We are about to finish the 1st semester of our bicycle works class. Students spent much of September and October working on our trails and riding bikes outside. In the shop, students have learned most basic repairs on a bicycle including: changing a tube/tire, truing a wheel, overhauling a hub, overhauling a headset, adjusting rim brakes, changing cables and housing, and adjusting derailleurs. Students are now doing complete overhauls of our bicycle fleet while we anxiously await spring when we can get back outside and ride.
Bicycle Works @ Glen Lake is grateful to these two great bike shops: "The Cyclery" at Crystal River Outfitters in Glen Arbor and "City Bike Shop" in Traverse City. "The Cyclery" allowed us to purchase some of their KHS rental mountain bikes at a deep discount to use in our program. "City Bike Shop worked with Giant Bicycles to secure new Giant Revel bikes for our students. Visit these two outstanding bike shops in the Grand Traverse region.
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