- WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL -

Tuesday, February 23, 6 to 9 pm

Building your first wheelset imbues the cyclist with a sense of accomplishment and pride unparalled by any other bike mechanic achievement. You have not experienced a smooth ride until you crank fresh asphalt with wheels you laced. To guide you in this feat of pieces, parts, and tensegrity will be Gary Gebhard, dedicated cycling advocate with life history as a professional bike mechanic.

There are still a few seats open in our first wheel building workshop. To reserve a space for $5 send an email to omahabike@gmail.com. There are two options for participants: bring your own hub, spokes, and rim to build or use our parts and we’ll use the wheel to refurbish a donated bike.

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Join us January 26th from 6-8pm at the shop for a conversation about sizing and adjusting your bike. We’ll also discuss what it takes to volunteer at the shop and the many perks of doing so (bike stuff, friends, and giving back).

Check out our YouTube tour. Thanks to Creighton students Sheena and Ari-el for stepping up our marketing!

December 22, 6-8pm at CBSO

Bring your famous holiday snack to CBSO for some socializing with your favorite community bicycle volunteers! On display and in effect will be Omaha’s one and only Bike Blender to smooth your smoothie. Let us know if you can be there: omahabike@gmail.com.

Help us repair bikes as gifts for children this 2009 Holiday Season. CBSO is partnering with community agencies that need bikes for holiday presents for kids. Many of these kids are currently homeless and living in shelters. In our first year we are targeting 10 refurbished bikes and need your help to repair them and make them shine.

We have reserved two Sunday afternoons in December specifically for this project.

Join us on Sunday December 6, 2-5PM  or Sunday December 13, 2-5PM

Please RSVP if you are able to attend either workshop session. click here

Plan to attend CBSO’s next volunteer meeting on November 24 from 6-9pm. Gary Gebhard will lead a session on chain stretch. We’ll also discuss volunteer initiatives at CBSO and cover the basics of volunteering at the shop. Prospective volunteers welcome!

Our 2nd Annual Golden Spokes Awards Volunteer Appreciation event is coming up!

Sunday, November 8, 2009

2-4 PM

Dundee Dell, 5007 Underwood

The Community Bicycle Shop Omaha is now welcoming applications for its 2010 board of directors. To be considered, please email to omahabike@gmail.com a resume and cover letter that answers the following questions:

• What unique qualities will you bring to the CBSO board?
• Describe previous leadership experience that will translate to your success on the board.
• What is your experience in community-building types of activities?
• What is your interest in cycling?

You may email us with any questions or inquiries at omahabike@gmail.com

Learn more about Community Bicycle Shop Omaha.

Volunteers: Attend a mechanics workshop during volunteer-only shop time the fourth Tuesday of each month.

This month: Andy Pedley from Highgear Trek will present Basic Bicycle Mechanics and answer questions.

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