Bike Maintenance Sessions

Our Bike Maintenance Sessions are intended for all riders who are interested in improving their understanding of their bike for minor repairs and ensuring that their bikes are set up correctly. If you would like, we also offer sessions that are specifically designed for women. You can find more information on these here.

We have three sessions that focus on different topics and all are taught by our staff at our bike shop. Each small group session is hosted at Arbutus Routes utilizing the tools and bike stands in the workshop. Be sure to bring your own bikes for the ‘Set Up Your Ride Session’ and the ‘Safety Check Session’.

Our staff will guide the group sessions, which aim to foster group participation and facilitate learning in a professional workshop setting. You can register for one, two, or all three sessions. Come join the fun and we’re excited to have you there!

Weekly group sessions

Group sessions are held weekly for three consecutive weeks.
Same instructors with small groups each session. Book Now! 

• Monday nights from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• 3 sessions total, 1 session every 2 weeks
• Join a group of up to 8 riders
• Choose 1 or more sessions:
  • Monday May 22nd, 2023
  • Monday June 12th, 2023
  • Sunday June 18th, 2023

Who are these sessions suited for?

Riders who are interested in improving their understanding of their bikes to become more self-sufficient.

The Price:

• 1 Session: $40 (Choose 1 out of the 3 sessions)
• 2 Sessions: $60 (Choose 2 out of the 3 sessions)
• 3 Sessions: $70
• Multi-session discounting will be applied manually by our staff when checking in for your first session, just ask!

The Sessions:

Set up your Ride – Monday May 22nd, 2023 – Bring your own bike

Goal: Adjust your bike to your body, and set up the sag on your suspensions. Get to know your bike components.

We Cover: Bike fitting and fundamental components knowledge.

Safety Check – Monday June 12th, 2023 – Bring your own bike

Goal: Maintain your bike to prevent parts from wearing out prematurely. Being able to know when it’s time for a visit to the bike doctor.

We Cover: Pre-ride checks, Safety Checks, and Basic maintenance.

Wilderness Survival – Sunday June 18th, 2023

Goal: Learn how to save your and your friend’s day out on the trail!

We Cover: basic skills to have on the trails, a tube change, tire plugs, braking a chain, changing a valve core…