Description:
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.

Instructor:
Alex and WTB regulars

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up!

Description:
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!

Instructor:
Emily Willobee (emily.willobee@gmail.com) and Kisha Hope (kishaspam@gmail.com).

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up!

Description:
Celebrate the birthdays of shop celebrities Chopper Carl and Turo!
Party from 6-10pm followed by a party ride with music!
Don't forget the presents and remeber Carl "...want's a pony"!

Description:
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!

Instructor:
Emily Willobee

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up!

Description:
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.

Instructor:
Sarah Miller

Sign-up Instructions:
Sign up is no longer available for this workshop. Check the calendar for upcoming Build-A-Bike classes.

Description:
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.

Instructor:
Steve Marsala

Sign-up Instructions:
Registration is no longer available for this class. Check the calendar for the next Build-A-Bike class.

Description:
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!

Instructor:
Alex and WTB regulars

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up!

Description:
Spring is 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 six participants.

Instructor:
Mike Wehner

Sign-up Instructions:
RSVP's aren't required, but Mike likes to know who's coming, so contact him at mpw1174@yahoo.com or (312) 343-9774 to rsvp. Drop-ins won't be turned away.

Description:
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.

Instructor:
Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:
Registration is no longer available for this class.
Check the calendar for upcoming Build-A-Bike classes on weekday nights.

Description:
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!

Instructor:
TBA

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up!

Description:
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.

Instructor:
Sarah Miller

Sign-up Instructions:
Sign up is no longer available for this workshop. Check the calendar for upcoming Build-A-Bike classes.

Description:
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.

Instructor:
Steve Marsala

Sign-up Instructions:
Registration is no longer available for this class. Check the calendar for future Build-A-Bike classes.

Description:
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!

Instructor:
Alex and WTB regulars

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up!

Description:
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!

Instructor:
Emily Willobee (emily.willobee@gmail.com) and Kisha Hope (kishaspam@gmail.com).

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up!

Description:
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.

Instructor:
Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:
Registration for this class is no longer available. Check the calendar for future Build-A-Bike classes.

Description:
Please join us for a special Friends of West Town Bikes Meeting
If you've been involved with West Town Bikes and are interested in learning and doing more with our community bike shop please join us. We will report on the past year's successes, brainstorm new ideas, and discuss the upcoming Tour De Fat and other great ways to be involved in WTB. We hope you're able to join us!

Description:
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!

Instructor:
Alex and WTB regulars

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up!

Description:
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.

Instructor:
Sarah Miller

Sign-up Instructions:
Sign up is no longer available for this workshop. Check the calendar for upcoming Build-A-Bike classes.

Description:
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!

Instructor:
Alex and WTB regulars

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up!

Description:
Spring is 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 six participants.

Instructor:
Mike Wehner

Sign-up Instructions:
RSVP's aren't required, but Mike likes to know who's coming, so contact him at mpw1174@yahoo.com or (312) 343-9774 to rsvp. Drop-ins won't be turned away.

Description:
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.

Instructor:
Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:
Registration for this class is no longer available. Check the calendar for future Build-A-Bike classes.

Description:
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

Description:
All cyclists are welcome to celebrate the 1st ever College of Cycling Graduation Party! Among the graduates to-be, Mr. Bike will be awarded an honorary PhD. in Bicycle Education, thereby bestowing upon him the title, Dr. Bike. Food and refreshments will be available. Co-sponsored by West Town Bikes. SkyHits will DJ.
Hosted at the Bloom Inn
2418 W. Bloomingdale
Donation recommended to benefit the College of Cycling (UIC Bike Club) and West Town Bikes.

Description:
We have the tools, you've got the bikes, and everybody's got questions and/or answers, problems and/or solutions. So 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.

Instructor:
Ben, Kathy and Squeeky

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up!

Description:
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.

Instructor:
Sarah Miller

Sign-up Instructions:
Sign up is no longer available for this workshop. Check the calendar for upcoming Build-A-Bike classes.

Description:
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.

Instructor:
Doug Burk

Sign-up Instructions:
This class is full, registration is no longer available.

Description:
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!

Instructor:
Alex and WTB regulars

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up!

Description:
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.

Instructor:
Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:
Registration for this class is no longer available. Check the calendar for future Build-A-Bike classes.