Bike maintenance workshop - Glenroy Community Hub

This 2 1/2 hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. The session includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, and opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13 year-olds and upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).

Who is this session suitable for?

Anyone wanting to learn about maintaining and performing basic repairs and safety checks on their bike or their kids' bikes.

Participants must live, work or study in Merri-bek.

What does the session cover?

Welcome and introduction.

ABCD check: the essential safety check before every ride. Participants practice on own bike.

Bike fit: how to set your seat at the correct height, and other adjustment related issues.

Inner tube replacement: what to do when you get a flat tyre, what essentials to carry when riding.

Brakes: how to adjust brakes, replace worn brake pads, and know when to take it in for repair.

Chain replacement: what to do if your chain comes off during a ride.

Chain/drive-train clean and re-lube: how to clean and maintain your chain and gears, and when to take it for a service. Chain lube: what type is best, how to correctly use it, and how often.

Puncture repair: how to patch a punctured tube (better for the environment). If time, opportunity for participants to repair own punctured tube(s) along with instructor.

General maintenance demonstration and parts identification.

Finishing with an open time allocation for participants to work on own bike, ask questions, and get assistance and advice regarding maintenance issues.

Session notes will be provided to participants via email before the session.

What should I bring?

Optional: you may bring your own bike to conduct maintenance checks and obtain assistance in resolving any basic maintenance issues identified.

If bringing your own bike, please ensure your bike is clean (in particular the wheels), to avoid making a mess in our indoor venue.

Our instructors will have tool kits with them which you may use during the session. However, feel free to bring your own tools to use on your own bike, or obtain assistance in learning how to use them. Please note that any shared tools will need to be wiped with disinfectant after each use.

What is the start/finish time?

The program will take place between 10 am - 12.30 pm, Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes early to sign in.

Where should we come for the training?

Take the lift up to Glenroy Community Hub meeting room 3, 50 Wheatsheaf Road, Glenroy.

You will also be sent a reminder email with these details a few days before the session.

COVID Safety

Please stay at home if unwell or if you are a contact of someone who has been unwell and who is being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. It would be appreciated if you could let us know as early as possible if you won't be able to attend, to allow us to give your ticket to the next person on the waitlist.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket?

You don't need to bring your ticket on the day. We will have a list of registered participants.

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Cazz Clarke, Cycling Coach (Bike it Better) on 0421 114 389 or [email protected]

or

Merri-bek Libraries Community Programs team on [email protected]

Host or Publisher Merri-bek Libraries