4th Saturday Bicycle Repair Event

Note: Past volunteers of Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange who are familiar enough to work independently and guide others are welcome as walk-ins and do not need to order a ticket on Eventbrite.

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
• Some of our bikes are donated through our partner organizations. Click here to find out more information about our partners.
• All volunteers are expected to abide by ourt

• 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 must be accompanied by an adult until the event leader confirms their ability to work independently, and must sign a .
• 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 Videos for First Time Volunteers:

Take a few minutes to watch these videos and slides 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

• 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

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