There is an opportunity for you to learn more about your bike, how it works and what to do to keep it in a safe working condition.

The Basic Maintenance session would be for around 2 hours for up to a maximum of 4 people, giving you the opportunity to learn the skills to carry out the following checks and repairs:

• Safety Checking routine
• General Care, maintenance, lubrication hints and tips
• Puncture identification and repair
• Tips on how to get yourself home if something goes wrong whilst out riding.

The Intermediate maintenance session will be limited to 2 or 3 people per session, thus ensuring you have the opportunity to "have a go" on your own bike. These sessions will be longer in duration, allowing you to perform the more complex processes involved.

The session could include the following:

• Checking Brake operation
• Adjusting Brakes
• How to replace Brakes blocks
• Adjusting Gears
• Checking and lubricating Brake and Gear Cables
• Checking and lubricating Drive mechanism

If you would like to find out more information about these sessions please contact John B .

If you are interested in cycling please visit our Cycling Group pages.

Please bring your membership card to all u3a events.