Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Application
If you would like to volunteer at BikeWorks please fill out the online Application Form.
Volunteers' Schedule
View the BikeWorks South Volunteers' Schedule and the BikeWorks North Volunteers' Schedule. If you would like to add yourself to the schedule or make changes to it, please email hindle@edmontonbikes.ca.
BikeWorks Guide
A comprehensive guide to volunteering at BikeWorks including sections on volunteering at BikeWorks, BikeWorks basics, shop access, operational procedures, pricing, issues, conduct and more. All volunteers should be familiar with this guide.
Bike Repair Instruction
Online Resources
The internet is a great place to learn about bike repair but don't forget to actually put your skills to the test!
- Park Tool Repair Help Information on the proper use of Park Tool equipment and articles on repair techniques.
- Sheldon Brown Bicycle Technical Information Endless information on all aspects of repair and riding with lots of focus on older bikes.
- Bike Forums Comprehensive web forums with discussions on everything cycling.
- Youtube There are thousands of instructional videos online covering every angle of bike repair. Consider watching several to ensure the advice is consistent.
Print Resources
EBC has a good number of repair manuals and ride guides located at BikeWorks including:
- The Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bike Repair
- Bicycling Magazine's Complete Guide to Bicycle Repair and Maintenance
- Glenn's Complete Bicycle Manual (lots of information on coaster and three speed hubs)
The Edmonton Public Library has at least 3 dozen books you can borrow about bike repair alone. Their copy of the Barnett's Manual (reference only) is particularly useful for specialized queries.
Specialty Tool Instructions
A black binder is kept in the New Parts Room and contains detailed instructions for the proper use of our specialty tools. Please refer to it if you are at all unsure of how to use these tools.
Other Resources
Spending time at BikeWorks is perhaps the best way to learn bike mechanics. You can come by and help out anytime we're open. Many of our volunteer mechanics know an awful lot about bikes and you can learn a lot by talking to them and helping them out.
Teaching Courses With EBC
Volunteers are encouraged to offer courses on behalf of EBC and can even get paid to do it! Courses can cover anything to do with bikes, from mechanics to bike art to safe and effective riding.
If you'd like to offer a course, please contact the BikeWorks Coordinator at bikeworks@edmontonbikes.ca