fall BICYCLE workshop 2024
Learn how to wax your chain, use basic tools, change a tubeless tire and more. 4hr HAnds-on workshop
During this HANDS-ON Bicycle Cleaning Workshop, you’ll gain practical experience in various essential tasks such as removing and installing a tubeless tire, removing and reinstalling your chain and cassette, learing the steps to waxing your bike chain, cleaning and adjusting brake pads and disc brakes, mastering the use of basic bike tools, and much more.
There’s nothing quite as empowering as learning how to handle basic mechanics form home. By the end of the workshop, you’ll feel more confident in the steps of taking care of your bike any time of the year.
Things you will learn in this HANDS-ON Clinic:
- Wax your chain & cassette
- Install / clean / add tire sealant to your Tubeless tires
- Replacing / cleaning disc brake pads
Items included in the workshop: No need to bring any tools
- All the items to clean and wax your chain and components
- Tools to get the jobs done
- Gift: Tire sealant from Black Ox
- List of items to build your bike cleaning toolbox.
With these skills you will reduce the fear of taking care of your bicycle and build the confidence that you can handle a basic bike cleaning and gear assessment from home. You will LOVE learning how easy it is to take care of your bike and ride safely!
The TOOLS you will NEED for the clinic
I will provide a list of items and tools we used. I strongly encourage being self sustaining, and owning what you need to take care of your Gravel, Road, Mountain, Cyclo-cross, and E-bike, from home. This reduces the need to alwasys run to the bike shop, for minor concerns and adjustments you can answer on your own with a little bike knowledge from this workshop.
LOCATION:
Farm Point, Chelsea Quebec. 20min from Downtown Ottawa
DATE: Saturday, Oct 5
Time: 10-2pm
ONLY: $89 per person
Register HERE
Small Group: 10 spots available
NO REFUNDS
Bring your lunch, bike, rags
Be prepared to get dirty, do not wear nice clothes.
Experience a one-of-a kind bicycle workshop, that covers all the extra questions you ever had about your bike.
BIGGEST TAKE-AWAYS for other clinics with sylvie
Taking apart the pieces to fix a flat and how the back tire goes on. Terry
While I did want to review how to fix a flat, I was really happy to get the tips on how to properly clean my bike.
Amy
More confidence in dealing with a wider range of potential issues.Yes, I got my questions answered.
Frederica
What really should be in my bike bag and how to improve my abilities to fix a flat and a broken chain.
Brad
Honestly. Just learning to be comfortable in fixing my own bike from the chain to the flat tire.
Wendy
How not to be stranded on the side of the road with a flat anymore… YAY!!
Jenn
changing my own tire during the clinic (thanks!!!)…I’m 0.3% faster now lol…. yes all q’s answered thanks Sylvie.
Paul
Learning how to change a tire and how to use the tools correctly.
Bonnie
keep an eye out for the alignment of the parts as I am working with them and if I can try to practice it again soon!
Joyce
Understand how to access problems, address them and then repair the issue if possible. especially flat tires or tubes replacements.
Merle
Everything I learned was essential to being an independent cyclist without depending on someone else to fix issues with my bike. The most valuable thing I learned was how to use and why you would need to carry a chain breaker tool. I’ve been a chauffeur many of times to people who have had their rear derailleur broken.
Christina
Being able to change your own tire is empowering and doable. Sylvie demonstrated confidence and knowledge while encouraging us to succeed.
TESTIMONIALS from other bike clinics with sylvie
I appreciated the low-key, helpful approach that encouraged the most basic questions. Sometimes I need to clarify the simplest thing before I can get my head around the bigger task. All questions were welcomed and participants helped each other. I’m ready for the road now. Thanks!
Terry
Excellent opportunity to increase your self-sufficiency! Makes me happy to be able to do more by myself
Amy
The clinic was excellent. It was a refresher for me, but I still came away with new knowledge. Highly recommend!
Frederica
I was so pleased that I intend to come back for refreshers after practicing what I learned. So much useful information. This clinic shouldn’t be missed
Brad
Worth your time and money. Sylvie knows the biking community well. She is a wealth of knowledge, experience and her own bike club.
Wendy
Feeling much more confident about dealing with my own flat tires on the road! Highly recommend!
Alison
This is a must take clinic for anyone who cycles. It has taken my confidence to a whole new level knowing that I’ll never be stuck with an unforeseen maintenance issue. Forget the YouTube videos, this is the only clinic that you need!
Jenn
This clinic was very informative and the practical applications were just what I needed. All cyclists should take this course!
Bonnie
After riding for so many years, its about time I participated in an hand on bike-clinic. I truly learned alot about proper bike maintenance & problem assessment with steps & ‘how-to’ repair. Thank you!
Merle
The challenge with many of the bike maintenance workshop is either it is only theory and demonstrations by the trainers who have done that dozens times or for some of the hands’ on large group sessions that limit individual training. This session was a small group and plenty of hands’ on practice and Sylvie is a patient and passionate trainer.
Being able to change your own tire is empowering and doable. Sylvie is confident and knowledgeable about bike maintenance. Clearly encourages you to succeed.