FREE Basic One Day Bike Maintenance and Trail Side Course

Learn to keep your bikes running smoothly for your everyday repairs. A Cycling UK course delivered by Stage 1 Cycles.

By Active Cumbria

Date and time

Location

Greystone community centre

Close Street Carlisle CA1 2HA United Kingdom

About this event

Event lasts 7 hours

Basic mechanical knowledge is a vital part of providing any kind of bike ride or cycling activity. Cycling UK’s Basic and Trail Side Maintenance one-day course gives you the skills you need to prepare bikes safely for riding, and to fix the most common problems that occur during the course of a ride – on or off the road.

This is a hands-on course. You’ll be working on your own bike, getting your hands dirty and learning by doing.

On this free basic maintenance course, you will learn:

Personal safety, tool and chemical handling
Correct use of tools and lubricants
Degreasing, cleaning and lubrication
Pre-ride equipment checks
Brakes: cable adjustment and pad/block adjustment and replacement – for caliper, V-brake and disc brakes
Gears: indexing, cable adjustment, limit adjustment
Transmission: chain repair and replacement
Headset adjustment
Wheels: punctures, tyre repair
Emergency repairs: dealing with what can go wrong during a ride

Please note: as this course is provided for free and would normally cost a significant amount if you do not attend or provide notice of cancellation 48hours in advance then you will not be able to attend future courses and maybe liable for the cost of the course.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an age restriction?

This is for participants aged 18+

What prior knowledge do you need?

No prior knowledge, except that you are interested in cycling and wish to use cycling as a means of getting around in your everyday life.

Who do I contact for enquiries?

Please contact TravelActively@cumberland.gov.uk

Is this course for FREE?

It is, but we ask is that you complete a questionnaire for us.

What do I need to bring?

Please bring a packed lunch. You will also need a bike, which you will work on during the course.

Is there parking?

You can park for free at the community centre.

Where is the course taking place?

It is in the Small Hall of the Greystone Community Centre

Organized by

Active Cumbria

Refunds/Cancellation

Refund will be processed for cancellations received 5 or more working days prior to the event. No refund will be issued for cancellations received within 5 working days leading up to the event.

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