2nd Saturday Bicycle Repair Event

READ THIS FIRST: Have you volunteered with us before? Are you familiar enough to work somewhat independently and guide others? Then you don't have to register through Eventbrite. You can walk in and volunteer whenever you have time.

Informationfirst-time for first time volunteers:

Event Details:

• Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience with tools and techniques.
• When you arrive instructional material #1 and #2 will provide step by step guidance.
• Experienced mentor mechanics will be available to help work on repairs and maintenance issues.
• Work alone or in groups
• Bikes repaired by our volunteers are donated through our partner organizations. Click here to find out more information about our partners.

Who Should Attend:

• This event is open to all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced, this event offers a supportive environment to enhance your bike maintenance skills.
• Children under 18 attending for the first time must be accompanied by a parent, and must sign a liability waiver.
• There is limited capacity for this event, so please only register if you have high confidence you will attend. If that changes, please cancel your order if you are no longer able to make it so others who want to attend, can attend.

Educational Links for First Time Volunteers:

Take a few minutes to watch these slides and videos before your scheduled event. It's not required, but familiarizing yourself with the terms, components and processes will improve your productivity, and make your experience more enjoyable:

Bike Diagram & Simple Check List

SVBE Extensive Laminated Check List

Bike Diagram

How to Remove a Bicycle Wheel

Fix a Flat Tire

10 Maintenance Task for your bike

How to adjust a derailleur

Truing Wheels

• What to Expect:

• Indoor and covered outdoor work stations. Tools and supplies provided.
• Community Connection: Meet fellow biking enthusiasts
• Provide more bikes to people in need.
• Pizza lunch provided

What to Bring:

• Signed liability waiver
• Clothes you can get dirty
• Comfy, closed-toe shoes
• No loose jewelry
• Water, snacks

Questions? Email Toni Gregorio-Bunch, Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange, (Entrance faces our parking lot off Corporation Way), 3961 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, United States

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