Intro to Bike Mechanics
Schedule
Tue, 07 Jan, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 04 Mar, 2025 at 08:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Treehouse Cyclery | Denver, CO
About this Event
Join Treehouse Cyclery for a four-part mechanics series designed to teach the basics of bike mechanics through hands-on learning and practice.
CLASS SESSIONS:
- January: 7, 14, 21, 28
- February: 4, 11, 18, 25
- March: 4, 11, 18, 25
CURRICULUM
Class 1: Shop Orientation, Bike Anatomy, How to use Tools, and How to Fix a Flat (tubed and tubeless)
Class 2: Brakes and Cables
Class 3: Shifting, Chains, and General Bike Cleaning
Class 4: General Diagnostics, Adjusting Stems, Handlebars, Seatposts and Saddles
INSTRUCTORS
Morgan Matter(they/them)
As a means of self sufficiency Morgan began learning bicycle mechanics and has worked as a professional mechanic off and on since the early 2000s. Although at this time Morgan works behind the desk at a Denver Public Library branch, Morgan continues their passion for bikes, community and mechanics through groups like Treehouse Cyclery, Bikes Together and Fems and Thems.
Meg Henderson (she/they)
Meg has worked on and off as a bike mechanic for the last 4 years and is passionate about creating a more welcoming and inclusive spaces in cycling. They are an active member of their local bike community and currently volunteering with Denver Food Rescue helping to increase health equity with Denver neighborhoods.
PRICE & SCHOLARSHIPS
The market value for this class is $300. We're offering sliding scale pricing ranging from $150-$300 (available at checkout). If you would like to contribute more than $300 to support other students in the future, please select a general admission ticket and the pay it forward ticket. If you are unable to pay the suggested minimum of $150, please reach out to us at [email protected] for scholarship opportunities.
Where is it happening?
Treehouse Cyclery, 2801 North Downing Street, Denver, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 300.00