Beginners community maintenance training

Based on Government’s latest advice and guidance on the developing situation around Coronavirus/COVID19, Bikeworks has suspended all maintenance courses until further notice.

We offer free beginners maintenance courses for residents of Hammersmith & Fulham and Kensington & Chelsea.

These courses are designed as an introduction to bike maintenance for people who have no experience of working on their bike. It is great for people who cycle regularly and wish to keep their bike running smoothly between services, or be able to fix a flat tyre and carry on with their journey.

The Beginners course covers the following:

Roadside puncture repair – removal of wheel and tyre
M-Check (learning how to check that major components are safe and roadworthy, making minor adjustments)
Removal and refitting of brake blocks, balancing brake calipers
Adjusting brake cable tension
Preventative care e.g. how to clean and lubricate your bike parts

Sessions are free for those who live, work, or study in either borough.

Please note: Under 16s will need to be accompanied by a parent. We may have to cancel sessions with fewer than 3 participants, and move participants’ bookings to a suitable future date.

Community Beginners Maintenance Training

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