Upcoming Classes
- Basic Bicycle Maintenance <-- Click the link to sign-up
18 Feb 2026 - 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
1502 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
------------------------------------------------------------ - Dismount/remount wheels, remove tire, remove tube, inspect rim tape, repair tube (using a shop tube, not the student's tube) and minor wheel tuning for proper braking
- Inspect and adjust brakes/cables
- Inspect crank-arm and pedals, inspect and lubricate chain
- Inspect derailleur cables and make minor derailleur adjustments
- The cooperative is supported through your generous donations and our volunteers, including the instructor. We ask for a $50 nonrefundable donation for the class through our PayPay account during class registration.
- If you cannot afford a donation, please contact the instructor to request a free seat in the class due to hardship. Be aware that your seat is not reserved until the instructor emails you back to confirm.
- When Alexandria Public Schools are closed for inclement weather, the instructor will send an email with rescheduling options.
Class Information
Come learn about basic bicycle maintenance on your own bike. You will learn trail side repairs and the basic adjustments necessary to keep your bike rolling safely and smoothly.
The class about 2 hours long, scheduled from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. It is held in Velocity’s warehouse at the rear of 1502 Mt Vernon Ave in Alexandria, behind Eye2Eye Optometry Corner and Al’s Steak House. Walk to the rear of the building and enter through the gray door to the left of the roll-down garage door. Velocity doesn't own the parking areas or alleys around the building, so be sure to park on the street if you arrive by car.
This is a hands-on class. Each student should bring a bike to work on.
Class Topics
Familiarity with using wrenches and screwdrivers is required, and may be obtained by attending one of Velocity's volunteer nights prior to class.
The class does not provide a full bicycle tune-up or customized repairs. Visit Vélocity’s shops for professional maintenance or Open Shop DIY Hours.