WRENCH community, we are all thinking of you in this trying time and want you to know that we are working hard at building services to offer you during the closure of our space and programming. In the meantime, we hope you are still enjoying riding your bikes in accordance to all social distancing safety recommendations!
*Please note all applications and interviews will be done remotely during this time.
For more information please select below:
Indigenous Mentor – Wheels of Courage Program
Are you 14 years old or older and going to school?
Do you like bikes?
Do you want to learn how to build and paint a custom bike for yourself?
Would you like to make money with your new skills?
Sign up for the WRENCH’s Youth Bike Builders – After School Leaders program.
Click here for more information on Youth Bike Builders Winter / Spring 2020
Or email inquiry@thewrench.ca
APPLICATION DEADLINE THURSDAY FEBRUARY 29th!
Please note space is very limited and that all successful applicants will be notified.
All applicants who don’t make it in this round will be wait-listed for the next session for Fall / Winter 2020.
Fast Pitch 2020 is a contest where everyone wins! We need you to come on down and cheer for The WRENCH as we pitch our Tandem Acts of Kindness project.
Doors open at 6 pm; Program at 7 pm
The Met, 281 Donald Street
Ticket Cost: $25
Find out more information here!
Last year’s event sold out. Don’t miss this inspiring evening!
Saturday, January 25th 12pm-2pm
Back by popular demand! We are thrilled to be offering another informative workshop by Kim Segal (RMT) on The Bicycle & The Body.
In this workshop Kim will elaborate upon the ergonomics of bike riding, how to achieve proper bike fit for maximum comfort and minimal strain, as well as working with / preventing injuries.
This workshop is free (though donations are welcome!) and open to the public, no pre-registration required.
Together we turned over 7,000 kg of “waste” into dreams come true by re-building 560 bicycles for children in need across the city and beyond!
You can still be part of the Cycle of Giving! Support year-round bike programming for children and families by donating online.
Special thanks to all our Event Sponsors!
Thank you to all our Repair Stand Sponsors!
Sister Cycle is The Wrench‘s free bike mechanics workshop series by and for women, trans, non-binary, two-spirit and femme-identifying people!
There are limited spaces available in this highly popular workshop series, email Sarah at volunteer@thewrench.ca with the subject “Sister Cycle” to register today!
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—-Sundays from 12-3pm @ the WRENCH starting January 19th—-
12-2pm: Lesson + demos (+ snacks!)
2-3pm***: Hands-on learning / Practice time!
1. Jan 19: Intro to Bike Mechanics
2. Jan 26: Wheels I: Tires + Tubes
3. Feb 2: Wheels II: Hubs + Spokes
4. Feb 9 Cranks + Bottom Brackets
5. Feb 23: Handlebars + Headsets
6. Mar 1: Gears + Derailleurs
7. Mar 8: Brakes
8. Mar 15: Review + Celebration
***PLEASE NOTE:
We have Mellow Velo on the following Sundays from 3-5pm: Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 8. This means that on these days you can stay all the way until 5pm practicing your new skills and/or getting help working on your own bike!
Learn more about Mellow Velo at www.thewrench.ca/mellow-velo or www.facebook.com/mellowvelowpg
Questions? Email Sarah at volunteer@thewrench.ca