Bike Tech at Inderkum High School
Similar to auto shop in structure, Bike Tech is an ROP course that will teach high-schoolers the ins and outs of bicycle mechanics. Students will experience a comprehensive bicycle educational program, teaching them the mechanical fundamentals of bicycle assembly and repair while fostering safe cycling habits, environmental awareness, and healthy living. By the end of the semester-long course, the kids will know how to disassemble, assemble, repair and troubleshoot multiple kinds of bicycles.
This class is meant to prepare students to work as entry level mechanics in the cycling industry, as well as introduce unique internship and career opportunities they can pursue in the future. Students will also gain insight on the broad cycling industry and the plethora of careers included within, including: engineering, fabrication, sales, marketing, film-making, graphic art, and writing for publication.