It will get into moving parts and cause issues.įinally, do ride your bike as much as possible before the burn. Resist the urge to put fur on your bike.We will happily try to repair your bike we are not there to get your bike running. Don’t rely on the Black Rock City bike camps.PLEASE don’t buy a $100 Walmart special (especially a Huffy).Do ask your local bike shop for some spare tubes (the correct size and valve for your bike) and a pump.Do take your bike to your local bike shop for a service before bringing it to the Burn.Chances are they will cost the same, be a better bike, and you will be recycling something and not contributing to the landfill. Do find a second hand bike at your thrift store, online or in your local paper. But without a bike, your Burn is going to be a lot less enjoyable! Playa Bike Dos and Don’ts Peeps - trust me, your bike will save your Burn! Yes you need water, food and shelter. Camp Brewhaha (Photo courtesy of John Briant) Playa Bike Tips for Anyone Headed to BRC And so, I’m giving you all a little pre-BRC bike advice in an effort to make you more self-sufficient and reduce our workload. For 2023 look for our unique flags at 6:15 & G.Īfter more than 10 years of doing bike repair at Burning Man, I have decided that perhaps it’s time to try a little preventative maintenance. We always end up in the 6 o’clock sector. We’re a no bullshit, fiercely independent cast of characters who have somehow managed to coexist for the past seven or eight years. Little did we know that it would be so popular! After five or so years of camping solo, we formed Camp Brewhaha. We figured we’d help Burners out by repairing a few flat tires. A mountain biking friend and I started our no-nonsense playa bike repair in 2009.
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