B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop is an incorporated not-for-profit organization offering a supervised shop space with tools, parts and expertise for bicycle repair.

For a $20 annual membership fee ($30 as of September 1, 2010), the shop provides:

We gladly accept donations of bicycles and parts.

B!KE is located in Third Space @ Knox United Church, 400 Wolfe St (Park & Wolfe).

The Hubs & Bearings workshop scheduled for Sunday, August 22 has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 29.

This workshop is available to members ($10) and non-members ($15), and will cover in detail:

• The difference between cassettes and freewheels
• Cassette and freewheel removal/installation
• Front and rear hub servicing and adjustments
• Bearings, cones and bearing surface assessment

Payment / registration is due in advance of the course at B!KE. Email with any questions or for registration.

B!KE is closed on Monday, August 2 for the civic holiday. We’ll be acting like Good Citizens, supporting the republic, etc!

Are you a B!KE member who is looking to learn more in-depth information about bicycle mechanics than you’ve had a chance to during drop-in hours? Maybe you are not a B!KE member but would like to feel more confident about the wrenching you’re doing at home, or would just like to better understand how your bicycle works.

Starting in May, B!KE will be offering monthly Mechanic Courses to the general public. These will be small, intensive classes covering a specific component of the bike each week.

The courses are open to everyone, but an RSVP is required for each class attended so that we can ensure class sizes are optimal for everyone.

Each class is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Please come by the shop to sign up as payment in advance (cash only) is required for registration. Classes will begin at 1pm and run for about 1 ½ hours.

For more info and to sign up, please contact questions@communitybikeshop.org or drop by during shop hours (Monday-Wednesday, 5:30-8:30 pm).

Mechanic Course Schedule:

May 23 - Tubes, tires & flats
June 20 - Brakes, cables & housing
August 22 - Hubs & bearings
September 19 - Wheel truing
October 24 - The Drivetrain
November 21 – Derailleurs

Don’t forget to sign up for our Tubes, Tires & Flats Workshop happening at the shop this Sunday, May 23rd, form 1-2:30pm. The workshop is $15 for non-members and $10 for members. See you there!

B!KE will be honouring Her Majesty’s Holiday by closing the shop on Monday, May 24th.

We are proud to announce that B!KE received $500 in project funding from Sustainable Trent!
This will go towards the purchase of an awesome event tent that will not only increase the visibility of the shop at community events, but will also play a central role in our new B!KE Valet program (stay posted for news on that!). This marks the second year that we have received support from the good folks at Sustainable Trent, who helped us set up new work stations in the shop last year.
Big thanks to a great organization!

B!KE is accepting applications for the position of volunteer mechanic. Please see the Current Opportunities section of the volunteer page for more info.

B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop is seeking candidates for our Board of Directors.

B!KE is looking for energetic, passionate individuals committed to social justice, social and transportational sustainability, gender equity and cycling politics to join B!KE’s Board of Directors. The Board members are integral to supporting B!KE’s long-term role facilitating bicycle education & support in the Peterborough Community.

Board members have:

• Strong interest community support and social justice.
• Excellent collaborative skills, creative thinking, and strong initiative.
• Genuine interest in transportational bike culture and local cycling issues.

Board members will meet once a month, with a time commitment of 5-8 hours per month. Prior Board experience is an asset, but not necessary.

Please send a letter of interest or resume detailing your experience and qualifications by Friday, March 19 to:
Clifford McCarten - mccarten@communitybikeshop.org
Chair, B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop

Elections will be held at B!KE’s annual general meeting on Thursday, March 25 @ 7pm.

About B!KE
B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop is an incorporated not-for-profit education & support organization offering a supervised shop space with tools, parts and expertise for bicycle repair. B!KE supports the excitement, empowerment and pride that comes with taking a hands-on learning approach to your own environment.
Members learn to maintain, repair and build bikes in a friendly and supportive space during regular shop hours. B!KE offers ongoing special programming through several partner organizations, and will be expanding in the coming year to provide targeted workshops, cycling education classes,
and a strong volunteer force.

Come paint the shop!

B!KE is looking for some volunteers to help beautify the shop and bring in some bright colours to complement the usual black grease.

Starting on Monday, March 8, and continuing on subsequent Monday nights for the next 3 or 4 weeks, we will be painting the entrance and front desk area of the shop.

Painting skill is not a necessity- there will be stencils and a master plan- just show up with some spare time and maybe a willingness to get a little bit dirty.

Please RSVP if you’re interested to questions@communitybikeshop.org