Around Town Bicycles

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While mountain biking is a year-round sport, Fall is the best time to experience the mild weather, the perfect trail conditions and the beautiful fall foliage. Check out the ATB MTB Ride Guide to find the local trails.
Fall also means cooler temperatures. Stay comfortable with cool weather clothing. New base layers, arm warmers, and wool socks from Sock Guy. Long sleeve jerseys, wind vests, gloves and jackets from Specialized and Louis Garneau now in stock.

Winter Bike Maintenance Course
During this off-season Lee Frantz will be teaching a series of Bike Maintenance classes based on the Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair by Park Tool. Learn a lot in a casual fun atmosphere with a great teacher.

Class 1: flat repair, changing tire/tube, patching tube, diagnosing cause of puncture
Class 2: wheels, checking hub adjustment, explanation of cassettes and freewheels, intro to wheel truing
Class 3: brakes: how they work, different types, cable and pad adjustment, inspection of pads and cable and brake surfaces
Class 4: derailleurs: adjustment and diagnosis of problems, inspection of cables, shifters, and chain.

Classes are 6 to 8 pm on Mondays: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov 15
Most classes are lecture and demo followed by lab period. Each participant will perform repairs and make adjustments on their own bicycles. Homework (yes, homework!) will be to read assigned chapters before class. Sessions will be 2 hours with one break for refreshments.

A second set of classes will be held Wednesdays beginning in mid January.