Free labour bike tune-ups at VGH in May and June!
Here at the health authorities, May and June are packed with campaigns, challenges, workshops and events to support you “greening” or changing your commute in any way you can.
You’ll find the Guywires Mobile Cycle Tech truck between Willow Chest Centre and Willow Pavilion on the VGH campus.
As we’re gearing up for the Clean Commuter Challenge (May 27 – June 14), we’re also anticipating Bike to Work Week and Bike Month!
In support of clean cycle commuting, the VCH Commuter Centre is offereing eight free labour bike tune-up days at VGH through May and June. This service is for VCH employees only, so please bring your employee ID.
Who
Peter Pazdera of Guywires Mobile Cycle Tech is back to tune-up your bike. Guywires Mobile Cycle Tech is a professional bicycle support service specializing in mechanical service, custom-built wheels, special services and event support. Guywires has been serving Metro Vancouver since 1992, and the VGH campus since 2005.
When
Fridays: May 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th.
- Drop-off your bike between 8:30 -9:00 am
- Pick up your bike between 4:00-4:30 pm
Please be punctual. Uncollected bikes will be taken away by Guywires for security, and returned the following week.
Where
Between Willow Chest Centre & Willow Pavilion on the VGH campus – near the large gas tank farm, depending on parking. Look for the big white truck marked “Guywires”.
What
Tune-ups consist of 30 minutes of service to each bike. If Peter, the bike mechanic, notices anything of concern or requiring additional work, he will note this to the bike owner upon pick-up. If desired, you can book your own private follow-up appointment for these services, at your own cost.
Cost
These tune-ups are free! There will be no labour charge to VCH employees. Any parts required will be charged to the bike owner (cash only, please). Please show your work ID upon check-in. Guywires can accommodate up to 12 bikes each day – so SIGN-UP TODAY! Pre-booking is required so that time is used efficiently for repairs.
Register
Register for these events by contacting Bett Lauridsen, Transportation Coordinator at the Commuter Centre in Jim Pattison Pavilion South.
Tel: 604-875-4118.
Email: bett.lauridsen (at) vch.ca
But, wait, there’s more!
We’ll be hosting Bike Maintenance Learning Workshops on June 19th & July 3rd – keep your eyes peeled for future updates.