With spring around the corner, it's time to get your bike road-ready. This clinic teaches how to check your bike over and make sure it's in the shape you want, from tires to brakes to cables to drivetrain. This hands-on event on road riding and preventative maintenance will save you time and energy in the short run, preventing flats, injury, and creating more time for you on the road.

2. ROAD READY CLINIC Welcome How to get road-ready: 7.15p Miguel Stop and go 7.30p Dave Power, movement 7.45p Break Q&A time 8.00p Emily Road riding tips& Chris

3. READY : YOUR TIRES Miguel What you are looking for: Look for cracks and cuts, debris Dry rot Check bead/sidewall Inflate to recommended tire pressure (PSI)

4. READY : YOUR BRAKES Miguel What you are looking for: Check for wear (wear line) Glazing Dry

5. READY : YOUR CABLES Miguel What you are looking for: Rust and corrosion Fraying on the cable or housing

6. READY : YOUR DRIVETRAIN Dave V Give it the once over Check for visible surface rust Clean and lube it Shift the gears

7. READY : YOUR BEARINGS Dave V Where parts move In headset In cranks In hubs

8. READY : YOUR BOLTS Dave V Where parts connect Stem Handlebars Seatpost Brake and shift levers Quick releases (seat, wheels)

9. ROAD READY RIDING Emily & Chris When you ride: Always stop at red lights Ride with direction of traffic(no “salmoning”) Bikes go on the road, not on the sidewalk

10. ROAD READY RIDING Emily & Chris What you need for the road: Lights (front and rear) Bell Helmet

11. ROAD READY RIDING Emily & Chris Best practices for riding: When to shift Keep a tube and levers on you Pump your tires to the right PSI When locking your bike, lock the frame, wheels and seat Take your lane, stay a safe distance from car doors

12. AND NOW: GO RIDE! Thanks for joining us Upcoming rides (event calendar) 8am Sundays – shop rides Montauk Century SIDS & SIGS (NYCC) TimesUp on Fridays