You Need BikeChain & BikeChain Need You!
I love biking. And so does a lot of people on campus it appears. There are bikes parked out in the snow, even in this dreadful weather. People love biking enough to brave the snow and sleet and the sharp winter winds. Biking is great. Plus, as we discussed before, biking is just sexy!
But a bike ride is only as good as the bike. So where do you go to fill your bike up with some tender loving care? Where do you go when your gears creak, when your pedal is loose, or when your brakes are jammed?
BikeChain, located in the basement of the International Student Centre (33 St George Street) is the answer. Run by a expert team of “biker chics and cyclo hunks”, it’s U of T’s very own bicycle educational repair facility. You can drop by anytime daytime on weekdays to use the facilities. Don’t know what you’re doing? No problem, there’s usually someone friendly and knowledgeable there who’ll lend you a hand. All in all, BikeChain is a wonderful place for anyone with a bike.
Unfortunately, BikeChain is having some trouble getting enough funding to continue its services. That’s why in this coming election, it’s asking to pass a $0.25 student levy. Personally, I think it’s definitely worthwhile. If you’d like to support the levy, you should cast your vote:
Wed. Mar 7th to Fri Mar 9th, 10am-6pm
Where: Sid Smith, Bahen, Old Vic, Gerstein Library, Woodsworth
For more information, you can take a look at the facebook event page.
Photo from Flickr by Flo’s Diner