CALTECH BIKE LAB: October 2011

Friday, October 28, 2011

We encourage all our members to ride safely

Just sing this song (and do the dance) whenever you go out riding:

Via Everything is Terrible.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Basic bike repair course

The Caltech BikeLab will be leading a course basic bicycle maintenance on Monday, October 24th at 6 PM at the shop. We'll be covering fixing a flat, oiling your chain, adjusting your brakes and setting your saddle at the right height. This event is free and open to all Caltech and JPL affiliates.

If you have any questions please contact bikeshop AT caltech DOT edu.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Bike BBQ, October 15th, 4-8 PM, South Cats Rec Room

The tradition returns! The Caltech BikeLab, Velo Club, Tri-Club, and JPL Cycling Club will be hosting a celebration of B-things that we love: Bikes, Beer, and Barbecue. Meet at the South Catalina Rec Room (Caltech building 106, 440 S Catalina Ave) from 4-8 PM on Saturday, October 15th. Whether you're a complete beginner or can hammer for 5 hours straight, we'd like to see you. Spandex (bspandex, if we're continuing our love of B-things) is not required, but may be helpful in getting you in the right frame of mind.

We're also going to have a bike (and bike parts) sale at this event. If you have anything you've been thinking of selling or are looking to see if anything good pops up bring your stuff and/or checkbook. We'll provide labels and tables to display everything.

If you're interested in coming please RSVP to bikeshop AT caltech DOT edu so we can make sure to get enough food and drink for everyone.

Bike Lab Office Hours and Location

We sometimes have to cancel office hours due to schedule conflicts. See our Google Calendar for up-to-date office hour availability and for Bike Lab classes and events!

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

Approximate Address: 1331 East California Boulevard, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA

(Google Maps)

Latitude : 34.136135
Longitude: -118.122987

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 prior 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.

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 AT caltech.edu and we'll show you around the shop. If you're interested in volunteering at office hours, please contact us via email. Annual dues for volunteers are waived!

How to pay your annual dues:
For those of you who have a key -- you will find a stack of envelopes next to the donation box in the shop. Slip $10 in an envelope, write your name & email on it and put it in the donation box. Don't seal it, we can re-use the envelopes. Thank you! 45% of our annual budget is covered by you, the users.

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.

Yes, we take donations of bike parts and bikes. Come to any one of our volunteer office hours to donate (see Google Calendar above). Thanks!

Caltech Metro TAP subsidy

Caltech METRO Passes

Members of the Caltech community can now receive a Free Metro Pass that is valid for unlimited rides on all Metro bus and rail lines, as well as many local bus systems including Pasadena Transit. All active Caltech personnel are qualified to receive a Free Metro Pass

It is a subsidy provided by Caltech Transportation Office to support public transit use by members of Caltech community. Find METRO PASSES information here.

Student passes must be renewed quarterly at the Caltech Bookstore

Also: Caltech Bookstore sells U-locks and bike lights!

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