On the evening of May 4th, Jennie Hamiter will be teaching a bicycle repair clinic for women down at the Bike Habitat! Come learn some of the skills you need to know for basic roadside repairs and home maintenance.
Jennie Hamiter
Details:
Location: Bike Habitat – Topsy Lane next to Best Buy
When: Wednesday, May 4th, at 6:30 PM
Also: Due to space and time constraints, don’t bring your bike to the class (it’s ok to ride there though!)
Ladies, keep those bike running good and keep smiling!
Here’s a look at what’s going on this weekend:
Friday, 6/18
This Friday, June 18 5:00 – 8:00
Bike Habitat and Marin Bikes will be in Ash Canyon for an evening of bike riding and fun.The highlight of the evening will be Marin offering Demo rides on their 29′rs, and 5″ & 6″ travel full suspension bikes.
If you have ever wanted to ride a 29′er or Full Suspension mountain bike this is a great opportunity to take one out for a ride.The Demo Van will be set up in the parking area above the water tanks.
Directions: West on Ash Canyon Rd. to the end. Turn right on Wellington West. Travel 400 yards turn left on dirt road between the houses. Go up the dirt road past the water tanks and park.
This event is free and open to the public. There will be several pedal types available to match up with your shoes, so just bring your favorite riding shoes.
Saturday, 6/19
We will be starting at Bike Habitat at 9:30 and going around Carson via Edwards, Deer Run Rd, Arrowhead, Ash Canyon and Curry street. This is the same route that was planned for the Bike Habitat sponsored ride around Carson a few months ago. Hope to see you there! Approximately 27 miles. Contact pzatarain9th@yahoo.com for more details.
Sunday, 6/20
Join us for a meander around the west side of our fair city on Sunday morning. Ride about 5 miles in about 45 minutes. Wear helmets. Meet at Telegraph Square at 9:30 Sunday morning. Forecast that day so far is clear and high 78 deg F. Muscle Powered Membership required.
There is one more Bicycle Maintenance Clinic left to attend. This week’s topic; what to wear when commuting by bike.
These very informative clinics provide necessary instruction to the experienced and novice cyclist, and have contributed greatly to the success of Bike Month in Carson City.
Thanks Dennis!
Bike Habitat
921 Topsy Ln #238
267-5053
Clinic begins at 6:30 p.m.
See you there.
We had another successful Bicycle Maintenance Clinic last Thursday at the Bike Habitat.
Denis demonstrated several emergency repair scenarios that may occur when out riding your bicycle and what to do to fix the problem.
One more example of why Jeff M. should be the only person allowed to take photos
This Thursday’s clinic may be the most important: Home Bicycle Maintenance.
You can decrease your chances of roadside repairs by taking the time to give your bike a little home lovin’.
Clinic starts at 6:30
Bike Habitat
921 Topsy Lane #238
On Friday evening May 9, Denis Coyne, owner of Bike Habitat in south Carson City, is hosting a Commuters Forum in his shop at 911 Topsy Lane #238 (next to Best Buy).
Refreshments will be served from 6:00-6:30 p.m., with the forum commencing at 6:30. This will be a terrific opportunity for people who are considering commuting by bicycle, or already do so, and would like more information.
You’ll be able to mingle and check out a few different commuter bikes brought in by our experienced panel members. Our panel will talk about their commuting experiences and will answer audience questions. We look forward to seeing you there.
The flat tire repair clinic held last night at Bike Habitat was a big hit. Denis gave expert instruction on how to remove the rear wheel, how to scan the tire to find the culprit of the flat, and how to replace the wheel on the bike.
Tasha and her husband Jason rode their very cool BMX bikes to the clinic, and along the way she picked up a goathead in her tire. This made for a perfect opportunity to learn a new skill, and she proved to be a quick study by rapidly changing the flat.
Kristy, who surprisingly has never changed a flat before, was very confident with her new ability when the evening was over.
Jodi, who mostly rides her road bike, did a great job changing the tire on a mountain bike wheel.
Jared ripped right through his flat tire fix. Good job Jared! I think he will now have a new chore to do at home… repairing his Dad’s flat tires.
Even the riders’ in attendance who have extensive cycling experience
(or over-inflated egos) learned some new tricks.
Thanks Denis, for kicking off Bike Month, and for teaching a very informative clinic.
Clinic for next Thursday: Roadside Bicycle Repair.
For more articles on Bike to Work Week, click HERE.
Felt MP – One Sweet Ride
Each Thursday in May, Denis Coyne, owner of the Bike Habitat in south Carson, will host a free bicycle repair clinic. Each clinic will address a different subject, with some subjects overlapping to the clinic held in the following week.
The first bicycle repair clinic has the honor of kicking-off Bike Month. The clinic’s subject will be “How to Change a Flat Tire”. This is always a popular clinic and available spaces fill up quick. Please call to make a reservation. 267-5053
Bike Habitat 911 Topsy Lane # 238 (next to Best Buy)
Upcoming clinics: Roadside repair; Home Maintenance; Functional attire for commuting (dress for success!).
For more articles on Bike to Work Week, click HERE.
P.S (from Moser). We’d love to hear some feedback on the Bike Month events. Are you posting fliers, handing out brochures, or planning on participating? We’d like to know if there will be one or two participants, or if people will show up in throngs. Let us know in the comments!
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