Training
Welcome to the Cheshire Cycles training course page
We have different training levels to assist you in your depth of knowledge or brush up on your skills. Based in our large workshop in Cheshire, we can teach you everything from the basics to advanced cycle repair. We run our courses during week day evenings by prior arrangement
Basic Maintenance – £15.00 per cyclist
This is a very popular course designed to teach you how to do the basics. Armed with this training you will be ready to hit the road or trail with a foundation of knowledge.
What’s included?
- 1 hour tuition with one of our trained mechanics
- A run through of a bike and its components
- A guide to a pre-ride check inspection
- How to change a tyre and inner tube, along with understanding tyre pressures
- Basic cleaning and oiling methods
Courses are 1 hour long and the maximum capacity is 6 cyclists. This ensures a high quality experience for all attendees.
Advanced maintenance – Gears – £40.00 per cyclist
This course is designed to teach you how to do the more advanced repairs within the gear system. During this session you will learn skills able to help you with most gear issues.
What’s included?
- 2.5 hour tuition with one of our trained mechanics
- How to clean and oil the chain and cassette for improved shifting and life span
- How to change a gear cable and re-index the drivetrain
- Fault finding theories and what to look out for
Courses are 2.5 hour long and the maximum capacity is 6 cyclists. This ensures a high quality experience for all attendees.
Advanced maintenance – Brakes – £40.00 per cyclist
This course is designed to teach you how to do the more advanced repairs with the brake system. During this session you will learn skills able to help you with most brake issues.
What’s Included?
- 2.5 hour tuition with one of our trained mechanics
- How to change a brake cable and adjust the brake for optimum power
- How to perform a brake bleed and the correct oil to be used.
- How to change brake pads and achieve optimum performance including cleaning
- How to reduce brake noise and how to combat it
Courses are 2.5 hour long and the maximum capacity is 6 cyclists. This ensures a high quality experience for all attendees.
Advanced maintenance – Wheels – £40.00 per cyclist
This course is designed to teach you how to do the more advanced repairs with the wheels. During this session you will learn skills able to help you with most spokes and wheels issues.
What’s included?
- 2.5 hour tuition with one of our trained mechanics
- How to true and tension a wheel
- How to install a spoke and set the correct tension
- How to inspect bearings and methods to maintain them
- Tyre choice and pressures
Courses are 2.5 hour long and the maximum capacity is 6 cyclists. This ensures a high quality experience for all attendees.
To enquire of our next course dates or book in, please call 01925 594633 or email training@cheshirecycles.co.uk
We can also offer corporate training sessions at your business venue with an all-inclusive package deal so please contact us for further information.