Bicycle maintenance courses
If you are interested in becoming a bike technician or just looking to get really good foundation skills to keep your own bike working well, then these course are for you.
Next Start: | TBC |
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Day: | Saturday |
Time: | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Availability: | Yes |
Venue: | Macbeth Centre |
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This course covers key components of your bicycle and how to maintain them in good working order - Safety inspection, Adjustment of handlebars and stem, Brakes, gears - the importance of cables, Adjustment of saddle and seat post, Wheel removal and re-fitting, puncture repairs, recommendations for routine servicing.
All bicycle users or anyone who wants to learn more about bicycles, how they work and how to maintain and use them in a safe condition.
All you need to start this course is a keen interest in bicycles, a desire to know how they work and what to do when things start to wear out or simply need adjustment.
Check bike for safety, adjust to fit, basic wheel and puncture repairs and some routine servicing.
The course is delivered in 2 weekly sessions, or as an intensive one-day session (usually on Saturdays), both of which include a mixture of classroom based theory and workshop based demonstration and practical activities carried out on individual machines.
Carry out any homework tasks given and practice what you cover in class.
Your progress will be assessed through practical workshop tasks, Q & A, observation, tutor feedback and self-assessment.
Progress to part 2 of the maintenance course, or one of the qualification courses available. Ask your tutor for details.
Your own bicycle to work on is preferable but not essential. Please note: Any bicycles brought onto the premises and/or worked on in class are done so at the owners’ own risk. Bring your puncture repair kit, spare inner tube, if possible rim tape, oil and any tools you would like to learn how to use. Also bring new brake blocks if you bike needs them - there will be a chance to fit them. Other replacement parts as required. Older clothes (overalls preferably). Stout shoes. (please note: No open toe shoes will be allowed) A notepad and pen may be helpful.
Details of all available support can be found on our website (https://www.hfals.ac.uk/information-advice in the Guide and the Student Handbook, or from teaching or reception staff.
Macbeth Street London W6 9JJ
Tel:020 8753 3600
Tube:Hammersmith
Buses:27, 190, 211, 266, 267, 295, 391, H91