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Women, Trans*, Femme (WT*F) Courses
Maintenance courses that are reserved for anyone who identifies as a woman, non-binary, transgender or genderqueer.
These are Maintenance courses that are reserved for anyone who identifies as a woman, non-binary, transgender, genderqueer, or anyone else who feels as though their identity has impacted their ability to be involved in bike mechanics or the bike community in general.
Why WTF?
Bike maintenance and the cycling communities are historically white cis-male dominated fields. Our aim with these courses is to provide a safe space for those who may have felt intimidated or discouraged to be a part of the bike communities. These courses are intended to build confidence and encourage learning and supporting each other.
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Beginners Maintenance Courses
This is an introductory course that will teach you basics about your bike and how to maintain it. Learn how to conduct safety checks before you ride.
This course includes:
-Safety Checks (before you ride, & detailed inspection)
-Maintaining your bike (washing, general upkeep)
-Oiling and cleaning
-Puncture repair
Advanced Maintenance - Brakes
This course is designed for anyone wanting to learn more about their brakes, how to adjust them, and general maintenance.
This course includes:
-Understanding braking systems
-Brake components
-Minor adjustments
-Brake pad inspection & replacement (Disc and Rim brakes)
-Troubleshooting techniques
Advanced Maintenance - Gears
This course is designed for anyone wanting to learn more about their gears, how to adjust them, and what to look for regarding cassettes and chain wear.
This course includes:
-Understanding gear systems
-Gear components
-Minor adjustments
-Replacing cables
-Indexing gears
-Assessing wear on cassettes and chains
-Replacing chains
1:1 Maintenance Courses
Book our 1 on 1 course for £50 if you want help with specific tasks. These sessions are meant to be tailored to your needs. The mechanic is there to support you for an hour. If you are booking as a couple or pair it is £80 total for the hour.
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Please see https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/women-trans-femme-maintenance-classes.
