Community Events
Community Events
2020 Bike Clinics
Bike Basics
Date: January 14 or February 11th, 2020
Cost: $50.00 (paid upon arrival)
Location: Two Wheel View #101, 1725 10th Ave SW, Calgary
Objectives:
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Understand the basic anatomy of a bike and develop your bicycle vocabulary
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Begin to diagnose a bike when it isn’t working properly
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Provide clarity around what can be tuned “at home” and when a local bike shop is your best option
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Develop basic bike mechanic skills (i.e. changing a flat tire, adjusting brakes, maintaining your bike)
Demo bikes provided for clinic exercises. Just bring yourself and a curiosity to learn!
Date: Jan 28th or Feb 25th, 2020
Cost: $50.00 (paid upon arrival)
Objectives:
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Empower participants to go for rides with confidence that if something goes wrong with their bike they can diagnose and repair it to get themselves home safely
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Fix a flat - tubes vs. tubeless
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Repair a broken chain
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Trail-side true a wheel
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Adjust shifting
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Develop a routine for a pre-ride inspection
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Develop the ability to assess one’s own bike and identify what may or may not be working properly
Demo bikes provided for clinic exercises. Just bring yourself and a curiosity to learn!
More great events coming soon!
Have you heard about our Volunteer Mechanics Nights? Click here to find out more!
Past Events
‘Shift into Winter’
Wednesday, November 6 from 6-8 pm.
Knox United Church Sanctuary
506 4 Street S.W.
Interested in riding your bike this winter, but not sure how to get started?
Join us for a free, fun and friendly introduction to winter cycling by Calgarians, for Calgarians!
Our panel will share their experiences and tips to keep you cycling year-round.
Please bring a mug for a warm drink!
Knox United Church is an affirming congregation that celebrates people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We are located on Treaty 7 land: the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
Hosted in partnership by Two Wheel View, Bike Calgary, The City of Calgary and Knox United Church
Along with our friends and neighbours, Alberta Beer Exchange, we are excited to present Beers & Gears! Learn about basic bike mechanics, sip on local craft beers and enjoy complimentary snacks while raising money for Two Wheel View youth programs. Tickets are limited to get them quick!