101-761 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1G1
phone: (416) 504 2918
email
Business Hours
Mon. - Sat. 12-6pm
Sunday: CLOSED
(Gone riding!)
Note:
Next Board Meeting
Mon July 12, 6:30pm
Upcoming Closure:
Labour Day
Mon. Sep. 6
Wenches with Wrenches
A whole excellent new season of wrenching with women!
We are all geared up and ready to roll...er, bike...no, Wrench!
We are currently running our last session of the season, but don't despair: it'll all start up again in April 2010!!
Wenches with Wrenches is an ongoing program of CBN volunteers hosting bicycle repair workshops run by and for women in downtown Toronto. The idea has been to make basic bicycle repair skills accessible to women, in the hope that participants will then share their knowledge and their confidence with others in the community.
Wenches with Wrenches brings women together in a safe, non-competitive and friendly learning environment. The workshops are run by women for women because, many times, women are just more comfortable learning from other women.
Courses are held at CBN in the evenings once a week from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Classes combine “The Lesson” of the day and a hands-on application of what is taught (your chance to fix your bike yourself!).
Prices:
$45.20 for the regular 4-week session
$16.95 per class for individual Advanced Classes, or $33.90 for all three.
Here is a sample of what will be covered :
Lesson 1 : Bike fit and Bike Parts
Lesson 2 : Flat Fix
Lesson 3 : Brakes
Lesson 4 : Gears / Drivetrain
ADVANCED CLASSES ONCE A YEAR
Advanced Classes:
SPRING CLEANUP
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THIS SEASON'S REGULAR SESSIONS:
APRIL: Tuesdays, April 6 to 27. Closed.
MAY: Wednesdays, May 5 to 26. Closed.
JUNE: Thursdays, June 3 to 24. Closed.
SEPTEMBER: Tuesdays, September 7 to 28. Please call 416 504 2918.
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Registration is on now at CBN. Regular hours are listed to the left (on this website). Drop by and let the staff know you’re interested in signing up for Wenches classes, or email/call and pay via Paypal on this website.
Registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. To register, we require a full non-refundable class fee. Please have this ready at the time of registration. We will also accept pay-what-you-can for those who cannot afford this price. All money goes towards paying for photocopying, bike maintenance supplies and the use of CBN space and tools.
*Please email your full name and telephone number for registration.*
Volunteer!
Wenches With Wrenches is run by volunteers and we are always looking for more people to join our group! You don't need any mechanical experience to become a Wench; just a smile and a readiness to help out and learn. Being a volunteer is a good way to gain valuable experience in bicycle mechanics should you want to further your education, ability and skill sets. We also encourage volunteers to take on a larger role in becoming instructors or organizers. Please email us if you are interested.
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