CALTECH BIKE LAB: Geography

Thursday, October 8, 2009

A lot of people ask "Where is the Caltech bike shop?"

Thus:

Don't be repelled by the orange glow.

What is the Caltech Bike Lab?

Caltech Bike Lab is a bike cooperative run by volunteers at Caltech, particularly students.

Joining Caltech Bike Lab is a great way to meet new people and learn new skills!

We are always interested in having members of the Caltech/JPL community visit the Bike Lab workspace, and help out by donating or volunteering at the shop or to host events. No experience required to get involved, just email us at bikeshop AT caltech DOT edu

We teach you how to fix/maintain your bike, organize classes on how to ride safely in the streets, host rides and other club events, teach classes on bike repair, and participate in local Pasadena/Los Angeles bike community outreach to try to make the streets safer for everyone, not just cars.

BIKE LAB HOURS AND LOCATION

Starting May 2013, these are our regular office hours:

Tue 12-1 PM Laura at Bike Lab
Tue 5-7 PM Daven and Jeff at Bike Lab
Wed 6-7 PM Ari at Bike Lab
Thu 12-1:30 PM Jeff & Luca at Olive Walk
Thu 6-7 PM Eric at Bike Lab
Fri 12-1 PM Leon, Margie at Bike Lab

Scroll down to see the calendar with more events and detailed/updated hours!

We are on the north side of California Blvd between Arden Ave and Hill Ave (closer to Arden than Hill). Enter the parking lot with the black metal gates. We're immediately on your left below Dabney House.

Approximate Address: 1147 East California Boulevard, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
(Google Maps)

Latitude : 34.136026901597816
Longitude: -118.12680463488766

How can I access the Bike Lab?

The Caltech bike lab is open to the entire Caltech and JPL community.

Visitors may drop in on our regular office hours, where anyone can come and get access to tools and assistance with bike repair FREE without needing to get a key. See the schedule above.

Key access requires an annual membership fee of $10 or donation of a tool. E-mail us at bikeshop@caltech.edu and we'll show you around the shop. If you're interested in volunteering at office hours, please contact us via email.

We DO NOT have bikes for sale (we only do repair & have basic repair supplies in stock). If you are looking for a cheap bike, read this.

Our Guides

Is it safer to ride on the street or the sidewalk? Where are the closest bike repair shops to Caltech? How do I lock my bike so it is safe? Where can I buy U-locks and lights at Caltech?

Does Caltech provide a subsidy for riding Metro? Can I take my bike on Metro rail and buses? Does Metro run late at night? Where can I get a TAP card on campus?

Read our Guide to Bikes at Caltech and Pasadena and our Transit Guide to LA to find answers to these questions and more!

Caltech supports and encourages biking as part of its sustainability initiative, so please read on and learn about the resources & bike programs on campus, in Pasadena, and LA!

CALTECH BIKE LAB

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