Basic Bike Maintenance Class (VTA)

Hands-on workshop to learn and practice the ABCs of Basic Bike Maintenance with your bike: Air, Brakes, Chain/Cassette, and Fixing a Flat!

SVBC's certified League Cycling Instructors will teach you the basics of working on your bike so it is safe and smooth to ride! This in-person hands-on skill-building workshop empowers you to performance basic bike maintenance and repair for common issues, including fixing a flat. Participants will each receive a patch kit and a set of tire levers for attending! It is a 3-hour class open to ages 14 and up.

What You'll Learn:

Air - how to fix a flat and reduce risk of flats by over half, how much air to put in your tires, and how to take wheels on and off

Brakes - diagnose what adjustments your brakes need, make them, and determine when pads need to be replaced.

Chain+ (transmission) - how to help your chain move smoothly and quietly across the cassette and chainrings (gears).

Additional issues/topics may be covered as time allows.

You will earn a patch kit and a set of tire levers for attending!

What to Bring:

Bring your own non-electric bike (no more than 1 per student) to learn and work on! You can also observe another student with their bike if you cannot bring your own bike to the class. Some light snacks and water will be provided, but please bring a reusable water bottle if you have one. Please also bring a rag or two if you can.

Additional Details:

Location: Sports Basement Almaden - 5353 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118. We will be in the Umunhum Room (community space) located on the right side when you enter the store.

While we hope you'll ride your bike, motor vehicle parking is available in the parking lot. Please arrive a few minutes early to allow for wayfinding.

Please add a ticket for each participant (separate names). Tickets are required to attend.

There is limited capacity and we have had classes with waitlists of 30+ people, so please only register if you have high confidence you will attend. If that changes, please cancel your order if you are no longer able to make it so others who want to attend can do so.

This class is provided to the public for free with funding from 2016 Measure B courtesy of VTA . Thanks to Sports Basement Almaden for the generous use of its community space.

If you find this class valuable, join fellow bicyclists in paving the way for safer streets and a sustainable and healthier future by donating TODAY! All donations are tax-deductible and any donation gives you an annual SVBC membership. EIN: 77-0338658