We're introducing a series of women-focused bike maintenance events, bringing exposure to our local bike shops & helping women learn more about their bikes!

We're introducing a series of women-focused bike maintenance events, bringing exposure to our local bike shops & helping women learn more about their bikes!


WBC is pleased to announce a new collaboration with The Recyclery - Women, Trans, Femme Open Shop!

Every 4th Sunday 6 pm - 9 pm
The Recyclery runs W.T.F. Night in collaboration with Women Bike Chicago. The program is run by W.T.F. mechanics from Women Bike Chicago and The Recyclery. W.T.F. Night is for people who identify as women, trans, or femme. Participants learn new skills, get practical help with their own bikes, and contribute to the Recyclery's Freecyclery program. W.T.F. Night is a time for leaders and participants alike to share knowledge and skills with other community members. For those working on their own bikes, there is a $10/hour suggested donation (more if you can, less if you can't). Check out The Recyclery for more information their programming.

2017:
June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 26

The Recyclery, 7628 N Paulina St. Chicago, IL 60626

 

Upcoming Workshops:


West Town Bikes Fix a Flat Class
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 • 7-8:30pm
We've teamed up with West Town Bikes for an intimate fix a flat class! Join us at their shop on August 23rd for basic fix a flat session. Their volunteers will walk us through and help you learn how to fix your own flat on your bike.
Only 8 spots are available, to guarantee a spot, please email info@womenbikechicago.org with subject "West Town Bikes Fix a Flat".
Free to attend, donations are accepted and go to the West Town Bikes Youth Program!


Working Bikes WTF! Night • Fix a Flat Class
August 17th, 2017 - 6–9pm
Come join Women Bike Chicago & Working Bikes for a basic maintenance class! Class will begin at 6:15, so please arrive on time!
We’ll be covering :
•ABC Quick Check •On-The-Road Essentials •Fix a Flat
BYOB (Bring your own bicycle). If you aren’t able to, Working Bikes will provide one to work on. Bicycle parking is available inside the building. Light snacks will be provided.
RSVP by emailing info@womenbikechicago.org with the subject line “WTF Working Bikes Class”
Only 10 spots available!
Free to attend, donations are accepted and go to Working Bikes mission!


RECURRING EVENTS

SHOP NIGHTS:
Tuesdays/Thursdays
at 7-9pm & Saturdays at 1–5pm: Open Shop | The Recyclery | 7628 N Paulina St.

Tuesdays at 6:30pm: Teach Me Tuesday | Greenline Wheels | 105 S Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302

Wednesdays at 7–9pm: Women and Trans Night | West Town Bikes | 1147 N Campbell Ave.         

Thursdays at 5–9pm: WTF (Women Trans Femme) Night |  Working Bikes | 2434 S. Western Ave.  

RIDES
1st Friday of the Month
Southside Critical Mass                  
Last Friday of the MonthChicago Critical Mass
Saturdays at 9:00 am: Performance Bike Beginners Ride       

KIDICAL MASS:
2nd Sunday of the monthOak Park Kidical Mass
3rd Saturday of the monthMcKinley Park Kidical Mass
1st Sunday of the monthRoscoe Village Kidical Mass