Staten Island’s Bike Workshop Tunes in Midland Beach

Midland Beach spun last night with Staten Island’s Bike Workshop, fixing NYC’s spring by the shore. Mechanic Jay Patel taught gears as 40 wrenched, a $15 class for wheel kids. It’s borough spokes—pure SI vibe, tools hot. A kid oiled a chain; a pro patched a tire. ‘Staten rolls—this is it,’ Patel says, spinning rims. The sand turned garage.

The shop’s fresh—March 31’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing racks by 3 p.m. Patel’s a St. George fixer; last night’s crowd hit max—wrenches clanked. A latecomer nabbed a kit; grease smeared—NYC grit glowed. Bikes rolled out—fixes ruled. #SIBikeShop trended; Bronx wants a wrench.

Some griped—’Too grimy,’ sniped a newbie, dodging oil. Space pinched—latecomers stood; repairs held. A chain snapped—fixed quick; work rolled. Queens wants a turn, but Midland owns it—spokes rule. The beach’s never tuned so bold.

Patel’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a ride if spring bites. ‘NYC’s roads—this smooths ‘em,’ he says, packing tools. The shop’s a Staten win—grit meets glide. It’s a bike rush; join the next. Bring a rag—gears call.