Workshop Descriptions

Commuter Basics

This clinic is 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! For those who bring a bicycle: we'll take a ride on a combination of all the bike infrastructure in Richmond and end at a park nearby!

Adult Learn to Ride

It's never to 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 inbetween. We can provide bikes or you can bring your own. Come back again for more practice!

Intro to RVA Bike Share

Interested in joining the bike share but not sure how? We've got you covered! We'll go over a small portion of the commuter basics for riding in the city. Next, we'll walk to a station and those that would like to sign up for the bike share can get help from us to do so! With our promo code you'll get a go pass and two free trips on the bikes (a card is required to sign up and receive this). After folks sign up we'll take a free ride on the bikes (everyone will receive this regardless of signing up) on a combination of all the bike infrastructure in Richmond and end at a park nearby!

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.

Topics: Brakes

Wondering how to adjust those brakes? This workshop is for you! We'll cover the most common types of brakes on bicycles and any and all problems you might encounter when working on your brakes. We will review how to change your brake pads and how to change a brake cable.

Topics: Chains and Shifting

This special workshop will cover in depth chain maintenance and some issues you may have with gearing and shifting. We'll cover common problems and fixes with shifters and derailleurs.