Wenches with Wrenches and Wine : Level 1

3 Superior St #104, Devon, AB T9G, Canada

DESCRIPTION

Wenches with Wrenches and Wine, is a ladies only basic bicycle maintenance series. Taught by women in the industry for women who have an interest in learning more about bikes and how to get comfortable performing basic to intermediate level bicycle repairs.


 

Level 1 Covers:

  • How to fix/repair a flat tire, for non-tubeless systems. 

  • How to fix/repair a broken chain.

 

Participants will learn about the different tools, parts and accessories related to basic maintenance and service of their bicycles.

We take a hands-on approach. Gloves and shop aprons will be provided, but we highly recommend wearing clothes that can get dirty/greasy.

Yes! There WILL be Wine! This clinic starts off with a lecture component and participants will be served a glass of wine (or alternative beverage) while they are listening and learning about bike repairs.

Don't let fear of a mechanical keep you from riding your bike. We offer a fun and low pressure learning environment designed to make you feel confident about repairng flat tires and broken chains. 

Increase your knowledge and have more fun on your bike!

What to Bring:

  1. Your Bike. Great way to get to know your own system. No pressure though, we'll have loaner equipment available if you prefer.
  2. If you have them: Your Pump/C02, Multi-tool/chain-break and Tire levers. If you don't have these items, we have tools/equipment to use for the session.
  3. Clothes that can get dirty

What you get:

  • 3 hours of learning and hands on practice
  • Skills and knowledge to change your own flat tires or repair a broken chain
  • All tools and parts supplied for the duration of the clinic (Unless you want to practice with your own tools and equipment)
  • small commemorative gift
  • Wine! and other beverages or snacks
  • A better understanding of your bike and it's needs

 

E-bikes are not recommended for this session as they are large and heavy and very difficult to learn on. 

If you're interested in Tubeless Set-up and repair - we'll have clinic offerings closer to fall. 

 


 

 

This clinic is for ages 18+

water and juice options will be available as alternatives to wine*

Minimum registration requirement to run the event is 4 participants.

If the event is canceled, registrants will be issued a refund for clinic cost. Processing fees will not be refunded.