You don't need to be a bike mechanic to take good care of your bike.  A little practical knowledge can help you keep it running smoothly, recognize potential problems and handle basic maintenance yourself.

Join us at Element Cycling & Multisport for a small-group, hands-on bike maintenance clinic. We'll walk you through the essentials of everyday bicycle care, with practical demonstrations, opportunities to practise and plenty of time for questions.

• Cleaning your bike: How to clean your bike and drivetrain effectively without damaging components.
• Chain lubrication: When and how to lubricate your chain, including an introduction to wax-based lubricants.
• Tire and tube changes: The basic steps for removing a tire, replacing a tube and getting rolling again.
• Minor adjustments: Recognizing and addressing common maintenance issues.
• Basic troubleshooting: What to check when something doesn't sound, feel or work quite right — and when it's time to visit the bike shop.

• Approximately 2 hours of small-group instruction
• Hands-on learning and practical demonstrations
• Opportunities to ask questions

A basic take-home cleaning and lubrication kit containing:

- Nitrile gloves
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
- Small wax-based chain lubricant