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SUMMARY:Ride & Repair: Trailside Skills with Cheri Mills - Girls & Women+ Only
DESCRIPTION:Sociable ride + trailside maintenance with Cheri Mills. Learn punctures\, chain fixes & more – build confidence & independence when cycling!\n\n\nCycle Ride & Trailside Maintenance with Cheri Mills \nJoin us for a sociable ride and hands-on trailside maintenance session with Cheri Mills – experienced cycle coach\, bike mechanic\, and all-round expert in fixing things (yes\, she’s even a car mechanic too!). \nThis is not about big miles or technical riding – it’s about learning to handle the common problems you might face out on the trails. From fixing a puncture in the rain to sorting slipping gears\, you’ll leave feeling more confident\, capable\, and independent when you ride. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to fix punctures outdoors (because it’s very different than in the garage!)\nHow to convert to single speed if your gears fail\nChain repairs and gear adjustments\nWhat tools and spares to carry (and why)\nLoads of top tips to keep you rolling\n\nRide details: \n\nDistance: Max 10 miles approx. (15 km) on non-technical trails\nBike: Hybrid\, gravel\, mountain bike\, Ebike or any bike with off-road (nobbly) tyres\nPace: Sociable\, with stops along the way for maintenance training\nOnsite café for coffee and cake afterwards if you wish\n\nAge constraints: \nThe workshop is for girls & women+ only \, aged 14 and above. \n\nAges 14 – 15 must ride with a parent/guardian\nAges 16 – 17 can ride alone with parental/guardian consent\n\nThis event is designed especially for women+ riders. If you’re tired of asking your mates\, the kids\, or anyone for help when something goes wrong\, this session will give you the skills (and confidence) to get yourself back on the bike and back to base. \nCome for the ride\, takeaway the skills – and leave knowing you can handle whatever the trail throws at you. \n \nWho is Cheri Mills? \nMountain Bike Skills & Performance Coach\, Guide\, Brand & Includsion Ambassador. \nWith over 30 years of riding and racing experience across the UK and Europe\, Cheri has competed at the highest levels in XC\, Enduro\, Marathon\, and Stage Racing\, earning national titles\, a top 25 finish at the EWS Elite\, a European stage racing medal\, and qualifying for the Gravel World Championships. \n \nAs a coach with 15 years of experience\, you will be in good hands receiving expert knowledge!! With this heavily funded session through Drosi Bikes\, Llangollen \, you will come away wanting to learn more and with a real buzz to get out of your comfort zone and get your hands dirty. \n \nImportant Info \nIf you are unsure if this session is for you\, please get in touch with us here at Drosi Bikes. \nPlease arrive at the meeting point ready to ride at least 5 minutes before your session starts. \nPlease bring your own bike in good working order and helmet. \nYou must wear a helmet at all times during the session. \nThe cost includes parking – with thanks to One Planet Adventure. \nAll information will be sent to you in a confirmation email. \n \nCost shouldn’t be a barrier. \nWe’re asking just £15 for this 3.5-hour session – an incredible value due to funding from The Moondance Foundation – but we understand that even this can be a stretch sometimes. If money’s a barrier\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re here to help\, no questions asked. \nIf you can afford the £15\, know that your contribution goes right back into our community – supporting future events\, courses for young and old\, and helping others who might be struggling to access opportunities like this one. \nLet’s lift each other up\, on and off the trails. \nMany thanks to the Moondance Foundation for their funding. It’s thanks to them we are able to offer this session at a massive reduction.
URL:https://drosibikes.org/event/ride-repair-trailside-skills-with-cheri-mills-girls-women-only/
LOCATION:OnePlanet Adventure\, Ruthin Road\, Llandegla\, LL11 3AA\, Llandegla\, LL11 3AA\, GB
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SUMMARY:Ride & Repair: Trailside Skills with Cheri Mills - Open to ALL
DESCRIPTION:Sociable ride + trailside maintenance with Cheri Mills. Learn punctures\, chain fixes & more – build confidence & independence when cycling!\n\n\nCycle Ride & Trailside Maintenance with Cheri Mills \nJoin us for a sociable ride and hands-on trailside maintenance session with Cheri Mills – experienced cycle coach\, bike mechanic\, and all-round expert in fixing things (yes\, she’s even a car mechanic too!). \nThis is not about big miles or technical riding – it’s about learning to handle the common problems you might face out on the trails. From fixing a puncture in the rain to sorting slipping gears\, you’ll leave feeling more confident\, capable\, and independent when you ride. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to fix punctures outdoors (because it’s very different than in the garage!)\nHow to convert to single speed if your gears fail\nChain repairs and gear adjustments\nWhat tools and spares to carry (and why)\nLoads of top tips to keep you rolling\n\nRide details: \n\nDistance: Max 10 miles approx. (15 km) on non-technical trails\nBike: Hybrid\, gravel\, mountain bike\, Ebike or any bike with off-road (nobbly) tyres\nPace: Sociable\, with stops along the way for maintenance training\nOnsite café for coffee and cake afterwards if you wish\n\nAge constraints: \nThe workshop is for anyone\, aged 14 and above. \n\nAges 14 – 15 must ride with a parent/guardian\nAges 16 – 17 can ride alone with parental/guardian consent\n\nThis event is designed especially for those who want to be able to be self reliant on the trails. If you’re tired of asking your mates\, the kids\, or anyone for help when something goes wrong\, this session will give you the skills (and confidence) to get yourself back on the bike and back to base. \nCome for the ride\, takeaway the skills – and leave knowing you can handle whatever the trail throws at you. \n \nWho is Cheri Mills? \nMountain Bike Skills & Performance Coach\, Guide\, Brand & Includsion Ambassador. \nWith over 30 years of riding and racing experience across the UK and Europe\, Cheri has competed at the highest levels in XC\, Enduro\, Marathon\, and Stage Racing\, earning national titles\, a top 25 finish at the EWS Elite\, a European stage racing medal\, and qualifying for the Gravel World Championships. \n \nAs a coach with 15 years of experience\, you will be in good hands receiving expert knowledge!! With this heavily funded session through Drosi Bikes\, Llangollen \, you will come away wanting to learn more and with a real buzz to get out of your comfort zone and get your hands dirty. \n \nImportant Info \nIf you are unsure if this session is for you\, please get in touch with us here at Drosi Bikes. \nPlease arrive at the meeting point ready to ride at least 5 minutes before your session starts. \nPlease bring your own bike in good working order and helmet. \nYou must wear a helmet at all times during the session. \nThe cost includes parking – with thanks to One Planet Adventure. \nAll information will be sent to you in a confirmation email. \n \nCost shouldn’t be a barrier. \nWe’re asking just £15 for this 3.5-hour session – an incredible value due to funding from The Moondance Foundation – but we understand that even this can be a stretch sometimes. If money’s a barrier\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re here to help\, no questions asked. \nIf you can afford the £15\, know that your contribution goes right back into our community – supporting future events\, courses for young and old\, and helping others who might be struggling to access opportunities like this one. \nLet’s lift each other up\, on and off the trails. \nMany thanks to the Moondance Foundation for their funding. It’s thanks to them we are able to offer this session at a massive reduction.
URL:https://drosibikes.org/event/ride-repair-trailside-skills-with-cheri-mills-open-to-all/
LOCATION:OnePlanet Adventure\, Ruthin Road\, Llandegla\, LL11 3AA\, Llandegla\, LL11 3AA\, GB
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Bike Maintenance (Level 1 / Level 2)
DESCRIPTION:An intro into bike maintenance; you’ll work to understand key components of your bike and how to safety check and maintain them\n\n\nJoin us for an Introduction to Bike Maintenance. You can choose to attend just Level 1\, or  Level 2 OR make a day of it and do both! \n \nLevel 1:  9am – 12noon\nAn intro into bike maintenance; you’ll work to understand key components of your bike and how to safety check and maintain them. \nDesigned for complete beginners and those with rusty knowledge. \n \nCourse Content:\n\nSafety checking\nRemoving wheels and fixing punctures\nErgonomics (setting up your bike to fit you)\nBike repair tools and lubricants (what you need to keep your bike in top condition)\nCleaning and lubricating\n\n \n \nLevel 2:  13:30 – 16:30\nBuilding up your bike maintenance skills\, you’ll work to gain a detailed appreciation of brakes and gears. \nDesigned for people with basic bike maintenance experience and those with rusty knowledge. \n \nCourse Content:\n\nChanging brake pads\nAdjusting cable brake systems (this does not include hydraulic brakes)\nAdjusting gears\nReplacing brake and gear cables\n\n \nAll tools are provided but trainees are encouraged to bring their own bikes to work on. \nBoth courses include refreshments not forgetting the biscuits! Suitable for anyone aged 14 and up (under 18 will require parent/guardian signed permission to attend alone).  \nMax 4 persons per session. \nIf you are choosing to stay all day the cost does NOT include lunch.  \n \nPLEASE NOTE: We require a minimum of 2 people to run these workshops. If we are unable to reach our minimum number we will sadly have to cancel. In which case you will be fully refunded and we will do our best to reschedule and get you booked on to any future workshops. \n \nTHE DROSI WAY \nDrosi Bikes’ sole purpose is to address the lack of diversity in the cycling community and to offer accessible solutions to climate change\, reducing the overall number of car journeys made and creating communities that are safer\, more cohesive and full of healthy\, happy individuals. \nOh! Did we mention that we’re also a Social Enterprise? This means that any profit we make Does not come at the expense of others or at the expense of the wild places we love. \nDrosi Bikes puts people and the planet first.
URL:https://drosibikes.org/event/introduction-to-bike-maintenance-level-1-mar26/
LOCATION:LL20 8RB\, Drosi Bikes East Street\, Llangollen\, LL20 8RB\, Llangollen\, LL20 8RB\, GB
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260317T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260317T175000
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SUMMARY:Fix & Learn Cycle Maintenance - March
DESCRIPTION:Got a squeaky brake you don’t know how to fix? Learn how to fix an issue with your bike with a 30 minute workshop with a qualified mechanic.\n\n\nWhat \nGot a squeaky brake you’re not sure how to fix? Or a broken chain? Dodgy gears? Or maybe just a puncture you’re not sure how to tackle…. \nBook your slot and pop down with your bike during our ‘Fix and Learn’ workshops\, where we’ll show you how to identify and fix the issue. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary! \nYou will join us for a half hour 1:1 session where a Drosi mechanic will work with you to fix a specific issue with your bike\, if we can’t fix it in the half hour and it’s a bigger job than you thought we will be happy to advise on the ‘what next’. \n \nWho \nThe session is open for anyone aged 8+  (under 14’s require a supervising adult). You don’t need any prior knowledge of bike maintenance to attend. \n \nCost \nThis programme is completely FREE to attend. We are very grateful to The National Lottery who fully fund this programme. (If any parts second hand or new are needed there will be an additional cost for these) \n \nWhen \nRunning monthly – check out our page for other dates and times available. \nWe tend to try and keep the after school slots for young people\,  however\, if you are working please feel free to book a time you can attend.
URL:https://drosibikes.org/event/fix-learn-cycle-maintenance-march/
LOCATION:LL20 8RB\, Drosi Bikes East Street\, Llangollen\, LL20 8RB\, Llangollen\, LL20 8RB\, GB
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