Bicycle Maintenance Classes
Basic Bicycle Maintenance Classes
The Clubhouse at Parmiters Sports Ground
Sat 20th Jan 2024 · 10:00am
Booking closed
Dates & times
Eligibility
Learn how to set up a bike to fit, fix a puncture, adjust brakes/ gears and lubricate your chain correctly.
This full-day course is designed for cyclists looking to learn about their bikes and be able to do basic roadside repairs:
* Learn the parts of a bike
* Cleaning and lubricating
* How to set your bike up so it fits
* Remove wheels, tyres and tubes
* Mend a puncture
* Adjust brakes
* Adjust gears
* Fit brake pads - rim or disc
Basic Bike Maintenance Class Syllabus
Morning: Session 1 - 10:00am to 12:45am
- M check - Outlining the parts of the bike
- Wheels: - Removal and replacement
- Tyres - Removal and replacement
- Puncture repair - Wheel off Puncture repair - Wheel on
- Gear Adjustment - Indexing
Lunch: 12:45am to 13:15pm
Afternoon: Session 2 - 13:15pm to 16:00pm
- Gears Adjustment - refresh
- Brakes - Pad replacement / Adjustment
- Cable and Chain lubrication
- ‘Knowing your bike’ - Correct tools and simple checks required to keep your bike road worthy.
- Feedback sheets
NB. This is a hands on course so please bring your own bike to work on and wear suitable clothing. Expect to get your hands dirty!
Where to find us
The Clubhouse at Parmiters Sports Ground