Maintenance Courses
Bike Maintenance Classes
A programme of three short bike maintenance classes will be running at the bike hub on the first three Wednesdays of the month from 12.30 until 1.15 to fit into your lunch break, cost £5/session. A longer session will run once a month from 2.15-5pm, cost £12.
- Basic Safety check and punctures
- Adjusting and Replacing Brakes
- Adjusting gears
- Full session covering all of the above. 2.15-5pm
Payment and booking is required in advance: transport@leeds.ac.uk
Course Details
The course is an introduction to bike maintenance, designed for anyone who needs to know how to fix their ride after the bike shop has closed. The full course covers:
- Naming and understanding the parts of a bike
- "M Check" safety inspection
- Fixing a roadside puncture
- Brakes - adjustment and fitting new pads
- Gears - indexing and setting limit screws
The Velocampus staff running the course have a wealth of knowledge of both maintenance and cycling in general including commuting, cycle touring the length of New Zealand and mountain biking in the Alps, so feel free to test their knowledge. Due to the practical nature of the course don't wear your Sunday best. Aprons and disposable gloves are provided. Questions are encouraged.
The course is designed to be run in small numbers so we can keep good staff to student numbers, never exceeding a 1:4 ratio. Groups of 4 or more can book alternative dates to suit, just contact transport@leeds.ac.uk or EXT 37252.
Booking Details Bookings can be taken in person at the bike hub or by emailing transport@leeds.ac.uk
See the calendar for course dates
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