Basic and Trail side Maintenance

Learn to keep bikes running smoothly on the road or trail.

Course outcomes

On this 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

Key content

Basic mechanical knowledge is a vital part of providing any kind of bike ride or cycling activity. Cycling UK's Basic Maintenance 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.

The course is hands-on. You'll be working on bikes, getting your hands dirty and learning by doing.

Progression

After this course, our Advanced Maintenance course deals with more challenging and technical maintenance topics.

First Aid.

1 day First Aid in the Outdoors

2 Day First Aid in the Outdoors

Price

£135 (£122 for Cycling UK members)

Duration

1 day

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