In partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester we are pleased to be able to offer a series of Basic, Intermediate and On The Move training courses
Basic courses last about 2 hours and include:
- What the parts of your bike are – and what they do
- Things you should check before each ride
- Simple adjustments – e.g.brakes and gears to make sure they work smoothly and safely
- What tools you might need and how to use them
- How to mend punctures
- Cleaning and lubrication
This course costs £10 and is payable directly to TfGM at the time of booking. Details for the next course can be found by clicking on the following link:
Sunday 6th Jul & Sunday 3rd August 10:00am till 12:00 noon
Intermediate courses normally take place on a weekend and last about 6 hours – they cover lots more detail and include some hands on work:
- Brake adjustment
- Gear adjustment/indexing
- Inspection/fitting of cables
- Chains & Cassettes
- Bottom bracket and headset inspection/adjustment
- Recommendations for routine servicing
- How to identify and correct out of true wheel
This course costs £30 and is payable directly to TfGM at the time of booking. Details for the next course can be found by clicking on the following Link:
Sunday 27th July & Sunday 24th August 10:00am till 4:00pm
On The Move courses normally take place on a weekend and last around 3 hours. As part of the course we’ll head out for a ride so bring a bike, helmet, suitable clothing and footwear.
The course is focused upon repairing unforeseen mechanical mishaps while out on a ride or commuting. Most people can deal with and repair a puncture. What if it’s more complicated than that? How would you deal with –
- A split or gashed tyre
- Snapped gear cable
- Broken chain
- Bent or snapped mech hanger
- Faulty derailluer
- Free hub failure
- Broken spoke or buckled wheel
- etc etc.
This course costs £15 and is payable directly to TfGM at the time of booking. Details for the next course can be found by clicking on the following Link: