On November 10, 2019, dozens of participants of all skill levels attended and participated in Grease Rag’s 11th Annual Winter Skill Share! At the Winter Skill Share, we tapped into the deep wisdom of our Twin Cities FTW biking community — and shared resources for riding through the Gear Swap Continue Reading →
Presentation by Low, notes from Kym and Noelle Notes and take-aways from Kym! Low broke the ice (haha) by getting the room laughing. “The first thing you need for biking in the winter is a BIKE!” There is no one right way or only way to bike through the winter. There Continue Reading →
By JJ I have always enjoyed turning a wrench and seeing how things work. When I was a kid, my brother and I would tinker around with our bikes, changing the seat configuration, learning to patch a tube (with a match! Do you remember those patches that you burned in Continue Reading →
By Cali Cali is the co-owner of Alley Cat Cycles in Loring Park, apprentice at Peacock Groove, and Bolder Options Bike Mentorship Youth Program Repair Shop Leader. Please contact Cali if you are interested in volunteering at or learning more about Bolder Options: cali.jirsa@gmail.com Winter Bike Maintenance & Cleaning Supplies Continue Reading →
By : Charlotte Fagan Like many WTF riders – I don’t have a lot of upper arm strength. No matter how much I pump iron (which isn’t often… if at all) – my arms are just never going to be super buff. And sometimes it can be an issue when Continue Reading →
Here is another great post from Grease Rag WTF Cayla’s awesome blog, The Bicycle Diaries, about her winter vehicle. She includes tons of great photos and commentary. Check it out! (And don’t think I didn’t notice the Grease Rag name drop- thanks, Cayla!) Below you can see that I have Continue Reading →
By : edurkee The most integral part to a bike as a whole, is the frame. The rest is a conglomeration of pieces and parts (some of which work better than others). In summation, they all work together to create a simple machine for transportation. You put in the energy Continue Reading →
Thank you for those who stuck around to talk about roadside repair! Here is a recap for those of you that couldn’t make it. This is a skill-share that I’d like to repeat again. If you’d like an additional topic covered, please let us know! Give Yourself a Break Sometimes Continue Reading →
By Shayne Winter Bicycle Maintenance and Cleaning Recap Keeping your bike clean is the key to ensuring your ride doesn’t fall apart before spring and it will save you money on costly repairs. Most people have a “winter shitter” that they use during the snowy months. It’s a good idea Continue Reading →
