikes built and ready to go for the coming season. Put your skills to work and get your hands on a few more bikes to learn another thing or two.

We have bikes ready for fixin', but we 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!

Contact Francisco Moya at francisco@westtownbikes.org to arrange participation in this event.

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.

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

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!

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!"

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!

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.

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.

Participants must contact Mia Moore (ciclourbanochicago@gmail.com) 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 3/18
2459 W Division
Chicago IL 60622