Learning the bike’s components and their functions and being fluent in bike terminology will allow you to feel more confident when having service done on your bike.

Often times women feel that mechanics talk over their heads entirely but, by understanding terminology and how the components of your bike work you will better understand what work is being done on your bike and feel more confident a bike shop environment.

This class also provides a great starting point to learning to work on your own bike as you will become familiar and comfortable identifying components and their functions.

Learn how to prolong the life of your bicycle by learning how to properly clean it and its components. Just because bikes are supposed to get dirty doesn’t mean they should stay dirty. Dirt and contaminants can negatively effect how well components function. By keeping things clean and properly caring for your bike, you will extend the longevity of your bike and its components!

Flats and crashes happen! Knowing how to check for proper function before hopping back on the bike is essential to a safe ride and could prevent another crash.

Learning how to repair a flat tire on trail is essential to getting off trail without hiking. Knowing how to fix a flat will build your confidence as a mountain bikers as you will no longer have to worry about riding with somebody that has these skills as you can now rely on yourself!

If you are doing long rides, being able to replace a derailleur hanger or fix a broken chain with a master link can save you from a very long hike a bike. These both will allow you to shift and pedal for the remainder of the ride.

Often times bike parts go without repair or replacement and then start wearing out other components. By understanding how to check for worn out parts, you will maintain proper function of your bike’s components, extend the life of the bike, and know when to service it! Paying attention to your bike regularly will also save you money as only essential parts will get replaced before they wear out other components.