Intermediate bicycle maintenance [Whitefield]

TfGM is offering a free, full day, Intermediate Bike Maintenance Course run by a qualified instructor  You should have a pre-existing interest in cycling/bikes and already be reasonably confident in looking after your own bike and carrying out basic procedures such as puncture repairs. If not, we recommend attendance on one of our free 2 hour courses, as punctures, an M-Check and other basics will not be covered on the intermediate course.

What will the course cover?

  • Brake adjustment. Inspection / fitting cables – lubricating
  • Gear adjustment/indexing. How a derailleur works. Inspection / fitting of cables – lubricating
  • Chains – Lubrication / Inspection / Cleaning / break and re-join
  • Headset inspection/adjustment
  • Q+As

Tools / bike stands will be provided. Please bring your own bike to work on (in specific cases a bike could be provided – send a message to arrange).

Tea and coffee will be provided but lunch is not included. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch.

Once booked, if you are subsequently unable attend the course you must cancel your booking and/or inform TfGM as soon as possible

Places are limited so please book online.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This event is listed in our cycling events calendar for Greater Manchester. It is not organised by Manchester Friends of the Earth nor the Love Your Bike campaign and does not necessarily reflect their policies. We recommend checking with the organisers in case of a change of time or location.

Event Details

Bury
Cycle Maintenance

Location Urban Cycle Centre, Philips Park
Whitefield, M45 7QJ
Start Saturday 10 Dec 2016 10:00am
Finish Saturday 10 Dec 2016 4:00pm