Winter Classes at the Old Spokes Home

Classes are starting again at the Old Spokes Home. We are offering a choice of two classes to help you get to know your bike better. The first class is a bicycle tune up class, where you will learn the basics of operation and tuning of a bike. We will cover the finer points of adjustment for the brakes, shifting, bearings systems, and wheels. During the class you will be learning and working on your own bike, leaving with a bike that has been tuned up by you.

The second class offering is a bicycle survival class; giving you the knowledge to help deal with and prevent many common roadside problems. In this class you will learn how to repair a flat tire, mend a broken chain, dealing with minor brake and shifting adjustments, and home maintenance.

There is a 4 person minimum for the classes to run. We will need the course to be paid for in full to hold your spot, which will be given on a first come, first serve basis. There is no day of registration, and you must be signed up by the Saturday before classes begin. Tools will be provided, but bring your bicycle that you will tune up during the class. If the 4 person minimum is not met, the class will be delayed and your spot held for the next course, or your money returned. You can either call us at 802-863-4475 and leave your deposit over the phone with a credit card, or come see us between 10am and 6pm Tuesday through Saturday to hold your spot.

Bicycle Survival Class
Cost: $60 per person
6:30pm-8:30pm
Dates:
Monday 12/1
Wednesday 12/3

Course Description:
You will learn skills to handle most common roadside problems, helping you to ride home. Including flat tires, broken chains, basic brake and derailleur adjustments as well as home maintenance.

Bicycle Tune Up Class
Cost: $120 per person
6:30pm-8:30pm
Dates:
Monday 12/8
Wednesday 12/10
Monday 12/15
Wednesday 12/17

Course Description:
You will learn the basics of bicycle repair and tuning, basic adjustments of brakes, shifting, bearing assemblies, and wheel truing will be covered.