The Knowledge Chain
Boost confidence in your bike and in yourself.
This series of woman-led MTB maintenance classes is designed to empower the women+ mountain bikers through concise demonstrations and hands-on learning. Knowledge is the best way to protect your investment and reduce mechanical issues, from cleaning best practices to fixing flats and mending chains!
As a participant, you will receive a course workbook to boost comprehension during the class and be your reference manual for continued learning. You do not need to bring your own bike as the instructor’s bike will be used for hands-on practice.
The Knowledge Chain is a offered as a 3 week program (2 hours per week) in April 2024 at the following locations. Classes will run from 6:30-8:30PM on their respective dates.
Freewheel Cycle in Dundas
King Street Cycles in Waterloo
Flow State Bicycle Co. in Guelph
The Curriculum:
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Identifying the bike’s components
Meet The Drivetrain
How to clean & lube your chain
Do’s and Don’ts of bicycle cleaning
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What the actual heck is tubeless??
Setting tire pressure for your ride
Wheels on & off the bike. (Yes, the rear wheel too!)
Fixing a flat:
Plugging a tubeless flat
Replacing an inner tube
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How the drivetrain works & wears
Basic derailleur adjustment
Fix a broken chain
Assessing brake pads
