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DIY Repair is Back! Are you Ready to wrench?

It’s been about one year since we closed our DIY repair services due to COVID, and now it’s time to get you and your fellow BBP Members back into the shop, working on bikes, and sharing space with each other. It’s still going to be a bit different for awhile, and there will be plenty of safety precautions in place, but it’s time to get you back into the shop and rolling out door!

Shopping

BBP is still open for shopping Wed-Friday 11-6pm and Sat-Sunday 11-5pm. Shopping is first come first serve, and we allow 4 people in the shop at a time. We have a ton of adults and kids bikes for sale, a massive variety of quality used parts, and all the new parts (tires, tubes, chains, grips, locks, tools…) to keep you rolling.

Members DIY Repair

On April 2, BBP will reopen for Member’s DIY Repair on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11-5pm. DIY Repair slots are by appointment only and will be two hours long. A pair/couple can book together under one slot, but only if you’re working together on one bike.

Emergency Repair

BBP will remain open for emergency repair for the community in need during all shopping hours. In May, BBP expects to open one additional repair stand inside the shop for Walk-ins and Work-Trade.

Pedal Power Happy Hour!

Starting April 7th, weekly BBP Member’s classes are back! Every Wednesday from 6-8pm Camille and Jimmy will dazzle you with bicycle repair and riding knowledge. Most nights, you will want to bring your own bike, but you can also work on one of ours. There will be 4 slots available each week by appointment only. A couple/pair can count as one slot as long as they can sit right next to each other. Beer, Wine and Cider are allowed. Class schedule below.

April Pedal Power Happy Hour Schedule

4/7 Better Bike Fit

Please bring your own bike for this one, and come with your pubic bone height measured and written down. (see video below from our friends at Rivendell). In this class you will learn about adjustments to make your own bike ride better, and feel more comfortable. We’ll also talk about how to pick out a new /used bike/frame.

4/14 Deep Clean Your Bike

Please bring your own bike. In this class, we will teach you how to do a deep clean you dirty greasy bike with supplies you have at home, and some special tools at BBP. Everyone will leave with a squeaky and lubed bicycle.

4/21 Wheel Truing 101

Bring your own bikes/wheels, or use BBP’s. We’ll teach you how to lateral true (straighten) and radial true (a perfect circle) your wheels.

4/28 Plan Your First Bike Tour/Camp

No bike needed, but bonus points if you show up with your bike decked out with all your bike camping gear. We’ll talk about the difference between bike, camping, packing and touring. Jimmy will help you plan your first/next fun trip.

DIY RePair / Class Safety

  • All mechanics offering DIY repair assistance have been vaccinated.

  • All mechanics and members using the stands must be wearing masks.

  • As you enter the doors, we’ll ask if you or anyone you’ve been around has been experiencing COVID related symptoms, has been diagnosed with COVID, or is waiting on COVID test results.

  • We are not requiring that members be vaccinated to use the shop, some folks aren’t eligible yet, but we will be giving you a $10 BBP gift certificate if you have been vaccinated at your first DIY repair appointment.