Learning to fix your bicycle - from patching a flat to building a new bike from its
component parts - can be very gratifying and liberating. It can save you money
and may even land you a job at a local bike store. The Community Bike Project
Omaha (CBPO) offers a set of 12, two-hour classes at the Community Bike
Shop in Gifford Park that will include both instruction time and hands-on practice
in every lesson. Bring your own bike or the Community Bike Shop will have parts
to work on. Students who complete all 12 classes will receive a Completion
Award from MCC and the CBPO.
Whether you bicycle for transportation, recreation, or health, riding with confidence
is the key to enjoyment. This series of classes conducted exclusively by Omaha Bikes,
utilizing local League of American Bicyclist certified instructors, will help you gain
the confidence you need. The program combines classroom discussion and parking lot
activities with on-road practice of the principles of vehicular bicycling. Classes may
be taken individually or in any order; completion of all four classes plus an instructor
led group ride will result in a formal certificate from the League of American Bicyclists.
Registration
For more information on any of the these courses and their availability, click
here
and search under the topic Sports and Games. Remember that you can only search for the classes being held in the current quarters listed.
To register, call (402) 457-5231.
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Bicycle Maintenance & Repair
Tires and Tubes
Learn how to fix a flat and how to avoid getting one in the first place. Identify
and understand the difference between the large variety of tires and tubes that go on
bicycles and learn how to choose the best combination for the situation. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-025N
Pedals, Saddles, Seatposts, Handlebars
The human body normally only contacts the bicycle at three places: the handlebars,
the pedals and the seat. Knowing the right components at these critical points, how to
adjust them and how to make the bicycle fit is the difference between comfort and pain
or even injury. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-026N
Brakes
Squealing, rubbing and ineffective brakes are a common problem and can be
dangerous. Learn how to set up and adjust brakes properly whether they are rim or
drum, side-pull, center-pull, cantilever or v-brake. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-027N
Freewheels and Cassettes
Whether you have a freewheel or cassette, that hunk of cogs on the rear wheel
allows you to shift gears and coast. Like many things in life, they need attention,
some care and eventually replacement. Learn how to tell the difference and how to fix
them appropriately. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-028N
Derailleurs
Shifting is usually one of the more mysterious aspects of a bicycle: Why doesn't my
bike shift right? What's all that noise? Why does my chain keep falling off? Never
fear! All your questions about shifting and derailleurs will be answered in this
class. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-029N
Chains and Chainrings
How do you take care of your bike's chain? Should it be wet or dry? Greasy?
How do you know when your chain is worn out and needs replacing? And what is a
chainring anyways? With few exceptions, all of our bikes have chains and chainrings
that make them go, and without them, we're pretty much stuck to going downhill. Come
learn how to take care of these vital components, how to tell when they need replacing,
and what to do when the time has come. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-030N
Hubs and Quick-Releases
Hubs are more than just the center part of your bicycle wheels--they're how your
bike rolls and, without them, you're not going anywhere. Learn how to maintain and
fix your hubs, the proper adjustment of quick releases, and why it's all so important.
(one session)
Course Number: SPRT-031N
Headsets
Don't be soft in the headset. Loose, worn, or improperly adjusted headsets can
affect steering, cause unnecessary wear and tear on your bike, and be downright
dangerous. We'll teach you about the different kinds of headsets, how they work,
how to know when they need some loving care, and how to fix them. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-012N
Cranks and Bottom Brackets
Cranky cranks and busted bottom brackets make pedaling difficult, if not impossible.
They also cause unnecessary wear and tear on your bicycle. Learn the tell-tale signs that
your cranks and bottom brackets need some attention and how to fix them, whether your bottom
brackets are sealed or cups & bearings, and whether your cranks are splined or cottered.
(one session)
Course Number: SPRT-011N
Wheelbuilding
Wheels wobble, even if they don't often fall down. Learn how to straighten your wheels,
the importance of dishing and proper spoke tension, and even how to build a new bicycle
wheel and why you'd want to. Learn how to build a 3-cross, 2-cross, or radial spoke
wheel and the advantages and disadvantages of each. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-014N
Suspension
If you want to learn how to fix hardtail fork shocks or full-suspension bikes, then
this is the class for you. Working on cable-actuated or hydraulic suspension systems
can be a tricky business, but we'll sort things out and get you on the right path.
(one session)
Course Number: SPRT-013N
Frames
Like bones in your body, the frame keeps the bicycle from being a simple pile of parts.
Bicycle frames need to be properly sized for a comfortable fit and then maintained and
monitored for a safe and dependable ride. Learn how to measure and size a bicycle, how
to determine if a frame is bent, and the difference between an unsightly dent and a
disaster waiting to happen. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-015N
Bike Maintenance and Repair Series
This course includes all courses listed above. Save money and sign up for
all workshops at once. The number of sessions offered each quarter will vary so consult the
registration
page for more information.
Course Number: Varies by quarter
For more information on any of the these courses and their availability, click
here
and search under the topic Sports and Games. Remember that
you can only search for the classes being held in the current quarters listed.
To register, call (402) 457-2400.
Smart Cycling: Traffic Skills 101
Smart Cycling 1: Bicycle Basics
Smart cycling begins with comfort and safety, whether you are just learning or have been
riding for years. This course covers the basics of bike selection and will teach students
how to adjust a bike for maximum comfort. Students will also be able to perform a basic
safety check on their bicycles after this class. Please bring a bicycle and helmet to this
class. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-018N
Smart Cycling 2: Bicycle Maintenance and Handling
Yes, you can fix it! This course provides a basic overview of gear needed for cycling and
demonstrates simple bike repairs that can be done at home or in a pinch during a ride. Basic
bicycle handling skills will also be reviewed in this class. Please bring a bicycle and helmet
to this class. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-019N
Smart Cycling 3: Urban Bicycling
A bicycle is considered a vehicle, and cyclists fare best when riding accordingly. This course
covers the principles of traffic law and how to bicycle safely and confidently in traffic.
Students will also learn and practice hazard avoidance maneuvers. Please bring a bicycle and
helmet to this class. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-020N
Smart Cycling 4: Enjoying the Ride
Bicycling is an activity that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. This course will provide the
information on the little things that can make a big difference: gear shifting, hydration and
nutrition, group ride etiquette, and common cyclist errors than can be avoided. Please bring a
bicycle and helmet to this class. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-021N
Smart Cycling Series
This course includes all four listed above. Save money and sign up for all four
of the workshops at once. (four sessions)
Course Number: SPRT-017N
Smart Cycling 5: Applying Lessons Learned
Pre Requisite: Smart Cycling Workshops 1 - 4. Complete the full Smart Cycling program by participating
in a group ride with the instructor and completing a review exam. A 4-5 mile route featuring a variety
of urban settings will be used to give students the opportunity to experience vehicular cycling while
being evaluated. Please bring your bicycle, helmet, bicycle lights, water/nutrition as needed, and
wear weather appropriate clothing. Students successfully completing all five courses will have earned
a certificate from the League of American Bicyclists and be eligible to take courses required to become
a League Certified Instructor.
One-Day Complete Smart Cycling Class
This full-day workshop covers all 4 sections of the Smart Cycling Series, including Bicycle Basics,
Bicycle Maintenance and Handling, Urban Bicycling, and Enjoying the Ride. Join us for one day of Smart
Cycling. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-023N
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