If you ever bike, you need to go to this workshop this Wednesday. You won't regret it, I promise.
West Town Bikes is a small nonprofit based in Bucktown that provides incredible and accessible educational opportunities for the community. A few weeks ago I attended one of their Winter Bike Workshops. In one evening, I learned the basics of my bike's parts, as well as how to maintain a healthy bike, fix a flat tire, oil my chain and tighten my breaks. The instructors, Lauren and Martin, were informed and fun. Lauren even brought beer to share--Fat Tire, appropriately--though I can't promise that will happen every time. These two bike experts spent three hours with the small handful of us who attended the class. All West Town Bikes suggested in return was a ten dollar donation.
Beyond the intrinsic value of learning all the geeky parts of bikes, this workshop is a great investment. Bikes are fairly simple machines, and learning how to maintain your bike, even on a basic level, will save you money. Getting a bike shop to fix your flat may cost $20. But you can fix several of your own with a patch kit that costs $5. You'll learn how at this workshop this Wednesday.
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Caitlin Elsaesser
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