UBRC events

Update 3/19/20 – This event has been canceled. Stay up to date with information on campus operations at covid19.wisc.edu.
The instructor will take apart a wheel hub and demonstrate repacking of wheel bearings. Free Planet Bike blinky light set to the first five (5) attendees.

This event has been canceled due to campus recommendations regarding non-essential gatherings. Details on rescheduling will be made available as conditions allow.

Learn and practice best techniques for cleaning and lubricating your chain and other routine maintenance. Bring your bike, if you’d like, or look on with another student. Free Planet Bike blinky light set to the first five (5) attendees.

Learn the basics of vehicular cycling and keep yourself safe and comfortable while riding in traffic. Free Planet Bike blinky light set to the first five (5) attendees. Bring a brown bag lunch!

Tips on biking through the winter including lessons learned from a winter bicycling veteran. Suggestions for clothing and other gear plus basic winter maintenance tips and available resources. Class taught by Chuck Strawser. Free Planet Bike blinky light set to the first five (5) attendees.

Learn the basics of the art and science that is wheel truing. Bring your bike or front wheel or look on with other students. Free Planet Bike blinky light set to the first five (5) attendees.

Class to discuss brakes and minor brake adjustments. Bring your bike to class to identify and learn how to use your barrel adjusters, as well as clean your braking surfaces. Free Planet Bike blinky light set to the first five (5) attendees.

Class taught by India Viola, local bicycle advocate and educator. Learn what you need to fix flat tires with confidence in this in-depth, hands-on flat fix clinic for front wheels. There will be lots to …

Informational class with tips on how to select and purchase a bike best fitted to your needs. Bring a brown bag lunch if you’d like! Free Planet Bike blinky light set to the first five (5) attendees.