Women+ DIY Workshop - Trailside Repairs
Schedule
Wed Nov 12 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Drosi Bikes | Llangollen, WA
About this Event
The DIY workshop provides access to cycling equipment, tools and non-judgemental advice to inform and empower women and girls to cycle.
Whether you're on the trails, the road, or the cycle path to work — things can (and do!) go wrong. This friendly women+ practical session will give you the confidence to deal with the most common mid-ride mechanicals so you can keep rolling and avoid being stranded.
What You’ll Learn
This workshop focuses on Trailside Repairs, covering the essential skills and tools to help you handle issues on the go, including:
- How to perform a pre-ride safety check (the M-Check)
- How to fix a puncture (with tubes and basic tubeless advice)
- What to do if your chain drops or breaks
- Quick fixes for brake rub, gear problems, and buckled wheels
- What to carry in your trailside toolkit
- Improvised fixes to get you home safely
Who It’s For
This session is designed for all types of riders – whether you ride MTB, gravel, road, or commuting bikes. No previous mechanical knowledge is needed, and you won’t be expected to take your bike apart!
Format
You’ll learn through:
- Live demonstrations
- Group discussion
- Q&A opportunities throughout
There’s no pressure to get hands-on, but there will be plenty of chances to ask questions and see techniques up close.
At any point during the session you are welcome to use our tools and fix your bike, or join in for the whole session. We can always learn from past experiences - our own or others!
Tea/Coffee and biscuits provided (Please let us know in advance if you have a specific dietry requirement and we will do our best to provide some yummy biscuits!!!)
Women+ includes anyone identifying as female, trans or non-binary
Under 18's to be accompanied by parent/guardian please.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:10 PM
Welcome and the M Check
Info: - Brief intro to the session.
- Importance of a pre-ride check to avoid most trailside issues.
- The M-Check - How to
🕑: 05:10 PM - 05:30 PM
Flat Tyres and Quick Fixes
Info: One of the main issues that as a cyclist we have - and sometimes one of the most annoying fixes! We will offer tips and quick fixes for tube and tubless wheels.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:50 PM
Chain and Gearing Woes :(
Info: I'm sure we have all been there - anything from a stuck chain, broken chain or gears slipping. We offer 'how to' and tips for out on the trail.
🕑: 05:50 PM - 06:10 PM
Brakes, Wheels and Ride Home Fixes
Info: Brake rub, loose brakes, emergency ride home tricks - and more!
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:25 PM
Toolkit Must-Haves & Improvised Fixes
Info: What do you carry? And why?! Tips for improvised fixes.
🕑: 06:25 PM - 06:30 PM
Recap & Quickfire Q&A
Info: Dedicated time for you to ask questions
Where is it happening?
Drosi Bikes, Parade Street, Llangollen, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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