Bike Tech
Powering the Future of Eco‑Mobility
At Firebaugh High School, the Bike Tech Pathway gives students hands‑on experience in sustainable transportation and eco‑mobility through real‑world learning
Bike Tech Pathway
Maxwell Olmos
CTE Teacher
Launched in Fall 2025, this Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway focuses on bicycle and e‑bike repair, maintenance, and assembly—helping students build mechanical skills while exploring careers in transportation, engineering, and technical fields.
Through project-based instruction, students develop an understanding of sustainability, urban mobility, and how green transportation supports healthier communities.
What Students Experience
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Repairing and maintaining bicycles and e‑bikes using professional tools
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Building mechanical and troubleshooting skills through hands‑on projects
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Learning about sustainability, green transportation, and urban mobility
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Exploring transportation and technical career pathways
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Gaining confidence through practical, real‑world accomplishments
Why It Matters
The Bike Tech Pathway offers a screen‑free, hands‑on learning experience that supports focus, motivation, and problem‑solving— exploring the many ways to build a future in transportation and sustainability.
More than a technical program, Bike Tech prepares students for college, careers, and life by helping them understand:
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Skilled trades and technical careers are essential to a sustainable future
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There are multiple pathways into transportation, engineering, and applied technology fields
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Working with your hands can open doors to meaningful, high-demand careers
From eco-mobility to engineering, students discover how they can help shape the future of transportation—and find the path that fits them.