GENERAL BIKE MAINTENANCE
Dates & Locations: 

• Saturday 15th March 2025 - 1pm-4pm at Rowville Riders Clubrooms, Windermere Drive, Ferntree Gully.
• Thursday 10th April 2025 - 5:30pm-8:30pm at Coonara Community House, 22 Willow Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully.

MOUNTAIN BIKE (MTB) SPECIFIC BIKE MAINTENANCE
Dates & Locations: 

• Thursday 13th March 2025 - 5:30pm-8:30pm at Rowville Riders Clubrooms, Windermere Drive, Ferntree Gully.
• Saturday 5th April 2025 - 1pm-4pm at Coonara Community House, 22 Willow Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully.

Fee: Free, but you must book a space.

Please note that these events are often in high demand, so please let us know if you can no longer attend so that someone else may be able to take your place.

Who is this session suitable for?

• Anyone interested in learning to maintain and perform basic repairs and safety checks on their bike or their kids' bikes.
• Participants MUST live, work or study within Knox City Council.

GENERAL BIKE MAINTENANCE
Session Contents:

• Welcome and introduction
• ABCD check: the essential safety check before every ride. Participants practice on own bike.
• Bike fit: how to set your seat at the correct height, and other adjustment related issues.
• Inner tube replacement: what to do when you get a flat tyre, what essentials to carry when riding.
• Brakes: how to adjust brakes, replace worn brake pads, and know when to take it in for repair.
• Chain replacement: what to do if your chain comes off during a ride.
• Chain/drive-train clean and re-lube: how to clean and maintain your chain and gears, and when to take it for a service. Chain lube: what type is best, how to correctly use it, and how often.
• Puncture repair: how to patch a punctured tube (better for the environment). Opportunity for participants to repair own punctured tube(s) along with instructor.
• Finishing with an open time allocation for participants to work on own bike, ask questions, and get assistance and advice regarding safety checks and maintenance issues.

MOUNTAIN BIKE (MTB) SPECIFIC BIKE MAINTENANCE
Session Contents:

• Welcome and introduction
• ABCD check: the essential safety check before every ride. Participants practice on own bike.
• Bike fit: how to set your seat at the correct height, and other adjustment related issues.
• Disc Brakes: how they work, adjustments, cleaning/decontamination (fix that dreaded squeak or squeal), and pad replacement.
• Inner tube replacement / Tubeless tyre plugs: what to do when you get a flat tyre, and what essentials to carry when riding.
• Chain/drive-train clean and re-lube: how to clean and maintain your chain and gears, and when to take it for a service.
• Chain lube: different types available, how to correctly use it, and how often.
• Suspension Setup: why it matters, how to set the pressure, rebound and compression dampening, and how to tell when they need servicing.
• Tubeless Tyres: pros and cons, how to maintain, tips for setting up, and setting tyre pressures.
• Finishing with an open time allocation for participants to work on own bike, ask questions, and get assistance and advice regarding safety checks and maintenance issues.

What should I bring?

• Optional: you may bring your own bike to conduct maintenance checks and obtain assistance in resolving any basic maintenance issues identified. 
• If bringing your own bike, please ensure your bike is clean (in particular the wheels), to avoid making a mess in our indoor venue.
• Our instructors will have tool kits with them which you may use during the session, however feel free to bring your own tools to use on your own bike, or obtain assistance in learning how to use them. Please note that any shared tools will need to be wiped with disinfectant after each use.

What is the start/finish time?

The program will take place at the times listed at the top of this page.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and be seated.

Where should I come for the training?

Please see the location for each session at the top of this page. You will be sent a reminder email with the full details and a map of the meeting location a few days before the session.

What if the weather isn’t great?

The event is indoors, so weather should not be an issue.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket?

You don't need to bring your ticket on the day. We will have a list of registered participants.

Note re COVID Safety

Stay at home if unwell or if you are a contact of someone who has been unwell and who is being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
All attendees must comply with the current Victorian Government COVID restrictions.

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Cazz Clarke, Cycling Coach (Bike it Better) on 0421 114 389 or bikeitbettercyclecoaching@gmail.com
or
Yingnan Wang, Sustainable Transport Officer (Knox City Council) on (03) 9298 8772 or yingnan.wang@knox.vic.gov.au

PRIVACY
Bike it Better uses TryBooking for all Bike Skills Courses. When booking with TryBooking, individuals will be required to provide their name and contact details. TryBooking’s privacy policy can be found at the Privacy link located at the bottom of this page.
By registering and providing this information, you hereby agree to your data being provided to Bike it Better (the professionals who deliver these courses) to allow us to confirm event details and access your emergency contact details if needed during the course.
Bike it Better also shares the data you provide for Bike Skills Courses with Knox City Council who have commissioned these workshops, and by registering and providing this information, you also hereby agree to your data being shared with Knox City Council for purpose of evaluation and future program planning. If you have any concerns with any of these policies, please use the contact details listed in the previous section.

Contact Details

Contact Event Organiser