Bike Maintenance Training Courses

We'll be offering three bike maintenance courses this December. Each class will cover a different set of bike maintenance skills. You can sign up for the classes you are interested in taking individually ($40/class) or all three ($100 total). Once you click on a date, you'll be able to view all of the purchasing options. Please email [email protected] to request a scholarship.

Wed, December 7, 6-8pm: Repair fundamentals, prevention, cleaning, basics of fit, and fix-a-flat. This session will focus on steps for a basic preventative maintenance check, effective cleaning techniques for different parts of the bike, how to adjust a bike for optimal fit, and repairing a flat tire.

Wed, December 14, 6-8pm: Brakes, derailleurs, chain. Included in this session is instruction on cable replacement, brake adjustment including rim- and disc-brakes, derailleur adjustment, chain care and replacement, and explanation of the tools needed for each adjustment.

Wed, December 21, 6-8pm: Bearings (hubs, headset, bottom bracket), wheel truing. Included in this session is discussion and instruction of hubs, headsets, bottom brackets, freewheels, cassettes, and spoke-tension adjustment.

Instruction for each topic will include discussion, demonstration, and individual practice. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own bike, or we can provide a bike to practice your skills on.

Classes will be held at the BikeMN office in Minneapolis (3745 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis MN 55406).

Sign up for March 2023 maintenance classes here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-maintenance-training-courses-tickets-468654416977

If you have any questions or would like more details about these courses, please contact Helena at [email protected]

Host or Publisher Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota