Women's Basic Bike Maintenance Class

Everyone knows that it's the squeaky wheel that gets the oil, but why is it squeaking, how much oil and where?

Join us for this women only, hands-on bike maintenance workshop where we'll be covering everything you need to know to keep your bicycle rolling, including how to fix a flat tyre, and when you need to call in the professionals!

You'll learn the basics for looking after your bike with plenty of hands-on practice in a supportive environment with other women so bring your favourite bike with you and get your hands dirty with our guidance! 

This course is commissioned by City of Boroondara and delivered by the professionals from Bike it Better.

• ABCD check: the essential safety check before every ride. Practice on your own bike! 

• What part is that? - putting a name to the different parts of your bike. Makes it much easier when you do need to drop into your local bike shop.

• Getting comfortable: how to set your seat at the correct height and other adjustments you can make.  

• What to do when you get a flat tyre; the essentials to carry when riding, how to replace a tube or patch it!

• How to adjust your brakes, replace worn brake pads, and know when to take it in for repair.

• What to do if your chain comes off during a ride.

• 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.

• Your questions; we'll have time for participants to work on their own bike, ask questions and get assistance and advice regarding safety checks and maintenance issues.

This workshop will not cover issues specific to electric bikes. You are welcome to bring an electric bike compliant with current Victorian regulations if you are interested in learning about basic general bike maintenance. 

This workshop is for women who live, work and study in the City of Boroondara.

Participants must be 13yo and upwards and accompanied by a ticket holding adult if under 18.

Bike it Better uses Humanitix to manage bookings for this workshop. When booking with Humanitix, individuals will be required to provide their name and contact details.

By registering and providing this information, you hereby agree to your data being provided to Bike it Better (the professionals who deliver these courses) to allow us to confirm event details and access your emergency contact details if needed during the course.

Bike it Better may shares the data you provide with City of Boroondara who have commissioned these workshops, and by registering and providing this information, you also hereby agree to your data being shared with City of Boroondara for purpose of evaluation and future program planning. If you have any concerns with any of these policies, please use the contact details listed.