Eugene Bicycle Works will be holding another session of bike repair classes on Saturday mornings starting in October. Classes will be held at EBW from 9 am to 12 pm, Saturdays, October 2nd, 9th and 16th . Topics covered include: Basic Maintenance and Preventative Care Components Professional Tool Use Advanced Tuning and Repair The class [...]
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Comments from the first Apprenticeship Program Participants
Leo – Chicago, Illinois I am fortunate to have found a place that acts based on its beliefs. We share a belief in healthy living through exercise, clean air, and fresh veggies. It doesn’t get any fresher than pulling it off the plant. I have read about motorbike, automobile, and human powered vehicle design, but [...]
Apprenticeship Update
Our first three apprentices are midway through their session at CAT. Here are some pictures of them in class at our shop and in the garden. Interested in our apprenticeship program? Our next session begins July 15th, 2010. For details, please see our Apprenticeship Information page>
CAT launches apprenticeship program
You’ve probably heard of UBI and Barnett. Now the Center for Appropriate Transport (CAT) and Human Powered Machines (HPM) are introducing the first cargo frame building school in the States. Started in 1990, Human Powered Machines led the current revival of cargo bikes, trikes and trailers in the USA. This program will provide three apprentices [...]
Build your own trailer at CAT
The Center for Appropriate Transport (CAT) and Human Powered Machines (HPM) is offering a series of workshops on building high-quality bicycle trailers. Participants will learn basic fabrication skills and come away with a finished trailer frame and hitch. The next workshop series will run on Saturdays in March from 1-5 PM at CAT.
