Even if you rely on Walkers Cycling, a relative or friend to fix your bicycle there are a few basic skills every cyclist should have, such as how to remove and refit a wheel and tyre; how to mend a puncture; how to adjust the gears so they index accurately (move the chain onto the next cog with a single click of the shifter) and how to adjust the brakes so the pads don't rub or squeal.

The easiest way to get hands-on mechanical experience is to come to one of our evening classes where you will be shown how it's done by a skilled and qualified mechanic. You'll then get to practice your new skills on your own bike using the right tools for the job.

Held over 1 evening, 2 hours, maximum 3 or 4 students, course fee £20.00

Held over 3 evenings, 2 hours per evening, maximum 3 students, course fee £50.00

You will spend 6 hours learning how to service and repair your bike.

• Puncture repair: wheel removal, locating punctures, fixing punctures, wheel refitting.
• Wheel truing - essential for better braking.
• Brake adjustment for powerful, silent stopping including fitting new cables and pads.
• Adjusting bearings for maximum life and smooth running.
• Gear adjustment: including fitting new cables and fine tuning front and rear mechanisms.
• Bottom bracket and headset adjustment.
• Recommendations for routine bicycle servicing.

Tailor your own course. Let us know what you want to learn and we will put together a suitable course for you. Ideal for clubs, organisations or just a group of friends. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

We hope to be running further courses in 2010. Please email us to register your interest giving us your name, a contact phone number and the course in which you are interested. You can then pay your course fee at Walkers Cycling Online Shop.