SOLD OUT! Winter Maintenance Mini-Clinic: Sponsored by Towpath Women

Learn something new this winter--this is the first of our series of mini-maintenance clinics! Bring yourself, your bike, and clothes that you don't mind dirtying up...we'll provide expert guidance, the supplies you need for class, delicious homemade snacks, a swag bag, and special day-of discount on anything you want or need to purchase!

These hands-on classes are $15 apiece; you can also get the whole 3-part series for $40. Call the shop (585.381.2808) or stop by to reserve your spots--we're keeping enrollment very small so we can ensure everyone gets the most thorough learning experience possible.

The best thing you can do to keep your bike running like new is to keep it clean...seriously. Rochester maintenance crews love to dump salt onto the roads, and between that, the canal path dust, and our chain lubricant attracting every nasty thing out there, a dirty bike and drive train can interfere greatly with bike performance and the longevity of your parts.

This week we will be learning how to do an in-depth cleaning of your bike, so come ready to get greasy and filthy (well, at least Sara will be...her bike should be named "Pigpen!"). We're going to show you the right products to use for your frame, your paint, and the proper way to clean your frame. We'll also walk you through the proper way to degrease, clean, and re-lubricate your drivetrain and talk about ways to minimize the filth.

You'll leave this clinic with a perfectly clean bike, a drive train ready to face the elements, and the knowledge of how often you should be doing all of the above :).