Name: Bicycle Basics Workshop Series
Start: 2024-01-18T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-08-15T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Green Bicycle Co.

Join us for one or all of our Bicycle Basics Workshop Series led by Green Bicycle Co. Bicycle Mechanic and bicycle enthusiast, Kyle Schmitz.
About this Event

We are offering the basics through a series of 6 workshops from January 2024 - August 2024 on the third Thursday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

The class size is small at 6 people with many opportunities for hands-on learning and questions. After these workshops you will be able to identify the different components on your bike, understand the variety of components, understand basic maintenance that you can do or better understand more complex maintenance that a bike shop mechanic will do, tips for cleaning and maintaining your bike, and bike fitting.

This workshop series is intended for beginners.

$25 per person.

#1 Anatomy of a Bicycle - January 18, 6-8pm. In this workshop you'll learn the following components such as the fork, handlebars, drive train, bike chain, brakes, cables, with a break-down of each and how they work together.
#2 - Removing a Bike Wheel + Changing a Flat Tire - February, 15, 2024. In this workshop you'll learn how to remove and reinstall a wheel with a variety of axels - front wheel and rear wheel, remove and reinstall a tire along with removing and patching a tube.
#3 - Basic Bike Overhauls - March 21, 2024. In this workshop you will learning how to get parts to spin freely, e.g. wheels, pedals, handlebars, etc. including cup and cone system with a demonstration of a headset and front hub, along with an introduction to locknuts and bearings.
Note - The following dates are shifted forward one month because we rescheduled April's workshop.
#4 - All About Brakes + Bike Cleaning - May 16, 2024. In this workshop you will learning about the variety of brakes, brake maintenance, and brake components. Additionally, you will learn basic cleaning to keep your bike rolling smoothly.
#5 - All About Shifting - June 20, 2024. In this workshop you will learn the basics of how front and rear sifters and derailleurs work along with the basics of gearing and pedaling cadence.
Note - The following dates are shifted forward one month because we rescheduled June/July's workshop.
#6 Choosing the Right Bike - Bike Geometry and Fitting - August 15, 2024. In this workshop you will learn ride quality geometry (wheel base length, bottom bracket drop, etc.), fitment geometry (seat tube length, standover height and reach), and test ride a variety of bicycles.