The Knowledge Chain
Understanding how your bike works and how to care for it is the best way to reduce trailside repairs. Your two-wheeled companion may seem intimidating, but learning about it from a logical starting point and incrementally building your knowledge is the key to becoming familiar with it. Piece by piece. Just like links in a chain…
This series of basic maintenance classes is designed to empower womens+ MTB community through concise demonstrations and hands-on learning. No judgements, just good vibes and gained confidence. Participants do not need to bring their own bike as the instructor’s bike will be used for hands-on experiences.
These 3-week courses will be hosted at awesome bike shops in Dundas, Guelph and Kitchener, building and supporting the local women’s mtb culture of each area. Classes will run from 6:30-8:30PM on their respective dates.
Understanding how your bike works and how to care for it is the best way to reduce trailside repairs. Your two-wheeled companion may seem intimidating, but learning about it from a logical starting point and incrementally building your knowledge is the key to becoming familiar with it. Piece by piece. Just like links in a chain…
This series of basic maintenance classes is designed to empower womens+ MTB community through concise demonstrations and hands-on learning. No judgements, just good vibes and gained confidence. Participants do not need to bring their own bike as the instructor’s bike will be used for hands-on experiences.
These 3-week courses will be hosted at awesome bike shops in Dundas, Guelph and Kitchener, building and supporting the local women’s mtb culture of each area. Classes will run from 6:30-8:30PM on their respective dates.
Understanding how your bike works and how to care for it is the best way to reduce trailside repairs. Your two-wheeled companion may seem intimidating, but learning about it from a logical starting point and incrementally building your knowledge is the key to becoming familiar with it. Piece by piece. Just like links in a chain…
This series of basic maintenance classes is designed to empower womens+ MTB community through concise demonstrations and hands-on learning. No judgements, just good vibes and gained confidence. Participants do not need to bring their own bike as the instructor’s bike will be used for hands-on experiences.
These 3-week courses will be hosted at awesome bike shops in Dundas, Guelph and Kitchener, building and supporting the local women’s mtb culture of each area. Classes will run from 6:30-8:30PM on their respective dates.
LOCATIONS & DATES:
DUNDAS - April 2, 9 & 16 from 6:30-8:30PM, hosted at Freewheel Cycle
WATERLOO - April 3, 10 & 17 from 6:30-8:30PM, hosted at King Street Cycles
GUELPH - April 4, 11 & 18 from 6:30-8:30PM, hosted at Flow State Bicycle Co.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
Week 1: "Bike Anatomy & Care 101"
Identifying the bike’s components
Meet The Drivetrain
How to clean & lube your chain
Do’s and Don’ts of bicycle cleaning
Week 2: "Take The Pressure Off"
What the actual heck is tubeless??
Setting tire pressure for your ride
Wheels on & off the bike. (Yes, the rear wheel too!)
Fixing a flat:
How to plug a tubeless flat
Replacing a punctured tube
Week 3: "Chain Of Demand"
How the drivetrain works & wears
Derailleur adjustment
Fix a broken chain
Assessing brake pads