The Walk N Roll Educational Bike shop is an educational space where people of all skill levels come to learn and practice bicycle maintenance and mechanic skills. We offer a variety of classes and volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer in the Walk N Roll Educational Bike Shop

Volunteers learn and practice bike mechanic skills while refurbishing donated bikes for the Pedal it Forward program. These bikes are given back to the community through our bicycle education programs and community partnerships. Learn more about volunteering with Walk N Roll.

Bike Maintenance Classes

Do you want to learn how to maintain your bike? Without the proper skills and tools, simple fixes can be daunting. At our monthly Bike Maintenance Classes, we will show you how to tackle some of the most common maintenance tasks on your bicycle to help keep your bike rolling safely.

When, Where and Who

Classes are free and are held on the second Tuesday of the month; registration is not required. All ages and skill levels are welcome; attendees under age 18 need a guardian’s signature at the beginning of class, and those under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Class Topics

Each month, we will feature one of the following topics:

  • ABC Quick Check - Learn how to assess the safety and working order of your bike before a ride.
  • Shifting Gears - Learn how to dial in your derailleurs and shifters for smooth shifting.
  • Brake Maintenance - Learn how to service different types of braking mechanisms for stopping.
  • Fix-a-Flat - Learn how to change a flat tire in any setting. For a schedule and full class description visit our calendar.

For more information and the full class schedule, visit our events calendar.

Hands on Practice

Our classes are hands-on, and we encourage you to bring your own bike to learn on. If you don’t have a bike, you can borrow one of ours. The classes will focus on making adjustments, basic maintenance, and hypothetical repairs. If your bike needs repairs, consider joining our DIY Bike Repair Night on the first Thursday of each month.

DIY Bike Repair Night

During DIY Bike Repair Night, we invite community members to work on their personal bikes for free. We provide professional bike stands, tools, and assistance from Walk N Roll’s knowledgeable staff and volunteers. Come learn as you fix your bike!

Library Bike Maintenance Kit

We partner with the Timberland Regional Library to offer a Bike Maintenance Kit as part of their Library of Things. People with a library card can borrow the kit from the Lacey or Olympia library locations. The kit includes tools and supplies needed for basic bicycle maintenance.

Find Us

Classes and DIY Repair Nights are held at the Walk N Roll Educational Bike Shop located at 2955 Martin Way East, Olympia. Please be aware there is no bike shop parking on Martin Way. Find more information on our location and how to find us. 

Contact Us

walknroll@intercitytransit.com