Post Oil Solutions will sponsor a bike repair workshop Sunday, May 27, from 10:00 AM to noon, at the Brattleboro Commons.
This is part of the group's support for the Curb Your Car Challenge, running from 1 May-15 June, that it is co-sponsoring with the Brattleboro chapter of the Bike/Ped Coalition and the Upper Valley Ride Share (details of Challenge at www.postoilsolutions.org orwww.bike2work-day.com ).
The workshop will be led by Eric Bye, who has worked with bikes for 38 years, including time as a pro under the tutelage of Olympic cyclist Dave Chauner at Valuga Sports, in South Burlington, Vermont. It will focus on safety and adjustments, with particular attention to brakes, derailleurs and shifters, headset, bottom bracket, and wheels.
Participants are encouraged to bring the following tools if they have them:
- general tools, such as 6" adjustable wrench, old toothbrush, Swiss Army knife or screwdriver, tire pump, chain lubricant, WD-40, and a couple of rags; and
- any specialized bike tools (Allen wrenches, spoke tool, chain rivet tool, pedal wrench, bottom bracked tool, etc.)
However, don't worry if you don't have any tools--we'll share as needed during the workshop. And if the weather cooperates, we'll take a group ride to make sure the bikes are working satisfactorily, so bring your helmets!
Workshop fee $5; pre-registration required: 802 869 2141.
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