Down to Earth Bicycle Instruction & Repairs for the People
Cycles of Change is hosting a Bike- In Movie on Friday, September 4th in the parking of our dear friends over at East Side Arts Alliance. Doors will open at 7:30 PM, the screening will begin when it is dark enough to project. We will be showing Wadjda. You can see the trailer here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3koigluYOH0... Continue Reading →
QBP (Quality Bicycle Parts) offered a 2015 scholarship for 10 women to attend UBI's (United Bicycle Institute) Professional Repair and Shop Operation Class. It is a top of the industry two week long program for experienced mechanics. There were over 800 applicants. I was one of the ten winners. In the course I registered for,... Continue Reading →
from 5/1/15 In the course I registered for, there are 3 other scholarship winners out of 5 women in the 16 person class. Most everyone has a different idea they intend to use the knowledge for. Frame building, low income cycling advocacy, family cycling advocacy, mechanic, adapted bicycles for veterans and more. There is a... Continue Reading →
Wednesday and I made it to The Cycle Hostel. There are a lot of cyclists here. Mostly on mountain bikes. With existence is rooted in resistance, my colorful being will have to self censor while here... QWOC plight. Loud girl problems. Tomorrow, UBI.
Friday - Took Shawn's Rideshare from El Cerrito to Ashland. We even arrived ahead of schedule. It was nice if not a bit cramped conditions for a person who is used to riding and BART. Ample rest breaks though. An overall awesome experience, rideshare is definitely they way to go. Me and Wednesday made the... Continue Reading →
Just a week before leaving. The decision to document my experience came from the idea that I should capitalize off of myself the same way UBI and QBP most certainly will. If, as suggested by my sister in law, that I be the sacrifice for others to succeed, so fucking be it. I'll go to attain... Continue Reading →
Oaklavia: Come Play in the Street is happening this Sunday. Binx Garage will be there offering a Free basic repair clinic. Answering bike questions and providing free basic repairs. We will be at the corner of Lakeshore Ave and Wayne Ave from 11a-1p. Check out the Facebook event page here.
So excited to be working with MOCO! CycleWright Workshop and Clinic Sunday September 28th 12p-2p 371 - 17th Street Oakland Save the date and add to your calendar here. CycleWright at MOCO MOCO Oakland
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