# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 VT Bicycle Mechanic Training for Retail Service - Montpelier/Waterbury - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: VT curriculum for assembly, repair, and maintenance for entry-level bike mechanics combining instruction and practice.About this Event2026 Vermont Bicycle Mechanic Training for Retail ServiceA collaboration by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance and Vermont bike shops.Attendance at all 5 sessions is required:Session 1: Tuesday, March 31st, 6:30pm-8:30pm @Bicycle ExpressSession 2: Wednesday April 1st, 6:30pm-8:30pm @Bicycle ExpressSession 3: Thursday April 2nd, 6:30pm-8:30pm @Onion River OutdoorsSession 4: Monday, April 6th, 6:30pm-8:30pm @Onion River OutdoorsSession 5: Tuesday, April 7th, 6:30pm-8:30pm @Onion River OutdoorsLocations:Bicycle Express| 23 Commercial Dr., Waterbury, VTOnion River Outdoors | 89 Main St., Montpelier, VTDo you currently work in retail service or are you considering employment this spring as an entry-level mechanic?This 10-hour training provides a full overview of bicycle mechanic fundamentals rooted in the Park Tool School curriculum modified for Vermont-specific service. Learning covers a range of assembly, repair, and maintenance topics combining instruction from experienced Vermont bike shop mechanics with hands-on practice.Training Modules:Bike Anatomy, Common Bicycle Standards, and Tube/Tire Change ProcedureSet-Up and Adjustment of Common Front and Rear DerailleursSet-up and Adjustment of Caliper Rim and Mechanical Disc BrakesWheel Truing and Hub Bearing Adjustment, Headset + Bottom Bracket BearingsService Writing Overview, Shop Workflow, and Final Concepts CheckThe training is administered by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance. The curriculum is designed and instructed by lead mechanics from Vermont bike shops.Details:Must attend all 5 sessions to receive the VOBA Bicycle Mechanic Training for Retail Service Certificate of CompletionLocations vary (see above)Class size: 6-8; 2 instructors per sessionApply by March 24 at 12pm ESTRegistration does not guarantee admission to the cohort. Confirmation of acceptance will be emailed March 27 by 2pm ESTEligibility:Priority will be given to those currently employed by a Vermont shop or those planning to apply for a mechanic position in a Vermont shop this spring.Priority will be given to under-represented communities in the occupation in Vermont (women, BIPOC, LGBTQ, New Americans, persons with disabilities, etc.)Should I take the training?The training is ideal for the following audiences:Bike mechanics who want a refresh on the fundamentals heading into the 2026 service season;Individuals who are committed to starting work as a bike mechanic in a VT shop this season, are seeking employment, and are willing to practice what they learn;Experienced bike mechanics interested in learning more efficient ways of doing the basics.The training is not for:Bike mechanics who are seeking advanced skills training;Aspiring or current bike mechanics who are not seeking employment this coming season;Individuals who are seeking training for personal application. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/moretown/2026-vt-bicycle-mechanic-training-for-retail-service-montpelier-waterbury/100001984979674641 - **Event Categories**: workshops, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Moretown - **state**: VT - **country**: United States - **location**: Bicycle Express - **lat**: 44.32627799999999 - **long**: -72.744767 - **full address**: Bicycle Express, 23 Commercial Drive, Moretown, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 VT Bicycle Mechanic Training for Retail Service - Montpelier/Waterbury - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/52e027938029d10fd5379699860853eefbe5a849b25c3ddc7befa1bcca1cb3bf-rimg-w1200-h900-dc181815-gmir.jpg?v=1773406085 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 VT Bicycle Mechanic Training for Retail Service - Montpelier/Waterbury being held? - **A:** 2026 VT Bicycle Mechanic Training for Retail Service - Montpelier/Waterbury takes place on Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Bicycle Express, 23 Commercial Drive, Moretown, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 VT Bicycle Mechanic Training for Retail Service - Montpelier/Waterbury? - **A:** 2026 VT Bicycle Mechanic Training for Retail Service - Montpelier/Waterbury is organized by Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 VT Bicycle Mechanic Training for Retail Service - Montpelier/Waterbury is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Moretown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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