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:
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! First come, first served!

Description:
Build your own set of wheels!
Participants learn to determine spoke length for a hub and rim of choice, lace spokes into a wheel, apply tension to spokes, and make a wheel round and true. Wheel building theory will also be discussed in class.

Instructor:
Jim Freeman

Sign-up Instructions:
Participants must contact instructor Jim Freeman to arrange registration for this class. This class has limited participants per session. Enrollment is secured with payment to the instructor. Recommended donation for participation in this class is $50 for the single night session. Payment arrangements must be made with the instructor.
Contact Jim at jim@lawyerjimfreeman.com

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:
Registration is no longer available for this 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 Wilson and the WTB cast of characters!

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up! First come, first served.

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 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:
Steve Marsala

Sign-up Instructions:
RSVP's aren't required, but Steve likes to know who's coming, so contact him at Steve Marasala at smarsa1@hotmail.com. 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:
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 Wilson and the WTB cast of characters!

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up needed, just show up! First come, first served!

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 other 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:
Registration is no longer available for this 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 other 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! (Women Only!)

Description:
Advanced Shop is for participants who are already familiar with West Town Bikes and would like to have access to the shop for independent advanced projects. This may be for projects such as converting a bike to a single speed, building a fixed gear, chasing/tapping/facing a frame (a must for installing Chris King components), or trouble shooting that bike project that you have been struggling with and need access to pro tools and facilities. Participants will have access to expert insight and limited availability to WTB's stock of parts (for an appropriate donation, of course).

Instructor:
Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:
Participants must contact instructor Alex Wilson at alex@westtownbikes.org to participate in this workshop. Participation is limited to no more than 8 participants. Suggested donation for this workshop is $20 or more (depending on your project, donation should be equal to what you would pay a bike shop to do the work). Attend a single session or multiple nights. Please let Alex know what your project plans are before the workshop.

Description:
Members Only!

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 and Alex

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 is no longer available for this class. Check the calendar for other upcoming Build-A-Bike classes.

Description:
Build your own wheels!
Participants learn to determine spoke length for a hub and rim of choice, lace spokes into a wheel, apply tension to spokes, and make a wheel round and true. Wheel building theory will also be discussed in class.

Instructor:
Jim Freeman

Sign-up Instructions:
Participants must contact instructor Jim Freeman to arrange registration for this class. This class has limited participants per session. Enrollment is secured with payment to the instructor. Recommended donation for participation in this class is $50 for the single night session. Payment arrangements must be made with the instructor.
Contact Jim at jim@lawyerjimfreeman.com

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:
Registration is no longer available for this 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 other 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 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:
Participants must contact instructor Alex Wilson at alex@westtownbikes.org to participate in this workshop. Participation is limited to no more than 8 participants. Suggested donation for this workshop is $20 or more (depending on your project, donation should be equal to what you would pay a bike shop to do the work). Attend a single session or multiple nights. Please let Alex know what your project plans are before the workshop.

Instructor:
Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:
Advanced Shop is for participants who are already familiar with West Town Bikes and would like to have access to the shop for independent advanced projects. This may be for projects such as converting a bike to a single speed, building a fixed gear, chasing/tapping/facing a frame (a must for installing Chris King components), or trouble shooting that bike project that you have been struggling with and need access to pro tools and facilities. Participants will have access to expert insight and limited availability to WTB's stock of parts (for an appropriate donation, of course).

Description:
Members Only!

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 other 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 is no longer available for this class. Check the calendar for other 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:
Registration is no longer available for this 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 other 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! (Women Only!)

Description:
WTB is closed tonight in preparation for the Tour de Fat on Saturday

Instructor:
Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:
No sign up available

Description:
Members Only!