Rear Wheel Removal and Re-install

Feb. 22 update: This class has been rescheduled to March 1, same time, due to the weather.

If a rear wheel flat on your bike has ever led to it hibernating for a season, this University Bicycle Resource Center class is for you. India Viola (local bicycling advocate and We Are All Mechanics co-founder) will demonstrate the basics of getting that wheel off and, more importantly, getting it back on correctly. The UBRC can be found in the Helen C. White garage; bring your bike to get hands-on with the process. Past classes can be found on YouTube.

media release: Ever had a rear flat tire but were intimidated by removing and re-installing the rear wheel? Fear no longer! Get the basic how-tos and expert tips & tricks for removing your bike’s rear wheel. This is a hands-on free class and it’s optimal if you have your bike with you to practice what you are learning in real time. Free class taught by India Viola, local bicycle advocate and educator.

The University Bicycle Resource Center (UBRC) is open to the campus community and serves people interested in performing tune-ups to their own bicycles. The University Bicycle Resource Center is staffed by Commuter Solutions student employees who work to encourage the use of alternative forms of transportation–especially bicycling, walking, and transit.

The University Bicycle Resource Center is located in the Helen C. White Garage (Lot 6), in the northeast corner of the ground level of the parking garage. Find the UBRC with Google Maps.

All events are free and open to the UW community. Classes are held in the University Bicycle Resource Center. Attendance is a first-come, first-served and no registration is required. Note: Events may transition online or attendance may be limited if public health conditions change.

If you have any questions, please contact the Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator at 608-263-2969 or charles.strawser@wisc.edu.