Sister Cycle is the WRENCH’s free bike mechanics workshop series by and for women, trans, non-binary, two-spirit and femme-identifying people!
Open to beginners and experienced mechanics, Sister Cycle is led by long time WRENCH instructor Sommer Mazawasicuna at 1057 Logan.
There are limited spaces available in this highly popular workshop series, available by sign up only. Please note that all participants must be fully vaxxed, be able to clear a COVID screening test, and wear a mask. Sign up here..
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Note that neither Sister Cycle nor Mellow Vello will occur on the weekends of Louis Riel or Mother’s Day
1-230pm or so: Lesson + demos
230-4pm: Hands-on learning / Practice time!
1. Jan 23: Intro to Bike Mechanics
2. Feb 6: Wheels I: Tires + Tubes
3. Feb 27: Wheels II: Hubs + Spokes
4. March 13 Cranks + Bottom Brackets
5. March 27: Handlebars + Headsets
6. April 10: Gears + Derailleurs
7. April 24: Brakes
8. May 8: Review + Celebration
Mellow Vello is free WRENCH Shop time for women, trans, non-binary, two-spirit and femme-identifying people.
It happens on (just about) alternating Sundays from Sister Cycle from 1-4pm at 1057 Logan.
Supported by WRENCH lead instructor, Sommer Mazawasicuna, this is a time when you can practice your new skills, get help working on your own bike, or help the WRENCH with shop tasks to keep things running well!
Priority participation for Sister Cycle participants. Mellow Vello is available by appointment only. Please note that all participants must be fully vaxxed, be able to clear a COVID screening test, and wear a mask. Sign up here.
Note that neither Sister Cycle nor Mellow Vello will occur on the weekends of Louis Riel or Mother’s Day.
Mellow Vello will happen on
Jan 30
Feb 13
March 6
March 20
April 3
April 17
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