MassBike, through generous sponsorship from our partner, the Environmental Insurance Agency, will be offering four more fall classes free of charge open to the public. The classes will held in downtown Boston, at the Conservation Law Foundation office , EIA's HQ.

We will be offering our standard Commuter Workshop, two Maintenance Classes, and one Winter Commuter Workshop for those of you looking to continue riding as the weather starts to cool.

The Commuter Workshop is a fast-paced, one hour workshop covers topics ranging from bike choice, gear choice, route planning, safety, rules of the road, how to look professional when you get to work, and other general tips and tricks. It is a great introduction to a variety of aspects of bicycling, and most people leave this class feeling much more confident about riding their bicycle.

The Maintenance Workshop covers how to fix a flat, how to adjust your seat post, how to lube your chain, and a basic overview of bike parts and what they do. Presenters bring all tools/props needed to teach this class, so attendees will not need to bring anything other than themselves to this presentation (please do not bring a bicycle to be repaired). This class will teach you the absolute basics you will need in order to perform some of the most common bicycle upkeep tasks.

The Winter Commuter Workshop contains an abbreviated version of the summer workshop as well as additional tips for how to stay warm and dry. We'll also covers how to maintain your bike, special gear for the winter, and safety tips for dealing with cold and wet weather.

Here is the class schedule:

Wednesday, September 15th: Maintenance Workshop 6:30pm-7:30pm
Wednesday, September 22nd: Commuter Workshop 6:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, September 28th: Maintenance Workshop 6:30pm-7:30pm
Wednesday, October 6th: Winter Commuter Workshop 6:30pm-7:30pm

(learn more about these classes here)

Each class is one hour long, and is limited to 30 students. These classes are easy to reach by both bike and public transportation, so they will fill up quickly. Be sure to RSVP by emailing [email protected]. Specify how many people will be attending and the date of the class you wish to attend.

Check out our calendar for more class listings.