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A bicycle mechanic or bike mechanic is a mechanic who can perform a wide range of repairs on
The skills involved in maintaining bicycles of any kind take years to build, and are usually honed on the job in the service department of bike shops.
In the US, there are few established locations where training can be had. The oldest school for bicycle mechanics, opened in 1981, i
United Bicycle Institute
in Ashland, Oregon, where aspiring mechanics can take multiple courses in varied subjects
Appalachian Bicycle Institute
in Asheville, North Carolina has been offering classes since 2010. For high school graduates, community colleges in Bentonville Arkansas and Minneapolis, Minnesota offer training as an accredited two-semester program through th
Bicycle Industry Employers Association
Barnett Bicycle Institute existed from 1986 until it was closed in 2023, following two changes in ownership.
USA Cycling
has a long-standing program for preparing established mechanics to become race mechanics. Instructors from various corners of the bicycle industry converge once a year to provide a launching point for mechanics to travel the world in service to race teams at the highest levels of competitive cycling. In
Winterborne Bicycle Institute
has offered classes since 2004
Quadra Bike School
has a 5-week program in an intimate setting
TechnoCycle
in Montreal has classes in both French and English.
Bicycle repairers
(.pdf) New York State Department of Labor "Occupational Brief" # # # Connellan, I ''et al.'' (2001), Lonely Planet Cycling Britain (Cycling Guides), Lonely Planet Publications, # # # # {{Authority control Mechanic Mechanics (trade) Sports occupations and roles Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
bicycle
A bicycle, also called a pedal cycle, bike, push-bike or cycle, is a human-powered transport, human-powered or motorized bicycle, motor-assisted, bicycle pedal, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, with two bicycle wheel, wheels attached to a ...
s.
Classification and wages
The New York State Department of Labor describes bicycle repair as a "realistic" occupation, meaning an occupation that would be enjoyed by somebody who likes "practical, hands-on problems," dealing with "real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery," and one that "does not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others." They classify it as a job that "usually requires a high school diploma and may require somevocational training
Vocational education is education that prepares people for a Skilled worker, skilled craft. Vocational education can also be seen as that type of education given to an individual to prepare that individual to be gainfully employed or self em ...
or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed. Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with
experienced employees." They indicate an annual wage in the neighborhood of $25,000, but can earn up to a little more than $40,000. "In 2002, employment for bicycle repairers in New York was 360."
Skills and training
The skills involved in maintaining bicycles of any kind take years to build, and are usually honed on the job in the service department of bike shops.
In the US, there are few established locations where training can be had. The oldest school for bicycle mechanics, opened in 1981, iUnited Bicycle Institute
in Ashland, Oregon, where aspiring mechanics can take multiple courses in varied subjects
Appalachian Bicycle Institute
in Asheville, North Carolina has been offering classes since 2010. For high school graduates, community colleges in Bentonville Arkansas and Minneapolis, Minnesota offer training as an accredited two-semester program through th
Bicycle Industry Employers Association
Barnett Bicycle Institute existed from 1986 until it was closed in 2023, following two changes in ownership.
USA Cycling
has a long-standing program for preparing established mechanics to become race mechanics. Instructors from various corners of the bicycle industry converge once a year to provide a launching point for mechanics to travel the world in service to race teams at the highest levels of competitive cycling. In
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its Provinces and territories of Canada, ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's List of coun ...
there are a variety of bicycle mechanic training programs, including the BAM ( Bicycle Assembly & Maintenance) program in Toronto
Toronto ( , locally pronounced or ) is the List of the largest municipalities in Canada by population, most populous city in Canada. It is the capital city of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Ontario. With a p ...
which has been accredited by the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) and funded by the Ontario
Ontario is the southernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the Population of Canada by province and territory, country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it ...
governmentWinterborne Bicycle Institute
has offered classes since 2004
Quadra Bike School
has a 5-week program in an intimate setting
TechnoCycle
in Montreal has classes in both French and English.
References
Bicycle repairers
(.pdf) New York State Department of Labor "Occupational Brief" # # # Connellan, I ''et al.'' (2001), Lonely Planet Cycling Britain (Cycling Guides), Lonely Planet Publications, # # # # {{Authority control Mechanic Mechanics (trade) Sports occupations and roles Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations