How Do I Sign Up? Enrolling is easy. Fill out the UBI Enrollment Agreement online and include the required registration fee(s) to hold your spot in class. Submit your application online at www. bikeschool.com, or by mail or fax. International Students UBI is authorized under U.S. Federal law to enroll non- immigrant students. Most non-US citizens will require a student visa to enter the U.S. and attend UBI. Please contact us for more details. Veterans and Vocational Rehabilitation Clients UBI is an eligible WIOA provider in most states. If you qualify for a vocational rehabilitation program and wish to attend, we are happy to work with your vocational counselor to design an effective program for you. UBI is approved by the Veterans Administration for the education and training of veterans, among other eligible potential students. Veterans may contact us for more information. The UBI Student Catalog If you are considering attending UBI, we strongly recommend you obtain a copy of our UBI Student Catalog before enrolling. It contains all school policies and procedures. The Student Catalog can be downloaded at www.bikeschool.com, or you may request a printed copy. Questions? If you have questions, please call us at 541-488-1121 between 8:00am and 5:00pm PST, Monday through Friday. We’re also reachable via fax at 541-488-3485 or email at [email protected]. Website: www.bikeschool.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitedbicycleinstitute Twitter: @unitedbicycle Instagram: @unitedbicycle ©2020, United Bicycle Institute Ashland, Oregon There’s nowhere to get a bike education Our Campus quite like United Bicycle Institute. We offer the most comprehensive bike building and maintenance classes available in the U.S., nestled in Since 1981, we’ve been on the leading edge of mechanics, the foothills of Southern Oregon. Our state-of-the-art frame building, shop operations and more, meaning classrooms overlook the mountains surrounding Ashland, your time at UBI puts you at the forefront of bike industry and promote an knowledge and methods. engaged and refreshing Our UBI instructors draw on decades of combined experience learning environment. In to offer unique perspectives on course topics – whether it’s our small university operating a busy service department, working race circuits, town, students are or testing and evaluating components with some of the bike joined by fellow bike industry’s premier brands. enthusiasts, theater- goers, outdoor lovers, international students and a welcoming community of locals. Getting here is easy. Medford International Airport (MFR) is just 15 miles north, and navigating our small community is easy via bike, bus, foot or rental car once you’re here. In the classroom, students have access to complete professional workbenches for classwork and after-hours projects, including frame preparation & alignment tools, torque wrenches and wheel tension meters. Our frame Every lesson at UBI builds an understanding for how each shop features top-notch professional machining tools, TIG system on a bicycle works, with hands on guidance and welders, torches and the best frame jigs in the industry. procedures. This combination of learning the why and how (and doing), gives our students the edge in honing their The Perks problem-solving skills and becoming well-rounded mechanics. • Access to specialty products and tools UBI is licensed by the Oregon Higher Education • A one-time, discounted order with United Bicycle Coordinating Commission as a private career school. UBI Supply, next door to UBI is approved by the Veterans Administration for training and • Optional weekly late night sessions for using educational programs, such as the Post 911 GI Bill ® and VA classroom tools (faculty present) Vocational Rehabilitation. We also work with other tuition funders, such as WIOA and the MyCAA Scholarship, to help • Substantial discounts from additional industry students reach the classroom. partners while in attendance Certification Programs Our two types of certification programs are recognized by professionals at all levels in the cycling industry: Certificate of Completion We award a Certificate of Completion to students who attend every class session and successfully complete all required coursework. This certificate is available for every course we offer. Certified Bicycle Technician Program For those seeking employment in the bicycle industry, or experienced mechanics wanting advanced certification, we offer our Certified Bicycle Technician Program. This certificate verifies a student has demonstrated proficiency in a specific discipline by passing rigorous testing, and surpassing industry-recognized standards. The Certified Bicycle Technician Program is offered for our Professional Repair and Shop Operation course, and both of our UBI Mechanic Advanced Certification Seminars. Courses UBI is the bike industry’s most respected training school, with more graduates than any other bicycle mechanics school in the US. We’re proud of this record, and continue to expand and evolve our curriculum to reflect the industry’s ever-changing technological landscape. ME100 ME200 Introduction Professional to Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Shop 5 Days Operations Ideal for: 10 Days • Beginner Mechanics Ideal for: • Home Mechanics • Career-Oriented • Recreational Cyclists Mechanics • Fleet Mechanics • Experienced Home Mechanics • Law Enforcement Officers • Mechanics Seeking Certification Our Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance course will provide This is a comprehensive two week professional level course you with a fundamental understanding of bicycle repair and for students with limited bike shop experience. The goal of maintenance. the class is to prepare students to work in a bicycle shop, or to perform professional level service at home. The course also Students learn the basics of maintaining a bicycle, provides a basic foundation for those interested in owning from simple bearing system overhauls to tune-ups. The their own shop, with a focus on offering quality customer information presented is applicable to all types of bicycles, service and efficient service department operation. and it is also a great introductory class for anyone who would like a more thorough foundation before taking our We offer component- by-component study of bicycle repair, Professional Repair and Shop Operation course. as well as study of the bicycle as a complete system. The information in this course is applicable to all types of bicycles. Students are encouraged to bring their own bike to class to get a working knowledge of the systems they ride every day, As part of the course, students will receive a 300+ -page as each lecture is targeted to the bikes in the room. UBI has manual complete with illustrations and step-by-step an ample supply of class bikes to work on if bringing your bike instructions for all the procedures demonstrated throughout to class is not an option. Along with having access to a fully the course. stocked workbench, students receive a manual complete Students who complete all course requirements and receive with illustrations and step-by-step instructions for all the a passing score on the written mechanics examination will procedures taught during the course. additionally receive the UBI Certified Bicycle Technician Topics Include certificate. • Drivetrain Systems Topics Include • Bike Riding Position and Contact Points • Measuring Tools, Thread Specifications, and Torque • Brake System Adjustment • Bearing Inspection and Assessment • Cable and Housing Maintenance • Derailleur Systems • Emergency Roadside Repairs • Drivetrain Systems • Headset Overhaul • Brake Systems • Pedal Replacement • Wheel Building and Repair • Basic Suspension Adjustments and Settings • Frame Materials • Service Department Operations ME301 UBI/DT Swiss Wheel Building Seminar 2 Days Ideal for: • Career-Oriented Mechanics • Experienced Mechanics Seeking Certification • Graduates of a Professional Repair and Shop Operation Course Developed in conjunction with DT Swiss — a leading manufacturer of wheel building components — this Advanced Seminar offers experienced mechanics a detailed understanding of bicycle wheel dynamics. The goal of the course is to give students a foundation to become master wheel builders, through a combination of hands-on practice and education on the complex structure of the bicycle wheel. As part of the seminar, students will receive a manual complete with illustrations and step-by-step Advanced instructions for all procedures demonstrated throughout the seminar. Students who successfully complete all course requirements Certification will receive a Certificate of Completion. In addition, those who receive a passing score on both the written examination and their wheels will also earn the UBI/DT Swiss Certified Wheel Seminars Builder certificate. Topics Include UBI’s Advanced Certification Seminars are • Hubs, Spoke & Rim Selection designed for experienced mechanics or • Lacing Patterns UBI graduates who have completed our • Spoke Length Calculation • Wheel Design Professional Repair and Shop Operation course. • Wheel Dynamics These courses add specialized skills and a deeper • Tool Selection level of understanding to students’ existing training. Although these courses are scheduled to be taken in sequence as an entire week, they may be taken individually as well. ME302 UBI Certified Suspension Technician 3 Days Ideal for: • Career-Oriented Mechanics • Experienced Mechanics Seeking Certification • Graduates of our Professional Repair