After Nearly Three Decades Park Tool's Most Beloved Employee Retires

"Since joining Park Tool in 1997, Jones has been a guiding force behind the brand's educational mission-turning complex repair techniques into approachable lessons for riders and mechanics alike. While his influence spanned many facets of the company's work, he was perhaps best known as the on-screen instructor for Park Tool's widely followed YouTube channel, which boasts around 900,000 subscribers and 13 million annual views."

"Over the course of 28 years, Jones helped build and refine resources that have become staples in home garages and professional workshops alike. He contributed to numerous projects that have helped countless riders and mechanics tackle complex repairs with confidence, including Park Tool's Repair Help library of nearly 200 in-depth how-to guides, the Park Tool School classroom curriculum, multiple editions of The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair, and the Park Tool Tech Summit, a professional mechanic training series."

"Before his time at Park Tool, Jones had already forged a deep connection with the cycling world, including roles as a team mechanic for USA Cycling squads, an instructor at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, and chief instructor at Barnett Bicycle Institute. Park Tool Owner and CEO Eric Hawkins reflected on Jones' legacy, noting that his ability to "demystify bike repair and maintenance" helped millions understand their bikes more deeply. In his own words, Jones said retirement opens up fresh opportunities."

Calvin Jones is retiring after nearly three decades as Director of Education at Park Tool. He joined Park Tool in 1997 and became the on-screen instructor for the company's YouTube channel, which reached about 900,000 subscribers and 13 million annual views. Over 28 years, he helped build resources used in home and professional workshops, including the Repair Help library, Park Tool School curriculum, multiple editions of The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair, and the Park Tool Tech Summit. Jones previously worked as a team mechanic for USA Cycling, an instructor at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, and chief instructor at Barnett Bicycle Institute. He plans to pursue new educational projects and more riding.

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