Workshops
We offer a variety of workshops where you will learn how to care for and repair your bike, and build confidence with hands-on skills. Some of our most popular classes:
- Maintenance 101
- Fix-a-Flat
- 6-Session Complete Mechanic Series
- E-Bike Safety and Maintenance
- GEM - Gender Equality Mechanics
- Earn-a-Bike
Complete Mechanic Series
This six-week course gives you the skills necessary to work on all basic systems of the bicycle. This course is open to all, beginner or advanced. It is a wonderful overview of the amazing bicycle!
Maintenance 101
Learn the basics of bicycle repair in this workshop. You’ll learn: bicycle anatomy, lubricants, tool use and maintenance fundamentals like brake and shifting adjustments.
Fix-A-Flat
This clinic teaches the best and easiest technique for fixing a flat. Come to this workshop to learn to fix a flat like a pro!
Gender Equality Mechanics - GEM
Open shop time for MEMBERS OF MARGINALIZED GENDER GROUPS.
Get (bike) nerdy: work on your own bike or volunteer to work on one of the shop’s projects with staff and volunteer support.
Seasonal & Occasional Workshops
Women's Clinic
Bike Commuting
Bike Fit
Field Repair
Disc Brakes 101
Wheel Building
Earn-A-Bike
Earn your own bike, lock, helmet and a one-year Community Cycles membership. We believe everyone should have access to all the benefits and goodness of bicycling.
Bike Fits
If you’re a typical around-town or recreational rider, come see industry veteran and long-time CC volunteer Ray Keener for a look at your position, pedaling style, and a few tweaks in the right direction!
You can read about Ray’s philosophy in Bicycle Retailer in a two-part series. Read Part 1 and Part 2 of the series with a look at how he helps Boulderites have a more comfortable ride.
Three 30 minute time slots are available every other Saturday starting at 11am.
Check back in Spring 2026 for more Bike Fits!
Introduction to eBike Safety and Maintenance
This is a free, hands-on, and interactive course for new and prospective ebike owners.
- eBike systems (how eBikes work)
- eBike regulations
- Battery safety
- Best practices for eBike and battery maintenance
- Riding practices specific to eBikes
- This class does not cover eBike purchasing
Check back in 2026 for more e-bike classes
