Speaker Series

The City of Springboro Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) in partnership with the Franklin-Springboro Public Library are presenting a Speaker Series focusing on hiking and bicycling adventures. All programs are free and presented at 6:30 p.m. in the City of Springboro Community Room, 320 W. Central Ave. Seating is first-come, first-served.

■ Monday: The Pilgrimage in Spain: Camino de Santiago: This pilgrimage route through northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela is over 1,000 years old. Although it has many starting points throughout Europe, the oldest and most popular track is the Napoleonic or French route, which traditionally begins on the French side of the Pyrenees in Saint Jean Pied de Port. Join Dr. Jocelyn Hardman as she discusses the rich history of this pilgrimage and the multitude of cultural artifacts it has inspired, as well as how to train, plan and pack for it. Dr. Hardman is a Lecturer in Spanish and has hiked extensively in Europe, South America and the United States.

■ Wednesday, Feb. 16: “Basic Bicycle Maintenance: How to Keep your Bike Running Smoothly at Home. This hands-on session will cover basic bicycle repair as we transition from winter to spring riding season. Learn how to properly clean and lube your drivetrain, how to fix a flat tire (feel free to bring your tire), basic adjustments and safety checks. The session is not designed to diagnose and repair specific issues, but a learning opportunity for routine maintenance and repair on bicycles. Otto Bohn owns and operates Spoken Bicycles in downtown Middletown and also conducts spinning and road riding classes and rides.

For more information, contact Dan Boron, danb@cityofspringboro.com or 937-748-6183.