This program is for bike lovers and is brought to you by the City of Whittlesea. COW is keen to support families who are thinking about sustainability, cost-saving, health, and wellbeing, it’s a great time to promote riding a bike. We are encouraging everyone across the local area to get involved and learn more about bike maintenance skills.

This 2.5-hour workshop is an interactive, hands-on bike maintenance experience. Includes demonstration and explanation of bicycle maintenance essentials, including changing a flat tyre, adjusting brakes, and cleaning and lubing the drive-train; with opportunities for participants to practice on their own bikes. For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).

This course is commissioned by the City of Whittlesea, supported by the Whittlesea Bicycle Users Group (BUG), and led by Bike it Better.

Session inclusions:

Welcome and introduction.
ABCD check: the essential safety check before every ride. Participants practice on their own bikes.
Bike fit: how to set your seat at the correct height, and other adjustment-related issues.
Inner tube replacement: what to do when you get a flat tyre, what essentials to carry when riding.
Brakes: how to adjust brakes, replace worn brake pads, and know when to take it in for repair.
Chain Replacement: what to do if your chain comes off during a ride.
Chain/drive-train clean and re-lube: how to clean and maintain your chain and gears, and when to take it for a service. Chain lube: what type is best, how to correctly use it, and how often.
Puncture repair: how to patch a punctured tube (better for the environment). Opportunity for participants to repair their punctured tube(s) along with the instructor.
General maintenance demonstration and parts identification.
Finishing with an open time allocation for participants to work on their bikes, ask questions, and get assistance and advice regarding maintenance issues.