1. Touring Workshop (Mon. Feb. 27th) 6-8pm
Freeride invites you to come to a presentation by Josh Pitts and Dawn Fancher about their experience on bike tour from Enfield, CT to Astoria, OR. They will show pictures of their cross country trip and answer questions. We also encourage anyone else to bring their own stories about bicycle touring so that we can all exchange stories, tips, ask each other questions and be ready to plan awesome adventures for the upcoming bicycle season.
2. D.I.Y. Pannier Making Workshop ( Wed. March 14th) 6:30-8pm
Several years ago a friend taught me how to make bicycle panniers out of two old back packs. The design is very simple and cheap. Two back packs, one square 5 gallon buckets, one bungie cord, four hooks, eight washers, bolts and nuts. I am still using these panniers today, at least 4 years later. Come learn how to make them yourself! If you can, bring: old back packs, square buckets and bungie cords. I’ll provide the hardware and bring extra back packs, buckets and bungies. *Please RSVP so I can plan how much of everything to bring* (
sharrow32@yahoo.com) Workshop led by Madeline.
3. Intro. to Basic Bicycle Maintenance (Wed. April 4th) 6:30-8pm
This is a workshop for bicycle owners who want to know more about using and maintaining their bike. The workshop will be taught by Madeline and Emer. We will cover: finding the right bike for you, general up-keep, identifying the parts on your bicycle, brake systems, trouble-shooting tubes/tires and basic emergency road repairs. Please feel free to bring your bicycle to the workshop.
4. Planning Freeride’s part in All Species Day Parade (Sun. April 1st.) 3pm-5pm
Join us for a planning/costume-making session for Freeride’s part in the All Species Day Parade. Shall we all dress up as baby goats and ride kids bikes? (get it?) kangaroos and make tall bikes? fish? ducks? Freeride invites anyone who’s interested in being part of the parade with us to come up with something terrific together. Bring costume-making stuff and creativity. We will provide bicycle thingys and a hot glue gun.
Workshop cost: sliding scale donation $5 or ORE credits
On Wednesday, May 16, the VBPC will host the annual Ride of Silence to remember all bicyclists killed and injured in crashes with motor vehicles. That afternoon, beginning at 4:30, the VBPC can use help with the following:
