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Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective

"Tell the Bike Collective thank you very much for my bike.  It has been very useful.  I use it to go to work, to the store and to visit my friends.  I also use it as a form of exercise."

-Luis Guerra


Smart Cycling: Commuting

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Thinking of bike commuting to work or school?  Commuting is a 3-hour Road I follow-up nails topics such as route selection, bicycle choice, dealing with cargo and clothing, bike parking, lighting, reflection, and foul weather riding.

 

This course is only offered as needed.  If you are interested in taking a Commuting course please contact us. 

Length: 3 hours

Topics:

  • Reasons for
  • Outfitting the bicycle
  • Route choice
  • Carrying cargo
  • Clothing options
  • Parking
  • Personal hygiene
  • Convince your employer
  • Lighting
  • Riding at night and in the weather
  • Fact sheets
  • Drills
  • Nighttime survey

Maintenance

  • On road repair
  • Pannier installation
  • Hub Overhaul
  • Chain Cleaning and Lubrication
  • After the Rain
 

Our Mission

To promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Bicycle Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Sep. 1, 2010 5:30pm
Do-It-Yourselfer Night

Wednesday, Sep. 1, 2010 5:30pm
Women's Only Night

Thursday, Sep. 2, 2010 5:30pm
Do-It-Yourselfer Night

Saturday, Sep. 4, 2010 12:00pm
Open Shop

Monday, Sep. 6, 2010 5:30pm
Volunteer Only Shop Hours

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