Bicycle Repair and Empowerment

You know how some things took a long time coming back since the pandemic? The mechanic classes at C&L are (were) one of those things. Initially, we wanted to bring them back last year, but personal projects got in the way, so we’re quite happy to be able to offer them this year.

I believe education is a key element to having a healthy bike community. It may sound like an odd thing to say coming from someone working in a bike shop, but I do believe cyclists gain from not being too reliant on bike shops. Knowledge and education mean cyclists are more autonomous in their bike's maintenance, which helps reduce maintenance cost, and gives them more confidence in making educated decisions. I believe the word is “empowerment”. In an industry more and more driven by complicated systems and new tech, education is even more important to try to keep the bicycle as accessible as possible.

Our classes have different levels so that they can better cater to your needs, and the small groups of 4 participants per class mean we can pay proper attention to the particularities of everybody’s bikes. If you are looking for a comprehensive class that will start from the basics and progress to more complex operations, while learning a couple of insider tricks along the way, this is the one!

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions; we’re always happy to accommodate however we can and keep an eye out. We’ll be adding dates as the classes fill up!