Take a mechanics class in October or November!
From Modern Mountain Bike Technology to Basic Maintenance classes, from the Build-a-Bike course to the Bearing and Gear clinics — register for a BICAS bike mechanics class and learn how your bike works through hands-on learning!
Modern Mountain Bike Technology Class
Intermediate level. Ages 14+ — $72
Feel overwhelmed by all the new tech on your mountain or gravel bike? This course focuses on modern mountain bike, off-road, and all-road gravel technologies including tubeless tires, disc brakes, and 1x drivetrains. Bring your personal mountain bike to learn how your bicycle works and what actions you can take in order to prolong its life.
Saturdays, October 10th & 17th, 8 AM to 11 AM
*in collaboration with LoBall Bikes; second session at LoBall Bikes*
Basic Maintenance
Beginner level. Ages 14+ — $36
Learn the bicycle basics! Never fixed a flat before? Unsure of when to clean your chain? Brakes are a mystery to you? Tune up your bike and learn to maintain it with new skills!
Sunday, October 25th, 3 PM to 6 PM
Monday, October 26th, 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
*this is a WTF (Women, Transgender people of all genders, Femmes) class*
Build-a-Bike
Beginner level. Ages 16+ — $120-$220
Over 5 days, learn how to completely disassemble and rebuild a bicycle. This class teaches you the foundations of bicycle repair and basic mechanical techniques. Learn to rebuild bearing systems, replace cables and housing for brakes and shifters, install chains, and properly adjust derailleurs.
Thursdays, Oct 15th, 22nd, Nov 5th, 12th, 19th, 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Saturdays, November 21st, 28th, Dec 5th, 12th, 19th, 10 AM to 2 PM
Gear Clinic
Beginner level. Ages 14+ — $36
Is your bike not shifting smoothly? Wanting to figure out what gears are all about and how to use them? Join us for this 3 hour workshop to practice on our materials or bring your own bike for optional assisted work time following demonstrations.
Wednesday, October 28th, 4 PM to 7 PM
Bearing Clinic
Beginner level. Ages 14+ — $36
Want to understand what allows a bike to roll and rotate? Join us for this 4 hour workshop to practice overhauling a front hub and bottom bracket. We will practice on bikes from the shop not student’s personal bikes.
Thursday, October 29th, 4 PM to 7 PM