Hands-on Bike Maintenance - Camberwell Civic Centre
This course is commissioned by the City of Boroondara and run by Bike it Better.
Date: Tues 18th May 2021, 6:15pm-8:45pm
Location: Camberwell Civic Centre - Blackwood Room, 8 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell VIC 312
Session inclusions:
- 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.
- Puncture repair: how to patch a punctured tube (better for the environment). Opportunity for participants to repair own punctured tube(s) along with instructor.
- 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.
- M-Check: demonstration of the 11-step detailed maintenance check, and bike parts identification.
Participants practice M-Check on own bike. - Finishing with an open time allocation for participants to work on own bike, practice chain clean/lube, ask questions, and get assistance with maintenance issues.
Session notes including detailed M-checklist will be provided to participants.
What should I bring?
- Option to bring your own bike to conduct maintenance checks and obtain assistance in resolving any basic maintenance issues identified.
- 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.
What is the start/finish time?
The program will take place between 6:15pm-8:45pm. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and be seated.
Where should we come for the training?
Camberwell Civic Centre - Blackwood Room, 8 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124.
You will be sent a reminder email with these details a few days before the session.
What facilities are there at the location?
Toilets, water and undercover areas will be available.
What if the weather isn’t great?
The event is indoors, so weather is not an issue.
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 bikeitbettercyclecoaching@gmail.com
or
Traffic and Transport (City of Boroondara) on 9278 4091 or transport@boroondara.vic.gov.
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