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Associated Project(s):Hello all, This past week went well. We sold 2 bikes for $230, one membership for $25, and grossed $475. We were able to represent the center at the ISSS open house. The bike registration database is completed and we are seeking approval from all parties to launch! We built more bikes. We are at about 40. I was able to make some head way in organizing the shop. There are so many built bikes now that they are becoming a nuisance. I did more work on the blasting cabinet. It has already proved useful, but the air filter unit that came with it is not working well and we may have to purchase new filters.
This week I will be holding a class on disc brakes due to requests by students. I will send an e-mail about it to membership. I will work on the air filter unit for the blasting cabinet. I will also be building more bikes for the spring rush. There is an international student safety day on the 24th that we will be participating in. I will be preparing materials for that as well as seeing if we can do some mechanical demos.
From the Campus Outpost,
James Roedlweekly digest
Associated Project(s):Hello all,
This past week was productive. We were able to prepare 50 bikes at the warehouse, as well as 60 bikes at the two shops. I created a use agreement for the cargo bike that is being review by the Universities lawyers. We sold 1 bike for $120, 1 build-a-bike for $150, 1 build-a-bike for $80, 2 memberships for $50, and grossed $549.50. I worked on setting up the yearly bike shipment. I put on a class for the athletic department about basic maintenance and bike safety. We got a bunch of bikes from the City of Champaign. I also worked on search committee tasks.
This week I will be working on preparing more bikes for shipment as well as coordinating the shipment. I will be trying to make room in the back of shop as we have 30 bikes ready for shipment here. I will be giving the cargo bike to Rick for demonstration to his department.
From the Campus Outpost,
James RoedlFall 2013 Class Schedules
Associated Project(s):In Fall of 2013, the follow classes were offered at the Campus Bicycle Shop.
All classes are open to students, staff, faculty and the general public. Unless otherwise noted, classes are at 7pm on the date indicated, at the Campus Bicycle Shop, 608 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Champaign.
Bicycles, parts, and tools will be provided for the duration of each class, and no previous experience is needed.
Tires, Tubes, and Rim Strips
- October 9, 2013, 7pm $10.
- Repairing a flat tire can range from an easy 5 minute job to an hour of hard labor. In this class we will go over each part of what makes up a rolling tire, and how to fix it.
Smooth Shifting
- October 16, 2013, 7pm $20.
- This will be a 2-hour class on shifters and derailleurs. We will cover the types of shifters, the derailleurs they actuate, and how to adjust them.
Choosing the Right Bike
- Friday, October 25, 2013, 10-11am, ARC Multi-purpose Room 7. FREE.
- As part of Sustainability Week 2013, the Campus Bicycle Shop is offering a free class on choosing the right bike. This class will cover bike styles, sizing, the difference tire sizes make, and will touch on how frame geometry affects ride quality. The class will help new and existing cyclists understand what bike to purchase, how to go about selecting the right bike, and when to ask for help. **NOTE DATE & LOCATION HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOR THIS CLASS.
Brake Check
- October 30, 2013, 7pm $10.
- In this class we will cover basic brake maintenance and how to adjust commonly used brakes.
Winterize your Bike
- November 13, 2013, 7pm $10.
- This class will show students how to prepare their bike for winter, both for safe riding in winter weather and how to protect your bike from the elements while it's stored outside.
Put a Bow on it
- December 11, 2013, 7pm $10.
- This class will cover the ins-and-outs of packaging a bike for shipment by postal carrier.
Bicycle Class Request Form Created
Associated Project(s):In order to gauge demand in existing and new classes, we have created a Bicycle Class Request Form so that students, employees and community members can request new opportunities to learn more about bicycles. The form link appears when an existing bicycle class registration is already full, so that we can estimate how many additional people tried to register for classes that have reached maximum capacity. The form can also be used to suggest new bicycle safety or mechanics classes.
New Bicycle Maintenance Classes Offered Fall 2013
Associated Project(s):The Campus Bicycle Shop will be offering a new series of bicycle maintenance courses during the Fall 2013 semester, beginning Wednesday, September, 18. Course descriptions, times, locations, and costs are listed here. Contact James Roedl, Campus Bicycle Shop Manager, for more information.
Registration now open for Bicycle Mechanic Course
Associated Project(s):Registration is now open for the six-week Bicycle Mechanic Course offered by the Campus Bicycle Shop! Space is extremely limited, and there is a $30 course fee. The class will run from February 6-March 13 and again from March 27-May 1. Register in person for either session at the Campus Bike Shop today to reserve your spot! For more information contact Ken Sutto, Campus Bike Shop Manager, at 217-300-0296 or kensutto@illinois.edu or come by the Campus Bike Shop during open hours (2 to 6pm Monday -Thursday and 2 to 5:30 Friday).
“So You Want to Work on Bikes” is a six-part course designed to teach you about different types of bicycles, their components, and how to do most adjustments, maintenance, and overhauls on your bicycle’s major systems.
This six-week course runs February 6-March 13 and will be held on Wednesday nights, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Campus Bike Shop. There are only five spots in the course, and registration is first come, first served until all five spots are filled. There is a $30 course fee, with all the money going towards The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign. This six-week course will be held again from March 27-May 1, and registration for the second course is also currently open (again, first come first served).
If you wish to register please come by the Campus Bike Shop to sign up and pay the deposit as soon as you can. For more information contact Ken Sutto, Campus Bike Shop Manager, at 217-300-0296 or kensutto@illinois.edu or come by the Campus Bike Shop during open hours (2 to 6pm Monday through Thursday and 2 to 5:30 Friday).