A volunteer-run community earn-a-bike program that promotes safe, fun, and accessible cycling. Supported by The Steel Yard.
Programs
Mechanics a Go-Go
Every Sunday (weather permitting)
1 PM - 4 PM
Armory Park
(Google Map)
Stop by with your busted bike for a free bike repair (most likely from our friends Beard and Tony). Food provided by Food Not Bombs. Help wanted! We're looking for some additional volunteer mechanics and intake coordinators.
Basic Bike Maintenance Class - summer session
6/24 - 7/29
Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
$130
The class will consist of 6 sessions covering brakes, wheel maintenance, derailleurs, bearings, chain installation, and basic safety skills. In each class, the teaching session will last for two hours, after which participants will be able to work on their own bicycles with guidance from the instructor. No previous experience necessary. Don’t forget to bring your bike! This course is being offered in partnership with The Steel Yard. More info / sign up
Bike Talk
Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:00 PM
Join Alex, Chris, and Tom on Brown Student Radio: 88.1FM WELH or listen online at BSR Live. Archived shows are also available on the website.
Previous Projects
Red Bull Soapbox Race
We did Providence proud on October 13, 2007. Our team, the Belles and Whistles
(team blog)
, won 11th place out of 50-something overall.