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2011 Colin Goodier Ride

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2011 BRASS WORKS Classes

Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS) offers Bicycle Maintenance & Repair classes every month. There is a $5.00 fee for each class, a total of $10.00 for both. It is strongly suggested that both classes be taken in the order they are offered but you may take either as you wish. If you miss one class try to take a “make up” class the next time round or repeat both, as you wish.

These classes are open to the public and regularly held every 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday of the month, 6.30 - 8.00 PM. We ask that anyone wishing to attend the classes contact us by emailing info@brsafestreets.org BEFORE the class is scheduled; room is limited so preregistration helps ensure you a place.

After 3 great years at The Bicycle Shop, we're giving them a rest and moving to Capitol Cyclery on Essen Lane. Our thanks to everyone at The Bicycle Shop for their excellent support these past 3 year and their continued support in the future!

Here's the proposed schedule for 2011:


 January  NO CLASS
 February 15 - 16
 Capitol Cyclery, 5778 Essen Lane
 March 15 - 16
 Capitol Cyclery, 5778 Essen Lane
 April 19 - 20
 Capitol Cyclery, 5778 Essen Lane
  May 17 - 18
 Capitol Cyclery, 5778 Essen Lane
 June 21 - 22
 Capitol Cyclery, 5778 Essen Lane
 July 19 - 20
 Capitol Cyclery, 5778 Essen Lane
 August 16 - 17
 Capitol Cyclery, 5778 Essen Lane
 September 20 - 21
 Capitol Cyclery, 5778 Essen Lane
 October 18 - 19
 Capitol Cyclery, 5778 Essen Lane
 November   NO CLASS - Happy Thanksgiving!
 December   NO CLASS - Happy Holidays!


So, what's the class about? We're happy you asked! Here's the agenda:


Please bring your bike and a cleaning rag.

Class agenda

Tuesday – Class 1 - bicycle maintenance/repair

Introductions

Bicycle anatomy overview
how parts work together
Focus on drive train and headset

Routine Maintenance
clean and inspect bike
you and your bike: how to work around your ride
diagnosis of squeaks and creaks

How to change a tire - class will be divided into groups of people who
need to learn how to change a tire and those who know how to change a tire

Wednesday – Class 2 - bicycle maintenance and repair

Tools handout

Routine Maintenance
Wipe down bike
keeping drive train clean/greased
check bolts and other moving parts

Adjusting brakes/dérailleurs
Discuss cables, limit screws, tension systems
Changing cassette/chain
When and why


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Attached below are 3 PDF files, the Class Agenda for both classes, Bike Anatomy, and Bike Tools. Please print out your own copy of each if you feel you need it. At the very least, we recommend you print out the Bike Anatomy PDF. Trust us - you'll be referring to it regularly.

Don't forget - email info@brsafestreets.org if you plan to attend!

And please bring cash; we don't accept credit cards.


Ride on!


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Mark Martin,
Sep 30, 2009 8:40 AM
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Mark Martin,
Sep 4, 2009 2:17 PM
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Mark Martin,
Sep 4, 2009 2:17 PM