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Women & Trans' Night

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:53:19 -0500

Start: 05/16/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/16/2012 - 10:00pm

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:
Kim Werst (kwerst@gmail.com)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Please make an appropriate donation for the time you spend working at West Town Bikes. Bike shops charge up to $60 an hour for service and mechanics are paid $10 or more per hour on average. Please keep this in mind considering the amount of time and work you do while at West Town Bikes. There are few places that give public access to a pro shop, please support this resource!

Build A Bike (2 of 8)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:07:19 -0500

Start: 05/17/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/17/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

In week 2 we cover Bottom Brackets. We will overhaul the bottom bracket on project bikes including removal of crank arms. This will include an overview of the parts worked on and the tools used for this procedure. We will also discuss types of bottom brackets (Adjustable Cup/Cartridge Bearing).

Instructor:
Michael Young and Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:

This is the second session of an 8 week workshop. If your interested in classes contact Michael Young (312-656-1953 or michael@westtownbikes.org). We may be able to make arrangements for participation.

Member's Night!

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:03:49 -0500

Start: 05/18/2012 - 6:00pm

End: 05/18/2012 - 9:00pm

Description:

WTB Members Only Open Shop night! The third Friday of every month is Members' Night when members are able to use the shop, tune up their bikes, work on projects and socialize with other members, volunteers and staff. For more info on becoming a member visit the Get Involved page on our website.

Open Shop

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:01:02 -0500

Start: 05/19/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 05/19/2012 - 6:00pm

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. Participants should be familiar with the repairs they plan to work on.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:
WTB Crew

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Show up before 5pm if you plan to work on your bike!

If you're not familiar with West Town Bikes, it's highly recommended that you first attend a Basic Bike Maintenance class on Monday night to become familiar with the shop and make best use of the space and time.

Check in with shop staff before starting work and check out with shop staff before leaving.

Basic Bike Maintenance

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:13:35 -0500

Start: 05/21/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/21/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

Learn the basics of how to keep your bike running smoothly. We will cover things like preventing flats, fix-a-flat, basic adjustments and more. The days content is driven by what the participants want to learn. Its an interactive learning bike fun extravaganza.

This class is a great introduction to West Town Bikes, our workshop and other opportunities here. If you've got a bike you want to build up or have questions about classes we offer, taking this class first is a good choice. Bring your bike. No prior knowledge needed.

Instructor:
Michael Young

Sign-up Instructions:

Please contact Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org or 312-656-1953) to reserve a spot in this class. A suggested minimum donation of $20 is recommended for participation. If you are not able to cover the donation contact Michael for other options. Funds raised are used to support youth and community programs offered by West Town Bikes.

Tinker Town Tuesday-Open Shop!

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:07:21 -0500

Start: 05/22/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/22/2012 - 10:00pm

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. Participants should be familiar with the repairs they plan to work on. 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:
Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org or 312-656-1953)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Open Shop is first come first served. Use the side entrance at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Drop In Bike Clinic at Whole Foods

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:59:51 -0500

Start: 05/23/2012 - 5:00pm

End: 05/23/2012 - 8:00pm

Description:

Stop in to the Lincoln Park Whole Foods to learn the basics of how to keep your bike running smoothly. We will cover fit, basic adjustments, utility and flat prevention to keep you riding all summer long! This workshop is a drop-in event, and free to the public! Link to Facebook event.

Instructor:
Michael Young (312-656-1953 or michael@westtownbikes.org)

Sign-up Instructions:

No registration required. Come by Lincoln Park Whole Foods at 1550 N. Kingsbury St.

Women & Trans' Night

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:54:51 -0500

Start: 05/23/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/23/2012 - 10:00pm

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:
Kim Werst (kwerst@gmail.com)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Build A Bike (3 of 8)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:08:49 -0500

Start: 05/24/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/24/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

In week 3 we cover Headsets. We will overhaul the headset on project bikes including removal of the stem and handlebars, disassembly and cleaning of the headset, repacking bearings and grease, and the re-assembly and adjustment of the headset, stem and bars. This will include an overview of the parts worked on and the tools used for this procedure. Both Threaded and Threadless Headsets will be covered.

Instructor:
Michael Young and Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:

This is the third session of an 8 week workshop. If your interested in classes contact Michael Young (312-656-1953 or michael@westtownbikes.org). We may be able to make arrangements for participation.

Chicago Critical Mass

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:07:28 -0500

Start: 05/25/2012 - 5:00pm

End: 05/25/2012 - 5:00pm

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

Open Shop

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:02:30 -0500

Start: 05/26/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 05/26/2012 - 6:00pm

Description:

Instructor:
WTB Crew

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Show up before 5pm if you plan to work on your bike!

Check in with shop staff before starting work and check out with shop staff before leaving.

Basic Bike Maintenance

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:35:47 -0500

Start: 05/28/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/28/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

Learn the basics of how to keep your bike running smoothly. We will cover things like preventing flats, tube and tire removal and installation, basic adjustments and more. The days content is driven by what the participants want to learn. Its an interactive learning bike fun extravaganza.

Instructor:
Michael Young

Sign-up Instructions:

Please contact Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org or 312-656-1953) to reserve a spot in this class. A suggested minimum donation of $25 is recommended for participation. If you are not able to cover the donation contact Michael for other options. Funds raised are used to support youth and community programs offered by West Town Bikes.

Tinker Town Tuesday-Open Shop!

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:07:15 -0500

Start: 05/29/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/29/2012 - 10:00pm

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. Participants should be familiar with the repairs they plan to work on. 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:
Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org or 312-656-1953)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Open Shop is first come first served. Use the side entrance at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Women & Trans' Night

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:56:09 -0500

Start: 05/30/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/30/2012 - 10:00pm

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:
Kim Werst (kwerst@gmail.com)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Build A Bike (4 of 8)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:10:10 -0500

Start: 05/31/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/31/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

In week 4 we cover Hubs. We will overhaul the front and rear hub of wheels including removal of the freewheel/cassette. This will include an overview of the parts worked on and the tools used for this procedure.

Instructor:
Michael Young and Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:

This is the fourth session of an 8 week workshop. If your interested in classes contact Michael Young (312-656-1953 or michael@westtownbikes.org). We may be able to make arrangements for participation in individual sessions.

Build A Bike (5 of 8)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:12:01 -0500

Start: 06/07/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 06/07/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

In week 5 we cover Wheel Truing, this is straightening the wheel by adjusting spoke tension. This will include an overview of the parts worked on and the tools used for this procedure.

Instructor:
Michael Young and Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:

This is the fifth session of an 8 week workshop. If your interested in classes contact Michael Young (312-656-1953 or michael@westtownbikes.org). We may be able to make arrangements for participation in individual sessions.

Build A Bike (6 of 8)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:13:30 -0500

Start: 06/14/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 06/14/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

In week 6 we cover Brakes. We will add new brake cables and housing to project bikes as well as brake pads (if needed). We will also service and adjust brakes including tensioning cables, adjusting brake pads (toe in) and balancing brake arms. This will include an overview of the parts worked on and the tools used for this procedure.

Instructor:
Michael Young and Alex Wilson

Sign-up Instructions:

This is the sixth session of an 8 week workshop. If your interested in classes contact Michael Young (312-656-1953 or michael@westtownbikes.org). We may be able to make arrangements for participation in individual sessions.