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Women and Transgender Hours

Every Sunday 12–4 PM (women and trans only)
General public welcome 4–6 PM for open shop hours.

Be sure to check the BICAS events calendar for scheduling updates on this program.

Formerly known as WRENCH, our Women and Transgender Hours offers additional shop time and workshops for women and transgender individuals that take place outside of regular shop hours. On Sundays, BICAS is staffed by our women and trans-identified mechanics to create an environment where we can all learn, play, and create together.

Bicycle maintenance has traditionally been an overwhelmingly male-dominated area. It is our goal to help teach individuals who have been marginalized or intimidated in this setting to be knowledgeable and confident working on their bikes and cycling. Our BICAS workshop was developed in response to an expressed community need for such a program, drawing inspiration from similar programs nationally and internationally.

On a daily basis BICAS strives to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all, while also recognizing the benefits of offering women-specific and trans-specific hours as a stepping stone to achieving greater comfort and confidence working in our space throughout the week. These hours are open to anyone who identifies as a female, has at anytime in their life been conditioned as such, or feels that their socialization or treatment at any point as a woman has impeded their participation in bicycle mechanics.

We hope that our Women and Transgender Hours will be respected and used by individuals who feel that their participation on these days may help to overcome any discomforts they may feel towards participating on other days. In return, we as a Collective, vow to actively respond to all community needs, suggestions, and ideas so that BICAS may continue to grow as a comfortable and welcoming community resource.