learn

We have courses for everyone, and we love all of these sessions – we get to share our knowledge with you so that you can fix your bike for free or start a career in bicycle mechanics.

For the evening sessions there is no charge for attending,  although it is best to book to let us know you’ll be coming. If you want to dig a little deeper then we strongly recommend our Park Tool School course, and if you want to jump right into gaining a qualification then the City & Guilds courses are the way to go.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about these sessions, or any other course we offer, then please contact us.

Beginner workshops tailored to you

For those who want to gain a basic understanding of bicycle maintenance

Tuesday

Female Group

Ask questions, learn the basics, or fix your bike in a fully equipped workshop with no Richards around.

Wednesday

Open Session

Open bike night for everyone. Come with bike, grab a workbench and we’ll support you in maintaining your bike.

Thursday

Duke of Edinburgh

This is a closed session for our DofE group, to empower them with new skills.

Friday

Mens Social

No one left behind. Talk Di2, frame lugs, or anything really. Fix your bike, or don’t. An end of the week hangout.

park tool school

full rebuild of your bike

Learn to take apart your bike and rebuild it again giving it a full service

Wheel Building

master the dark art

Whether you want to maintain or repair a wheel or build a new set, we show you how.

Hydraulic Brakes

all about stopping

Did you know you should replace the fluid in your brakes regularly? We will show you why and how.

suspension

shocks and forks

Learn how they work, why they need servicing regularly, and how to.

for the enthusiast

For those who want to gain a basic understanding of bicycle maintenance

Professional Qualifications

For those wanting to build a career in bicycle mechanics

City & Guilds

Level 1

The entry qualification in bicycle mechanics. Learn the basics and build a strong foundation.

City & Guilds

Level 2

Build on the level 1 and accelerate your career as a cycle mechanic. Or just do it for fun.