Session 0: Wheel Theory (+ Spoke Crafting)

Whyyy are there so many numbers on the side of tires, and what do they all mean? How do I tell when it's time to service my wheels or get new ones? (Is one broken spoke really that big of a deal? 🙊) What's the actual performance difference between wheel sizes? 😵‍💫

If these are the kind of questions you want to know the answers to, come learn with us at Session 0! The Session 0 series are infodumps on specific topics for those keen to share and those who love to learn. [:

Our talk on wheels will be free-form/popcorn style and hands-on, accompanied by a side of jewelry making! We're gonna make some spokes into bracelets, or whatever else you fancy in the realm of possibility! 💍 Supplies provided, but if you're a hobbyist jewler/beader, bring your own pliers! Ours will disappoint you. ]:

⭐ For novice mechanics, we recommend attending Wheels Theory as an intro to our Wheels workshop series launching in May. From May-September we will be building out new wheel-centred skills once a month, like fixing flats, going tubeless, trueing wheels, and servicing hubs. Follow us here on eventbrite to get notified when the full set of workshops goes live!

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Masking is encouraged at this event in solidarity with our vulnerable community members. Respirators will be available at the door free of charge.

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This event is part of OCB's Equity-Seeking Gender (ESG) Access programming, formely known as WTQ Night.

OCB's ESG Access events are created by and for people who have historically been excluded from bike culture and DIY spaces on the basis of their gender. This includes people who identify as women, two-spirit, agender, transgender, transsexual, transmasculine, intersex, non-binary, and many more.

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