Basic Bicycle Maintenance

Start date: 29th Apr 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Cost: £60
Day: Tuesday
Duration: 5 weeks
Tutor: Steve Shearsby
Course code: 25SU112
When it comes to looking after your bike, even a little knowledge can go a long way. Knowing you can fix a puncture, sort out a broken chain, and set your riding position correctly can give you a big confidence boost.
This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about how their bike works, and how to maintain it, and how to fix problems.
The course will cover
Giving your bike a full check & tips on set-up.
Basic fixes:
Punctures
Brake Adjustment
Gear Adjustment
Wheel Alignment & Truing
Basic maintenance:
What to oil/grease/lube, how & when
If time permits, more advanced skills:
Chain Replacement
Spoke Replacement
Hub Servicing.
Please bring a bicycle with you if you can or let us know if that will not be possible.
If you enrol you are welcome to bring one family member under 18 with you to the course for Free. Please let us know if you will be doing this so that we can allocate space.