Getting to Know Your Bike - Age Group 11 to 16

PRICE

£5 per ticket

Discounts available for low income families, young carers and siblings.

Please contact hyp@hassockscommunity.org.uk for details.

(We will send you a discount code to enter after you click checkout.)

What the session will cover

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The ABC of basic bike maintenance

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Air – Checking tyres, removing wheel, removing tyre, refitting tyre. Puncture repair.

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Brakes –Different types of brakes, testing brakes, making adjustments and repairs.

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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.

WHAT TO BRING

Your own bike (if not, bikes will be available to work on).

NEED TO KNOW

The workshop leader has an enhanced DBS* check.

*Enhanced DBS is a complete criminal history check on a person that shows if s/he is on the barred list for supervising children during leisure or other activities.