Monday (06/09/25): Tire Changing Demonstration @ Shirlington Library


Details
- Now that people are out riding their bikes, let's do this one more time.
- Monday (06/09/25): Tire Changing Demonstration @ Shirlington Library
- CLASS BEGINS: Promptly @ 6:00pm
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The Tire Demonstration:
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- WHEN: June 9th
- WHERE: Shirlington Library, inside in the large meeting room.
- ARRIVE: Shoot for 5:45pm
- CLASS BEGINS: Promptly @ 6:00pm
- CLASS FINISHES: 7:30pm (library closes at 8pm)
- Attendance is free
- Ride after the Ride is at Samuel Beckett's @ 8:00pm.
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Optional:
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If you want to practice on your own tire, please bring the front wheel of your bicycle to the demonstration. If you bring your front wheel, please bring a towel or a sheet or similar to put on the table. This is not necessary if you just want to watch the demonstration.
(WATCH THIS VIDEO FOR HOW TO REMOVE YOUR FRONT WHEEL: https://youtu.be/UxgneYfegNc).
This demonstration covers a range of topics, including:
- Fixing a flat tire / Changing a tire.
- Which mobile pump is best.
- C02 usage explained (not demonstrated).
- Explain what basic tools to carry for various roadside repairs.
- Please bring any bike tools or accessories that you already own and we will show you how to use them (don't worry if you don't own any).
- I will follow up with an email after the class of the various things we went through and tool suggestion links.
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The Meeting Spot:
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Shirlington Library
4200 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/y1K7iBorEgsTWBpaA
Inside in the large meeting room.
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The Ride After The Ride:
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Samuel Beckett's
2800 S Randolph St #110
Arlington, VA 22206
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/rHx2PvqFicpFRrDZ8

Monday (06/09/25): Tire Changing Demonstration @ Shirlington Library