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Here's some bike stuff going on in Toronto today. :) Flat fix and tune-up course @ CBN 7:00pm- 9:00pm  The Community Bicycle Network introduces mechanic classes for beginners. The classes are taught by experienced mechanics and provide an intimate, focused, learning environment. Learning some basics about your bike saves you money in the long run when you can change your own tube or adjust your brakes.Dates: Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 9pm, weekly, beginning August 15th
Please RSVP by sending an email to toolworks@communitybicyclenetwork.org with the subject "Bike Mechanic Class RSVP", or by phoning 416-504-2918 and leaving a message under "general inquiries" stating that you wish to RSVP for the Bike Mechanic Class with your name and number. Someone will return your email or call to confirm how to RSVP a spot (and how to pay a deposit). Those who provide a $10 non-refundable deposit will be given preference on the list. The class consists of: Flat Fix - hands-on segment: A brief discussion of: Brakes - instructor demo/description: Gears and drive train - instructor demo/description: |
| The Bicycle Film Fest Launch! 7:00 pm to 12:00 am The Bicycle Film fest kicks off tonight at the Gladstone Hotel: The Gladstone Hotel | See Full Details in the ART BAR Bicycle art by The Winking Circle and friends The Bicycle Film Festival is in it's seventh year since beginning in NYC. Now in 16 cities worldwide including LA, Paris, London, Tokyo, Milano, Sydney... this is the first year in Toronto and we're going to do it right. The festival runs August 22-26, 2007 and incorporates art, music and film in celebration of the bicycle. Our opening night party is at the Gladstone on August 22nd, with live music (Polmo Polpo, Lullabye Arkestra) and DJs in the Ball Room and the Art Bike Show opening and running through till Sunday in the Art Bar. Admission will be free. Thursday night is the Bikes Rock show at SPIN Gallery. We're screening at The Royal with six programs featuring Canadian and International bike themed films, running Friday and Saturday, with after parties both nights. Bicycle events are being planned to take place around the city: Friday (Alleycat), Saturday (Bike games), and Sunday (BMX JAM). It's going to be a good time. Valet bike parking will be at the Royal for each screening (Fri August 24, 7. Sat August 25, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9). |
