Last night’s class was awesome. John started off with some terminology, identifying wheels and components. Then the class moved right into removing rear wheels, tires, tubes, chains, disengaging brakes and putting everything back together. We also had comfort, road, and mountain bikes represented–great to see the different types of bikes and talk about the distinctions and merits of each.
A great start to our ladies class series. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Pics are here.
Think of P2P as part bike shop/part resource center. Will we fix your bike for you? No. Will we help you work on your bike? Yes! The first-ever ladies night at our shop on east Sprague was great Our friend and volunteer John Gaz gave a little 101 on patching flats and was around to answer questions. He guided only when needed–a nice balance of helping without doing; answering without telling :,,)
Please join us next month with your bike on February 9th. We can help you work on your bike and make adjustments, maybe provide that nudge to get you tackling new problems. Check out the pics.
We had a cancellation for this week’s Ladies Bike Mechanics class, so we actually have room for one more student this Wednesday. Give me call if you’d like to participate in this class. Please DO NOT register online without contacting us first since our paypal button doesn’t know when the class is full :,,)
Just email us at pedals2people@gmailcom or call 842-6597 to register-thanks!
We need shop rags! Do you have some old worn out tshirts? If you do, please bring them to our shop and we will cut them into shop rags.
1802 E Sprague: open Th 2-6, Fri 2-6, Sat 11-6
Here are the latest of pictures of the shop, which is coming along nicely :,,)
Thanks to all who registered! If you’re bummed you missed this month’s class, we still have openings in the next 3 classes. We’re also offering a ladies night on January 12th. Ladies Nights happen on the second Tuesday of each month. They are free and there’s not maximum number, so show up if you are able.
Pedals2People, Union Gospel Mission, and local bike shop Two Wheel Transit
are working together to put unused bicycles back to work for the good of
the community with a Bike Cash for Clunkers program. Though specific to bicycles,
the program is similar to the recent federally sponsored automotive
cash-for-clunkers, with three important differences: It only pertains to bicycles,
it is not funded by the government, and bikes that are mechanically sound
will not be destroyed but reused.
When you bring your used bike to Two Wheel Transit, they will assess each bike for
safety and serviceability and issue an in-store credit varying from
$25 – $100 toward the purchase price of any 2010 Trek or Gary Fisher
bicycle at the store or in stock at Trek Bicycles. The Spokane bicycle
shop will then service and transport suitable bikes to the UGM or P2P
based on our preferences and needs.
While Union Gospel Mission
and P2P have different missions, we’re both dedicated to helping people. Getting affordable transportation is just one way that we help. Bikes increase people’s freedom and mobility and can open the door to healthier lifestyle options. “A good bicycle
can help meet the transportation and recreational needs of people…When you don’t have a car
and need to travel several miles, a bicycle is golden.†says Dave Wall, Development
Director of Union Gospel Missions.
The Bike Cash for Clunkers program runs through February 15th.
It is only available at Two Wheel Transit. A huge thanks to Two Wheel Transit for including us this great program! We can’t wait to see some dusty old bikes become much needed transportation, transporting people from stuck to somewhere!
We’re open this Thursday–come and visit us at our new location at 1802 E Sprague! Check out our used parts, refurbished bikes, or rent a workstand and tools to work your bike.
Here are our new hours:
Thursday 2 – 6
Friday 2 – 6
Saturday 11 – 6
P2P is set to open our new shop, but we still need a computer for our database and record keeping. Can you help us out? We’re looking for a PC with XP operating system or newer. Monitor too please :,,)
Email and let us know if you have a one you’d like to donate–thanks! pedals2people@gmail.com
We only have room for 4 more women in our ladies-only bike mechanics class offered Wednesday, January 13th.
The class will be taught by local pro bike mechanic, John Gaz, and will focus on terminology, flats, chains, and basic maintenance.This is a unique opportunity for women interested in learning about bike mechanics in a comfortable, welcoming environment.
If you want to learn the basics, to know more about your bike and keep it running smoothly, or to talk more confidently and with more knowledge about your bike, then this class is for you!
Level 2, 3 and 4 will be offered Feb-April. Email pedals2people@gmail.com to register.
Our request for web help was promptly answered, and we’re lucky to be receiving help from TWO web gurus.
Thanks a million guys!!! John is no longer a grumpy troll.