At our last Member Repair Party, one member learned how to use a crank shifter for the first time. Another didn’t have many repairs to make on their bike, and just wanted to help out and meet new people. Seeing moments like this at just our first event, we knew this had potential to be a great ongoing series for members.
We’re excited to launch our Member Repair Party as a new monthly series for SFBike members to work on their bikes and learn basic mechanic skills in a fun and welcoming space. No experience is needed, and we welcome all riders who want to try out new tools with the support from our staff and other participants.
One of the best parts of the repair Parties has been seeing the lightbulb go off when someone finally works through a tricky problem on their bike with the support from others in the space. It’s not just about bikes, though, but bringing our members together in community and creating a space for building relationships within our coalition.
No matter what you’re hoping to work on or learn, we’d love to see you at the next Member Repair Party. They take place on the last Thursday of every month, from 5-7pm at the SFBike office on 1720 Market Street. If you’re not a member and want to join, you can sign up here or as you reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
The next Member Repair Party is on June 26, we hope to see you there!
