In this workshop, we'll get started by discussing the reasons why it makes sense to go car-free, including saving money, improving personal health, discovering the social effects of an "out-of-car experience", enjoying being outside, and reducing our environmental impact. Once we've shared why a car-free life may seem preferable, we'll get into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to make that happen without any feeling of deprivation in our lives.

We'll talk openly about common concerns such as time crunch, safety, cargo hauling, career attire, weather, longer distances, and more. We'll include the topic of, "But what about when you simply need a car?"

This workshop is aimed specifically at practical people with practical lives. The focus will be a discussion of how we can live in the real world without a car, enjoying the positive attributes of that freedom while not feeling any sense of deprivation. Career professionals, homeowners, families, middle-aged folks, and others are encouraged to come participate in this workshop. Please come prepared to be a part of the discussion, and learn from each other's concerns and experiences.

The workshop is being lead by Fred Ecks

Cost: $10
Cost for members: $5
Work-trade available. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Reserve a spot in the going car-free workshop.
Saturday, June 2nd, 9:00-11:00a.m.
2805 Wilderness Pl Ste 1000
Boulder, CO 80301

This workshop is designed to teach you about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of bikes in the context of the zombie apocalypse.  We will discuss prominent features of many different types of bikes and the parts and accessories they include.

We will also discuss some special considerations like what bicycle tools and clothing you might need to survive and how to handle bicycling with children in a zombie-ridden world.

Whether you are seriously considering using a bicycle as a primary or secondary means of transportation when dealing in a world overrun by the undead or you simply want to learn more about the features of different kinds of bikes for riding before the virus breaks out, this workshop is for you.

This workshop will be led by Brett Schager and Brennan Bushman

Cost: $10
Cost for members: $5
Work-trade available. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Reserve a spot in Bicyling and the Zombie Apocalypse
Saturday, June 9th, 9:00-11:00a.m.
2805 Wilderness Pl Ste 1000
Boulder, CO 80301

Whether you're just getting started or starting to think about commuting by bike, this fun and interactive workshop will get you off on the right foot. We'll discuss the right gear for you and your bike, practice some must know bike skills then wrap it up with a short and sweet bike ride to familiarize you with our local path system. Please bring your bike and specific questions about bike commuting. Anyone who buys a membership on this day will get a special discount on an assortment of basic bike accessories. Ladies only, please!

This workshop will be lead by Wanda Pelegrina Caldas

Cost: $10
Cost for members: $5
Work-trade available. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Reserve a spot in Chicks on Bikes
Saturday, June 16th, 9:00-11:00a.m.
2805 Wilderness Pl Ste 1000
Boulder, CO 80301

Having true, straight wheels and smooth well adjusted bearings are key components to having a well tuned bike. Beginner and intermediate bike mechanics are often unnecessarily intimidated by delving into this kind of maintenance. This workshop will provide you with the proper tools and instruction so you can learn to Do It Yourself.

Chris Campbell will lead this workshop

Cost: $20
Cost for members: $10

Reserve a spot in the Bicycle Bearings Maintenance Workshop.
Saturday, TBA, 9:00-11:00a.m.
2805 Wilderness Pl Ste 1000
Boulder, CO 80301

Need new panniers but can’t spare the cash? Tired of getting a racing stripe up your back after riding wet roads? Want to try out bike commuting without a big cash outlay? This workshop is for you.

Even if you can’t remember “righty-tighty, lefty-loosie”, we’ll walk through the steps together to create bucket panniers of our very own. These panniers made from kitty litter buckets are waterproof and virtually indestructible, and even double as camp chairs! They can be made to easily attach and detach to your bike rack, or be fixed to the rack for more security.

If you'd rather have a backpack pannier, bring a backpack. We'll add a hook and bungee system to allow you to hook your trusty pack to your bike, then comfortably take it with you when you reach your destination.

Please come to this class with a rack already attached to your bike. We can still make panniers if you have no rack, but they will better fit you and your bike if we can test-fit the panniers on the rack. We are accepting donations of kitty litter buckets and backpacks for this workshop.

Materials fee: $15 for one bucket pannier or $10 for one backpack conversion. Please specify bucket or backpack and fixed or removable when you register.

Ann Haebig will lead this workshop

Cost: $20
Cost for members: $10

Reserve a spot in the DIY Panniers Workshop.
Saturday,TBA, 9:00-11:00a.m.
2805 Wilderness Pl Ste 1000
Boulder, CO 80301