Workshop Descriptions

Commuter Basics

Our Commuter Basics clinics are for anyone who'd like to commute by bike but isn't sure how to get started. We'll review some of the safety aspects of riding in traffic in a city as well as what gear you can get to increase your visibility. We'll also cover what routine maintenance looks like for a bicycle and some key things to check every time before you ride. No experience is necessary! Bring your own bicycle or rent one from RamBikes to use during the ride on a combination of all the bike infrastructure in Richmond!

Adult Learn to Ride

It's never too late to learn how to ride a bike! We'll help you with all the fundamentals: kicking off, getting your balance, pedaling, stopping, and everything in between. We can provide bikes or you can bring your own. Come back again for more practice!

Fix-A-Flat

A class for every bicycle rider of any skill level! Come get your hands dirty at our fix-a-flat class, where everyone will get the experience of swapping out and patching a tube. Discover the difference between a flat caused by debris in the road and a flat caused by low air pressure.

Bike Maintenance 101

For all bicycle commuters! No mechanical experience necessary. This introductory workshop that will cover parts of the bicycle and how to discuss them with your mechanic, sights and sounds that indicate a problem and routine maintenance. We'll go over cleaning of components and what normal wear and tear looks like. You'll leave knowing how to take better care of your ride.

*We will not cover fixing a flat. That information will only be in our fix-a-flat class*

Bike Maintenance 201

A follow up to BM101 or for those with riding experience, this 201 course will cover all minor adjustments that you can make at home. It will include brake adjustment and brake pad replacement, cable tension, and an explanation of derailleur adjustments.