Workshops
Biking Brookline runs workshops on basic bicycle maintenance and repair, and bicycle commuting, route planning, and touring.
Upcoming Workshops
Bicycle Commuting and Basic Bicycle Maintenance. Saturday, June 22, 2024, 9 AM to noon. (Rain date Saturday, June 29).
Interested in commuting to work or running weekend errands on your bike?
Come join Biking Brookline for a workshop on bicycle commuting and basic maintenance.
Workshop Description:
We will dive into topics related to commuting by bicycle and caring for your ride.
We'll cover fixing-up an old bike or buying a new one, what to look for in a commuter bike, and necessary and unnecessary accessories.
We'll talk about issues of safety and comfort such as what to wear, picking a route, most common mishaps to avoid, and adjusting your bike.
You'll also learn how to do your own preventive maintenance, change a flat tire (and why you should rarely need to do this), tune-up brakes, and maintain your drive-train.
Leave with a list of essentials to put in your tool kit and feeling ready for the road!
The class will be partially outdoors in a covered garage. No bicycle is necessary for the class, but you may bring your bike to practice the hands-on parts of the course on your own bike.
Course Instructor:
Emily Jacobsen, our workshop instructor, is Biking Brookline’s Vice President, a member of Brookline's Bicycle Advisory Committee, and a long-time bicycle commuter with experience working in a community bicycle repair shop in Montréal.
How to Register:
To register for the Workshop, please fill in this form. Registration is limited to 8 people. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Time and Location:
June 22nd, 9 AM to noon, 166 Walnut Street, Brookline, MA (in the garage).