At United Bicycle Institute, learning bicycle mechanics is fun

serious fun and every UBI instructor understands that when

learning is fun, its effective! While ensuring every students
enjoyment, we also pay close attention to safety, reliability,
efficiency, and industry standards.
Each member of our team draws upon a wide array of industry experience to offer a
unique perspective on our course materials whether its operating a busy service
department, working the trenches of the World Cup race circuit, or helping develop
innovative new equipment with some of the bike industrys premiere brands.
Each UBI lesson builds an understanding of how each system on a bicycle works before
demonstrating how to service it. This combination of experiencing why and how,
along with significant hands-on learning time, allows students to hone their problem
solving skills and become well-rounded mechanics.
You cant miss the infectious enthusiasm that flows throughout UBIs campuses Its
that energy that helps us connect with a wide variety of students and learning styles,
and consistently earns rave reviews from graduates.

School Facilities
UBI classes are offered at two state-of-the-art
Oregon campuses: our headquarters in Ashland,
a beautiful town in southern Oregon, and an
urban facility in Portland, the states largest city.
The Ashland facility features a 2000 square foot
mechanics classroom and a 1200 square foot
frame building shop, and provides quick access to world-class mountain bike trails
and scenic road rides.
In Portland, students enjoy a 3000 square foot mechanics classroom, with a separate
2400 square foot facility dedicated to frame building classes, located in the heart of
Portland one of the countrys most unique urban cycling cultures.

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Whichever campus you choose, well provide a hands-on manual to take home as
well as the use of a professional tool kit for classwork and after-hours projects. Both
frame shops feature top-notch professional machine tools, TIG welders, torches and
the best frame jigs in the industry. The Ashland and Portland campuses share the
same polished curricula.

UBI is licensed by the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission as a private

career school and is also approved for most VA-funded occupational education opportunities. Additionally, UBI is approved by the US Department of Homeland Security
to issue student visas for our foreign guests.

References
If you would like to contact any of our former students to ask their opinions
of UBI and our courses, well be happy to supply you with a list of graduates.
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Ranked as one of the top 10 small towns in America

by Fodors in 2014, Ashland is nestled in the scenic
Cascade and Siskiyou mountains of southern
Oregon. Ashland is one of the top mountain bike destinations in the country just
minutes from UBI-Ashlands front door. The Rogue Valley provides miles of scenic,
peaceful road riding with plenty of varied terrain and light vehicle traffic.
Additionally, the 18-mile Bear Creek Greenway makes exploring by bike a fun
and safe experience for all ages and abilities.

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About Ashland, Oregon

Home to the world famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashlands historic downtown looks much like it did at the turn of the 20th century, featuring quaint shops,
craft brew pubs, cafs, boutiques, art galleries, and dozens of restaurants, all within
a 5 minute bike ride of UBI. Ashland is also home to the historic Lithia Park, listed by
TripAdvisor as a top 25 US park. Families will enjoy a hands-on childrens museum
and a lake with waterslides. Those looking to explore the rest of the Rogue Valley
will find over 50 wineries within a short drive, as well as an internationally acclaimed
creamery famous for its blue cheese.

But Portland is so much more. Foodies love Portland for its diverse and reasonablypriced quality restaurants and food carts, as well as the rich micro-brew culture. No

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Often rated as the #1 cycling city in America, Portland offers students as much
mythology as it does geographic and social opportunities. With over ten times the
national average of people commuting daily by bike, its quickly evident that Portland is an urban oasis for cyclists. The city is crisscrossed with bike lanes and shared
roadways, and is home to over 100 bike shops, dozens of custom frame builders,
several major bike industry manufacturers, and a unique, trendsetting cycling culture.

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Some students also choose Ashland as their outdoor adventure basecamp. Mt. Ashland features a seasonal ski resort, and the nearby Wild and Scenic Rogue River provides world-class rafting, hiking, fishing, and jet boat trips, as well as a great place to
relax. With Crater Lake and Redwood national parks, Mt. Shasta, the Pacific Crest Trail,
and the stunning Oregon coast just a short drive away, its hard to pass up this oncein-a-lifetime access to some of North Americas most unique outdoor adventures.

matter your taste or budget, there is always something around the corner. Most UBI
students attending class at the Portland campus prefer to remain in the city during
their stay, to experience the countless music venues, museums, galleries, an amazing
zoo, parks, and shopping all within cycling distance, and also easily accessed using
Portlands extensive public transit infrastructure.
Those adventurous enough to venture out of the city during their downtime can easily
access the Oregon coast and the Cascade Mountains, each just over an hours drive away.
With year-round access to Mt. Hood, epic mountain biking at Mt. St. Helens and Sandy
Ridge, hiking in the Columbia Gorge, and touring northern Oregons countless wineries,
Portland is close enough to nature for day trips with all the convenience of city life.

The Perks
For each class completed, UBI students qualify for a discounted order with our Ashland
neighbor, United Bicycle Supply. This one-time opportunity gives students up to a
year to compile a tool and repair parts order at near wholesale pricing.
While attending class, students also have an opportunity to place a one-time order from
one of our wholesale distributors at a substantial discount. Many take this opportunity
to replace or upgrade parts during our optional evening shop sessions. Additionally,
UBI has agreements with a number of industry partners that provide students with an
opportunity to purchase products at a substantial discount while attending UBI.

UBI Mechanic Certification

UBI is the bike industrys most respected training
institute. In fact, there are more UBI graduates
working in the cycling industry than from any
other national mechanics school. Were proud of
this record, and continue to expand and evolve
our curriculum to reflect the industrys ever-changing technological landscape.
Our two types of certification programs are recognized and respected by professionals at all levels of the bicycle industry.

Certificate of Completion
We award a Certificate of Completion to all students who attend every class session
and successfully complete all required coursework. This certificate is available for
every class we offer.

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Certified Bicycle Technician Program

For those seeking employment in the bicycle industry, or for experienced mechanics
wanting advanced certification, we offer the Certified Bicycle Technician program.
This certificate verifies that the student has demonstrated their proficiency in a
specific discipline by passing a rigorous testing procedure, and surpassing industryrecognized standards.
The Certified Technician Program is offered for our Professional Repair and Shop
Operation class and both of the Advanced Mechanics Seminars. Attending students
are not obliged to take the certification exam, but it is the only way to attain a certification from UBI. Students who take the certification exam as part of their class may
re-take the examination should they not pass the first time.

CLASSES
Introduction to
Bicycle Maintenance

5 days

Ideal for:

What You Will Learn:

Beginner Mechanics

This introductory class, designed to give beginning mechanics the confidence and technique needed to work on a bicycle, is a great starting point for those looking to become
self-sufficient cyclists. If youve ever wanted to service your
bike yourself or gain more hands-on experience, the Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance course is designed for you.
Many career-oriented students
will find the Intro class to be an
excellent foundation before taking
our Professional Repair and Shop
Operation class.

Home Mechanics
Fleet Mechanics

This class will provide you with

a fundamental understanding of
bicycle maintenance, from basic
bearing work to tune-ups, in a
supportive and pressure-free
environment. While not designed to replace the need for a
professional mechanic for more advanced jobs, this course
will allow you to take care of the most common repair and
maintenance procedures.
Students are encouraged to bring their own bike to class
to get a working knowledge of the systems that they ride
every day, as each lecture is targeted to the bikes in the
room. UBI has ample class bikes to work on for those who
cannot bring or choose not to service their own bikes

Emergency Roadside/Trailside Repair

Flat Repair
Headset Overhaul and Replacement
Hub Overhaul and Adjustment
Maintenance Schedules
Pedal Replacement
Stem and Handlebars
Tire and Tube Design
Tools and Proper Tool Usage
Wheel Truing

Bike Cleaning
Bike Fit and Position
Bottom Bracket and Crankset Overhaul
and Replacement
Brake System Adjustment and
Maintenance
Cable and Housing
Derailleur System Adjustment
and Maintenance
Disc Brake Theory and Pad Replacement

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Some of the Topics Covered include

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Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will

receive a Certificate of Completion.

Professional Repair
and Shop Operation

10 days

Ideal for:

What You Will Learn:

Entry Level
Professional
Mechanics

Designed for students with limited experience, the goal of

this comprehensive, professional-level course is to prepare
students for employment in a bicycle shop, or to work on
their own bicycles in a thorough, professional manner. The
course also provides a solid foundation for those who wish
to own their own shops, with a constant focus on quality
customer service and efficient service department operation.

Experienced Home
Mechanics Seeking
Additional Training
Career Oriented
Mechanics Seeking
Certification

We emphasize hands-on experience, while offering both a

component-by-component study of bicycle repair, and the
bicycle as a complete system. The information presented is
applicable to all types of bicycles. The basics of bicycle
shop service department operation are presented via
formal lecture, hands-on sessions and an informal question
and answer session.

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Students who successfully complete all course

requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Students who complete all course requirements and
achieve a passing score on the written mechanics
examination will additionally receive the UBI Certified
Bicycle Technician certificate.

Some of the Repair Topics Covered:

Bearing Theory Conventional and
Cartridge Bearings

Hydraulic and Mechanical Disc Brake

Set-up and Maintenance

Bicycle Fit and Frame Sizing for

the Customer

Lubricants

Bicycle Overhaul

Measuring: Calipers and

Thread Pitch Gauges

Bottom Bracket Compatibility,

Adjustment, and Overhaul

Pedal Systems and Cleat Compatibility

Brake System Compatibility,

Adjustment, and Overhaul

Safety and Liability Issues

Chain Compatibility and Sizing

Chainline and Gearing

Saddle and Seatpost Design

Shop Tool Selection and Use
Suspension Servicing and Tune-ups

Cranksets and Chainrings

Torque Wrenches and Torque

Specifications

Derailleur System Compatibility,

Adjustment, and Overhaul

Tube and Tire Compatibility and Repair

Frame Construction, Materials,

and Fabrication

Wheel Building and Repair

Frame Preparation and Alignment

Freehubs, Freewheels, and Cassettes
Handlebar and Stem Compatibility

Customer Service

Shop Labor Rates

Employment Opportunities

Sources of Supply

Establishing Accounts

Service Writing

Liability

Service Department Operation

Some of the Shop Operation Topics Covered Include:

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Hub and Axle Sets

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Headset Sizing, Compatibility,

Adjustment, and Overhaul

Advanced Certification Seminar Weeks

UBIs Advanced Certification Seminars are designed for experienced mechanics or
UBI graduates who have completed our Professional Repair and Shop Operation
course. The classes add specialized skills and a deeper level of understanding to the
mechanics existing training. Although these classes are scheduled to be taken in
sequence as an entire week, they may be taken individually. A substantial tuition
discount is offered when taking both seminars together.

UBI/DT Swiss Wheel

Building Seminar

Monday and Tuesday

Ideal for:

What You Will Learn:

Career Oriented
Students

Developed in conjunction with DT Swiss, a leading manufacturer of wheel building components, this Advanced
Seminar offers experienced mechanics with prior wheel
building experience a detailed understanding of the
dynamics of the bicycle wheel. The course also provides
a great deal more information for students who have
taken our Professional Repair and Shop Operation class
and want to build on that foundation.

Experienced
Mechanics
Seeking Certification
Graduates of Our
Professional Course

The primary goal of the class is to give the student a foundation to become a master wheel builder through a combination of understanding the complex structure of the
bicycle wheel, and hands-on practice.
Students will craft a set of high quality wheels that are
evaluated to exacting standards as part of the course
examination, along with a written exam based on the
theory discussed in class. Students have the opportunity
to purchase the wheels they build at a significant discount, though this is not required.

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Students who successfully complete all course requirements

will receive a Certificate of Completion. Those who complete
all course requirements and receive a passing score on both
the written examination and their wheels will also earn the
UBI/DT Swiss Certified Wheel Builder certificate.

Some of the Topics Covered Include:

Component Selection
Customizing for the Discriminating Cyclist
Lacing Patterns and Their Appropriate Application
Precise Spoke Length Calculation

Tool Selection
Wheel Design and Symmetry
Wheel Dynamics and Loading

Certified Suspension
Technician

Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday

Ideal for:

What You Will Learn:

Career Oriented
Students

With suspension systems evolving and technology trickling down to ever-more affordable levels, demand for suspension technicians is high. Shops that can overhaul and
repair their customers suspension systems have a distinct
advantage over their competitors, and mechanics with
suspension skills will find themselves more attractive to
potential employers.
Our three-day suspension seminar exposes students to
current suspension systems, and also prepares them to
service most other systems they come across at a shop.
Through the three day course, suspension theory will be
demystified and students will become intimately familiar
with the workings of the most popular suspension designs.

Students who successfully complete all course requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion. Students
who complete all course requirements and receive a passing score on the written suspension examination receive
the UBI Certified Suspension Technician certificate.
Some of the Topics Include:
Damper Design, Service, and Tuning
Linkage and Frame Designs
Safety and Liability
Spring Design, Service, and Tuning
Suspension Terminology and History
Suspension Tuning
Suspension Upgrades

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In addition to studying suspension theory, students will

benefit from a hands-on overhaul of several forks and rear
shocks from leading manufacturers.

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Experienced
Mechanics Seeking
Certification

Frame Building and

Welding Classes
United Bicycle Institutes frame building school offers students the opportunity
to learn the craft in a classroom setting from some of the finest frame builders
in the country.
UBI first began offering frame building classes in 1991, and since that time over
3000 students have graduated from our frame courses. Many alumni have gone
on to successfully launch their own frame building businesses, while others
simply enjoy riding their new custom built frames recreationally.
Our curriculum, which has evolved over 3 decades through the experience of
some of the worlds highest-caliber builders, allows even beginners to design and
build a custom steel or titanium frame in just two weeks. At UBI, you wont just
watch someone else build your frame youll do all the work yourself under the
tutelage of our expert instructors with top-level tools and fixtures. UBIs frame
classes are capped at eight students each, ensuring each student receives the
individual attention and expertise necessary to build a high quality custom frame.

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When you sign up for a frame building course at UBI, you will benefit from
learning in a fully equipped classroom environment with your own work station,
a highly evolved curriculum, and faculty with decades of frame building and
instructional experience.

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Designed for:

What You Will Learn:

First Time Frame

Builders

All UBI frame building courses are taught by accomplished frame builders, and are designed for enthusiasts
who want the satisfaction of riding a frame they built
themselves or students who aspire to become professional frame builders. There are no prerequisites, and no
prior experience is required to succeed.
UBI offers three frame building classes: Brazed Steel, TIG
Welded Steel, and TIG Welded Titanium. In each class,
students will build a high-quality mountain,
road, commuter, cyclocross, touring/randone,
BMX or trials frame that they get to keep at
the end of their two-week session.
All materials required to build a top-tier custom frame are included in the tuition price,
though some specialty frame parts require a
small upcharge. Every student is provided with
the opportunity to install a full complement of
braze-ons and, if building a lugged frame, students are
provided with high quality investment-cast lugs.
Students who successfully complete any of UBIs frame
building classes will receive a Certificate of Completion.

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Frame Building Class Topics:

Brazing and Welding Techniques
Equipment and Jig Setup
Finish Work
Frame Design, Geometry, and Proper Fit
Frame Materials and Properties
Shop Safety
Tool Selection and Use
Tube Mitering and Preparation
Tubing Selection

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Students

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Brazed Steel Frame Building

10 days

With the recent resurgence in handcrafted bicycles,

its no surprise that our most popular frame class is the
Brazed Steel course. This class is ideal for avid cyclists,
shop mechanics and managers, and aspiring professional frame builders. Students can choose lugged or
fillet brazed frame construction, as both techniques
are covered in class.
Frame building is a craft that requires focus and dedication. While the process challenges students, even those
with basic mechanical aptitude and no previous building experience finish class with a frame theyre proud of. Generally, every step of
the frames construction is executed by the student with their newfound skills.
We always have expert instructors close by if additional assistance is required.
Students who successfully complete this class will leave with a high quality
custom steel bicycle frame and a Certificate of Completion.

TIG Welded Steel Frame Building

10 days

Our TIG Welded Steel Frame Building class

offers the same instruction in frame design
and construction as our Brazed Steel class, but
uses TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding as the
joining method. Specially designed practice
welding sessions early in the course prepare
students to TIG weld a quality steel frame.
TIG welding skills can be somewhat more
difficult to acquire than brazing, so we recommend that students interested in this course
possess above-average mechanical skill and
hand-eye coordination. Good close-up vision
is also important, especially in the highcontrast light conditions characteristic of
the TIG welding process.
Students who successfully complete this class will leave with a high quality
custom steel bicycle frame ready for painting and a Certificate of Completion.

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TIG Welded Titanium Frame Building

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10 days

Our TIG Welding Titanium Frame Building class offers all that the TIG (Tungsten
Inert Gas) welded steel class encompasses, but uses titanium instead of steel as
a frame material. Special emphasis is placed on proper cleaning and purging of
titanium tubes, titanium machining problems and solutions, as well as proper
titanium welding techniques.

Specially-designed practice welding sessions early in the course prepare the

student to weld their own titanium frame. As with our steel TIG frame class,
good close-up vision is important, especially in high-contrast light conditions.
Students who successfully complete this class will leave with a high quality
custom titanium bicycle frame and a Certificate of Completion.

TIG Welding Seminar

2 days

The TIG Welding Seminar introduces TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding to prospective frame builders, or builders with only brazing experience. This weekend
class is typically scheduled following a Steel Brazing Frame Building class to allow
students to experience both types of joining. Though not required, students can
benefit from this seminar in preparation for TIG welding frame building classes.
The seminar provides a detailed look at equipment selection and use, with
emphasis on producing strong, aesthetically-pleasing weld beads. As with all
UBI classes, plenty of hands-on practice is combined with lectures and demonstrations to give students an appreciation for accurate tube mitering and best
practices for joining bicycle tubes.

UBI offers Professional Career Development Seminars as continuing education for

industry professionals who want to add to their skills or seek training in emerging
technologies. Students who have completed UBIs Professional Repair and Shop
Operation class are also welcome to enroll. Current offerings include a disc brake
seminar, a seminar on servicing Chris King components, and the Fox Master Tech
Clinic, which trains mechanics in the latest Fox suspension technology. Check our
website at www.bikeschool.com for topics, schedules, and locations.

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Students who successfully complete the seminar will receive a Certificate of

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How Do I Sign Up?

Enrolling in our classes is easy. Fill out
the UBI Enrollment Agreement and
include the required registration fee(s)
to hold your spot in class. You may
submit your application to us either by
mail, fax, or online via our website at
www.bikeschool.com. If registering by
mail, a check, money order, or credit
card information is required (we accept Mastercard, VISA, American Express, Discover
and UnionPay). If registering by fax or online, we accept only credit cards
(Mastercard, VISA, American Express, Discover and UnionPay) for registration fee
payments. Please note, all UBI fees and tuition are payable in U.S. funds only, and a
registration fee must accompany your signed enrollment agreement to be valid. If
the class for which you are registering is full and youre placed on a waiting list, no
registration fee will be charged until we can guarantee a spot for you in the class.
Upon receipt of your application and registration fee(s), we will immediately send
you a confirmation letter by mail, as well as an e-mail confirmation. Your tuition
balance is due on or before the first day of class. Tuition payments may be made
with cash, check, money order, or credit card (Mastercard, VISA, American Express,
Discover, or UnionPay). Your tuition includes instruction, student textbooks, use of
facilities and tools, and instructional materials. Class spots are filled on a first come,
first served basis and sometimes fill months in advance, so please plan accordingly.
Students under 18 years of age must have the signed permission of a parent or
guardian to enroll in any UBI class.
Students enrolling in the Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance class must be at
least 15 years old at the time class starts. Students enrolling in the Professional
Repair and Shop Operation or Advanced Certification Seminar Week must be at
least 16 years old. Students enrolling in any of the frame building classes or the
TIG Welding Seminar must be at least 18 years old at the time class starts.

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Cancellation, Refund and Transfer Policy

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You may cancel enrollment prior to the starting date by giving written notice to UBI
via postal mail, fax, or e-mail. If receipt of your cancellation notice occurs within 5
business days of UBIs receipt of the enrollment agreement, you will receive a 100%
refund of all monies paid. If receipt of a cancellation notice occurs after 5 business
days of receipt of the agreement, up to the first day of class(es), a refund will be
given minus the registration fee. In lieu of forfeiture of the registration fee, you may
request a one-time transfer of your registration to a future class if the request occurs
at least 30 calendar days prior to the start of the cancelled class, and it must be
applied to a class scheduled within one year of the cancelled class. However, if you
cancel the second class, the registration fee will be forfeited. Once class(es) have
begun, if you withdraw from class(es) prior to completion of 50% of the class, you
may be entitled to a prorated refund depending on the day of withdrawal, minus the
registration fee. Within 40 days after notification of such cancellation, withdrawal,
termination, or completion, a written statement showing allowable charges and
total payments received shall be delivered to the student by the school, together
with a refund equal in amount to the monies paid to the school in excess of those

allowable charges. OAR 581-045-0036(10)(a). UBIs Veterans Refund policy complies

with CFR21.4255. In the event that a veteran or eligible person fails to enter course,
withdraws or is dismissed at any time prior to completion, the unused portion of
tuition and all but $10 of the registration is refunded on a pro-rata basis.

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 at register@bikeschool.com for more details.
All UBI classes are conducted in English, so international students for whom English
is a second language should be comfortable reading, understanding and
communicating in English. Contact us at register@bikeschool.com with questions
about English proficiency.

Veterans and Vocational Rehabilitation Clients

UBI is an eligible WIA provider through the state of Oregon as well as many other
states. If you qualify for a vocational rehabilitation program and wish to attend,
were happy to work with your vocational counselor to design an effective program
for you. Please contact us at 541-488-1121, or by email at register@bikeschool.com
to discuss your needs.
UBI is approved by a State Approving Agency (SAA), the Oregon Higher Education
Coordinating Commission for the education and training of veterans, among other
eligible potential students. Veterans should contact us at veterans@bikeschool.com
for more information.

If you are considering attending UBI, we

strongly recommend that you request a
copy of the UBI Student Catalog before
enrolling. It contains all the school
policies and procedures that pertain to
students. The Student Catalog can be
downloaded at www.bikeschool.com, or
you may request a printed copy by via US Mail by calling 541-488-1121. We will
gladly send you one at no charge.

Questions?

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If you have any additional questions, please call us at 541-488-1121 between the
hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Were also
reachable via fax at 541-488-3485 or e-mail ask@bikeschool.com.

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United Bicycle Institute

P.O. Box 128 Ashland, OR 97520
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LOCATIONS:

401 Williamson Way Ashland, OR 97520

3961 N. Williams Ave., Suite 100 Portland, OR 97227
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