With the weather improving and another polo tournament season on its way, I thought now would be a good time to introduce the game to those unfamiliar with it and try to recruit some new players. Here’s a little article on bike polo and its existence in Nanaimo. Bicycle polo […] Read More
Month: February 2013
We’ve finally come up with a snazzy solution to keep everyone informed who wants to be kept informed, especially for those that might not be checking our website and facebook page regularly. There’s so much happening its hard for us to keep up sometimes!
It’s time for our next Park Tool School to begin forming! Park Tool School is a 27-Hour Mechanics course that covers nearly everything you’ve ever, EVER wanted to know about bike mechanics. Students are equipped with a copy of the Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bicycle Mechanics, and are […] Read More
Have you ever wondered how your brakes work? Come on by our shop from 6:30 – 7:30 on Tues. Feb 26th to find out! We’ll be going over brake maintenance issues, upkeep, and repair! This workshop is absolutely free for members, and $5 for non-members. Take care!
We just hit the 500 member mark! Thanks to Melanie Boulding for signing up and becoming the 500th shareholder in our co-op! A big thanks to every other member who has signed up too! Its pretty amazing that we have reached this milestone and have been open less than a […] Read More
If you did not know Nanaimo has a extremely serious mountain bike community whom works hard to provide some excellent trails for you to bomb and drop on your bike. Look here for a map of all the amazing trails in the city. Don’t have a bike capable of a […] Read More
Wanna learn how to do jumps? What about learning how to ride in traffic? “PacificSport Vancouver Island’s XploreSportZ Pro D Day, Spring Break and Summer Camps offer participants between the ages of 7 and 12 an opportunity to discover a variety of sports, many non-traditional in a fun and non-competitive […] Read More
Ever notice how we don’t automatically print a receipt or put your purchase in a bag? We try to be conscious of the resources we use in the shop. We keep a record of sales transactions should you need the information in the future. If you do want a receipt […] Read More
Attention VIU students do not forget that this Wednesday, February the 13th from 12:00 to 3:00 we will be hosting a special St. Valentines Day Eve bicycle repair workshop at the Bike Park. The theme for the workshop will be how to love and care for your bike. Potential topics […] Read More
Have YOU ever wanted to learn how your bottom bracket works? What about how to put on a new chain? Or maybe you’d just like to learn why your bike makes all those strange clicky noises? We’re looking for TWO MORE participants for our Park Tool School! Come learn everything […] Read More