Laneway Learning is a great project in Melbourne with the aim of providing cheap, informal one-night evening classes on all sorts of fun topics, from knitting to making chutney to Broadway musicals. 

We are excited that one of their upcoming classes is ‘Money-Saving Bicycle Maintenance‘ where you can learn some basic bike repairs and maintenance skills that will help you out in times of need and save you money. The workshop will start with fixing a puncture and moving on to brake and gear adjustments. Time permitting you will also learn to identify when something can be fixed or needs replacing. The class is limited to 20 people and is taught by a qualified bike mechanic.

Giveaway! Thanks to Laneway Learning we have 5 x spots for their next Money-Saving Bicycle Maintenance Class on Wednesday 6 March to give away to 5 of our fans and customers. These are literally tickets that money can’t buy as the class is sold out.

To win, all you have to do is leave a comment below telling us why you need to learn some bike maintenance skills. Five winners will be drawn randomly and notified on Monday 4 March by email. Good luck!

Money-Saving Bicycle Maintenance by Laneway Learning

Wednesday 6 March 8:15 – 9:30pm

 The People’s Market

64-68 Stanley St Collingwood

Bring your bike and don’t wear your best clothes!

The awesome Bikefest Treadlie Market is back for 2013!

The market is a three day event that’s part of the Sustainable Living Festival‘s ‘Big Weekend’ (15-17 February 2013) and it will feature everything you need to fuel a life of two wheels.

We had such a great time last year that we will be there again with our friends Hannmaid in amongst a great selection of other bike distributors, retailers, craftspeople, collectors and enthusiasts. There will also be a film night, swap meet, bicycle best in show, kids activities, Roller Racing and other social events.

Check out photos from the market last year here. 

Bikefest Treadlie Market, Birrarung Marr, Federation Square Melbourne

Friday 15 February 12-8pm

Saturday 16 February 10-6pm

Sunday 17 February 10-5pm

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne is a world leader in cancer treatment, research and education.

To help raise funds for their important work this year they have launched the Ride to Conquer Cancer on 27-28 October. 

One of our fans Anna Jones is aiming to raise $10,000 for Peter Mac‘s lifesaving cancer research and to help her achieve her goal we have donated one of our lovely wicker baskets to her silent action.  There are lots of other interesting auction items from some of our favourite brands including Aesop, Anglepoise and Eames. Check out the auction here. 

The auction ends in a week at 3pm on Saturday 23 June. Once the auction has closed, winning bidders will donate their bid amount directly to Anna’s Ride to Conquer Cancer participant page – this means every cent will go directly to the cause.

Thank you in advance for your generosity! Your efforts will help fund groundbreaking research initiatives, vital clinical trials and innovative new treatments at Peter Mac.

To find out more, join in, sponsor an event or volunteer, contact Peter Mac.