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Cycle Maintenance & Repair skills training & courses
If you've always wanted to know how to fix a bike,
want to brush up on the basics or learn how to do a complete service,
we offer you a choice of technical skills courses to suit everyone.
We run two types of course which suit most people.
If you would like a special course tailored for a business, rehabilitation,
or a school or youth group then please ask for details
As well as being City & Guilds or Cytech qualified we are CRB certified for working with young people.
We have some basic maintenance info here.
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What our clients say...
"The course covered all the basics and for the first time, I feel confident with setting up my gears, undoing bottom brackets the right way, opening up a headset
...you gave a lot of useful hints" (MH, Redditch)
"A well presented, interesting course in a casual, hands-on, environment. The course covered the essentials really well and proved that there's no mystery to maintaining your bike. It's easy when you know how; the difficult bit is "knowing how" and after this course I now know how! I'm looking forward to saving myself a few pounds by avoiding unnecessary trips to bike shops for minor repairs, and not having to buy pints as payment to friends for helping me out!" (Ian, Kidderminster)
Bicycle know-how will give you confidence and improve your basic diy maintenance skills from a bike safety check,
fixing a puncture and minor adjustments. These are evening courses (dates tbc)
Bicycle surgery will provide you with the confidence to service a bike all year round.
Both courses are run by a City & Guilds or Cytech qualified cycle technican.
We keep the courses small and informal with a maximum of six people.
At each course, we also have a small selection of essential tools available to buy.
Conditions: A £20 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on a Bicycle Surgery course, with the balance payable on the day.
If you have a group and would like a special course arranging just for you, no problem, just drop us an email
 
Bicycle Surgery will introduce you to the techniques of bicycle mechanics and is a day course starting at 9.30 and finishing at 15.00 (usually on a weekend, or by special appointment)
Bring along your bicycle and wear clothes you don't mind getting greasy.
This course is designed as a hands on module for giving the knowledge for maintenance and
roadside repairs to your bicycle.
By the end of a Bicycle Surgery class, you will understand the rudementary skills to practice looking after your bike at home and conduct minor repairs on a ride.
All tools are supplied.
Although we cover some detail; this course will not provide you with a qualification as a Cycle Mechanic or Diagnostic Technician.
Cost of the Bicycle Surgery course: £50 per person, including a morning tea or coffee. Lunch is available to purchase from the venue, with freshly made sandwiches and (really great) cake !!
We recommended that you bring a notepad for taking notes, and cameras are permitted.
Booking is essential - please email us for availability.
New dates for booking now:
Sat. 5th May
9.30am - 3.30pm at Pump House Environment Centre
-book here
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Typical Bicycle surgery timetable
9.30am to 3.30pm - Please bring your bicycle with you as we will be working on them on the
different points shown below.
9:45am - Set up bikes to work on and introductions
10:00am - in detail as follows:
- Wheels – Show the easiest way to remove both front & rear wheels, tyres and tubes and what to look for.
- An explanation of your tyre pressures & removal of cassettes and hub bearings
- Headsets – Explain types and the differences – show how to dismantle and what to look for in wear and tear
- Chain sets - Show the removal of the chain sets and re fit.
- Pedal descriptions explained, and removal demonstrated.
- Bottom Brackets – Removal of a bottom bracket and pointers of wear.
- Seat Post – How to adjust all seat posts
12:00pm - LUNCH – bring along a packed lunch.
12:45pm - Gears – Adjustments, alignment importance, fitting and repairing a chain
Brakes – Adjustment, pad wear alertness
3:00pm - Any Questions – A chance to have answers to those questions that
you did not get the answer to whilst on the course!
By the end of a Bicycle Surgery class, you will understand the rudementary skills to practice looking after your bike at home and conduct minor repairs on a ride.
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Who do we train?
You(and your bike)
Businesses
Local authorities
Councils
Schools
Youth organisations
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