It's autumn time in the city, which hopefully will register a change in the climate, which will also (hopefully) mean more favorable weather in which to ride one's bicycle every day. As a pedestrian and regular bus-rider, it's been great seeing people riding their bikes throughout the summer months - because face it, our economy bites. A bicycle proves more than just personal style and transportation; it can simultaneously serves as a built-in gym and stress-reliever, or so I've found. This summer wasn't too great on my bicycle; to be honest, I haven't been on the ol' girl since perhaps July of this year. But two repaired inner tubes and a pair of new brake pads later, and I'm ready to get back on the bicycle, picking up on making it a regular part of my weekly commute.
The outdoors supply and maintenance store REI in Northridge is holding a Basic Bike Maintenance Class that will prove an efficient review on repair for those not new to the world of bikes - but for those nervous around the mechanics of an oily bicycle chain, this should prove to be a good investment of your time.
Normally held on Tuesday evenings - making it somewhat difficult for those whose schedules are not conducive to weeknight instructionals - this is a good opportunity to brush up on some basics or get past the one thing that keeps you from being knowledgable about your bike's anatomy. Who knows, should a fair amount of people turn up, this class schedule change could become a regular thing.
So bring your friends - the class will be this coming Saturday, Ocotber 11, at 6:30 pm - free of charge.
EDIT: After a few calls to REI, it turns out that there was a mistake on their schedule. Tonight's Bike Maintenance Class was meant to be an outdoor training class of some sort.
But apparently, the next class of this sort is on Tuesday, October 21, at 6:30 pm.
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