A nonprofit whose mission is: Educating, empowering and building community by connecting people and bicycles.

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Recycle-A-Bike

Bike Maintenance Class

Our current classes are full. Send an email to cbishop@recycleabike.org to be added to the waitlist for our next series of classes (starting in January 2025). The 5 week course will cover the basics of bike maintenance:

Changing flat tires / patching tubes
Adjusting brakes (mechanical rim and disc brakes - hydraulic disk brakes are part of advance classes)
Chain and cable maintenance
Tuning and alignment of the derailleur / shifting mechanisms
Truing up a wheel that is out of alignment
Checking / tightening bolts / fasteners on your bike

We are also seeking students for advanced maintenance classes (hydraulic brake work, bottom bracket and hub replacement, etc.) If you have completed the basic maintenance classes, or are already familiar with these concepts, and would be interested in joining an advanced level class, please send an email to cbishop@recycleabike.org with the topic line of ADVANCED BIKE MAINTENANCE CLASS.

About Us

Nestled in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, we are more than a non-profit community bike shop; we are a hub where connections flourish among riders, where the knowledge of bike maintenance becomes a catalyst for self-belief and communal strength. Our mission transcends the mere mechanics of bicycles; it's about accessibility, inclusivity, and the celebration of cycling as an emblem of freedom and equality.

Programs

Mechanic classes run regularly. Our introductory class is ‘Know Your Multi-tool’ which is four sessions over four weeks. It’s full of fun and practical knowledge to keep your bike going.