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Bike safety and the M-Check
Understand the main parts of a bicycle and use a simple step-by-step method to check tyres, wheels, axles, frame, cranks, steering and brakes before riding.
Bike Maintenance Basics Workshop
Community • Workplace • Education
Understand your bike. Ride with confidence.
Host a practical, beginner-friendly 2-hour bike maintenance workshop for your community, students or workplace. Participants learn how to check whether a bike is safe to ride, complete simple maintenance safely and recognise when professional help is needed.
No previous bike maintenance experience is required.
2 hoursPractical session
8-12 peopleRecommended group
Beginner friendlyNo experience required
Equipment suppliedBikes, tools and materials
Quoted per eventBased on delivery requirements
Practical skills participants can use immediately
The goal is not to turn participants into bicycle mechanics. It is to help them understand their bike, check the important safety points, handle simple maintenance and know when to stop riding and ask for help.
The question we answer: “Is my bike safe to ride?”
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Tyres, tubes and wheels
Read tyre sizes and pressure information, identify common valves, recognise tyre damage, understand wheel attachment systems and learn the basics of changing a tube.
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Chains, brakes and drivetrains
Clean and lubricate a chain, recognise wear, inspect common brake systems and understand warning signs such as poor lever feel, noisy shifting and repeated gear skipping.
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Tools and knowing when to stop
Choose useful tools for home and rides, recognise problems that should not be ignored and understand when the safest decision is to stop riding and ask a mechanic.
See the complete workshop outline
- Bike types and main components
- The pre-ride M-Check
- Tyre sizes, pressure and valves
- Wheels, quick releases and thru-axles
- Removing a wheel and changing a tube
- Chain cleaning, lubrication and wear
- Brake and drivetrain warning signs
- Essential bike tools and ride kits
Hands-on and beginner friendly
This is not just a presentation. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, inspect demonstration bikes and components and take part in guided activities.
- Perform a guided M-Check
- Identify tyre sizes and valve types
- Examine brake, drivetrain and chain-wear examples
- Follow practical wheel, tube and maintenance demonstrations
- Learn safety limits and when professional help is required
Designed for community and workplace programs
Ideal for
- Libraries and community programs
- Local councils
- Community houses and neighbourhood centres
- Universities and TAFEs
- Workplaces and employee wellbeing programs
- Cycling and sustainability groups
Why host this workshop?
Many people already have a bike sitting at home. Uncertainty about tyres, brakes, gears or basic safety can be enough to stop them riding.
Bike Maintenance Basics gives participants practical knowledge they can use immediately and helps cycling feel safer and more accessible.
Simple workshop logistics
NWHBIKES brings the mechanical equipment and teaching materials. The host organisation provides a safe, accessible space for the group.
NWHBIKES provides
- Demonstration bikes and portable repair stand
- Pumps, tubes, tyre levers and basic tools
- Sample brake, gear and chain-wear components
- Practical demonstrations and participant guidance
- Workshop presentation and educational materials
The host provides
- Indoor or covered space for the group
- Two tables, chairs and good lighting
- Power point and easy venue access
- Projector or TV if available - helpful, but not essential
Meet your instructor
The workshop is delivered by Julian, NWHBIKES owner, professional bicycle mechanic, product design engineer and lifelong bike rider.
His hands-on experience covers road, gravel, mountain, BMX, commuter and electric bicycles. The teaching style is practical, friendly and designed specifically for people who may know very little about bicycle maintenance.
Always Higher.
Common questions
Who is the workshop designed for?
The current workshop is designed primarily for adult beginners, recreational riders, commuters, parents and people returning to cycling. No mechanical experience is required.
How many people can attend?
The recommended group size is 8-12 participants. This keeps the session interactive and allows people to see the practical demonstrations clearly.
How is workshop pricing calculated?
Sessions are quoted per event based on the venue location, group size and delivery requirements. Submit an enquiry with your organisation and preferred dates to receive a clear proposal.
Is a projector required?
A projector or TV can be helpful but is not essential. The workshop is built around live demonstrations, physical components and participant interaction.
Interested in hosting a workshop?
Tell us about your organisation, expected participant numbers, venue and preferred dates. We will respond with the most suitable delivery approach and event quote.
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