Handy Bikes Classes and Events

Your next adventure is in reach. Just grab a bike and ride. Yes, any bike. The one in garage will work. We will talk about how to take an existing bike and optimize it for a spirited jaunt on two wheels. It doesn't need to be a big journey, either. Sometimes the everyday commute or day off trip to the other side of town can be a wholesome way to find your bearings and reset. No need to schedule time off work or hassle with logistical rabbitholes. It can be as short as a couple of hours to break out of the grind and recharge.
In this class we will discuss the basics and overlaps of bike packing, bike touring, and commuting, and the differences between the disciplines. Beginning with the bike. What makes a reliable ride, carrying gear and essentials like water, and other creature comforts like tires, fenders, racks and bags, lights and more. This is a recurring class reprising our Bike Packing Class, every other Wednesday for the Fall season. Questions are welcome and encouraged. Topics will vary depending on customer interest so stay tuned for updates. Upcoming topics will include, but not limited to, planning for bigger and multi-day rides, camping basics and choosing practical gear. Attendees come as you are, with curiosity. A notebook is handy. Thanks and hope to see you then!

Meet in the parking lot of the Handy Bikes Service Center.

At the start of each ride, we'll go over introductions to have a sense of participants' cycling experience.

Over the course of our rides, we'll address the following:
group riding dynamics;
safety (ABC check & trail hazards); gear shifting;
hill climbing;
audible and hand communication within the group, with other trail users, and automobile drivers;
what to bring on each ride; etc...

Bring your questions, water & a snack.

When it starts getting dark earlier, we'll need lights as well.
Helmets a MUST.

If you can, and especially if you've had issues with your bike, come a bit early to have it looked at ahead of the ride.

PS - all levels are welcome to join, however, be mindful that if you are an experienced rider, please be prepared to ride at the pace of the newest rider in the group.

Each week, depending on who's in attendance, and participants' riding ability/comfort level, we may do skills practice as a group in the parking lot or at the west end of Wheeler Ave. Once everyone is comfortable, we'll go for a ride on local trails and neighborhood streets and finish back at the shop.

Happy Pedaling !!
~Maya

Are you a bicyclist who loves beer? Come out for the monthly Handy Bikes x Port City Brewing Pedals & Pints Short ride! This ride meets at the Handy Bikes retail showroom at 10:00 am for sign in, and roll out at 10:30.

We have teamed up with our neighbors on Wheeler Avenue, Port City Brewing, to bring you Pedals & Pints. We'll leave from the bike shop and tackle about 10 miles round trip at about an EASY 10 mph pace. You'll work up a thirst and return to plentiful brews and a La Tingeria on site just down the street at Port City Brewing.

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/67072147

All participants will need to sign a waiver beforehand. All riders must wear helmets. This is a recurring ride that happens on the 2nd Saturday of every month. In the event of cancellation due to weather we will post here, on Facebook, and on Instagram. See you there!