Bike Mechanic Course: Class 1. Punctures and M Check.

We believe self sufficient, confident women improve all spaces we occupy. Knowing how to fix our bikes allows us to travel further and for longer, it gives us our independence. That's why we are partnering with Laura she / her, from Bournemouth Cycle works, to offer a 4 week bike mechanic course that will give you the confidence to go on 2 wheeled adventures.

Come learn bike mechanics in the bosom of the matriarchy.

CLASS 1.

In this class, you will learn how to ensure your bike is trail safe and how to fix a puncture. We will learn a comprehensive ‘m’ check before moving on to how to fix a puncture. We will learn how to fix punctures with inner tubes and tubeless tyres.

Come to this class if you are at the start of your journey of how to maintain your bike. Establish where that creaking sound is coming from, whether the tread on your tyres is worn, if your wheels are true, if there is any play in your cranks and if your chain is stretched. Learning an M check, committing it to memory and doing it before every ride is an excellent life skill that will pay dividends in the long run.

Being able to fix a puncture will grow your confidence out on the trail 10 fold.

Every ticket holder will have the opportunity to join a whatsapp group to connect with other students, share mechanic wins during and after the class.

New Forest Off Road Ride Leader, Grace Compton will be facilitating the evening. The evening will have an intimate vibe with the group size being capped at 12 people.

Where does the money from ticket sales go ?

£5 to Bournemouth Cycle Works

£5 for Pizza

£15 gets reinvested in to our community and helps get our ride leaders qualifications.

Invest in yourself and your future adventures.

Still on the fence as to whether you should invest in yourself and learn bike mechanics? We asked our ride leaders how it feels being able to do trail side bike mechanics, this is what they said.

Martine ? I'm confident to get out on my own, knowing I can overcome basic issues without calling in the cavalry.

Kate ? Knowing how to fix my bike if something goes wrong makes me feel confident, empowered and self sufficient.

We can't wait to see you in the workshop ✌️

The New Forest Off Road club is a women and non binary led cycling community based in the New Forest, Hampshire. We have a mission to increase representation in the outdoors by providing guided matriarchal experiences. Through group rides, mechanic sessions and online workshops, we help to build community and confidence on two wheels. In 2021, we were awarded "Community of the Year" by Bikepacking.com.

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