Lang Toun Cycles’ essential bike maintenance workshop

In this class we will cover some of the basics of bike maintenance – fixing a flat, M-checks, basic brake and gear adjustment and cleaning correctly.

• Fixing a flat tyre or tube is an invaluable skill to have whether fixing a bike on your own bike whilst out riding or to help a friend or family member out and to keep them pedalling.
• An M-check is a useful pre-ride safety check to flag up any issues whilst you are riding and to alert you to when servicing may be required
• Brakes and gears are the main component groups of your bike that keep it running well and to get you where you want to be.

During this session we will identify the names of the bike parts that we will be exploring, before tackling wheel removal to allow you to learn how to remove your tyre and tube, to then refit these parts and also to identify common causes of punctures and to patch an inner tube.

An M-check will be demonstrated on our workshop bikes or your own should you wish- this allows you to gain a piece of mind before riding- tyre pressure check-brakes/gears and handle bars etc.

Finally we will cover a how to tackle basic brake and gear adjustments and component checks to highlight common issues, such as brake pad wear and chain wear.

This session is delivered by Lang Toun Cycles’ experienced cycle mechanics, anyone can register for this course. No previous experience is necessary.

Water, tea and coffee are available

Booking Info

The event is free but booking is required. You can choose to purchase a ticket with a donation. Donations help us do more work in our community.

Our booking form includes a series of optional anonymous questions. These help us learn more about the people we reach through our events. Any information you choose to share about your background is managed separately to information that you give us to process your booking (for example, your name).

If you are having trouble booking you can call 01592 858458 or email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk for assistance.

Accessibility Info

This workshop will take place upstairs with no lift access. There are 22 steps in total from the ground floor to the workshop (14 if you enter the building from the rear entrance). Accessible parking is available on the high street. There is an automatic door into the ground floor of the shop.

If you have any other accessibility questions please call 01592 328920 or email info@langtouncycles.org.uk.