Green Bike
Created by Seashore Family Literacy as way to promote good health and recreation, the Green Bike program provides bicycles for anyone to ride, any time, to any destination — no questions asked.
The premise is simple: Find a bike and use it for fun and transportation. When done, leave the bike in an accessible spot for the next rider. Adult and youth volunteers work together to restore and maintain over 100 community bicycles.
The Green Bike shop, is located in downtown Waldport at Hwy 101 and Arrow Street (next to Espresso 101). The program is led by adult volunteers who serve as role models emphasizing recreation, health and education. Volunteers with bicycle experience are encouraged to help others learn repair and maintenance skills.
The program provides tangible job skills that offer a sense of pride and accomplishment. In addition, adult volunteers directly engage local youth to support a popular community program.
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Learn Bicycle Repair – for free!
Green Bikes offers free class for all ages and levels of expertise.
• Bike Repair for the Independent Woman
A free, six-week course
Feb. 12 - March 22
Meets Tuesdays, 6 to 8pm.
Course taught by Rick Hill and assisted by Tyler Balfour
What: Basic bike repair subjects presented in easy, non-threatening manor. Learn how your bike works and gain an understanding of what to do when it breaks down. Bring your own bike.
Topics: Parts of the Bike, fixing flat tires, brakes, shifters, cassettes, wheels and spokes, derailleurs, bottom brackets, head sets, bearings and threads, and more.
How: Contact Rick Hill, Green Bike supervisor, rhill@casco.net
Minimum four students. Maximum of six. Women only.
Cost: The course is free, but a donation to the Seashore Family Literacy is appreciated.
• Bicycle Repair & Maintenance for All Ages
Wednesdays from 6 to 8pm
Open to youth and adults.
Classes are held at the Green Bike shop located in downtown Waldport at Hwy 101 and Arrow Street (next to Espresso 101).