Find yourself stuck at the road or trailside with a repair you can't tackle? Worried about getting stranded? Our course is just for you...

Unlike many intensive cycle repair courses, we focus on the things you are likely to encounter during day to day riding. Most importantly we'll be showing you how to fix many problems with a basic pocket multi-tool. This course is all about dealing with problems quickly and getting you moving again. So we'll not be stripping bikes to the frame or anything like that. But what exactly do we cover?

• Tyre Inflation: How to properly inflate your tyres
• Puncture Repair: Remove wheel & tyre, repair/replace inner tube, replace tyre & wheel
• Brake Adjustment: Remove squeel, rub or scraping. Tighten up a loose or spongy brake.
• Gear Adjustment: Adjust skipping or poorly indexed gears
• Chain Check & Repair: Repair/replace a snapped chain using quick links
• Lubrication and bike care: How to clean/lubricate your bike after your ride

You don't have to bring anything, we can even loan you a bike if yours is not handy. But if you do have them, bring your bike and any tools/accessories you regularly carry with you when cycling. As part of the session we will discuss the 'ideal' pocket toolkit.

Tea, coffee and snacks are available throughout the course.

Venue: The Snug at Cullercoats Bike & Kayak | Length of Course: Half Day (3.5-4 hours) | Tutors: Your course will be taught by Simon Laing or Curtis Dunn. Both are experienced mechanics with Velotech Gold Standard certification.

How to Book

Courses run during the quieter months, between October and Easter. Please call us on 0191 251 9412 for more information. We can run private courses for up to six people for just £140 at any time. You can give this course as a gift with CBK gift vouchers.