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Park Tool School

Classes held in NCT Centre Newmains. Gain practical, hands-on workshop classes led by Connor who has has much hands on experience as a rider and mechanic. There are offerings for all from New Rider class which teaches the basics, such as removing a wheel, locating a puncture, replacing a tube, adjusting gears, and safety checking your bike. Connor also offers intermediate classes which cover hydraulic brake maintenance, suspension and gear indexing focused on mountain bikes and road bikes. More advanced classes are available on request.

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  • Park Tool School - Introduction Hydraulic Brakes
    Park Tool School - Introduction Hydraulic Brakes
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 21 Jan
    Newmains Community Trust - Main Hall
    21 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 20:20
    Newmains Community Trust - Main Hall, 15 Manse Rd, Newmains, Wishaw ML2 9AX, UK
    21 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 20:20
    Newmains Community Trust - Main Hall, 15 Manse Rd, Newmains, Wishaw ML2 9AX, UK
    A short 1 hour introductory class to hydraulic disc brakes with some practical insight into the procedures for different brands such as Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo, and Magura.
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  • Park Tool Blue - New Rider Maintenance Class
    Park Tool Blue - New Rider Maintenance Class
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 11 Feb
    Newmains Community Trust - Main Hall
    11 Feb 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    Newmains Community Trust - Main Hall, 15 Manse Rd, Newmains, Wishaw ML2 9AX, UK
    11 Feb 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    Newmains Community Trust - Main Hall, 15 Manse Rd, Newmains, Wishaw ML2 9AX, UK
    This 2 hrs class is aimed at new riders to provide you with confidence when carrying out inspections and knowing if there is an issue before you ride your bike. This will help you understand the basics of the bike, it's maintenance requirements and how to assess if a bike is safe to ride.
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  • Strathclyde Park Foreshore
    Strathclyde Park Foreshore
    Sat, 15 Feb
    Motherwell
    15 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 15:30
    Motherwell, 366 Hamilton Rd, Motherwell ML1 3ED, UK
    15 Feb 2025, 11:30 – 15:30
    Motherwell, 366 Hamilton Rd, Motherwell ML1 3ED, UK
    The cairney cycles team will be at the foreshore car park with bikes for you to try, rent and gain skills on with a wide variety of bikes for different riders. Get in touch for specific needs as we don't have a large van to transport the bikes.
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  • Park Tool School - Suspension lower leg servicing
    Park Tool School - Suspension lower leg servicing
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 18 Feb
    Newmains Community Trust - Main Hall
    18 Feb 2025, 19:00 – 20:20
    Newmains Community Trust - Main Hall, 15 Manse Rd, Newmains, Wishaw ML2 9AX, UK
    18 Feb 2025, 19:00 – 20:20
    Newmains Community Trust - Main Hall, 15 Manse Rd, Newmains, Wishaw ML2 9AX, UK
    A short introductory hour long course for suspension, Connor will show you the basics of suspension understanding key terms of compression, rebound, preload and sag. Showing you how to correctly set-up suspension before your ride as well as a quick overview of how to complete a lower leg service.
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