Free cycling and bike maintenance courses

Learn the essential bike maintenance skills every rider should know. In this hands-on class, you’ll gain the confidence and practical know-how to:

• Keep your tyres properly inflated for a smoother, safer ride

• Fix a puncture and replace tubes and tyres on the go

• Understand key bike parts and terminology

• Plan your route and prepare your bike for different conditions

• Perform simple but vital safety checks to keep your bike roadworthy.

This course is designed for participants aged 12 and over (under 18's must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

What to bring?

Your bike (street-legal e-bikes are welcome) and helmet.

Registration is essential.

This hands-on class is designed for riders who want to go beyond the basics and learn how to keep their bike running smoothly with more in-depth maintenance techniques. Guided by professional mechanics, you’ll learn how to:

• Maintain, adjust and replace brake pads and cables

• Clean, lubricate and replace your bike chain

• Adjust gears for better shifting and performance

• Safety checks, tools and equipment

This course is designed for participants aged 12 and over (under 18's must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

What to bring?

Your bike (street-legal e-bikes are welcome) and helmet.

Registration is essential.

This supportive, off-road class is perfect for beginners or anyone returning to cycling after a break. With guidance from experienced trainers, you’ll learn essential skills at your own pace, including:

• Mounting and dismounting safely

• Balancing and riding in a straight line

• Starting, stopping and using brakes confidently

• Understanding and using gears

• Developing awareness and control in a safe environment.

This course is only for participants over the age of 18.

What to bring?

Your bike (street-legal e-bikes are welcome), helmet and suitable riding clothes.

Registration is essential.

This on-road class is ideal for riders with basic cycling skills who want to navigate city streets, shared paths and bike networks with greater ease. Led by experienced trainers, you’ll ride on local bike paths and quiet streets while learning how to:

• Plan your route and check your bike before riding

• Position yourself safely on the road and at intersections

• Ride defensively and with confidence in traffic

• Understand the road rules for bikes and shared paths

• Ride considerately in a group or community setting.

This course is only for participants over the age of 18.

What to bring?

Your bike (street-legal e-bikes are welcome), helmet and suitable riding clothes.

Registration is essential.