Commonwheels Bicycle Collective

Announcing Winter Programs at Commonwheels!

Want to learn the basics of maintenance? Sew your own bike bag? Just get your bike fixed up? We have events for you!

CommonWheels is running two winter programs: Winter Open Shop and Workshops.
.............................................

Workshops are made possible through a new winter partnership with FabVille, a program of Artisans Asylum based in Somerville High School. We’ll have a monthly “ABCs of Bike Maintenance” class covering the basics that you need to know to keep your bike running safely. We’ll also have a specialty workshop every month, where you can learn from experts about specific bike skills.

Each workshop has a 10-participant cap, so RSVPs are required. You can RSVP for any workshop at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/commonwheels-x-fabville-winter-workshops-2026-4805266

Workshop Schedule:
Winter Rider Safety: Wednesday, January 21, 5:30-7:30pm
ABCs of Bike Maintenance: Wednesday, January 28, 5:30-7:30pm
Fix a Flat, True a Wheel: Monday, February 9, 5:30-7:30pm
ABCs of Bike Maintenance: Monday, February 23, 5:30-7:30pm
Sewing Workshop: Make Your Own Bike Bag!: Monday, March 9, 5:30-7:30pm
ABCs of Bike Maintenance: Monday, March 30, 5:30-7:30pm
............................................

Winter Open Shop is just like our classic Open Shop, but we sure won’t be outdoors! Instead, we’ll be set up at Artisans Asylum. Bring your bike and learn how to fix specific problems or take care of it in the winter with guidance from Commonwheels staff and volunteers. Open Shop does not require RSVP.

Winter Open Shop Schedule:
Sunday, January 25, 6-10pm
Monday, February 16, 4-8pm
Sunday, March 15, 6-10pm

Can't wait to see you tomorrow at Zone 3 (not the Speedway) for the The Allston Rat Race by CommonWheels 2025!

Our lead mechanic, Watson, is ready for the best Rat Race yet!