We are running our first MIAS Bike Maintenance Course – CycleFIT Level 1/3
This a 2 day course that qualifies you as a mechanic to a level that would be able to look after a fleet of bikes – perfect for schools or hire centres. Topics include:
- Tools
- General pre-ride checks
- Gear adjustment
- Chain splitting
- Brake adjustment
- Puncture repair/tyre and replacement
- Cassettes
- Bottom Brackets
- Headsets
- Wheels
- Seat posts and saddles
- Pedals
- Handlebars
- Forks rigid/suspension
The 2 day course will run split with day 1 on Monday 11th and day 2 on Wednesday 13th May 2026 in Wichelstowe, Swindon and will cost £270, which includes your MIAS registration fees and log book.
In this 90 minute small ladies only group session, you will learn
- How to carry out a bike check to ensure your bike is safe and roadworthy
- How to set the saddle and controls comfortably for the rider
- How to fix a puncture
There will also be a chance to ask questions at the end on other bike maintenance queries you might have.
We urge you to bring your own bike on the day so that you can work on it.
This course is free of charge to the public. You need to book a place, which you can do through Eventbrite.
In this 2 hour small ladies only group session, you will learn
- How to carry out a bike check to ensure your bike is safe and roadworthy
- How to set the saddle and controls comfortably for the rider
- How to fix a puncture
- How to adjust the brakes and change brake blocks
- How to adjust the gears
There will also be a chance to ask questions at the end on other bike maintenance queries you might have.
We urge you to bring your own bike on the day so that you can work on it.
This course is free of charge to the public. You need to book a place, which you can do through Eventbrite.
In this 3 hour small group session, you will learn
- How to carry out a bike check to ensure your bike is safe and roadworthy
- How to set the saddle and controls comfortably for the rider
- How to fix a puncture
- How to adjust the brakes and change brake blocks
- How to adjust the gears
- How to rejoin a broken chain
We urge you to bring your own bike on the day so that you can work on it. Please note that the lift is out of order at the venue, so if bringing your own bike you will need to carry it up one flight of stairs.Â
This course is free of charge to the public. You need to book a place, which you can do through Eventbrite.
