tori bortman

Greetings all...

Now that your bikes are good and thrashed from
'cross season, consider tuning them up with a six-week Gracie's Wrench
Basic Maintenance Course. You know it needs some lovin' (especially
after two foot deep mud puddles) so no time like the present to learn
the basics in keeping your steed running well or to get your road ride
ready for the upcoming season.

Our
January and February six-week Basic Maintenance Courses are beginning to fill so reserve your spot
soon. It's a great chance to give your bike the extra attention it
deserves in an intimate (2:1 student to teacher ratio) class setting at
the fabulous Vanilla Bicycles Workshop. The instructor (Tori Bortman)
has eight years of mechanics and six years of teaching and curriculum
development under her belt so classes cater to your needs. More
information on our classes can be found at www.gracieswrench.com.

At long last we finally have our winter workshop schedule. These are
shorter clinics and workshops for those of you who just want to get
your feet wet. We've also added
a Get Riding! class for the novice rider and a family workshop for
those of you who ride with your kids. (Workshop schedule follows email).

Finally, as the holidays come upon us what better way to show your
love and appreciation than a Gracie's Wrench gift certificate? This
season give the gift of learning to show your love and appreciation.

Bundle up, drink lots of tea, and remember that your best
winter accessory to beat the cold is the smile on your face as you ride!

Cheers,

Tori Bortman
Gracie's Wrench
503.839.1880

Winter Workshop Schedule

Flat Repair and Basic Maintenance:
Gracie's Wrench offers this basic hands-on workshop geared toward
the beginner mechanic or those looking to gain confidence in their
basic skills. Bring your bike and learn the best way-- with your own
two hands on your own two wheels! Workshop space is limited so you get
a personalized lesson from an experienced teacher and mechanic. Runs
from 10:30am- 12:30pm. $15 per student.
The one-time workshop is offered every second Saturday of the month.
Saturday, December 13th
Saturday, January 10th
Saturday, February 14th

Get Going!
Gracie's Wrench is here to help you get out on two wheels. Whether
you're headed for the bike path, a quick trip to the store or want to
try commuting to work this clinic covers the basics for the novice
rider. Learn basic riding skills, rules of the road, proper bike fit,
what to wear and much more to gain the confidence to ride. Small
workshop sizes insure personalized lessons from an expert teacher. $15
per student. Handouts included. 10:30am-12:30pm.
The one-time workshop is offered every third Saturday of the month.
Saturday, December 20th
Saturday, January 17th
Saturday, February 21st

Foolin' Around on Two Wheels
Join Gracie's Wrench for some family fun and learning in a
supportive and friendly environment. Ride with your kids? Have a
daughter or son with an inquisitive mind? Want your child to learn
safety and self sufficiency? Want to learn together?

This clinic covers basic safety checks, proper helmet fitting, flat
repair and much more. You and your child each work on your own bikes
and helmets. Learning together reinforces new skills and helps you
both retain more of the information. $20 for one adult and child. $10
extra per additional adult or child. Handouts included. 10:30am-12:30pm
The one-time workshop is offered every first Saturday of the month.
Saturday, January 3rd
Saturday, February 7th