NEW PROJECT call-out

We want to make a mini-radio series and accompanying zine that'll talk about women and trans folks' experiences getting involved in bike culture and their local bike communities. Coming from our own pretty common experiences of male-dominated bike shops and workspaces, we're keen to conduct interviews with people in our own community (and around North America) about how they got involved, any challenges they've faced, or great experiences they've had. If you think you'd like to participate by doing an interview (either on your own or in a panel-discussion type setup), or would like more information, please let us know! We'd love to have you. If you know anyone who might want to be a part of this, please pass it on! The more the better.

Winter can be crumby sometimes. Lots of us put our bikes away because we think that we and/or our bikes can't handle it. Sometimes it feels nice to take a bit of a break, but sometimes all you can think about is riding around the sunny city in some shorts with a big ol' shiny ice cream cone waiting at the top of a big ol' hill for you. Right?

HEY, COME TO OUR
WINTER BIKING WORKSHOP!

Are you a hardcore winter-biker? Or maybe you'd like to be, but don't know all the maintenance involved. If so, come to a....Winter-Biking Workshop!

What? A winter-biking workshop! Learn how to prepare your bike for winter, and basic maintenance that makes winter riding a little easier.

When? Next Wednesday, March 3rd, from 7-8:30pm.

Where? The Bike Centre, on the corner of South Ring Rd. and Gordon St., under the CSA Food Bank.

This workshop is FREE!!!

Tea and delicious snacks provided!!!

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Another note to volunteers: in case you haven't checked yr e-mails, we're having our volunteer social on friday! Please send an e-mail for the location etc. There will be food! There will be a movie! There will be fun hang times!

Hey! This is just a note to let you know that WOMEN AND TRANS NIGHT will be moved to WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24 in honour of Reading Week, as it falls in the third week of the month and we will be closed.

Be well, happy (and safe) riding in the snow.

some things for you

-->> If you still want to volunteer at the Bike Centre but couldn't make it to the volunteer meeting last night, there will be a group training session next Wednesday January 20th from 4-5 PM in the Bike Centre. If you can't make it to this but still want to volunteer, please just send us an e-mail to set up a time with Cecilia or Sarah to get trained. It'd be great to have you!

-->> We are working on organizing a WHEELBUILDING workshop. This will be a two-part workshop. We want to try and accomodate everyone who is interested, so please let us know your availabilities for:
-the week of February 22
-the week of March 1
Once the dates are chosen, you will have to REGISTER for this workshop so we can make sure we have enough supplies, but it will still be free!

contact csabike@uoguelph.ca

workshops!!!!

Here's some information about upcoming workshops at the Bike Centre. These workshops are perfect for anyone who wants to refresh their bike repair skills, and anyone who wants to start learning about how to fix bikes.

>>Brakes Basics! Learn about how brakes work, basic adjustments, and maintenance.

Thursday, January 21st, from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Bike Centre

>>Gears and Derailleurs! Gears and derailleurs de-mystified! This workshop will cover the basic mechanics of how gears and derailleurs work, and what you can do to make small (but essential) adjustments.

Thursday, January 28th, from 6:30-7:30pm at the Bike Centre

>>Bottom brackets! Don't know what a bottom bracket is? This is the workshop for you! This will cover the mechanics behind bottom brackets, how to take them apart, and some simple adjustments that could save your frame!

Thursday, February 4th, from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Bike Centre

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE! Snacks and tea will be provided.

The Bike Centre is now re-opened for the semester. Our hours are in the process of getting updated over the week as volunteers settle into new schedules and the website is updated. Check the blog frequently (it'll be updated frequently with any changes) to stay up-to-date on when we're open. Thanks for your patience!

We wanted, though, to invite you to another VOLUNTEER MEETING this THURSDAY JANUARY 14 from 6-8 pm. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer (or are a volunteer already), want to learn what it's about, want to brainstorm plans and put together working groups for this semester, you should come. If you can't make it to this meeting but still want to volunteer at the Bike Centre, send us an e-mail at csabike@uoguelph.ca to set up a time to get acquainted.

Keep your eyes peeled for a bunch of events from the Bike Centre through January and February, and again, check the blog. Stop by during our hours- the winter is a great time to do bike clean-ups and maintenance.Hope to see you soon!

Be well and stay warm=

Winter update!

Hey folks;

It's been a wonderful semester; and we just wanted to wish you the best during the snow season.

The Bike Centre will be closing up on the 18th, and will re-open on the 11th. We will be having another big get-together on thursday, January 14th, from 6-8 pm, at the Bike Centre, so we can brainstorm and bring into action more projects related to bike and cyclist advocacy. There will be lots of snacks and tea and good times! If you can't make it that thursday, but would still like to share ideas, send us an email, and we can meet with you in person or present your ideas at the get-together.

If you are currently volunteering with the Bike Centre:

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH! YOU ARE WHAT KEEPS THE BIKE CENTRE ALIVE!
And also: are you able to keep your current shift in the winter? If not, are there other days/times that would work better for you?

If you are interested in volunteering with the Bike Centre:

WE ARE REALLY EXCITED TO MET YOU!!
And also: we're hoping to have a mass volunteer training on wednesday, January 20th, from 4-5pm at the Bike Centre. If you're unable to come to the mass volunteer training, DON'T WORRY! We're still able to train folks on an individual basis, so send us an email to set up a meeting.

Have fun in the snow, and see you on January 11th!