We are currently looking for adult volunteers for Operation Generation for this school year! In its fourth school year running, Operation Generation is a seniors and youth program, providing opportunities for youth to become connected with older folks through bike maintenance and bike rides, with the additional opportunity for youth […] Read More
Category: Education
Hey gentle men and gentle women, This fall we will again be offering our Park Tool School, the 30-hour bike mechanics course. During the course, we go over many aspects of bicycle mechanics, and try hard to offer our students a very well-rounded experience! The precise dates TBD. Course costs […] Read More
Looking for another way to spend time biking in the sun? From the No. 1 Mine, the Bastion to the Sawmills of the Millstone River the City of Nanaimo’s Culture & Heritage Department has created a fascinating bike route which explores the history of Nanaimo. We have many brochures […] Read More
We just received this from UVic. They are reaching out to Nanaimo to try and spread their new app. Check it out, it’s a good one: Did you have a near miss on your bike to work today? Would you like to alert fellow cyclists to a hazard? BikeMaps.org is […] Read More
Bicycles are as individual as the people who ride them. Unlike people, however, our two-wheeled friends can be split based on their purpose and build. So, which type of bike is right for you? To help you figure that out, we’ve listed the main types of bikes you’ll find […] Read More
Hey all of you out there in Nanaimo, We’re offering a workshop on having fun. It on November 25th, from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Actually, its called ‘How to Stay Warm and Dry(ish) when Riding a Bicycle’. There’s a few tricks that can be offered to folks learning how to ride […] Read More
Here at Hub City, our customers and mechanics are often faced with the dilemma to fix or replace a bike part. However, if our mechanics ever say “well, you could replace it,” this is what they’re actually saying: the part is not entirely dead yet. If the part is simply […] Read More
Cycling on the road can be a dangerous endeavour, but proper bike handling can help keep you safe. These pointers come directly from Bike Sense , the B.C. cycling manual. This booklet, which is available at HCC, is written and reviewed by professional cycling skills instructors, cycling advocacy organizations, bicycle […] Read More
A recent string of bike thefts has hit Nanaimo. In fact, someone stole one of our mechanic’s bikes from right in front of the shop! And while our mechanic was lucky enough to recover his ride, he’s one of the lucky ones. In fact, statistics from major cities around Canada […] Read More
It’s raining, it’s pouring… well, it will be soon! However, that doesn’t mean you have to give up cycling for the winter. If you dress right, riding in the rain can be a downright pleasant experience. Coat Raincoats aren’t exactly hard to come by on the West Coast. Still, […] Read More