Community Calendar
Community Group Ride
Continued by popular demand: community group rides! Stay tuned to our Facebook events for details on departing location and route.
These are no-drop, around 10-15 mile rides, and all paces and ages are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll.
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Clean and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
Community Workshop: Cold Weather Riding
Are you ready to ride your bike as the temperature drops? And are you ready to ride Cranksgiving? Let’s learn some cold weather riding basics!
In this hands-on workshop we’ll work through the basics of cold weather riding whether road, trail or singletrack.
We’ll cover:
✅ Cold weather clothing
✅ Bike gear and modifications
✅ Riding basics on snowy or slick surfaces
✅ Q&A
We’ll cover the necessary tools and techniques to keep you rolling, and this class is FREE to the community.
Any questions, please reach out to us at volunteer@crbikehub.org
Cranksgiving - Save the Date!
Save the Date: Goldfinch Cyclery’s 10th Annual Cranksgiving!
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Clean and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
New Volunteer Orientation
Interested in volunteering? Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop? Join our New Volunteer Orientation. We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities, workflow, and our community.
If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link above and RSVP by emailing us at volunteer@crbikehub.org
FTWN Event: Exercises for Better Biking
FTWN (femme/trans/women/nonbinary) Event!
We’re welcoming Personal Trainer Kristy to share some exercises to make for safer, stronger & longer biking.
Rough Agenda:
5:30pm Setup
5:45pm Doors Open
6:00pm Beginner-friendly exercises taught by Kristy, followed by Q&A
7:00pm Stay for snacks and social hour!
Bring a yoga mat (those hub floors are hard!) and wear comfortable clothes. The hub isn’t super warm in winter, so warm clothes recommended. If you have an extra yoga mat, bring it for a friend. Bring a friend too. And if you want, bring a snack to share.
This is a free community event open to all FTWN folks. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at volunteer@crbikehub.org .
Sorry fellas, this event is limited to femme/trans/women/nonbinary volunteers and participants age 16+.
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Clean and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
Kids Bike Drive Volunteer Fix-it Training
Help us prep 200 kids bikes for our fourth annual Kids Bike Drive in December. We’ll do an overview of the KBD process, as well as training on some primary KBD fixes.
Then it’ll be time to dive right into fixing some of those bikes! The next several volunteer Tuesday nights will be a primary time to work on these bikes - please mark your calendars and join us.
In the Community: Four Oaks Community Knowledge
Our volunteers will be at Four Oaks tabling at a Community Knowledge event from 2-5pm.
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Clean and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Clean and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
New Volunteer Orientation
Interested in volunteering? Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop? Join our New Volunteer Orientation. We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities, workflow, and our community.
If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link above and RSVP by emailing us at volunteer@crbikehub.org
Community Workshop: Tubes & Tires
Have a bike that's got a flat tire? Or want to be prepared for navigating one on your way to work or school? What tools should you bring?
We'll help you know how to get rolling again with a hands-on free community workshop!
We’ll take you step by step on how to remove your wheels, replace tires and tubes, and reinstall your wheel. If you want to learn how to fix a flat tire, or just need a refresher on how to do some trail-side repair, this class is for you!
Bring your own bike - flat tire or not - to get experience removing the wheels and learning nuances of your bike. If you don't have a bike or can't bring it, no worries - we'll have one for you to practice on!
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Our Community Workshop series is designed to empower community members of all ages and riding abilities by teaching essential bicycle maintenance skills. The hands-on workshops provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to perform general upkeep on their bikes, ensuring safe and smooth rides. This program fosters self-reliance, promotes sustainable transportation, and builds a supportive biking community.
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Clean and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
4th Annual Kids’ Bike Drive & Holiday Party
Four years of bikes, smiles, and community coming together — and this year, we're dreaming even bigger!
Our goal: 200 bikes for 200 kids!
We're doing things a little differently this year, and we need YOUR help to make it happen!
NOVEMBER: LET'S GET THOSE BIKES READY!
Instead of repairing bikes on the day of the event, we're kicking things off early! Throughout November, volunteers will help us repair, prepare, and get bikes ready for their new homes.
No experience necessary! Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or have never picked up a wrench, there's a place for you. We'll provide the tools, guidance, and plenty of opportunities to make a difference.
HAVE A KIDS BIKE TO DONATE?
We're collecting gently used children's bicycles to help us reach our goal of giving away 200 bikes! That bike sitting unused in your garage could become someone's favorite holiday memory.
DECEMBER 13: A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY!
With the bikes ready to roll, event day will be all about what matters most — bringing people together!
Join us for a festive holiday gathering, bike distribution, and a celebration of the incredible people and organizations that make our community stronger.
We'll also be welcoming local community groups and nonprofit partners to recognize their contributions, celebrate our shared efforts, and say THANK YOU for everything they do throughout the year.
More than a bike drive. It's a community coming together.
Whether you donate a bike, volunteer your time, help spread the word, or join us for the celebration, you're helping put more kids on bikes and making our community a little brighter.
Mark your calendars, start saving those kids bikes, and stay tuned for volunteer opportunities and more event details!
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Clean and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Clean and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
Shop Closed for the Holiday
Thankful for all our volunteer crew and community. We’re taking some time off for the holidays to spend time with family. We’ll close after Wednesday night 12/23, and be back open with our regular schedule starting off the new year on Saturday 1/2/27 at 10am!
Save the Date: Winter Bike Social
Save the date: Come meet local cycling organizations and plan your 2027 riding calendar (and buddies!). More info to come!
New Volunteer Orientation
Interested in volunteering? Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop? Join our New Volunteer Orientation. We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities, workflow, and our community.
If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link above and RSVP by emailing us at volunteer@crbikehub.org
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Clean and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
Community Group Ride
Continued by popular demand: community group rides! Stay tuned to our Facebook events for details on departing location and route.
These are no-drop, around 10-15 mile rides, and all paces and ages are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll.
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Clean and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
Community Group Ride
Continued by popular demand: community group rides! Stay tuned to our Facebook events for details on departing location and route.
These are no-drop, around 10-15 mile rides, and all paces and ages are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll.
FTWN Shop Night
FTWN (femme/trans/women/nonbinary) Shop Night. Bring your bike for any projects, talk bikes with other FTWN folks, or just hang out in the shop. Bonus if you want to bring a snack to share! Open to FTWN folks 16+!
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Clean and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
Event: Bike-packing Overnight to Wickiup
More details to come, but save the date to join us for an overnight bike-packing trek to Wickiup Hill in collaboration with our friends at Goldfinch Cyclery!
This is a self-supported ride to carry all your gear for a night out under the stars at Wickiup Hill. More details to come!
Community Group Ride
Continued by popular demand: community group rides! Stay tuned to our Facebook events for details on departing location and route.
These are no-drop, around 10-15 mile rides, and all paces and ages are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll.
Community Workshop: ABCs of Bike Maintenance
Keep your bike ready to ride with a refresher on the ABCs of maintenance (Air, Brakes, Chain)!
Join us for a hands-on, community-powered workshop where we’ll demystify the basics of keeping your bike in tip-top shape! Whether you’re a new rider or just want to feel more confident on two wheels, this is the perfect chance to learn and connect.
What we’ll cover:
A – Checking tire pressure & avoiding flats
B – Adjusting & inspecting brakes
C – Cleaning & caring for your chain
We highly encourage you to bring your own bike so you can learn the techniques and tips on your personal rig. We’ve got plenty of bikes to practice on, in case you need to borrow one. We’ll cover the necessary tools and techniques to keep you rolling!
This class is FREE to the community. Ages 16+ welcome, or under 16 with a guardian.
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Our Community Workshop series is designed to empower community members of all ages and riding abilities by teaching essential bicycle maintenance skills. The hands-on workshops provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to perform general upkeep on their bikes, ensuring safe and smooth rides. This program fosters self-reliance, promotes sustainable transportation, and builds a supportive biking community.
New Volunteer Orientation
Interested in volunteering? Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop? Join our New Volunteer Orientation. We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities, workflow, and our community.
If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio and RSVP by emailing us at volunteer@crbikehub.org
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Assess, clean, and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
Community Group Ride
Continued by popular demand: community group rides! Stay tuned to our Facebook events for details on departing location and route.
These are no-drop, around 10-15 mile rides, and all paces and ages are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll.
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Assess, clean, and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
Community Group Ride
Continued by popular demand: community group rides! Stay tuned to our Facebook events for details on departing location and route.
These are no-drop, around 10-15 mile rides, and all paces and ages are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll.
In the Community: General Mils HSE Fair
Our volunteers will be at General Mills for their HSE Fair from 5-9am and 1-5pm. Say hello if you work there - or send a friend!
New Volunteer Orientation
Interested in volunteering? Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop? Join our New Volunteer Orientation. We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities, workflow, and our community.
If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link above and RSVP by emailing us at volunteer@crbikehub.org
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Assess, clean, and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
In the Community: Bever Neighborhood Bike Parade
Our volunteers will be at Bever Park Bike Parade for the afternoon. Say hello!
Community Group Ride
Continued by popular demand: community group rides! Stay tuned to our Facebook events for details on departing location and route.
These are no-drop, around 10-15 mile rides, and all paces and ages are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll.
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Assess, clean, and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
In the Community: YENKO Spark in the Park
Our volunteers will be at YENKO Spark in the Park at Lowe Park for the afternoon. Say hello!
Community Group Ride
Continued by popular demand: community group rides! Stay tuned to our Facebook events for details on departing location and route.
These are no-drop, around 10-15 mile rides, and all paces and ages are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll.
FTWN Event: Farmers Market Ride
FTWN (femme/trans/women/nonbinary) Event!
We’ll meet at Chain Reaction at 5pm, and depart by 5:10pm towards Bever Park. We'll trip through Old MacDonald Farmers Market, and maybe grab a snack or two to share. Market closes at 6pm, and we'll return to the hub. Bring a few $$ for anything you'd like at the market!
About an 8-mile round trip loop from the hub, mostly in bike lanes. You can also meet us at Bever Park at 5:30pm - just let us know you’re joining!
Please wear a helmet. If you want to join but don't have a bike, or have any other questions, please reach out to us at volunteer@crbikehub.org .
Sorry fellas, this event is limited to femme/trans/women/nonbinary volunteers and participants age 16+.
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Assess, clean, and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!
Community Group Ride
Continued by popular demand: community group rides! Stay tuned to our Facebook events for details on departing location and route.
These are no-drop, around 10-15 mile rides, and all paces and ages are welcomed and encouraged! A new route will be posted every week. Grab your helmet, pack some water, and let's roll.
In the Community: Five Season’s Stand Down
Our volunteers will be at Five Seasons Stand Down Resource Fair at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Community Workshop: Tubes & Tires
Have a bike that's got a flat tire? Or want to be prepared for navigating one on your way to work or school? What tools should you bring?
We'll help you know how to get rolling again with a hands-on free community workshop!
We’ll take you step by step on how to remove your wheels, replace tires and tubes, and reinstall your wheel. If you want to learn how to fix a flat tire, or just need a refresher on how to do some trail-side repair, this class is for you!
Bring your own bike - flat tire or not - to get experience removing the wheels and learning nuances of your bike. If you don't have a bike or can't bring it, no worries - we'll have one for you to practice on!
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Our Community Workshop series is designed to empower community members of all ages and riding abilities by teaching essential bicycle maintenance skills. The hands-on workshops provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to perform general upkeep on their bikes, ensuring safe and smooth rides. This program fosters self-reliance, promotes sustainable transportation, and builds a supportive biking community.
New Volunteer Orientation
Interested in volunteering? Want to learn more and take a tour of the shop? Join our New Volunteer Orientation. We’ll be covering all the ins and outs of volunteering at the shop, including the signup and scheduling process, shop roles, activities, workflow, and our community.
If you’d like to become a volunteer at Chain Reaction, check out the volunteer link in our bio and RSVP by emailing us at volunteer@crbikehub.org
Volunteer Night
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to the community? Join us for volunteer night!
Whether you're a seasoned bike mechanic or just someone who loves bikes and wants to help out, we welcome you to come and lend a hand.
Generally, on volunteer nights we have a few projects volunteers can work on:
Take apart bikes and salvage some components for reuse
Assess, clean, and fix up bikes
Organize the shop and help with cleaning tasks
Help plan and prepare for upcoming events
Special opportunities like delivering bikes to our partners or helping community outreach
Learn about bikes and Chain Reaction while enjoying good company
No experience or RSVP is necessary!