Where Greasy Hands Meet Expert Minds.

At Winged Spokes Academy, we aren't just teaching you how to turn a wrench; we're giving you the keys to total cycling independence.

Close up of a professional mechanic working on a carbon bicycle frame

Our Mechanism

Ever wondered why most riders feel helpless when they hear a mysterious click in their bottom bracket?

The Spark (2014)

It started with a single flat tire on a rainy night in Queens and a realization: technical precision should be accessible to everyone. We're founded on the belief that a well-maintained bike isn't just safer—it's a joy to ride.

Our 57th Avenue Workshop

Based in the heart of New York, our state-of-the-art repair lab at 57th Avenue serves as the classroom for the next generation of master mechanics. Why learn from a book when you can get hands-on with professional-grade Park Tools?

Self-Sufficiency Guaranteed

We've trained over 1,200 cyclists to ditch the repair shop wait times. You'll don the apron and leave with the confidence to rebuild a drivetrain from scratch. Plain and simple.

The interior of Winged Spokes Academy on 57th Avenue with bike stands and tools

Meet the Master Mechanics

Our teaching philosophy is simple: master the basics, respect the torque specs, and never stop learning.

Head Instructor Gatts Kocagil smiling in shop apron

Gatts Kocagil

Head Instructor & Master Mechanic

With 15 years on the World Tour circuit, Gatts brings elite-level technical knowledge to every classroom. He doesn't just fix bikes; he optimizes them.

Guest Lecturer Geneviene Yedatore working on a derailleur

Geneviene Yedatore

Drivetrain Specialist

Geneviene's workshops on electronic shifting and internal hubs are legendary. She believes precision is the only path to performance.

Mechanic Kir Housman truing a wheel

Kir Housman

Wheel-Building Guru

Why buy wheels when you can build them? Kir has taught hundreds of students the meditative art of tension, truing, and lacing.

Ready to get your hands dirty?

Our workshops fill up fast. Join our community on 57th Avenue and start your journey toward mechanical mastery today.