Maintenance
Our courses follow best practice procedures, health and safety considerations are important to us
General safety course
Duration - two hours
Perfect for
General Safety: years 5+6 upwards
An introduction to bicycles, providing a basis for further learning;
Cycle components
Correct safety procedures
Frame size
Saddle height
Basic Maintenance
Duration - one to two hours and one day courses
Perfect for
General maintenance: Year 8 upwards
Aimed at beginners wishing to gain knowledge about:
Basic adjustments
Puncture repairs
Correct tooling
Simple repairs
Lubrication and Cleaning
Intermediate Maintenance
Duration - one to two hours and one day courses
Perfect for
Intermediate/advanced: teen and upwards
For people with some general knowledge who wish to improve their skills
The replacement of components
Aims to give people confidence to tackle repairs and maintain their bikes
Trail Side
A useful course, full of information. Whether alone or cycling in a group, problems can occur whilst out on the hills. Tips, advice and problem solving to help get you out of a fix and home safely
Dr Bike
The National Cycling Academy can provide Dr Bike sessions for groups, businesses or organisations. Our mobile CYTECH Technicians travel to you with a full set of equipment and spares in order to carry out safety checks and minor repairs on your cycle. Giving advice about maintaining your bike and keeping it in tip top condition Available to book for events
Accredited Maintenance courses
We are currently able to offer two cycle related OCN (Open College Network) courses, the ten hour 'Basic Cycle Maintenance course and twenty hour 'Build a Bike' package.
Both courses can also be accompanied by a workshop health and safety qualification, which follows a twn hour course program.
OCN courses can open the door to employment, both within the cycle trade and in any field where hand tools are used.
Cycle maintenance courses can be delivered at our new workshop facility on Union Street, Oldham.
Basic Maintenance
Level one.
Credit value: One. 10 hours. (2x5hr sessions)
The learner will be able to:
1. Show awareness of workshop equipment and safe practice.
2. Recognize the rsange of maintenance needs for bicycles.
3. Prepare a bike for use and safe storage.
Build a Bike
Level One.
Credit value: Two. 20 hours (4x5hr sessions)
The learner will be able to show:
1. Be aware of the parts of a bike
2. Build a bike, using selected components.
3. Personalize the finished bike
4. Ensure the bike is roadworthy.