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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.
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
 
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Bicycle know-how
New dates for booking coming soon
enquire here
This 2 hour course will give you the skills that every cyclist needs, skills to get you home!
By the end of a Bicycle know-how class, you will be able to remove the wheels from your bike,
change an inner tube, fix a chain and adjust your gears and brakes.
You will feel more confident riding and have a better understanding of the key mechanisms on your
bicycle. You will not be qualified as a cycle mechanic.
Bring along your bicycle to the session, and wear clothes you don't mind getting greasy.
We start at 7.00pm and end around 9pm, please arrive 10 mins before the start time to grab a tea or coffee.
other times may well be available upon request and may incur additional charges.
Cost of the classes: £20 per person, including tea, coffee, squash and biscuits throughout.
Booking is essential
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Bicycle Surgery
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 tea, coffee, squash and biscuits which are available throughout.
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. 3rd December
Sat. 11th February 2012
Sat. 17th March
Sat. 14th April
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
If you are interested in becoming a qualified bike mechanic or a cycle diagnostic technician please ask us for details.
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