# Event Details - **Event Name**: Basic Bike Maintenance Class (VTA) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Hands-on workshop to learn and practice the ABCs of Basic Bike Repair with your bike: Air, Brakes, Chain/Cassette, and Fixing a Flat!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/222d8c40-a280-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg SVBC's certified League Cycling Instructors will teach you the basics of working on your bike so it is safe and smooth to ride! This in-person hands-on skill-building workshop empowers you to performance basic bike maintenance and repair for common issues, including fixing a flat. Participants will each receive a patch kit and a set of tire levers for attending! It is a 3-hour class open to ages 14 and up.What You'll Learn:Air - how to fix a flat and reduce risk of flats by over half, how much air to put in your tires, and how to take wheels on and offBrakes - diagnose what adjustments your brakes need, make them, and determine when pads need to be replaced.Chain+ (transmission) - how to help your chain move smoothly and quietly across the cassette and chainrings (gears).Additional issues/topics may be covered as time allows.What to Bring:Bring your own bike (no more than 1 per student; must be functional and in good condition) to learn and work on! You can also observe another student with their bike if you cannot bring your own bike to the class. Some light snacks and water will be provided, but please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. Please also bring a rag or two if you can. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2243ac50-a280-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Additional Details:Location: Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange - 3961 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA. The entrace faces the parking lot off Corporation Way.Please arrive a few minutes early to allow for wayfinding.Please add a ticket for each participant (separate names). Tickets are required to attend.There is limited capacity and we have had classes with waitlists of 30+ people, so please only register if you have high confidence you will attend. If that changes, please cancel your order if you are no longer able to make it so others who want to attend can do so.This class is provided to the public for free with funding from from Commute.org, Measure A/W by the San Mateo County TA, and C/CAG. Thanks to San Mateo Public Library for the generous use of its community space.If you find this class valuable, join fellow bicyclists in paving the way for safer streets and a sustainable and healthier future by donating TODAY! All donations are tax-deductible and any donation gives you an annual SVBC membership. EIN: 77-0338658 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/22669da0-a280-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palo-alto/basic-bike-maintenance-class-vta/100001985752518237 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, sports, trips-adventures, cycling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_14_with_guardian - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Palo Alto - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange - **lat**: 37.4304425 - **long**: -122.1027836 - **full address**: Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange, Corporation Way, Palo Alto, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Basic Bike Maintenance Class (VTA) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0d1ac8fd9494cf177f6a2b520464887fe5bacad5a8a0173e5dce0aab27e345d3-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8b808-gmir.jpg?v=1785821832 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Basic Bike Maintenance Class (VTA) being held? - **A:** Basic Bike Maintenance Class (VTA) takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange, Corporation Way, Palo Alto, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Basic Bike Maintenance Class (VTA)? - **A:** Basic Bike Maintenance Class (VTA) is organized by Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Basic Bike Maintenance Class (VTA) is ideal for curious learners, students, 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 Palo Alto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Basic Bike Maintenance Class (VTA) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Basic Bike Maintenance Class (VTA)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0d1ac8fd9494cf177f6a2b520464887fe5bacad5a8a0173e5dce0aab27e345d3-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8b808-gmir.jpg?v=1785821832", "startDate": "2026-09-05T10:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-09-05T13:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/palo-alto/basic-bike-maintenance-class-vta/100001985752518237", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Corporation Way", "postalCode": "94303", "addressLocality": "Palo Alto", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.4304425", "longitude": "-122.1027836" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Hands-on workshop to learn and practice the ABCs of Basic Bike Repair with your bike: Air, Brakes, Chain/Cassette, and Fixing a Flat!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-04", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-05T13:00:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/palo-alto/basic-bike-maintenance-class-vta/100001985752518237" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/palo-alto/basic-bike-maintenance-class-vta/100001985752518237", "price": 0, "name": "Basic Bike Maintenance" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/silicon-valley-bicycle-coalition/17729860" } ] } ] ```