Passing on the latest offerings of the University Bicycle Resource Center. In the past I've added a caveat that these services are intended for the UW community, although they never ask for an ID. This email does say "open to the public," so take that as you will.
Anyway, this is great opportunity for some of your friends, family, or colleagues that might not feel as comfortable with and on a bike as the Bikies subscribers to get some info and hands-on experience with basic skills. Robbie Webber ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: WARD, Darwin <[email protected]> Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 2:16 PM Subject: University Bicycle Resource Center Update To: "WARD, Darwin" <[email protected]> Welcome back! We’ve got a great semester planned at the University Bicycle Resource Center (UBRC). Open shop hours are Monday through Friday, 4-8pm. Our planned events so far are listed below. All events below are free, co-ed and open to the public. Bring your bike, if you’d like, or look on with another student. The first five attendees at each of these events will receive a free Planet Bike blinky light set! · Traffic Skills 101. Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Noon - 1:00 p.m. Taught by UW Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Chuck Strawser. Learn the basics of vehicular cycling and keep yourself safe and comfortable while riding in traffic. Bring a brown bag lunch! · Chain Lubrication. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Taught by We Are All Mechanics. Keep your bike running smoothly throughout the year. During the hands-on portion, you will learn and practice best techniques for cleaning and lubricating your chain. · Shifting and Derailleurs. Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free class taught by We Are All Mechanics. Learn the basics about how your bicycle’s gears work and how to keep them shifting smoothly. · Introduction to Truing a Wheel. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Free class taught by We Are All Mechanics. Learn the basics about how to true a wheel and why it is important. The University Bicycle Resource Center is located in the basement of Helen C White Library (in the northeast corner of the ground level of the parking garage.) Enter at ground level from the sidewalk on Park Street near the lake. Shop and event updates are posted at http://www.transportation.wisc.edu/transportation/bike_annex.aspx Stay warm and here’s to an early spring! -Dar Darwin "Dar" Ward Commuter Solutions Manager University of Wisconsin Transportation Services 610 Walnut St, Rm 124 WARF Madison, WI 53726 PH 608-263-2076 FX 608-265-3424 [email protected] www.transportation.wisc.edu How are we doing? Take our customer satisfaction survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CommSol_CSSurvey
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