Right. thanks. I’m aware of that class.
definitely am not looking for a $350 class.
More like – $20 – learn to change your brake cables (The Bike House Coop – with whom I volunteered last year – teaches such a class). However, it only holds 10 people, and their classes fill up quickly. The one they posted this week filled up overnight.
I’d like to be part of a group learning/teaching such things. In DC (sorry, no longer in VA, and going out to Arlington is a trek for me).
I think other bike advocacy groups teach classes like this in other states. Found something on a google search, but lost it. Athens GA maybe? Maybe I should talk to WABA about this.
Volunteering with the Bike House, I have learned a lot while watching experienced volunteers help folks work on their own bikes. I’ve done research in their ark Tool book.
I did take a great 4 week basic maintenance course with The Bike House last year. However, things were discussed very quickly, and I didn’t get much hands-on experience.
The Phoenix Bikes class for women on adjusting shifters/derailleurs was great. Again – too far for me to go there regularly in the evening.
I will have to spend more time at Bikenetic (where I bought my bike) and other shops, and see how it goes.
And I plan to volunteer at Bike House this summer, and will pick up skills as I go.
