Summer Tour 2019 Information Session, June 12th 2019

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This class covers basic points of do-it-yourself maintenance to get you self-sufficient with you bike. In addition, this class can serve as a gateway to learning more about these great machines.

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Women's Bike Maintenace Class: Bike Demystification, Basic Maintenance, and Flat Fixing

Get to know a little more about your machine in this hands-on introductory workshop, and walk away feeling more self-sufficient. This class will cover routine bike maintenance, the tools you should never leave home without, and how to fix a flat, with plenty of time to ask questions.

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Please note: the session on the 4th Tuesday is our one-off class…the sessions for the first 3 Tuesdays of the month are for our Intensive Series.

718 Cyclery welcomes Dennis Hrehowsik, President of the Brooklyn Bird Club, founded in 1909. On Thursday, May 2, Mr. Hrehowsik will discuss an introduction to birding, as well as describe some of the great opportunities for Birding right here in NYC.  

We will then join Mr. Hrehowsik on Saturday morning May 4th in Prospect Park for The Brooklyn Bird Club's weekly walk.

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718 Cyclery welcomes Dennis Hrehowsik, President of the Brooklyn Bird Club, founded in 1909. Mr. Hrehowsik will discuss an introduction to birding, as well as describe some of the great opportunities for Birding right here in NYC.  

We will then join Mr. Hrehowsik on Saturday morning May 4th in Prospect Park for The Brooklyn Bird Club's weekly walk.

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Join Melissa from Girl Gotta Hike for a discussion and demo of what to pack and how to plan for for a multi-day / long-distance backpacking trip. We’ll cover all the logistics of route planning, meal planning, and the best safety and Leave No Trace practices. I’ll also show you how to pack gear into a backpack for maximum comfort and accessibility.

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(move calendar to April 24 to see date)

Annie will present her cross-country bike trip, riding from Washington, DC to Los Angeles. She'll discuss trip preparation, touring tips, and being solo on the road - all as someone new to bike touring - and will show her bike and gear. Food and Drink will be served.

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(move calendar to April 17 to see date)

This event is all about knives and edge tools including: 

1) Which ones you need and for what (we'll go over various options) 
2) Sharpening and maintenance 

Registration for this event is on the Mappy Hour webpage.

We'll have some back-up knives, hand files, and stones for you to practice with and expert knife sharpener Greg will be on hand to sharpen your personal knives so you go home ready for your next adventure! 

You do not need your own knife to attend, just bring yours if you want it sharpened! 

These will be hands on classes and restricted to a maximum of twenty people so come for a more personalized experience with a group of curious (and tactile) outdoor enthusiasts. 

The series is hosted by our friends at Mighty Hatchet / 718 Cyclery. 

Note: no door tickets, no waitlist,

Past Mappy Hour Events at Mighty Hatchet / 718 Cyclery

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Often a source of mystery and stress from cyclists, this class serves to show that these shifting systems are easily worked with and essentially the same cast of characters for many decades.

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Jamie will present images and stories from his latest adventure, a 1000 mile trek on the Baja Divide (December 2018 - January 2019)

See his instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ict4.8/

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A repeat of our 2/6 event for all of you who weren't fast enough to snag tickets! 

Please Register at the Mappy Hour website for this event.

This workshop is an introduction to bushcraft. There will be knives, there will be rope, there will be sticks! Led by FreeStone Expeditions Greg Wilson. 

These will be hands on classes and restricted to a maximum of twenty people so come for a more personalized experience with a group of curious (and tactile) outdoor enthusiasts. 

The series is hosted by our friends at Mighty Hatchet / 718 Cyclery. 

Note: no door tickets, no waitlist. Sorry.

Past Mappy Hour Events at Mighty Hatchet / 718 Cyclery

This workshop is all about planning, finding and safely consuming water in the backcountry. Led by FreeStone Expeditions Greg Wilson, we'll start the night with route planning and preparation for long trips and expeditions. How do you assess the potential water sources and plan accordingly? (Maps will be present!) 

All Registrations for the event must be done through the Mappy Hour website.

We'll also seek to answer the eternal question: iodine, pump, UV, or other method? We'll be bringing a suite of water filters that are used in the backcountry, review the pros and cons of each and do a taste test (because we're New Yorkers, we like our water delicious). 

These will be hands on classes and restricted to a maximum of twenty people so come for a more personalized experience with a group of curious (and tactile) outdoor enthusiasts. 

The series is hosted by our friends at Mighty Hatchet / 718 Cyclery. 

Note: no door tickets, no waitlist, no refunds. 

Past Mappy Hour Events at Mighty Hatchet / 718 Cyclery

Inspiration. Empowerment. Connection. The power of bicycle travel. Come find all of these at a special regional gathering of people interested in bicycle travel hosted by Adventure Cycling Association at 718 Cyclery on Thursday, February 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM (program starts at 7:00 PM). This event is being held in partnership with 718 Cyclery and NYC/ADV.

During the next year, Adventure Cycling staff will visit more than 40 cities across the United States. At gatherings in all of these cities, we’ll share three things: (1) news and stories on the joys and benefits of bicycle travel, as well as resources for how to travel by bike; (2) exciting new strategic directions for Adventure Cycling; and (3) an opportunity for you to provide ideas for how we can grow a larger and more connected bicycle travel community.

This gathering is open to Adventure Cycling members and nonmembers who have an interest in bicycle travel or just want to learn more. Adventure Cycling’s Director of Travel Initiatives Ginny Sullivan will be on hand for the gathering on Thursday, February 21. Enjoy refreshments and a chance to socialize with many other folks in your area who interested in bike travel. Please join us and bring a friend!

When: Thursday, February 21 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Mingling starts at 6:30 PM, and the program starts promptly at 7:00 PM.

Where: 718 Cyclery, 254 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215.

We look forward to seeing you in Brooklyn, NY!

Are you able to lend a hand? We’re looking for a volunteer or two to help with the event. Please contact Adventure Cycling at info@adventurecycling.org or 406.532.2751 if you are interested.

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718 is excited to host our first home-grown Rock and Roll Trivia Night (AKA “Night Moves”) this. Fun, drinks, food, music and prizes will abound.

Here is an example question. First person to get it right gets some “Night Moves” stickers mailed to them. See you Thursday!

In April 2018, a collection of doors from the storied Chelsea Hotel were put up for auction. The door to Jimi Hendrix's room sold for $16,250. Andy Warhol’s door sold for $65,625. Who's door was the most valuable, selling for $125,000

Categories include, but are not limited to:

• Names That Dont Rock

• Cat Scratch Fever (Use Of Cats In Rock)

• The One and Only Billy Shears (Rock and Roll Conspiracies)

• Whole Lotta Torb (Lyrics With The Word “Torb” Replacing Answer)

• Runnin’ With the Devil (Van Halen Trivia)

• The One and Only Billy Shears (Rock and Roll Conspiracies)

• Sum of Its Parts (Super Groups)

• Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow (Hail Metal Bands)

• Weak Link (Worst Member of a Band)

• Bad Finger (Musicians With Less Than 10 Fingers)

• Rock the Simpsons

• Back in the NY Groove (NYC-Based Questions)

• Positively 3rd Avenue (Brooklyn-based questions)

• Rock Lit (Rock and Roll Literature and Biographies)

• Didacts and Narpets (Prog Rock)

• Fab 4

TorbCoins

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Past Night Moves

This is the class to take if you want to get rid of that annoying rubbing sound. Braking systems, while plentiful, mainly follow the same few principals in terms of function and maintenance.

TorbCoin Rewards

This class is worth 3 TorbCoins. More information about our TorbCoin Customer Reward Program here

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This class covers basic points of do-it-yourself maintenance to get you self-sufficient with you bike. In addition, this class can serve as a gateway to learning more about these great machines.

Registration

Select Category (blue text) first. Green calendar dates will show availability. Please note you may need to scroll calendar ahead to find available date (in green).

At the Mappy Hour town hall earlier this month we heard one thing loud and clear - New Yorkers want to learn more backcountry and survival skills. Luckily, FreeStone Expeditions Greg Wilson is helping us create an entire series filled with bushcraft, campcraft, and survival skills. 

We'll learn about building shelters, tying knots, sharpening knives, navigation, cooking and so much more. 

Our first 3 classes include: 
February 6: Intro to Bushcraft 
March 6: Water in the woods 
April 10: Knots & Shelter 

These will be hands on classes and restricted to a maximum of twenty people so come for a more personalized experience with a group of curious (and tactile) outdoor enthusiasts. 

The series is hosted by our friends at Mighty Hatchet / 718 Cyclery.

Registration is Required. Register Here