The City of Springboro and its Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) are hosting two bicycle training events this month in collaboration with Rick John from the Bikeway Bike Shop. The sessions are free and open to the public however registration is required. Both events will take place in the Community Room in the Springboro City Building located at 320 West Central Avenue in Springboro.
Session #2: Basic Maintenance & Repairs
Saturday, January 30, 2016 starting at 5:00 p.m.
Winter’s here but biking season is only weeks away and it’s time to get your bike ready! This session will cover routine maintenance and repairs for bikes. The session will cover how to make adjustments to gears and brakes, how to change or repair a tire and how to mount accessories. The session will also cover bike clothing, helmets and shoes. You are encouraged to ride your bike to the sessions however the Basic Maintenance & Repairs session is not intended to be an event where specific issues on your will be diagnosed or repaired by the trainers.
All Session #2 attendees will be entered into a drawing for a bicycle helmet and bag courtesy of the Bikeway Bike Shop.
The training sessions will be led by Rick John, owner/operator of the Bike Way Bike Shop in Miamisburg. Rick had over 45 years experience in the biking industry. For more on Rick and his shop visit www.bikewaybikeshop.com.
The sessions are sponsored by the City of Springboro’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and are free however registration is required. To register contact Dan Boron at (937) 748-6183 or danb@cityofspringboro.com.
