Upcoming Events
New Volunteer Orientation
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We host new volunteer orientation typically every other Saturday from 1pm - 3pm. Sign up as a volunteer and register to get an in-person understanding of the amazing opportunity.
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The next volunteer orientatation is:
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
1pm - 4pm​​​
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Registration is required.
Skills Building:
Caliper Brakes
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We're back with the next Skills Building Session — and this one is all about Caliper Brakes!
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We will kick things off with an overview of how caliper brakes work and how to diagnose and fix common issues. From there, we'll pair up and dive into a full repair on a real bike — including complete cable and housing replacement. We'll also tackle the caliper brake spare parts bin together: dumping, sorting, cleaning, and getting everything back to ready-to-use condition.
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
1pm - 4pm​​​
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Skills Building sessions are open to volunteers only.
Skills Building:
Disc Brakes
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We have another Skills Building Session — this one is all about Disc Brakes!
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We will kick things off with an overview of how disc brakes work and how to diagnose and fix common issues. From there, we'll pair up and dive into a full repair on a real bike — including complete cable and housing replacement. We'll also tackle the disc brake spare parts bin together: dumping, sorting, cleaning, and getting everything back to ready-to-use condition.
Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
1pm - 4pm​​​
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Skills Building sessions are open to volunteers only.
Skills Building:
Cantilever Brakes
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We have another Skills Building Session — this one is all about Cantilever Brakes!
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We will kick things off with an overview of how cantilever brakes work and how to diagnose and fix common issues. From there, we'll pair up and dive into a full repair on a real bike — including complete cable and housing replacement. We'll also tackle the cantilever brake spare parts bin together: dumping, sorting, cleaning, and getting everything back to ready-to-use condition.
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
1pm - 4pm​​​
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Skills Building sessions are open to volunteers only.
Viva CalleSJ2026
Viva CalleSJ is a free Open Streets program in San José that transforms streets into car-free spaces for walking, biking, and community connection. Good Karma Bikes along with our wonderful volunteers will provide a bike maintenance station (flat repair, brake adjustment, etc.) to keep you rolling.
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There are three events planned again on Sundays for 2026:
✔ April 19th
✔ June 14th
September 13th​
Sisters in Cycling
Women's Night
A safe space to learn basic bike repair at your own pace, our programs emphasize inclusion, access, and community. Instruction includes basic skill development in common roadside repairs and mechanical safety. Bring your own bike or learn on one of ours.
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Get your bike winter-ready! 🚲
This July's session goes beyond the basics — we'll cover how to prep your bike for winter riding, plus all the fundamental repair skills you know and love. Bring your own bike and get hands-on help troubleshooting whatever mechanical issue has been bugging you.
Thursday, October 15th, 2026
6pm - 8pm​​​