DON'T FORGET TO EXPLORE THE RECYCLE SHOP
I WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BIKES...
WHAT'S NEXT?
WE ARE EDUCATORS AND LEARNING IS CRITICAL TO OUR MISSION.
Are you looking for a course on Basic Maintenance or Wheelbuilding, group classes for your organization, youth-centered riding and safety courses, or simply want to learn how to change a tube? We can help with all of these.
We also provide resources on safe riding and advocacy that support our parent Bike Walk Wichita.
WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE?
BASIC MAINTENANCE | $25
Join us in The ReCycle Shop for an adventure covering hands-on basic maintenance of changing tires, lubricating your chain, and pre-ride checks.
COURSE DETAILS:
• No previous bicycle or mechanic skills required
• Hands-on adjusting of brakes and checking your tires
• Hands-on changing a tire and tube with tips and tricks
• How to lubricate or replace your chain
• Pre-ride checks and repair tips while on a ride
• A take-home handout with material covered in the course
BETTER BRAKES | $25
Join us in The ReCycle Shop for an adventure in all things brakes. Hands-on setting and repair of rim, disk, mechanical, and hydraulic brakes.
COURSE DETAILS:
• No previous bicycle or mechanic skills required
• Hands-on setting and adjusting of the following traditional brakes:
V-Brakes, Center and Side pull Caliper brakes.
• Hands-on setting and adjusting of Hydraulic and Mechanical Disc Brakes
• A take-home handout with material covered in class
SHIFTING & DERAILLEURS | $25
One clink, one shift, or that is how it’s supposed to go. In this hands-on adventure in the ReCycle Shop we will learn how to set shifting and derailleurs.
COURSE DETAILS:
• Hands-on and step-by-step walk-through of indexing your bicycle for smooth and struggle-free shifting
• How the cabling works and issues that can come up
• Taking off and installing a different derailleur
• A take-home handout with material covered in class
WHEEL TRUING | $25
We will explore the mystery of the wobbly and jumpy wheel, broken spokes, what is the dish of a wheel, and how wheels work in this ReCycle Shop course.
COURSE DETAILS:
• Moderate bicycle repair skill or understanding is advised to attend
• Hands-on and step-by-step walkthorugh of how a truing stand works and best practices
• A deep dive into dishing a wheel and why it matters
• Tips and tricks for emergency truing on the trail or road side
• A take-home handout with material covered in class
WHEELBUILDING | $25
Join us in The ReCycle Shop for a wheelbuilding course that goes from individual spokes to complete wheels as we build from scratch.
COURSE DETAILS:
• Moderate bicycle repair skill or understanding is advised to attend
• Hands-on building of a wheel from start to finish. The shop will provide all materials.
• How to size spokes and measure hubs
• Best-practices for building methods and tricks
• A take-home handout with material covered in class
PRIVATE LESSONS | $50-$80
Join us in The ReCycle Shop for your very own personalized private lessons, where we help you learn repairs and gain confidence in maintaining your own bicycle.
Please call during open shop hours to receive an accurate estimate of the time needed to learn what you would like. We love teaching, but the lesson will end when the time is finished. We encourage you to book additional sessions for more opportunities to learn.
POSSIBLE LESSON OPTIONS:
• 1 and 2 hour sessions are available
• Basic repair and tune-up skills
• Setting and replacing brakes: hydraulic and mechanical
• Setting shifting and indexing
• Replacing a tube or tire
• Wheel truing, hub servicing, and spoke replacement
• The lesson is catered to what you would like to cover and learn about
DESIGN-A-BIKE | $150-$250
Join us in The ReCycle Shop for your very own custom bicycle-building adventure. The fun part... You get to build it with us.
We will help you design this dream bike of yours in our Design-A-Bike adventure, starting with a sit-down consult to see what you have in mind. Together, we then build a quote with the parts and frame you are considering to show what it will cost. Then we build it together.
ADVENTURE DETAILS:
• A free consultation is required
• The Adventure fee will start at $150.00 and range to $250.00
• Any parts ordered through Bike Walk Wichita will receive a 15% discount passed on to you
• The parts costs will be in addition to the adventure fee
• A minimum deposit of 50% of the total cost is required for parts to be ordered
• Building a bike takes between 1.5 to 3 hours and can be done in one or two sessions that will be scheduled after all parts have arrived
"
Instructors were fabulous! Gave clear instructions along with demonstrations that were easily understood and helped us repeat on our bikes how to do things.
I cannot say enough good things about the teachers and class!!
"
GEORGE KELLY | BASIC MECHANICS COURSE
BICYCLES FOR YOUTH
Any youth needing a 20" bicycle or smaller may come in the same day and receive a bicycle for free.
BICYCLES FOR TEENS
Any teen may receive a free bicycle after completeing a short 1.5 hour course on maintanence.
BICYCLES FOR ADULTS
Any adult is eligible for a free bicycle after completing 15 hours of volunteer service in the shop.
NON-PROFIT PARTNERS
Organizations serving our community may be eligible for our voucher program to aid their clients.
BICYCLES FOR SALE
We have refurbished bicycles for sale. Your purchase helps our program serve the community everyday,
BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL RECYCLE VOLUNTEER
01
HAVE A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
The shop is open to any and all with only one true requirement: You must be willing to learn.
Bicycles at their core are simple machines, learning how to repair them is fun but is not without challenges.
02
NO SIGN UP NEEDED
We do not require any type of pre-registration or formal sign-up.
The goal is to remove as many barriers to volunteering as possible and create a safe space for everyone to make a difference.
03
CALL BEFORE YOUR FIRST TIME
While no sign-up is needed, we do operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
We can only orient as many people as we have Coordinators (technically trained and experienced volunteers)on the floor.
04
COMPLETE A 1-ON-1 ORIENTATION
While there are other volunteer options in the shop, the majority are bicycle repair-related. For first timers with the shop, you need to complete an orientation with one of our Coordinators.
You will go through a checklist covering bicycle repair at your own pace to make sure you are comfortable in repairing bicycles.
The orientation takes about 1.5 hours so please plan for that time.
05
VOLUNTEER AWAY!
After your orientation you are welcome to return at any time with no need for 1-on-1 support and we will answer any questions you have as they come up.
We can't wait to see you in the shop!
06
BECOMING A COORDINATOR
For those interested in progressing their skills and support in the shop, you may be eligible to become a Coordinator.
Coordinators have completed 50 hours of volunteer time, exemplify the heart of the shop, can competently teach the checklist, and have a genuine love of supporting all others
Coodinators care about bikes, but they care about people more.
YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Our Bike Jam events provide bicycle safety education by giving kids a safe and secure place to practice riding and improve their bike handling skills by overcoming a range of challenges.
These fun events allow kids to learn how to be better cyclists, whether they are young sidewalk riders or are hitting the road to get places like school.
Our Bike Jams use specifically designed elements to teach bicycle handling, road safety, confidence in riding, the rules of the road, and can be transported to any location with enough outdoor space to safely set up the training course at different sizes.
Please reach out to us if you are interested in bringing one of our Bikes Jams to your organization or facility.
