Bike Maintenance: Fix-A-Flat – In-Person

**REGISTRATIONS WILL BE CAPPED AT 20 PEOPLE TO ENSURE LIMITED IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE**

Do you want to learn bike maintenance basics and how to repair a flat tire to ensure a smooth and safe ride? The BEST Bike Maintenance: Fix-A-Flat class, presented by Metro and People for Mobility Justice is an in-person class that will provide an overview of basic bike maintenance and how to make tire repairs on your own. You are encouraged to bring your bike for specific questions. Participants will receive a FREE helmet and a set of bike lights!

Pre-registration and attendance confirmation is required for all participants. Once you are registered, we will send you a waiver and location information to confirm your attendance. If you are attending with other family members, each person must be registered in order to attend. Register now to guarantee your spot!

Safety Protocols

We will be observing strict protocols during class to ensure safety and comfort for all participants and instructors. All instruction will be conducted outdoors to maximize physical distancing. Please keep in mind the following rules while attending class:

• You must confirm your attendance in advance of class so we know to expect you and hold your spot. Every attendee must sign-in and complete a waiver.
• If you are feeling sick or unwell, please stay home. There are many virtual class options still available.
• Even if you are fully vaccinated, please wear a mask or face covering at all times while on site. If you are not yet fully vaccinated, you are still required to wear a mask or face covering outdoors when you cannot keep a safe distance while exercising (at least 8 feet).
• Staff and instructors reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who does not follow these protocols (e.g., arrives without prior registration, does not complete waiver, refuses to wear a mask).

Who Should Sign-Up:

If you are a novice rider who is interested in learning about basic bike maintenance and repair, and how to seek out additional help from a local bike shop or co-op.

What You’ll Learn:

• ABC Quick Check
• Basic Maintenance Overview
• Flat Repair Demonstration
• Bike Services / Online Events Offered by Metro

What You’ll Need:

• Mask or face covering (even if you are fully vaccinated)
• A bike
• All participants will get a free helmet and a set of bike lights.

Registration & Waivers:

Participants ages 16 and up may participate in this class. All participants must sign a waiver to participate; if the participant is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor. 

Metro’s Bicycle Education Safety Training (BEST) Program currently offers bike classes at 4 different levels—Bicycling 101 and Bike 1, 2, & 3. If you are interested in taking classes at the next level or joining a community bike ride, check out the full event calendar. For more info on how to ride a bike in LA County, visit metro.net/gobike.

As Black Indigenous People of Color, we at People for Mobility Justice seed critical consciousness about mobility justice in all communities. Our vision is that people have the freedom and resources to move in public spaces with love and dignity.