Bicycle maintenance classes

We like to say we build bicyclists, not just bicycles. That is why a key part of our business is teaching bicycle maintenance. We offer three classes and are experienced in training riders of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced. Each class provides a mixture of lectures hands-on work and demonstrations. We provide all tools and spare parts required. Both the Basic Bicycle Maintenance and the Technician Training classes are taught in a “team learning” style where students work with a partner to increase comprehension of the curriculum.

*All classes are first come first serve. Pedal To The People must receive a signed enrollment agreement and required tuition fee(s) for a student’s enrollment to be valid and to hold a sign-up spot.

*All classes are held at our Shop from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm.

*Classes do sell out, so please pay promptly after enrollment!

To attend our classes, please follow these steps:

Click the Enroll In Class button.
Complete the Enrollment and Agreement form. Be sure to fill in and sign all the required registration info.
Pay the Tuition fee. We accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express as payment.

1. Basic Bicycle Maintenance (2.5 hrs. x 1 day = 2.5 hrs. total)

Tuition Fee $150

Our Basic Bicycle Maintenance course will make you a self-sufficient cyclist, enabling you to perform most of the common procedures carried out on a day-to-day basis. The information presented is applicable to all types of bicycles and it is also a great introductory class for anyone who would like a more thorough foundation before taking our Technician Training class. This course is also excellent for anyone who would like to maintain their bicycle in-house rather than always rely on a local bike shop. Students are provided the tools and supplies necessary for the exercises. See our calendar for updated schedules.

SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

Anatomy of the bicycle
Bike Fit and Position
Brake System Adjustment and Maintenance
Cable and Housing Replacement and Maintenance
Derailleur System Adjustment and Maintenance
Emergency Roadside Repair
Flat Repair, Tire and Tube Design
Stem and Handlebars
Wheel Truing

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2. Technician Training Courses (2.5 hrs. x 8 days = 20 hrs. total)

Tuition Fee $995

These courses are comprehensive professional-level courses for students with limited or no bike shop experience. The goal of the classes is to prepare students to learn enough about professional bicycle mechanics to work on their own bicycles in a professional manner. We emphasize a great deal of hands-on experience during both a component-by-component study of bicycle repair, as well as a study of the bicycle as a complete unit. The information presented is applicable to all types of bicycles.

Students take away our training manual, an eight-chapter booklet with hands-on exercises. Students are provided the tools and supplies necessary for the exercises. See our calendar for updated schedules.

CHAPTERS COVERED:

Measuring Tools, Torque and Repair Stands
Frame Materials
Wheels- Rims, Spokes, Hubs, Axles, and Bearings
Cockpit- Handlebars, Stems, Headsets, and Rigid Forks
Drivetrain Systems- Pedals, Cranksets, Bottom Brackets, Chains, and Derailleur Systems
Brake Systems- Hub, Disc, and Rim
Bike Fit and New Bicycle Assembly
Writing Repairs and Shop Operation

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3. Wheel Building (2.5 hrs. x 3 days = 7.5 hrs. total)

Wheel Building Class Fee $895

This course is designed but not limited to experienced mechanics or who have had some prior wheel building experience or those students who have taken our Technician Training course. We cover advanced topics of wheel building, including lacing patterns. Our goal is to lead you on the path to becoming a master wheel builder. Students choose from an extensive list of high-quality wheel sets to build and keep. NO substitutions can be made. However, please ask about options as components availability will often change and we will do our best to update ASAP. See updated Wheel Options HERE

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