Hassocks Youth Projects is a voluntary community group aiming to offer bespoke events to the youth of Hassocks community.
For queries on this and any other of our events please email info-hyp@hassockscommunity.org.uk
Starting 4th March 2022
"Getting to Know your Bike"
You can ride a bike. Do you know how to check it over and maintain it? Would you know how to deal with a puncture or breakdown?
Here is a workshop to show you how and to involve you, hands on!
Group Size: 4 max.
Age group: 11 – 16
When: Fridays - 4:30pm
Where: Hassocks Community Cycle Hire
(next to the Station and the Hassocks Hotel)
Length of session: Approx. 1.5 hours
What to bring: Your own bike
(if not, bikes will be available to work on)
Cost £5.00
Discounts available for low income families, young carers and siblings.
Please contact info-hyp@hassockscommunity.org.uk for details.
(We will send you a discount code to enter after you click checkout.)
What the session will cover
The ABC of basic bike maintenance
Air – Checking tyres, removing wheel, removing tyre, refitting tyre. Puncture repair.
Brakes –Different types of brakes, testing brakes, making adjustments and repairs.
Chain – Checking tension and wear, ensure chain runs smoothly. Setting up and adjusting gears.
If time allows
What to take for a quick repair - emergency roadside repair kit, spare tubes, pumps, chain joiners and mini tools.
Riding position.
Upcoming Events
- Sold OutFri, 20 MayHassocks Community Cycle Hire20 May 2022, 16:30 – 18:00Hassocks Community Cycle Hire, Station Approach East, Hassocks, BN6 8HNNumber of participants: 4 maximum (book early!)
- Sold OutFri, 06 MayHassocks Community Cycle Hire06 May 2022, 16:30 – 18:00Hassocks Community Cycle Hire, Station Approach East, Hassocks, BN6 8HNNumber of participants: 4 maximum (book early!)
- Sold OutFri, 08 AprHassocks Community Cycle Hire08 Apr 2022, 16:30 – 18:00Hassocks Community Cycle Hire, Station Approach East, Hassocks, BN6 8HNNumber of participants: 4 maximum (book early!)
- Sold OutFri, 18 MarHassocks Community Cycle Hire18 Mar 2022, 16:30 – 18:00Hassocks Community Cycle Hire, Station Approach East, Hassocks, BN6 8HNNumber of participants: 4 maximum (book early!)