Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour FREE Flat Tire Clinics
SATURDAY 9/15/2013 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
WHERE: Behind Real Art Ways--56 Arbor Street, Hartford CT 06106 MAP
WHAT: In concert with the Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour, there will be a flat tire clinic. The instructor, Tony Cherolis, will demonstrate a basic bicycle tire change and discuss the steps involved. As desired the attendees will have the opportunity to practice the steps of a tire change on a bicycle wheel (and optional bicycle) they bring with them. The course will be outside, just like you are changing a tire on the side of a road. The best time to practice a tire change is when you "aren't" on the side of the road - and that's what this clinic is - practice.
WHERE: In the parking lot behind 56 Arbor Street, the building that houses the Bike Walk CT offices. We'll hold the course outside even if it drizzles a bit, because in the real world it rains sometimes. If there is severe weather we will move the Flat Tire Clinic indoors to the lobby space at 56 Arbor.
WHEN: Sunday, 9/15 at 4PM.
How much? FREE for Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour Registrants, donations will be accepted. $15 for those that aren't doing the tour. If you are a non-tour registrant, I'll take payment at the start of the clinic. REGISTER for the Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour HERE
How do I register?: Register online, below. Registration required so we know how many folks will be attending. Registration for each clinic is limited to 15 people.
What should you bring?: If you want to get the most out of this, you will have the following. You can find all of these things at your local bike shop. Having the basics for a flat tire on your rides is a great idea.
WHAT: In concert with the Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour, there will be a flat tire clinic. The instructor, Tony Cherolis, will demonstrate a basic bicycle tire change and discuss the steps involved. As desired the attendees will have the opportunity to practice the steps of a tire change on a bicycle wheel (and optional bicycle) they bring with them. The course will be outside, just like you are changing a tire on the side of a road. The best time to practice a tire change is when you "aren't" on the side of the road - and that's what this clinic is - practice.
WHERE: In the parking lot behind 56 Arbor Street, the building that houses the Bike Walk CT offices. We'll hold the course outside even if it drizzles a bit, because in the real world it rains sometimes. If there is severe weather we will move the Flat Tire Clinic indoors to the lobby space at 56 Arbor.
WHEN: Sunday, 9/15 at 4PM.
How much? FREE for Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour Registrants, donations will be accepted. $15 for those that aren't doing the tour. If you are a non-tour registrant, I'll take payment at the start of the clinic. REGISTER for the Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour HERE
How do I register?: Register online, below. Registration required so we know how many folks will be attending. Registration for each clinic is limited to 15 people.
What should you bring?: If you want to get the most out of this, you will have the following. You can find all of these things at your local bike shop. Having the basics for a flat tire on your rides is a great idea.
- A bicycle wheel with tire and tube installed. It can even have a flat tire. You'll use this for your practice. If the tire is attached to your bicycle and you need a wrench to remove it - bring the wrench.
- A spare tube, no flats in this one.
- Tire levers
- A bike pump. Floor pump, mini-pump, CO2 cartridge.
- A patch kit for bike tubes. I prefer the style with glue, not the self stick kind, but if you must use self stick I won't mind.
- A positive attitude. Actually, this should have been #1 on the list.
