Learn to keep your mountain bike in great working condition so you don’t get stuck out on the trail. In this class you’ll learn essential mountain bike repair skills for trail side repairs and what tools you should carry, to make sure you get home safely! Topics will include:

Bicycle fitting and setup
Bicycle check-over and diagnosis
Bicycle lubrication
Repairing and installing tires and tubes
Shifting repair and adjustment
Brake repair and adjustment
Bicycle upgrades
Helmet fitting
Building an essential tool kit

Participants should bring to class:

Mountain bike
Helmet
Bicycle specific multi-tool and tire levers (these can be added to your registration when you check out, for an additional fee; or you can buy them locally at any bike shop in town.)
Other tools if desired
No repair parts will be provided
Lunch and/or snacks!

This class is limited to only 12 participants...reserve your spot soon!

Vance Peterson has been an avid bike rider for over 30 years. While his riding experience includes many disciplines, Vance specializes in technical mountain bike riding. Professionally, he is a former bicycle mechanic, and is a Certified BICP Mountain Bike Skills Instructor. Vance is also a faculty member in CCC’s Construction Technology Program where he teaches courses on electrical systems, solar home design, blueprint reading, estimating, any many more subjects. With his teaching skills, mechanical knowledge, and passion for mountain bikes, this is a class that will give you the skills you need to keep your bike in great condition and ready for your next ride!

Saturday, June 8; 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.