Friendly Pirates

I’ll admit it: I’m pretty clueless when it comes to doing anything mechanical. I knew if I took my beloved bicycle apart, it would not be going back together (properly, anyway). So what to do? Enter the Bike Pirates, a group of bicycling enthusiasts who run a do-it-yourself shop in downtown Toronto. Volunteers are on hand to show you how to do repairs, and tools are provided. The Pirates also fix old, beat-up bicycles to sell fairly cheap, so if you’re looking for a new(ish) ride, this is definitely the place to go. Donations are welcome, but not necessary. The shop is currently open Thursday and Saturday afternoons.
- Tasia Rivero, Online Intern

Bike Pirates, 1292 Bloor St. W., Toronto, bikepirates.com.