Grease Rag hosts and supports many different kinds of events as a community. Come out to an open shop, slow roll ride with us, or come to one of our educational skill shares. Read about our past events: Event Recaps!
Open Shops
Grease Rag Open Shops are FTW-only, do-it-yourself, facilitated bike repair events and happen multiple times a month in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, when shop resources are available. Shop nights are free and bike tools are available for you to use but you may wish to purchase bike parts and new/used equipment.
Open shops are listed here as they become available.
The Hub Bike Co-op’s University Bike Center
2nd Thursday each month
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The Hub hosts a Grease Rag Open Shop on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 401 SE Oak Street (Minneapolis). This is a FTW-only, do-it-yourself, facilitated bike repair. Use of the space is free and bike tools are available for you to use.
This Open Shop has 3 stands/benches available to use on a first come first serve basis. Single stall, gender neutral, ADA compliant restrooms are available for your use. Remember to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty!
Suggestions for types of projects that you may work on:
• Flats & Tires
• Shifting adjustments
• Tube and tire change
• Brake adjustments
• Safety checks
• Minor adjustments
• Chain replacements
• Lube & oil
Grease Rag attendees get a 10% discount on purchase of components/parts and can purchase parts ahead of time on The Hub website or by calling (612) 624-9468.
COVID-19 Safety: Please follow all posted instructions at The Hub to mitigate COVID-19-related health risks. If you exhibit any signs of sickness stay at home. Masks are required to be worn properly by all attendees. Please also stay at least six feet away from others.
Events Calendar
Included on our calendar are community events that might be of interest to our FTWs. Unfortunately, we can’t vouch for the safety and comfort of events that Grease Rag does not host, so use your discretion and report back to us if an event feels unsafe.
Email greaseragmpls@gmail.com to add your own FTW bike event to our calendar.