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Participants of this year's Rogue State Road Race series, hosted by the NCSU Cycling Club (NEXT MONTH! ... if registration ever opens ... ), will benefit from a clean and well-tuned bike. Whether you're one of the saints who volunteer to teach and/or do mechanic work at these events, or you're on the other side of that knowledge gap and ready to build upon your bridge to true cycling freedom— here are some free bike maintenance events around Raleigh during the month of February, 2023

If you'd rather take your bike to a shop, well— we already have some sponsors for this year's inaugural Raleigh Criterium and these shops are officially ready and willing to take on your precious race machines (just in time for racing season!).

TLC For Bikes

8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615
Sun: 1 pm - 6 pm, Mon-Fri: 9 am - 7 pm, Sat: 10 am - 8 pm
919-324-4966
https://www.tlcforbikes.com

Oak City Cycling

707 N Person St, Raleigh NC, 27604
Sun+Mon: Closed, Tues-Fri: 11 am - 7 pm, Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
919-436-0527
http://www.oakcitycycling.com

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Oak City Cycling

When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
Where: Oak City Cycling at 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604

This happens every second Wednesday!

Attendance is limited, please only sign up if you plan to attend. Sign up here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/collections/137399/events

Learn these things:

Basic bike anatomy
How to change a flat
How to clean & lubricate your chain

These are typically the only topics covered in this class. If you'd like to learn more, keep an eye out for their Intermediate Maintenance Class (also free!).

WHAT TO BRING: Bring a bike! You'll get to practice changing out a tube & chain maintenance during class. If you can't get it here, no worries! A bike will be provided for you.

Learn more at http://www.oakcitycycling.com

Raleigh Community Kickstand

Pop-up bicycle repair workshop

When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Saturday, February 11th, 2023
Where: Oak City Cares at 1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603

Open community bicycle repair event at the Oak City Cares Multiservices Center, a hub for connecting individuals and families at risk of, or currently experiencing homelessness. They host a repair event at OCC every 2nd Saturday of the month. They fix/replace brakes, clean chains/drivetrains, tune shifters, fix flats, and make other minor adjustments.

Learn more at https://oakcitycares.org/

and even more at https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org

Oak City Cycling

Free Intermediate Maintenance Class

When: February 15, 2023 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Oak City Cycling at 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604

The goal is to build on your basic bike knowledge. You won't leave an expert, but you'll know more than you did before.

1) Please bring your bike to class! You'll be putting it in a work stand and going over which parts you'd like to learn about. There are many different types of bikes and components, and having your bike in front of them will allow them to demonstrate with your specific setup.

2) The prerequisite for this class is the Basic Maintenance Class or equivalent. The equivalent would be knowledge of: cleaning and lubing a chain, drivetrain wear, changing a flat, & basic bike anatomy. Those comfortable with these skills will be able to get the most out of the class!
The next Basic Maintenance Class is the first date on our list this month. It will be on Wednesday, February 9th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.

3) The topics covered will depend on what attendees want to learn. Think of the 3 topics you're most interested in. They'll figure out which ones are mentioned the most and focus on those (it's usually adjusting shifting & brakes). They won't get into wheel truing or suspension service.

Learn more at http://www.oakcitycycling.com

Oaks & Spokes

Peach Road Cultural Center - Bike Repair Day

When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Saturday, February 18th, 2023
Where: Peach Road Cultural Center at 911 Ileagnes Rd. Raleigh, NC 27603

Join Oaks & Spokes and Raleigh Community Kickstand at Peach Road Cultural Center for a free bike repair event. No experience necessary, come out and help with brake and shifter adjustments, flat tire repairs, chain oiling and replacement and other repairs that roll up.

Email John at Raleigh Community Kickstand with any questions: [email protected]

Learn more at https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org