On the last Saturday of each month from 1pm-4pm, our community bike shop SantroVélo hosts a Women Trans* Femme (WTF) day. We welcome people who identify as female, transgender, non-binary, femme, genderqueer, trans-masculine, trans-feminine or feel that their socialization or treatment as a woman, transperson*, &/or femme has impeded their participation in bicycle mechanics. If you self-identify as such, you …
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Women, Trans* & Femme day at Santrovelo
On the last Saturday of each month from 1pm-4pm, our community bike shop SantroVélo hosts a Women Trans* Femme (WTF) day. We welcome people who identify as female, transgender, non-binary, femme, genderqueer, trans-masculine, trans-feminine or feel that their socialization or treatment as a woman, transperson*, &/or femme has impeded their participation in bicycle mechanics. If you self-identify as such, you …
Save the Date – Santrovélo Spring Bike Tuneup – May 19th!
On Saturday, May 19th, SantroVélo (our community bike shop) will hold its annual spring Tune-Up event. This is a great chance to come and get your bike fixed while supporting the Roulant! When: Saturday, May 19th from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Where: In the alley next to the Roulant at 111 Roy East At this event, volunteer bike mechanics offer a basic check-up (brakes, shifting, bottom bracket, …
SANTROVÉLO – Recruiting New Volunteers!
Want to empower people to repair their own bikes and maintain Santropol Roulant delivery bikes? Santrovélo is seeking volunteers who can commit to approximately six hours (or more) per month during the summer (May-August). We will be hosting an orientation on May 3rd at 6 pm, followed by a two-part mechanic training session. The first part will be on that same day, …
Santrovélo – recruiting new volunteers!
Calling all aspiring bike mechanics! Santrovélo will be hosting two orientation sessions for new bike shop volunteers on the following dates: Thursday Feb 1st, 6:00 – 8:00pm and Saturday Feb 3rd, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Volunteers need attend only one of these sessions. We will provide mechanic training, if necessary, on several thursdays in February and March. Please email benevelo@santropolroulant.org to …
The 2018 bike mechanic calendar has arrived
As per yearly tradition, your friendly neighbourhood bike mechanics have stripped down for a good cause. The 2018 naked bike mechanic calendar is a tool that raises funds for community bike shops and cycling initiatives around Montreal. The calendar also aims to raise awareness about cycling culture and rights, and to promote body-positivity by representing mechanics of diverse body types, …
Seeking Your Used Supplies!
Every year, when it comes time to get our hands dirty in the soil, we take stock of our inventory of gardening gloves, rubber hoses, watering cans and pruning shears to see what needs to be replaced. We are seeking donations of the following supplies to help us maintain our urban and peri-urban agricultural sites: new or used gardening gloves …
SantroVélo’s Annual Spring Bike Tune Up is Back!
On Saturday, April 29th, SantroVélo (our community bike shop) will hold its annual spring Tune-Up event. This is a great chance to fix up your bike and support the Roulant! When: Saturday, April 29th from 12:30 – 5:00 pm Where: In the alley next to the Roulant at 111 Roy East At this event, volunteer bike mechanics offer a basic check-up (brakes, shifting, bottom bracket, headset, wheel …
The 2017 Bike Mechanic Calendar has arrived!
The 2017 Bike Mechanic Calendar has arrived! Currently in its 7th year, the calendar is an annual fundraising project that provides financial support to community bike shops and cycling initiatives in Montreal. Each calendar costs $15, half of which goes to a local community bike shop, such as Santrovélo. To get your copy, contact Ben at ben@santropolroulant.org or 514-284-9335, or stop …
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Santrovélo’s Annual Spring Bike Tune-up is Back!
On Saturday April 30th, SantroVélo – our community bike shop – will be holding it’s annual Tune-Up event! If you’ve been to the tune-up before, you know that volunteer bike mechanics offer a basic check-up (brakes, shifting, bottom bracket, headset, wheel axles, and tires) and will do the repairs on 2 or 3 things that need a bit of love. “Things” include, for …
Women & Trans* Day at SantroVélo
Did you know that SantroVélo, our community bike shop, is opened the 1st Saturday of each month from 1-4pm to welcome people who identify as female or transgender? This is an opportunity for women and transgender folks to feel empowered in a space traditionally defined as masculine! If you self-identify as such, you are invited to come work on your bike, lend a …
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Bike Mechanic Calendar 2016 – Now on Sale!
The 2016 bike mechanic calendars are now on sale at the Roulant! Every year, Montreal bike mechanics from various community bike shops around the city create a calendar as a fundraising initiative. The calendar contains fun photos of your friendly neighborhood volunteer mechanics posing (ahem… nude!) for a good cause. Nude, yes, but as a broader initiative to raise awareness and …