Comments Off on Ward 29 Bikes at the Withrow Park market: Saturday, October 19, 2013

By Val Dodge, October 18, 2013 1:44 am

Ward 29 Bikes and Ward 30 Bikes will be offering free basic bicycle tune-ups and advice at the Withrow Park Farmers’ Market this Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., weather allowing. Bring your bike to us! We can make many adjustments in just a couple of minutes. For more complicated repairs, we can let you know exactly what you need and refer you to a reliable neighbourhood shop.

With a few chilly mornings upon us, are you thinking about putting your bike away for the season? Why not try extending your cycling season a little bit this year? We’ll be giving advice on winter riding: with some common sense and clothes that you already have in your closet, it may be easier than you think.

What:  Free basic bike tune-ups and advice about winter cycling and bikes in general
Where:  Withrow Park Farmers’ Market, at the corner of Carlaw and McConnell Avenues.
When:  9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2013 (We’ll reschedule in case of heavy rain.)

Comments Off on Free tune-ups at the Withrow Park market: Saturday, October 13, 2012

By Val Dodge, October 12, 2012 3:46 pm

Ward 29 Bikes will be offering free basic bicycle tune-ups, maintenance, and advice at the Withrow Park Farmers’ Market this Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring your bike to us! We can fix many simple problems in just a couple of minutes.

With the first cold weather upon us, are you thinking about putting your bike away for the season? Why not try extending your cycling season a little bit this year? We’ll be giving advice on winter riding: with some common sense and clothes that you already have in your closet, it may be easier than you think.

What:  Free basic bike tune-ups and maintenance and winter cycling advice
Where:  Withrow Park Farmers’ Market, at the corner of Carlaw and McConnell Avenues.
When:  10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 13, 2012

Comments Off on Tune-ups at the Withrow Park Farmers’ Market: Saturday, September 8

By Val Dodge, September 6, 2012 11:47 am

Ward 29 Bikes and our friends from 32 Spokes are offering free basic bike tune-ups and maintenance tips at the Withrow Park Farmers’ Market Harvest Festival this Saturday, September 8^th, from 10 am to 1 pm.  Bring your bike for a tune-up!  Celebrate fresh local food and help us support the market’s Fresh Food Drive (PDF) with a donation, which will go to the Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre food bank.