{"id":267479,"date":"2025-03-20T18:30:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T01:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bariatricdiet.net\/?page_id=267479"},"modified":"2025-03-20T18:30:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T01:30:51","slug":"free-bike-shop-events-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bariatricdiet.net\/free-bike-shop-events-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"FREE BIKE SHOP EVENTS & PROGRAMS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Free Bike Shop Events & Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div>

The Crucible\u2019s Bike Shop is dedicated to making bike repair and maintenance more accessible to our local community. Our neighbors and community members are invited to stop by the Bike Shop for free bike repairs and maintenance, as well as instruction on how to properly maintain their bicycles.<\/p>\n

Please see below for ways you can get involved with our free bike programming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Free Bike Maintenance Programs<\/h2><\/h2><\/span>
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Please check back often as these dates may be subject to change around holidays and inclement weather.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Open Bike Shop Hours<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Every Thursday from 4-8pm<\/strong>
\nEnter at the corner of 8th and Union Streets<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free instruction on maintaining your bike for West Oakland and neighboring community members.<\/p>\n

Open Shop Hours are perfect for tackling flats and tune-ups where the individual wishes to learn about and be involved in the process. No previous mechanics experience is necessary!<\/p>\n

We will also have a limited number of weekly slots for bike repair drop-offs, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Drop-off repairs may take 1-2 weeks to complete.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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WTF (Women, Trans, Femme) Night<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The first Tuesday of each month from 4-8pm<\/strong>
\nEnter through our main student entrance<\/strong><\/p>\n

WTF (Women, Trans, Femme) Night is a diverse, inclusive, and accessible volunteer-run event for folks who hold marginalized gender identities. The Crucible and our Bike Shop are committed to bringing the many faces of our community together to create and inspire.<\/span><\/p>\n

Folks are welcome to drop in for free instruction on maintaining their bike. This event is available to all community members, free of charge. Anybody can drop in, get their bike fixed, and learn how to do repairs independently all while building community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Flat Fix Clinics at City Slicker Farms<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The first Saturday of each month from 12-3pm
\nWest Oakland Farm Park
\n2847 Peralta St, Oakland, CA
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The Crucible Bike Shop is expanding programming outside our studio. Join The Crucible Bike Shop and City Slickers Farms for free education on repairing flat tires.<\/p>\n

Please note: Free Flat Fix Clinics are held at City Slicker Farms, not The Crucible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Bike Fix-A-Thons<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The next Bike Fix-A-Thon is Saturday, September 7 from 12-3pm
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During quarterly Bike Fix-A-Thons, West Oakland and neighboring community members are invited to bring their bikes to our studio for a tune-up.<\/p>\n

We can accept up to 30 bikes, first-come, first-served. Participants will leave their bikes at The Crucible during the time of service and will be available for pick up upon confirmation the week following.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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What we do not fix:<\/h2>\n<\/div>

Electric bikes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Hydraulic brakes\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Derailleur hangers\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Welding\/repairing damaged frames\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 \u00a0 Broken internal gear hubs<\/p>\n<\/div>