United Bicycle Institute

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United Bicycle Institute is a private school for bicycle mechanics and custom bicycle frame building in Ashland, Oregon, United States.[1] The school offers one and two week courses.[1] It had 423 graduates in 2006.[2] Ron Sutphin founded the school in 1981.

The school has Ashland's second-largest solar electric generation facility which provides 60% of the school's needs.[3]

A bicycle hostel is located next door.[4]

[edit] Prominent alumni

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b United Bicycle Institute. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
  2. ^ School Report. Oregon Labor Market Information System. State of Oregon Employment Department. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
  3. ^ United Bicycle Institute Chooses Solar Power. Bicycle Retailer (May 26, 2005). Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
  4. ^ The Cycle Hostel. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
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