Bicycle Through Winter – hosted in WebEx from noon – 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration required through link in this event posting.
Free class taught by India Viola, local bicycle advocate and educator. The instructor will take apart a wheel hub and demonstrate repacking of wheel bearings. The inner workings of this simple but mysterious bicycle maintenance task will be revealed.
Bicycle Hub Overhaul Demo – hosted in WebEx from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required through link in this event posting.
Free class taught by India Viola, local bicycle advocate and educator. The instructor will take apart a wheel hub and demonstrate repacking of wheel bearings. The inner workings of this simple but mysterious bicycle maintenance task will be revealed.
Basic Bicycle Brakes class – hosted in WebEx from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required through link in this event posting.
Free class taught by India Viola, local bicycle advocate and educator. In this class, we will discuss brakes and minor brake adjustments. Follow along at home on your own bike, or just watch and listen in order to identify and learn how to use your barrel adjusters, as well as clean your braking surfaces.
Virtual Bicycle Flat Fix Class – event hosted in WebEx from 7-8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required through link in this event posting.
Class taught by India Viola, local bicycle advocate and educator. Learn what you need to fix flat tires with confidence in this in-depth flat fix clinic for front wheels. There will be lots to learn for both beginners and people who have changed a flat before. Follow along on your own bike or with your own front wheel.
For the month of September the greater Madison area is celebrating “Cycle September” and UW-Madison is joining the fun! This month UW Transportation Services will be hosting two “Cycle September” events: A month-long, campus-wide bike …
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.