Bike Maintenance: The Basics
Bike Maintenance for Kids (and their families): The A, B, C's
Tishia St
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(21)
What's included
2 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
Prepare your bike for the EPIC adventure you are about to rip it through. Whether you ride dirt trails, BMX or pump tracks, or just around your neighborhood, you are about to learn how to take care of your bike's basic needs. Session 1: *Bike not required* * With permission from your parents, bring in your bike to follow along with me as I walk you through the "Pre-ride Check" and "Post-ride Check". * You will learn the A, B, C's of the bike inspection * Questions and Answers Session 2, Thursday: *Bike not required* * Adjusting seat height * Proper way to clean bike * Cleaning and lubing bike chain * Changing a flat * Adjusting brakes * Replacing a chain that fell off the chain ring/cogs The above A, B, Cs and other routine inspections will keep your bike in optimal pedaling condition. How the class will be taught: * Interactive; Instructor's mountain bike will be used for demonstrative purposes; PowerPoint slides; and Youtube videos for further learning. * Attached documents will be provided for quick review See "Materials" for videos watch ahead of time. And a materials list is provided. Bring your questions to this class and we'll cover the nitty gritty of bike mechanics. No experience is necessary. Just the desire to learn about bikes. Class taught by mountain biking coach.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Always check online sources to make sure the links are good.
Supply List
If you have a bike, you will need: *To wear clothes you can get dirty * Phillips screw driver * Flat head screw driver * Hex wrenches * Bike levers: available at Walmart for a few dollars. Or your nearest bike shop. * Spare tubes. Make sure you get the correct size for your bike. Size 16, 27, and 29 are common sizes, depending on bike. * WD40: For cleaning the chain and cassette. Not lube. * Chain lube: Brand "First Line" in Dry or Wet is good. Or check your local bike shop. * An old towel or shop towels. * Furniture polish * Alcohol and cotton balls or Q-Tips. **This is not an exhaustive list as different bikes require different tools. Don't worry if you don't have everything. Just go with what you do have because you can get the other tools later.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
I'm offering this class because I believe kids should know how to properly care for their bikes. Bikes are a form of transportation that represent independence and freedom to move about the town, to get from a friend's home to the movie theater to wherever he/she wants to go. But with freedom and independence comes responsibility. And what better way than to teach kids how to care for and maintain their bikes. After all, a cared for bike means less money in repairs. Right? Yeaaahhh.
The online approach is fairly unique. You can, however, find all kinds of Youtube videos on various bike topics. Some vids are short and to the point, while others are fairly long. My approach, as the kids will see, is friendly, quirky, but certainly tailored toward their learning style and pace. If we need to spend a little extra time on something, we most certainly can. I do my best to make sure the kids have the information they need about their particular bike. Online resources are wonderful tools. I consider myself to be an extension of it, or vise versa.
Are you ready to get rowdy? Let's go!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$35
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-7 learners per class
