Teachin’ & Learnin’!
Promoting self-sufficiency with bike maintenance is at the core of SBK’s mission. Currently we have the volunteer capacity to offer one public class per month (if you’re interested in helping grow our Education Program, please contact the Education Coordinator).
Repair instruction classes are typically limited to 5 students to ensure plenty of hands-on practice and a quality learning experience. Presentation-style classes are limited to 25 students. We only manage enrollment for classes that are currently posted on the website – we don’t reserve spots for future classes. The fastest way to find out when a class is open for enrollment is to follow us on Instagram or Bluesky.
We do our best to offer a broad spectrum of topics to facilitate a better understanding of the mechanical operation and maintenance of bicycles. Class offerings are limited by the availability and skill levels of our current volunteers, but you are always welcome to submit a request for a specific topic. Requests, questions, and concerns can be directed to the Education Coordinator. For off-site classes, please contact our Outreach Coordinator.
But you don’t have to wait for a class to learn how to fix your bike! Just come to the shop during our open hours and for a $5 cash shop fee, one of our volunteer mechanics can teach you how to do almost anything you want to know. For some people our DIY service is even better than a class, because you are being taught one-on-one as it relates to your specific bike. Learn more about DIY here!
Reparación de Pinchazos en Español
Cuándo y Dónde: sábado el 2 de agosto 2-4 PM en la Sac Bike Kitchen
Costo: GRATIS!
Cupo limitado. Favor de reservar por email: classes@sacbikekitchen.org.
En esta clase, enfocamos en capacidades prácticas. Aprenderás:
- Cómo evitar pinchazos y averiguar por qué ocurren
- Cómo reparar un pinchazo por cambiar la cámara y parchar la cámara
- Cuales herramientas se necesita para armar un kit de reparación
- Cómo mantener seguridad personal cuando se repara un pinchazo en la calle
Si tienes tu propia bicicleta, te sugerimos llevarla a clase. También se puede practicar con bicicletas del taller. Experiencia previa no se necesita. La clase es para principiantes.
- La meta de todas las clases de la Sac Bike Kitchen es enseñarte cómo hacer reparaciones para ti mism@. No somos responsables por cualquier daño que pueda ocurrir durante la clase. Ni te garantizamos que tu bici esté arreglada al fin de la clase, especialmente si no funciona antes de la clase.
- Tenemos experiencia reparando una gran variedad de bicicletas pero no todas. Al llevar una bicicleta poco común que nunca hemos visto, estamos content@s trabajar en ella pero no garantizamos poder repararla cien por ciento.
- La Sacramento Bike Kitchen es un entorno seguro, libre de cualquier tipo de violencia y odio donde se propaguen respeto, en el que toda persona pueda sentirse segura.
Fixing Flats for LGBTQIA+ Folks and Womxn
When & Where: Saturday, June 14, 10 AM – Noon, at the Sac Bike Kitchen
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: classes@sacbikekitchen.org. Enrollment is limited to LGBTQIA+ folks and womxn.
Don’t let a flat slow you down during Pride! This entry-level, hands-on class will teach you:
- Tips for preventing flats and figuring out why they happened
- How to fix a flat tire on the road (tips for fixing at home also covered)
- What to carry on your bike so that you can avoid getting stranded
- Safety tips for any roadside repairs
If you have your own bike, we encourage you to bring it, but you may also practice on one of our shop bikes. NO experience is necessary – this class is specifically for beginners! To ensure this class is a safe and empowering space, enrollment is limited to LGBTQIA+ and womxn.
- The purpose of all SBK classes is to teach you how to perform bicycle repairs. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible for any damage your bike may incur during the class nor can we guarantee that you will have a functioning bike at the end of the class, especially if your bike was not functioning properly prior to the class.
- We have experience working with a variety of bicycles, but not all of them! If you surprise us with an exotic machine we’ve never seen before, we’ll be happy to take a look at it and may even want to take some pictures, but we can’t guarantee we’ll know what’s best for it mechanically.
This class is now full! New classes will be announced when scheduled. Keep an eye on our website for updates. When & Where: Saturday, April 19, 10 – 11 AM at the Sac Bike KitchenCost: FREESpace is limited – … Continue reading →
UPDATE: This class is currently full! Keep an eye on our website for future offerings. Fixing Flats for LGBTQIA+ Folks and Women When & Where: Saturday, February 1, 10 AM – Noon, at the Sac Bike Kitchen Cost: FREE! Space … Continue reading →
UPDATE: This class is currently full! Email classes@sacbikekitchen.org if you’d like to be added to the wait-list. Adjusting Brakes: Cantilever & V-Brakes When & Where: Saturday, 12/7/2024, 10 AM – noon, at the Sac Bike Kitchen Cost: Free! (Excluding parts … Continue reading →
Promoting self-sufficiency with bike maintenance is at the core of SBK’s mission. Currently we have the volunteer capacity to offer one public class per month (if you’re interested in helping grow our Education Program, please contact the Education Coordinator).
