Women's Bicycle Maintenance Class!

May 19th at 5pm hosted at S&W

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

This section of Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance is designed specifically for female cyclists. We will cover all the basics of maintaining your bicycle including basic tuning and cleaning procedures. You’ll learn how to fix a flat and re-inflate your tire. We’ll also talk about tools and supplies to have both at home and on the road. And we’ll discuss women’s-specific bicycle fit. This course is designed to make you a confident, self-sufficient cyclist, whereby you can perform all of the common procedures carried out by bike shop mechanics.

I. Tools/Supplies

- Home vs. ride

- Cleaning supplies

- Cleaning procedures

II. Bicycle Mechanics

- Brake Adjustment

- Derailleur Adjustment

III. Flat Tire Repair

- How to take the tire off/ put back on

- Types of flats

- Types of tires