one-day course

bike strip & build day

location: nr Penrith, Cumbria

The strip & build course is designed for those of you who already have a little experience of bike maintenance but would like to increase that knowledge further helping to keep your bike in its best condition.

We will show you just how easy it is to fix many small problems or upgrade a component, saving you both time and money in the long run. It might not rule out a trip to the bike shop but will certainly help to keep them bills to a minimum.

Your bikes should be thoroughly cleaned before you arrive. You will each be provided with a bike work stand and set of tools and then will be shown how to remove all the components piece by piece:

  • covering gears
  • brakes
  • chains
  • cable replacement
  • headsets
  • bottom brackets
  • wheels and hubs

Finally, with the bike set up correctly we will have a short test ride. If your bike requires new parts this will be an additional cost. If you know of any particular problems or you would like to upgrade a certain component please feel free to bring the parts required along with you.

Course tutor is Steve Woods of MIAS Adventure Cycling.

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:

 

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arrive:
 
for a 9.30am prompt start
depart:
 
after the course finishes at 3.30ish
directions:
 
will be sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
 
pen and notebook; work clothes; bike
let us know:
 
if you have any special needs
price:
 
£65
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £20 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
 
provided
car sharing:
 
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


the venue is a cafe on a coast-to-coast cycle path near Penrith, close to Ullswater and the northern fells of the Lake District